JP2009528452A - Bib with adhesive strip - Google Patents

Abstract

A bib and method for making such a bib for protecting clothing worn by a wearer. According to the method, an elongated web of absorbent paper is laminated with an elongated web of plastic film to form a laminated web by embossing the absorbent paper and heat sealing the embossed area with the plastic film. The embossed areas are in the form of an array of spaced areas of a predetermined geometry. A stripe of an adhesive is applied along an edge of the laminated web of absorbent paper and plastic film on the plastic film side thereof. The stripe of adhesive is covered with a release tape. The laminated web is severed transversely at predetermined longitudinal intervals to form individual bibs.

Description

  The present invention relates to a protective cover for clothes, and more particularly, to a bib for adults and children and a method for manufacturing the same.

  One common definition of bib is a small piece of material that attaches under the chin to protect clothing during meals. As a result, bib generally has implications for its use in infants and children. In fact, adults generally spill and spill food on their clothes much less than children. Nevertheless, there are certain situations where it is appropriate or desirable for an adult to wear a bib. Such a bib may be a conventional bib, or it may be a napkin covering the chest that has been pushed or otherwise fixed at the end.

  A conventional typical bib has two strings, which are tied around the neck to hold the bib in place. Other bibs are attached around the neck using snaps, ties, strings, hook-and-loop fasteners, etc. Some recent bibs have lost all ties and ties and used adhesive strips instead. These strips are located near the shoulder area behind the bib and are used to attach the bib to the wearer. Therefore, bib that is provided with an adhesive and can adhere to the wearer is known in the art. However, such known bibs have various drawbacks, particularly with regard to the construction method and the manufacturing method.

  There are a wide variety of design bibs suitable for protecting clothes, but regardless of the design, bibs should clean either the food contact surface or any part of the wearer's body. Incapable of sanitizing and / or sanitizing. In order to be so clean and / or hygienic, either drugs (eg antibacterial lotions) or items (cleansing wipes) need to be used separately. In certain situations, it may be beneficial if the drug or item is formed as part of or included in the bib.

  Therefore, there is a need for an improved version of bib and its manufacturing method.

  The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing an adhesive bib to protect a wearer during a meal or during any other activity that may adversely affect the wearer's clothing. This consists of laminating a continuous web of plastic web, most preferably a polyethylene film, with an absorbent paper web, most preferably a continuous web of pre-decorated or motifed cellular tissue paper. Achieved by the method. The motif can also be applied after the sheets are laminated.

  Lamination is performed by heat sealing technology. Optionally, lamination can be supported by embedding or embossing techniques as a step in the method. The embossing is performed to form an array of spaced indentations, ie spaced apart, on the tissue web during heating of the polyethylene film, and the array of tissue portions of the tissue web is pressed against the heated film to form the film So that the portion of the tissue web that surrounds the pressed tissue portion, i.e., the non-pressed portion, remains unaffected so that it retains its original properties of absorbing liquids and other food To.

  Next, for lamination, preferably a biocompatible adhesive or glue is applied to the moving web by continuously spraying it on one edge of the exposed polyethylene web in the longitudinal direction, ie in the direction of web movement. The steps continue. The selected adhesive is an adhesive that adheres to clothing or human skin, but can be easily removed without adversely affecting the clothing or skin when pulled slightly. Such adhesives are well known in the art. The adhesive stripe applied to the web is then covered with a removable sealing tape, i.e. a strip of suitable material, completely covered so that the adhesive is not exposed, but easy to adhesive To be removed. Such materials are well known in several applications, such as self-sealing envelopes and Telfa ™ bandages. Finally, the moving laminated web is cut transversely at intervals, and the resulting cut pieces (bib here) are stacked. In a preferred embodiment, the web has a width of 18 inches (1 inch is 2.54 cm, and so on), cut at 13-inch intervals, 13 inches and 18 inches long bib, on the polyethylene film side The bib is formed with an adhesive on the upper edge.

  In an improvement of the method described above, the bib end on the side opposite the adhesive and cover is folded with the polyethylene side outward and the paper inward, and the bib fold edge is folded over the folded edge. Heat sealing along each forms a pocket at the bottom of the bib that allows the user to receive any food that falls on or near the bib while wearing. The folded portion is 1 to 4 inches deep and can form a suitable pocket for catching spills and drops. Folding of the lower part of the bib is performed before the bib is cut at intervals in the lateral direction, and the folded edge and heat sealing can be performed simultaneously. However, it is preferred to heat seal the pocket edges prior to cutting into individual bibs. Similarly, folding of the folded edges and heat sealing can be performed after cutting into a bib size or size in separate steps.

