Protective gown with collar extension

Abstract

A protective gown with collar extension includes a collar extension portion extending upwardly from a neckline of a protective gown to provide securement of the gown to prevent gaping an pull-away from a wearer. In one embodiment, a tie extends from each side of the collar extension to allow securement to a wearer. In another embodiment, the material of the collar extension extends beyond the region of the gown, with the extending ends of the collar extension forming ties to allow securement to a wearer. Other methods of securement are shown and described.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A one-time use protective gown with collar extension, comprising:
 a gown having a main body portion with first and second sleeves extending therefrom for insertion of a wearer's arms; and   a collar extension extending upwardly from a neckline of the gown.   
     
     
         2 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 1 , wherein the collar extension comprises a tie attached to an upper edge of the collar extension and extending beyond the collar extension at each end to allow securing the collar extension around the neck of the wearer. 
     
     
         3 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 1 , wherein material of the collar extension extends outwardly from each side of the collar extension such that the extending ends form ties to allow securing the collar extension around the neck of a wearer. 
     
     
         4 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 1 , wherein the collar extension comprises one or more fasteners configured to secure the collar extension around the neck of a wearer. 
     
     
         5 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 4 , wherein the fasteners comprise adhesive strips, adhesive pads, snaps, bands, buckles, Velcro strips, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 1 , wherein the collar extension extends upwardly approximately four inches from a neckline of the gown. 
     
     
         7 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 1 , wherein the collar extension extends upwardly in a range of approximately one inch to approximately five inches from a neckline of the gown. 
     
     
         8 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 1 , wherein the collar extension extends upwardly in a range of approximately two percent to approximately ten percent of a height of the gown. 
     
     
         9 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 1  wherein the gown and collar extension comprise a flexible non-woven material. 
     
     
         10 . A single use, disposable protective gown with collar extension, comprising:
 a gown comprising a main body having first and second sleeves extending therefrom for insertion of a wearer's arms; and   a collar extension extending upwardly from a neckline of the gown;   
       wherein the gown and collar extension comprise a flexible material configured for one-time, disposable usage. 
     
     
         11 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 10 , wherein the collar extension comprises at least one tie attached to an upper edge of the collar extension and extending beyond the collar extension at each end to allow securing the collar extension around the neck of the wearer. 
     
     
         12 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 10 , wherein a portion of the collar extension material extends outwardly from each side of the collar extension such that the extending ends form ties to allow securing the collar extension around the neck of a wearer. 
     
     
         13 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 10 , wherein the collar extension comprises one or more fasteners configured to secure the collar extension around the neck of a wearer. 
     
     
         14 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 13 , wherein the fasteners comprise adhesive strips, adhesive pads, snaps, bands, buckles, Velcro strips, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         15 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 10 , wherein the collar extension extends upwardly approximately four inches from a neckline of the gown. 
     
     
         16 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 10 , wherein the collar extension extends upwardly in a range of approximately one inch to approximately five inches from a neckline of the gown. 
     
     
         17 . The protective gown with collar extension of  claim 10 , wherein the collar extension extends upwardly in a range of approximately two percent to approximately ten percent of a height of the gown.