Temporary sterile outer garments for protecting sterility of primary garments

Abstract

A temporary outer garment includes a first portion configured to cover hands of a user, a second portion configured to cover arms of the user, and a third portion configured to cover a front side of the user. The first portion, the second portion, and the third portion are attached together to form the temporary outer garment. The temporary outer garment is configured to be worn over primary garments of the user to only cover hands, arms, and front portion of the user.

1 . A sterile temporary outer garment comprising:
 a first portion configured to cover hands of a user;   a second portion configured to cover arms of the user;   a third portion configured to cover a front side of the user;   wherein the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion are attached together to form the sterile temporary outer garment;   wherein the sterile temporary outer garment is configured to be worn over sterile primary garments of the user to only cover hands, arms, and front portion of the user; and   wherein the sterile temporary outer garment is configured to be worn over the sterile primary garments of the user without wrapping around the user, thereby allowing the user to remove the sterile temporary outer garment without assistance.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 1 , wherein the sterile temporary outer garment comprises a polymeric material. 
     
     
         4 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 1 , wherein the temporary outer garment comprises a plastic. 
     
     
         5 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 1 , wherein the sterile temporary outer garment comprises at least one of polyester, nylon, acrylic, polyamide, polyethylene terephthalate, high-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, low-density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, bioplastics, and synthetic fibers. 
     
     
         6 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 1 , wherein the sterile temporary outer garment comprises a combination of at least one of plastics, polymeric materials, cotton, wool, leather, linen, and silk. 
     
     
         7 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 1 , wherein the sterile temporary outer garment is configured to protect sterility of the sterile primary garments of the user. 
     
     
         8 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 1 , wherein the sterile primary garments comprise at least one of surgical gowns and surgical gloves. 
     
     
         9 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 1 , wherein the sterile temporary outer garment is worn over the sterile primary garments of the user without wrapping around sides and back of the user, thereby allowing the user to remove the sterile temporary outer garment without contaminating the sterile primary garments. 
     
     
         10 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 1 , wherein the sterile temporary outer garment is attached to the sterile primary garments via at least one of adhesives, hook-and-loop fasteners, clips, snap-type buttons, buttons, fabric adhesives, temporary fabric glues, and fabric tape. 
     
     
         11 . (canceled) 
     
     
         12 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 1 , comprising:
 a face covering attached to the third portion; and   wherein the face covering is configured to be flipped-up to protect an entire face of the user.   
     
     
         13 . A sterile temporary outer garment comprising:
 a first portion configured to cover hands of a user;   a second portion configured to cover arms of the user;   a third portion configured to cover a front side of the user;   wherein the first portion and the second portion form a uniform segment attached to the third portion, wherein the third portion is separate from the uniform segment; and   wherein the sterile temporary outer garment is configured to be worn over sterile primary garments of the user to cover only a front portion of the user without wrapping around sides and back of the user.   
     
     
         14 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 13 , wherein the sterile temporary outer garment comprises a sterile outer gown. 
     
     
         15 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 13 , wherein the sterile temporary outer garment comprises a polymeric material. 
     
     
         16 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 13 , wherein the sterile temporary outer garment comprises a plastic. 
     
     
         17 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 13 , wherein the sterile temporary outer garment comprises at least one of polyester, nylon, acrylic, polyamide, polyethylene terephthalate, high-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, low-density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, bioplastics, and synthetic fibers. 
     
     
         18 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 13 , wherein the sterile temporary outer garment is attached to the sterile primary garments via at least one of adhesives, hook-and-loop fasteners, clips, snap-type buttons, buttons, fabric adhesives, temporary fabric glues, and fabric tape. 
     
     
         19 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 13 , wherein the sterile temporary outer garment that is worn over the sterile primary garments of the user without wrapping around sides and back of the user allows the user to remove the sterile temporary outer garment without additional assistance. 
     
     
         20 . The sterile temporary outer garment of  claim 13 , comprising:
 a face covering attached to the third portion; and   wherein the face covering is configured to be flipped-up to protect an entire face of the user.   
     
     
         21 . A sterile temporary outer garment comprising:
 a first portion configured to cover hands of a used   a second portion configured to cover arms of the user;   a third portion configured to cover a front side of the user;   a face covering attached to the third portion, wherein the face covering is configured to be flipped-up to protect an entire face of the user;   wherein the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion are attached together to form the sterile temporary outer garment; and   wherein the sterile temporary outer garment is configured to be worn over sterile primary garments of the user to cover the entire face and a front section of the user without wrapping around the user.