  Another refinement is the longitudinal length, corresponding to the upper edge of the final bib, in webs that are multiples of the length of the bib to be manufactured, ie 2 times, 3 times, n times, and polyethylene webs. And using an adhesive that is sprayed to the appropriate lateral position across the moving web. After applying an adhesive stripe and covering with sealing tape or a strip of suitable material, the web is cut at a predetermined lateral spacing, such as 18 inches, to form a bib width longitudinal section. Is made. The cut web sections are then cut at longitudinal intervals such as 13 inches, or the cut web is folded as described above to form pockets and heat to complete the pockets. Either finish and finish by cutting and cutting at predetermined longitudinal intervals such as 13 inches. In either case, the cut bib is then stacked.

  The present invention also relates to a bib for protecting clothing worn by the wearer. The bib includes a sheet having a front surface and a back surface, an adhesive strip disposed on the back surface of the sheet and configured and dimensioned to adhere the sheet to a wearer, and a sealed package attached to the sheet. Including. The sealed package includes a detergent or sanitizer.

  The detergent or sanitizer may be either in the form of a wet napkin containing the drug or in the form of a fluid alone containing the drug. The adhesive on the adhesive strip can be exposed by adhering the release strip to the adhesive strip and allowing the release strip to be removed.

  In one embodiment, the sheet includes a protective portion and a tear or discard portion where the sealed package is positioned. The sheet may include a score line or perforation to separate the discard portion from the protective portion. The discard portion can also include a compartment that is separate from the sealed package. The discard portion can comprise a vertical perforation for separating the sealed package from the compartment.

  In one embodiment, the sealed package is attached to a release strip. The release strip includes a first surface and a second surface, the first surface is adhered to the adhesive strip, and a sealed package is attached to the second surface. In another embodiment, there is no release strip and the sealed package is attached to the adhesive strip so that the sealed package itself covers the adhesive on the adhesive strip until it is removed.

  Other and further objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

  A more complete understanding of the present invention and the attendant advantages and features may be readily understood by referring to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

  FIGS. 1a-c show a first embodiment of a bib (or bib) 10 according to the present invention. Bib 10 may have many uses, such as protecting clothes worn by the wearer, providing a sterile or sterilization barrier. Although the bib 10 is shown generally as a rectangular sheet 12, the bib 10 may have any suitable shape. For example, the bib 10 can be adapted to the wearer's neck with a notch at the upper edge. With respect to dimensions, the bib 10 can be provided in various sizes, designed for the intended use, and / or targeted at the intended wearer. In this regard, the bib 10 is shown as having a length rather than a width. However, the bib 10 can be made wider than the length for individuals with a wide chest area.

  The bib 10 can be made from any suitable material, such as cloth, plastic, paper, or combinations thereof. In the present invention, it is considered that the sheet 12 can be composed of multiple layers. For example, because the top layer is made of a paper material that is absorbent and flexible, the top layer absorbs and receives any spilled material, such as food or beverage, to prevent it from damaging the wearer's clothing be able to. The bottom layer can also be made of the same absorbent and flexible paper material as the top layer, thus providing another protective layer. An intermediate layer is sandwiched between the top layer and the bottom layer, and the intermediate layer is made of a moisture resistant material such as a thermoplastic film designed to repel liquid or moisture.

  The back or back side 14 of the sheet 12 includes an adhesive strip 16 that is configured and dimensioned to adhere the sheet 12 to the wearer. An adhesive strip 16 is shown near the upper edge of the sheet 12, but the adhesive strip is placed anywhere where the sheet 12 will remain in place once the adhesive is pressed against the wearer or the wearer's clothing. It can also be positioned. Further, as long as the sheet 12 remains in place, the adhesive strip 16 can be provided as multiple strips or in other shapes and sizes.

  Until use, the adhesive strip 16 is covered by the release strip 18 and the release strip is removed to expose the adhesive of the adhesive strip 16. The release strip 18 can be separated by a gap 20 in two halves, ie two halves, to facilitate removal. Any other known mechanism that facilitates removal of the release strip 18 from the adhesive strip 16 may be used instead of or in conjunction with the gap 20.

