Eating bib device

Abstract

An eating bib device is provided. The device is designed to enhance convenience, cleanliness, and functionality during mealtime. The bib comprises a body that can take various shapes and is made from durable, flexible, and heat-resistant food-grade silicone, treated with a stain-and odor-resistant coating to maintain hygiene and appearance. The interior features a textured surface to prevent slipping. A neckline flap can be tucked into a user's upper body garment neck opening and includes a sweatproof backing for additional protection. A structured pocket at the bottom captures food and liquids, with an optional fastener for easy drainage. A neck system includes options for a continuous elastic neck opening or a two-piece design with adjustable fasteners such as magnetic closures or hook-and-loop systems. Additionally, the bib may feature a torso strap, available in one-piece elastic or two-piece configurations secured with fasteners, for added stability.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An eating bib device comprising:
 a body having an exterior surface comprised of a coating and an interior surface comprised of a texture;   a neckline flap extending from the body, the neckline flap comprised of a textured area and a sweatproof backing layer; and   a structured pocket configured to capture falling food and liquids, the structured pocket comprised of a fastener.   
     
     
         2 . The eating bib device of  claim 1 , wherein the fastener is comprised of a sealed slit. 
     
     
         3 . The eating bib device of  claim 1 , wherein the fastener is comprised of a removable cap. 
     
     
         4 . The eating bib device of  claim 1 , wherein the body is comprised of a food-grade silicone. 
     
     
         5 . The eating bib device of  claim 1 , wherein the coating is comprised of a stain-resistant coating. 
     
     
         6 . The eating bib device of  claim 5 , wherein the coating is comprised of an odor-resistant coating. 
     
     
         7 . The eating bib device of  claim 1 , wherein the texture of the interior surface is comprised of a geometric pattern, a ridge, or a raised dot. 
     
     
         8 . The eating bib device of  claim 1 , wherein the textured area of the neckline flap is comprised of a geometric pattern, a ridge, or a raised dot. 
     
     
         9 . The eating bib device of  claim 1  further comprising a neck. 
     
     
         10 . The eating bib device of  claim 9 , wherein the neck is comprised of an elastic opening. 
     
     
         11 . An eating bib device comprising:
 a body having an exterior surface comprised of a coating and an interior surface comprised of a texture;   a neckline flap extending from the body, the neckline flap comprised of a textured area and a sweatproof backing layer;   a structured pocket configured to capture falling food and liquids, the structured pocket comprised of a first fastener; and   a neck comprised of a first strap and a second strap joined together by a second fastener.   
     
     
         12 . The eating bib device of  claim 11 , wherein the first fastener is comprised of a magnet. 
     
     
         13 . The eating bib device of  claim 11 , wherein the first fastener is comprised of a hook or a loop. 
     
     
         14 . The eating bib device of  claim 11 , wherein the first fastener is comprised of a snap button. 
     
     
         15 . The eating bib device of  claim 11 , wherein the first fastener is comprised of a sealed slit. 
     
     
         16 . The eating bib device of  claim 11 , wherein the first fastener is comprised of a removable cap. 
     
     
         17 . The eating bib device of  claim 11 , wherein the body is comprised of a food-grade silicone. 
     
     
         18 . The eating bib device of  claim 11 , wherein the coating is comprised of a stain-resistant coating. 
     
     
         19 . The eating bib device of  claim 18 , wherein the coating is comprised of an odor-resistant coating. 
     
     
         20 . A method of using an eating bib device, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing an eating bib device comprised of a body comprised of a neck, a neckline flap, and a pocket positioned at a bottom portion of the body;   tucking the neckline flap into a neck area of an upper body garment of a user;   positioning the body over a torso of the user by placing a neck of the eating bib device around a neck of the user;   emptying the pocket of a collected food or a crumb; and   draining a liquid from the structured pocket by opening a fastener of the pocket.