  The adhesive used can be of the kind that remains permanently active without becoming inactive, and adjusts the ability of the adhesive depending on the strength properties of the sheet 12. As an example of an effective adhesive, it is used for a note pad of the type called POST-IT (trademark), which is a repositionable adhesive, and temporarily attaches, removes, and repositions the note pad sheet. The kind which can be made to be mentioned is mentioned. When it is desired to increase the capacity of the adhesive, the adhesive used for the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape can be used. However, the adhesive used is preferably of a type that does not leave a mark on the surface to be bonded or otherwise does not cause permanent damage.

  As shown in the best example of FIG. 1c, the front or front side 22 of the seat 12 has a pocket or a pocket for holding or collecting any pieces or other debris that slide along the front surface 22 or fall near the front surface. A pouch 24 can be included. Front 22 and / or back 14 may include advertisements and / or decorations, promotions, or other images or text.

  The multi-layer bib 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. The bib 10 includes a first layer 13 and a second layer 15. Since the first layer 13 is made of an absorbent and flexible paper material, the first layer 13 absorbs, receives and wears any spilled material such as food or beverages. It is possible to avoid the person's clothes being damaged. A second layer 15 is bonded to the first layer 13, and the second layer is made of a moisture resistant material, such as a thermoplastic film designed to repel liquids and moisture, and wears the wearer's clothing. Can protect. The second layer 15 is provided with an adhesive strip 16 for attachment to the wearer's clothing. In this embodiment, the first layer 13 forms the front surface 22 of the bib 10 and the second layer 15 forms the back surface 14 of the bib 10.

  The first layer 13 and the second layer 15 can be bonded using an adhesive material. Instead, the first layer 13 and the second layer 15 can be heated and bonded together, where the bonding temperature is sufficient so as not to damage the first layer 13 and the second layer 15. Low. Emboss the first layer 13 and the second layer 15 so as to hold the first layer 13 and the second layer 15 together to help the adhesion of the first layer 13 and the second layer 15. Can be processed. The bib 10 can be embossed along the entire surface of the bib 10 or alternatively along the edge of the bib 10 or any other portion.

  With reference to FIG. 5, another multi-layer bib 10 will be described. The bib 10 includes a first layer 13, a second layer 15, and a third layer 17 sandwiched between the first layer 13 and the second layer 15. Since the first layer 13 and the third layer 17 are made of an absorbent and flexible paper material, the first layer 13 and the third layer 17 are spilled substances such as food or beverages. Both can be absorbed and received, and damage to the wearer's clothing can be avoided. The second layer 15 is joined between the first layer 13 and the third layer 17 and is made of a moisture resistant material such as a thermoplastic film designed to repel liquids and moisture, Can protect clothes. The third layer 17 is provided with an adhesive strip 16 for attachment to the wearer's clothing. In this embodiment, the first layer 13 forms the front surface 22 of the bib 10 and the third layer 17 forms the back surface 14 of the bib 10.

  The first layer 13, the second layer 15, and the third layer 17 can be bonded using an adhesive material. Instead, the first layer 13, the second layer 15 and the third layer 17 can be heated and bonded together, where the bonding temperature is the first layer 13, the second layer 15 and the third layer. It is sufficiently low so as not to damage the layer 17. To help adhere the first layer 13, the second layer 15 and the third layer 17, the first layer 13, the second layer 15 and the third layer 17 are held together so as to hold the first layer 13, the second layer 15 and the third layer 17 together. One layer 13, the second layer 15 and the third layer 17 can be embossed. The bib 10 can be embossed along the entire surface of the bib 10 or alternatively along the edge of the bib 10 or any other portion.

  The bib 10 includes a pouch 24 on the front side 22 to hold or collect any shards or other debris that slide along or fall near the front surface 22. 6 and 7 show a variation of the bib with a pocket 24 at the bottom that helps catch the slack. As shown, the bib 10 has the same structure on the front surface 22 and the back surface 14. In the lower part, the back surface 14 is folded and heat-sealed at 23 along the folded edge 21 to form a pocket 24 for receiving food and liquid. This folding is shown as reference numeral 25. By folding in this way, a cellular tissue is placed inside the pocket 42 to help contain spills.

  In another embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a pouch 24 is formed on the back surface 14 of the bib 10 and turned over to the front surface 22 and kept biased open (biased). Form. The pouch 24 is formed by folding and overlapping the lower portion 19 of the bib 10 on the back surface 14 and joining the edges 21 together. The upper part 27 of the pouch 24 that is not turned over is left open. In order to form the pouch 24 on the front surface 22, the folded lower part 19 is turned over so that the pouch 24 is formed on the front surface 22 of the bib 10. By flipping the folded lower part 19, an open pouch 24 is formed, which is automatically maintained in the open position (biased) and slides along the front face 22 or close to the front face. Collect any fallen pieces and other litter.

  As described above, the back surface 14 of the bib 10 includes an adhesive strip 16 that is configured and dimensioned to secure the bib 10 to the wearer. Referring to FIGS. 11-14, the adhesive strip 16 may be a number of different configurations having a single strip or multiple strips. One or more strips 16 can be formed by applying the adhesive material continuously, or alternatively, by applying in an intermittent or speckled pattern.

  FIG. 15a shows another embodiment of a bib 26 according to the present invention. In general, most of the structure of the bib 26 is similar or similar to the structure of the bib 10. Therefore, it is considered unnecessary to explain similar components. The bib 26 has a sheet 28 that includes a back surface 30 and a front surface (not shown). The seat 28 is fitted with a sealed package 32 and is either a detergent or a sanitizer that cleans and / or sanitizes a surface (eg, a surface on which food is placed) or a portion of the wearer (eg, a wearer's hand) Including The drug may be in the form of wipes or wet napkins 34 that are wet-type or contain fluids with clean or sanitizing properties. The drug may also be in a fluid only form such as a gel. Such gels can include antimicrobial components.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 15 a, the sheet 28 includes a protective portion 36 and a discard portion 38. The size of the protective portion 36 is sized to sufficiently cover the area to be protected when the release strip 40 is removed to expose the adhesive. The sealed package 32 can be placed in the discard portion 38 to separate the discard portion 38 from the protective portion 36 and set aside until use of the wet napkin 34 is desired. A cut line or perforation 42 may be provided to facilitate separation of the discard portion 38 from the protective portion 36. Note that although the sealed package 32 is shown attached to the back surface 30 of the seat 28, the sealed package 32 can also be attached to the front surface.

  FIG. 15b shows an embodiment of the bib 44 with the sealed package located on the front side. In general, most of the structure of the bib 44 is similar or similar to the structure of the bib 10 and 26. Therefore, it is considered unnecessary to explain similar components. The bib 44 has a sheet 46 that includes a front surface 48 and a back surface (not shown). The sheet 46 includes a protective part 50 and a discarding part 52, and the sheet is provided with perforations 54 that facilitate separation. The discard portion 52 includes a compartment 56 that contains a sanitary agent and a separate sealed package 58 that includes a wet napkin 60 that contains a detergent. A vertical perforation 62 may be provided to separate the section of the discard portion 52 that includes the compartment 56 from the section of the discard portion 52 that includes the sealed package 58.

  Figures 16a and 16b show another embodiment of a bib 64 according to the present invention. In general, most of the structure of the bib 64 is similar or similar to the structure of the bib 10, 26, and 44. Therefore, it is considered unnecessary to explain similar components. Bib 64 includes a sheet 66 having a front surface 68 and a back surface 70. Adhesive strip 72 is disposed on back surface 70 and is configured and dimensioned to adhere sheet 66 to the wearer. A seat package 74 is attached to the sheet 66, and the package contains a cleaning or sanitizing agent. In this regard, the seal package 74 can also be attached to the release strip 76. Since the release strip 76 is removable, the adhesive on the adhesive strip 72 is exposed. In particular, the release strip 76 includes a first surface 78 and a second surface 80, the first surface 78 is attached to the adhesive strip 72, and the sealed package 74 is attached to the second surface 80. Instead, the outer surface of the seal package 74 serves as a release strip and can cover the adhesive of the adhesive strip 72 until it is removed. As in the previous embodiment, the seal package 74 can include a wet napkin that contains a detergent or sanitizer, or the seal package 74 can include a fluid that contains a detergent or sanitizer.

  The present invention is based on the fact that it may be advantageous to package the bib according to the present invention in a container that is easy to dispense or dispense. Such containers may be conveniently sized to be portable to fit into diaper bags, baggage, handbags, vehicle glove boxes, and the like. Also, such containers can be mounted on a wall or sized to be placed on a tabletop, counter surface, or other similar location. The container can be disposable for a one-time use, i.e. all the bib is used, or the bib can be refilled when all the bib supplied is used.

  FIG. 17a shows a box-type dispenser 82 for bib 84 supply. The box-type dispenser 82 is the same type as any of the desktop tissue paper boxes. FIG. 17 b shows a sachet-type dispenser 86 for supplying a bib 84. The sachet-type dispenser 86 is similar to a packet or package of travel-sized cosmetic tissue paper.

  FIG. 18 shows a dispenser 88 that can be used as either a roll-type dispenser or a folded sheet-type dispenser to dispense or dispense bib 84. If the dispenser 88 is a folding sheet type dispenser, the dispenser operates in the same manner as a known hand towel dispenser. The hand towel dispenser is packaged such that when one hand towel is removed, the next hand towel is brought to the removal position. If the dispenser 88 is a roll-type dispenser, a continuous bib 90 roll shown in FIG. 19 can be used. If necessary, the bib is cut off at the perforation 92. In addition or alternatively, the dispenser can include an edge 94 that assists in detaching the bib for use.

  Referring to FIGS. 20 and 21, the figure shows a bib 10 consisting of a rectangular structure composed of two overlapping sheets, which is the number of gram cellular tissue on the front side. One layer 13 and a second layer 15 of polyethylene on the back side. Any suitable pattern or motif 96 is imprinted on the tissue, and a small rectangular depression 98 is embossed and heat sealed to the polyethylene sheet. The polyethylene sheet on the back side of the bib 10 is coated along its upper edge 99 with an adhesive 16 covered with a removable cover strip 18, for example a release tape in the form of glassine paper. To use this bib, the cover strip 18 is removed and the user bib 10 is attached or affixed by the adhesive 16. A cellular tissue sheet faces outward to receive and absorb any spilled food or beverage.

  FIG. 22 shows a block diagram for explaining the novel method of the present invention. In block 100, a polyethylene web is fed and proceeds to block 102 where it is laminated with a web of cellular tissue paper by a thermal cylinder and an array of spaced small rectangular depressions is imprinted on the tissue paper so that the tissue paper is polyethylene. Heat seal to the web. The depression may have other geometries. However, it is conceivable that a non-embossed hot cylinder could be used, in which case the hot cylinder operating temperature is sufficiently low that polyethylene is laminated to the tissue paper without damaging the tissue paper.

  The web has a predetermined width, for example 18 inches. The laminated web is then fed to a block 104 where the glue or adhesive stripes are sprayed on one edge or edge of the polyethylene side laminated web as the web passes through the sprayer. Then, at block 106, the stripes of glue are covered with the release tape as the web passes through the roll having the release tape. Next, at block 108, the laminated web is cut or cut laterally at a predetermined longitudinal spacing equivalent to the bib width of the final product, eg, 13 inches. Finally, at block 116, the cut bib is stacked. If a multiple of the web bib length is used, a longitudinal cut is made at block 120 to obtain the appropriate section.

  In a variation of the method, at block 110, the cut bib is folded at their lower portion in a known manner, as described in connection with FIGS. 20 and 21, to create a pocket as previously described. In block 112, the pocket edges are heat sealed as previously described. Next, at block 114, bibs with pockets are collected or stacked in a known manner. In this variation, the folding mechanism is well known, so it can be folded before cutting at block 108 and cut laterally at the same time as the edge heat sealing, or alternatively, the edge heat sealed before the side. Directional cuts can be made.

  Figures 23a, 23b, and 24 are detailed and schematic illustrations of a novel method of manufacturing a bilayer bib. As shown, a polyethylene 138 web from a roll of polyethylene 132 together with a web 134 of cellular tissue paper from a roll of tissue paper 136 is fed to a laminator 138 that heat seals the paper to polyethylene. The heat seal can optionally include an array of spaced rectangular depressions or other geometry to assist in joining the polyethylene 132 and paper 136. An array of spaced rectangular depressions can be provided along the entire surface or only along the edges.

  The laminate web 140 is then rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise by the roll 142 as shown, with the polyethylene side facing the sprayer 144 and a suitable glue or adhesive on the edge of the polyethylene side laminate web. Be sprayable. Next, as shown in the figure, the roll 146 rotates the laminated web 130 by 90 degrees counterclockwise so that the polyethylene side faces upward. Therefore, a suitable release tape 150 from the roll 152 is applied to the web 140 to cover the glue or adhesive. The laminated web is then fed onto the conveyor 154 and continues to feed in the longitudinal direction of the web to form a predetermined longitudinal spacing, eg, a 13 inch preferred bib for the final product. The horizontal cutting is performed by a horizontal cutter, ie, a cutting machine 156, at intervals (see reference numeral 170 in FIG. 25). These final products are then stacked on the receiving platform 158.

  When the method shown in FIG. 23a is performed with a web having a predetermined width (equal to the length of the bib), preferably 18 inches, the final bib will be 13 inches wide and 18 inches long. Can be inches. However, it is possible to use a web that is a multiple of the final bib length and cut in the longitudinal direction of the web into a longitudinal section having a width that is the desired bib length. To do this, the web has a width that is equal to the bib length of the final product. . . A longitudinal cutter 160 is provided to divide into N sections. Since a length of 18 inches is preferred, the width of the web can be 36, 54, 72 inches, etc. FIG. 25 shows a 54 inch web cut into three sections 200, 210 and 220. A longitudinal cutting line is indicated by reference numeral 190. A transverse cutting line is indicated by reference numeral 170.

  As another improvement, the final bib includes a pocket as described above. To do so, it is necessary to add a folder 162 to the method and place it either before or after the horizontal cutting machine. Similarly, it is necessary to add a heat sealer 164 following the folder 162 to heat seal the edges of the pockets formed by folding. Preferably, heat sealing is performed before transverse cutting. FIG. 23 b shows an example in which a folder 162 and a heat sealer 164 are added. However, if the pocket is formed after the bib is first cut to size, the edge heat sealing is done after the transverse cut.

  Figures 26a, 26b, and 24 illustrate the details and schematic novel method of manufacturing a three-layer bib. As shown, a polyethylene 138 web from a roll of polyethylene 132 is fed together with first and second cellular tissue webs 134a and 134b from a roll of first and second tissue paper 136a and 136b. Polyethylene 132 is sandwiched between tissue papers 136a and 136b. The sandwiched polyethylene 132 and tissue papers 136 a and 136 b are fed to a laminator 138 that heat seals the tissue papers 136 a and 136 b to the polyethylene 132. Heat sealing assists in joining polyethylene 132 and papers 136a and 136b, subject to the application of an array of arbitrarily spaced rectangular depressions or other geometry. An array of spaced rectangular depressions can be provided along the entire surface or only along the edges.

  Next, as shown in the figure, the laminated web 140 is rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise by the roll 142 and the polyethylene side is directed to the sprayer 144 and a suitable glue or adhesive is sprayed onto the edges of the laminated web on the polyethylene side. It can be so. Next, as shown in the figure, the roll 146 rotates the laminated web 130 by 90 degrees counterclockwise so that the polyethylene side faces upward. Therefore, a suitable release tape 150 from the roll 152 is applied to the web 140 to cover the glue or adhesive. The laminated web is then fed onto the conveyor 154 and continues to feed in the longitudinal direction of the web to form a predetermined longitudinal spacing, for example, a 13 inch spacing that is preferred to form a bib of the final product. Then, the horizontal cutting is performed by the horizontal cutting machine 156 (see reference numeral 170 in FIG. 25), and then stacked on the receiving platform 158.

  When the method shown in FIG. 26a is performed with a web having a predetermined width (equal to the bib length), preferably 18 inches, the final bib will be 13 inches wide and 18 inches long. Can be. However, it is possible to use a web that is a multiple of the final bib length and cut in the longitudinal direction of the web into a longitudinal section having a width that is the desired bib length. To do this, the web has a width that is equal to the bib length of the final product. . . A longitudinal cutter 160 is provided to divide into N sections. Since a length of 18 inches is preferred, the width of the web can be 36, 54, 72 inches, etc. FIG. 25 shows a 54 inch web cut into three sections 200, 210 and 220. A longitudinal cutting line is indicated by reference numeral 190. A transverse cutting line is indicated by reference numeral 170.

  As another improvement, the final bib includes a pocket as described above. To do so, it is necessary to add a folder 162 to the method and place it either before or after the horizontal cutting machine. Similarly, it is necessary to add a heat sealer 164 following the folder 162 to heat seal the edges of the pockets formed by folding. Preferably, heat sealing is performed before transverse cutting. FIG. 27 b shows an example in which a folder 162 and a heat sealer 164 are added. However, if the bib is first cut to size before the pocket is formed, the edge heat sealing is done after the transverse cut.

  Referring to FIG. 27, the bib 10 of the present invention can be provided in the form of a kit 250. Kit 250 may include household items such as forks, knives and / or spoons. Further, the kit 250 can include seasonings such as salt, pepper, ketchup, mustard and the like. The present invention also contemplates providing a sanitary gel or wipe as described above. Kit 250 can be provided to a store in a fast food restaurant, airplane, train, sporting event, or used in an outdoor event.

  All references cited herein are expressly incorporated by reference in their entirety.

  It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the forms shown and described in detail above. Furthermore, it should be noted that the accompanying drawings are not all to scale unless otherwise noted. In light of the above teachings, various modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Therefore, it is to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and embodiments that fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1a shows the back side of a bib embodiment according to the present invention. FIG. 1b shows the back side of the bib of FIG. 1a with the release strip partially removed from the adhesive strip. FIG. 1c shows the front side of the bib of FIG. 1a. It is a figure which shows the front side of the bib of this invention. It is a figure which shows the back side of the bib of this invention. Figure 2 is a partial side view of a two layer bib of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a partial side view of a three layer bib of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the front side of the bib which folded the lower edge and formed the pocket in the lower part. It is a side view of the bib shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a rear view of a closed pouch formed on a bib of the present invention. It is a front view of the open pouch formed in the bib of the present invention. Fig. 10 is an isometric view of the open pouch of Fig. 9; FIG. 1b shows the back side of the bib of FIG. 1a with a first adhesive strip pattern. 1b shows the back side of the bib of FIG. 1a with a second adhesive strip pattern. FIG. FIG. 1b shows the back side of the bib of FIG. 1a with multiple adhesive strips of one embodiment. FIG. 1b shows the back side of the bib of FIG. 1a with a plurality of adhesive strips of another embodiment. FIG. 15a shows the back side of another embodiment of a bib according to the present invention. FIG. 15b shows the back side of a bib embodiment similar to the bib of FIG. 15a. Fig. 16a shows the back side of another embodiment of a bib according to the present invention. FIG. 16b shows the back side of the bib of FIG. 16a with the adhesive strip exposed and a separate sealing packet. FIG. 17a shows a bib-box dispenser of the present invention. FIG. 17b shows a bib pouch-type dispenser of the present invention. FIG. 3 shows a dispenser that can be used as either a roll-type dispenser or a folding sheet-type dispenser to dispense or dispense the bib of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the continuous roll of the bib of this invention. It is a figure which shows the front side of the bib manufactured by this invention. It is a figure which shows the back side of the bib shown in FIG. It is a block diagram of the manufacturing method of the bib of this invention. 23a and 23b are explanatory diagrams of a schematic manufacturing method of a bilayer bib according to the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of a part of manufacturing method of the bib of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of a part of alternative manufacturing method of the bib of this invention. 26a and 26b are explanatory views of a schematic manufacturing method of a three-layer bib according to the present invention. It is a figure which shows the kit containing the bib of this invention.

Claims (39)

In the bib to protect the clothes worn by the wearer,
A sheet having a front surface and a back surface and including a plurality of layers;
An adhesive strip disposed on the back side of the sheet and configured and dimensioned to adhere the sheet to the wearer;
A bib including a release strip that is attached to and can be removed from the adhesive strip, thereby exposing the adhesive on the adhesive strip.   The bib of claim 1, wherein the plurality of layers includes a layer of absorbent material that forms the front surface and a layer of moisture resistant material that forms the back surface.   Moisture resistant material inserted between the first and second layers of absorbent material and the first and second layers, wherein the plurality of layers form the front and back surfaces The bib according to claim 1, comprising:   The bib according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of layers are stacked.   The bib according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of layers are stacked using heat.   The bib according to claim 4, wherein the plurality of layers are laminated using embossing.   The bib according to claim 1, further comprising a sachet in the lower portion.   The bib according to claim 1, wherein an image is stamped on an upper portion of the front surface.   The bib according to claim 1, further comprising a sealed package attached to the sheet, wherein the sealed package includes a detergent or a sanitizer.   10. The bib according to claim 9, wherein the sheet includes a protective portion and a discard portion, and the sealed package is positioned on the discard portion.   11. The bib according to claim 10, wherein the sheet includes a perforation for separating the discard portion from the protective portion.   The bib according to claim 11, wherein the discard portion includes the sanitizer.   13. The bib according to claim 12, wherein the sanitary agent includes an antibacterial component.   The bib according to claim 13, wherein the sanitizer is enclosed in a compartment separate from the sealed package.   10. A bib according to claim 9, wherein the sealed package includes a wet napkin containing the detergent.   The bib according to claim 9, wherein the sealed package is attached to the adhesive strip.   13. The bib according to claim 12, wherein the sealed package includes a wet napkin containing the detergent.   The peel strip includes a first surface and a second surface, the first surface is attached to the adhesive strip, and the sealed package is attached to the second surface. Bib as described in.   The bib according to claim 18, wherein the sealed package includes a wet napkin containing the detergent. In the bib manufacturing method,
a. Laminating a stretched web of absorbent paper with a stretched web of plastic film and forming the laminated web by heat sealing the absorbent paper with the plastic film;
b. Applying an adhesive stripe along the edges of the laminated web of absorbent paper and plastic film on the plastic film side of the laminated web;
c. Coating the adhesive stripe with a release tape;
d. Cutting the laminated web laterally at predetermined longitudinal intervals to form individual bibs;
e. Collecting the cut individual bibs.   Laminating a second stretched web of absorbent paper with the stretched web of plastic film on the side opposite the stretched web of absorbent paper and heating the absorbent paper to the plastic film 21. The method of claim 20, further comprising forming a laminated web by sealing.   21. The method of claim 20, wherein the absorbent paper is tissue paper.   21. The method of claim 20, wherein the plastic film is polyethylene.   21. The method of claim 20, wherein the bib is individualized at 13 inch intervals.   21. The method of claim 20, wherein the web width is 18 inches.   Cutting the laminated web into longitudinal sections having a width equal to the length of the bib, the laminate web being a multiple of a predetermined bib length; 21. The method of claim 20, further comprising applying to the edge of the section.   Folding the edge of the laminated web on a side opposite the edge provided with the adhesive; and heat sealing the edge of the folded laminated web to form a pocket. Item 21. The method according to Item 20.   28. The method of claim 27, wherein the heat sealing of edges of the folded laminated web is performed prior to individual cutting of the bib.   Folding the individualized lower part of the bib onto the main part of the bib; heat sealing the edge of the lower part folded into the main part; 21. The method of claim 20, further comprising forming a pocket in the lower portion.   21. The method of claim 20, wherein the absorbent paper is 19 gram tissue paper and the plastic film is polyethylene.   21. The method of claim 20, comprising the step of imprinting a design or motif on the absorbent paper.   21. The method of claim 20, further comprising the step of imprinting an image, design on the absorbent paper.   Including a sheet of laminated material composed of absorbent paper laminated to a plastic film, the sheet being exposed at the upper edge, the lower edge, the absorbent paper exposed on one side, and the other side A predetermined shape including the plastic film, an adhesive provided on an upper edge of the sheet on the plastic film side, and an adhesive provided on the upper edge of the plastic film. Bib including a release tape covering the agent.   34. A bib according to claim 33, wherein the absorbent paper is imprinted with a design.   35. The bib of claim 34, wherein the absorbent paper has an array of spaced-apart depressions that are heat sealed to the plastic film.   36. The bib according to claim 35, wherein the recess is rectangular.   35. A bib according to claim 34, wherein the sheet is a rectangle 13 inches wide and 18 inches long.   35. The bib according to claim 34, wherein the lower edge of the sheet is folded over the sheet and heat sealed along the edge to form a pocket.   Opposite the absorbent paper, further comprising a second absorbent paper laminated with a plastic film, exposing the absorbent paper on one side and exposing the second absorbent paper on the other side 35. The bib according to claim 34, wherein the bib is provided on an upper edge of the sheet on the second absorbent paper side.

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