Disposable bib

Abstract

A disposable bib, comprising a liquid-permeable top layer ( 18 ), an absorbent inner-core ( 20 ), a waterproof, air-permeable back layer ( 22 ). Each layer is configured to provide an apron ( 10 ), While the top and back layers continue to flow in continues format to provide a C shaped collar ( 12 ). An adhesive bond ( 24 ) is provided throughout the bib to adhere each layer, one to another, and configured within the apron ( 10 ) to provide a cross-stitch pattern equivalent to quilting, to aid in controlling the expansion of the absorbent inner-core. The bib is preferably constructed from bio-degradable materials.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A disposable bib of biodegradable materials, comprising: 
 a liquid permeable top layer;    an inner core comprised of hydro-gel;    an air permeable, water-proof back layer;    said top layer, inner core, and back layer being configured to provide an apron, while said top layer and back layer continue to flow in a c-shaped format to provide a collar extending from one side of the apron, and terminating in a free end, adjacent to a second side of the apron, and being adapted for surrounding a baby's neck, when the apron generally overlies the baby's chest;    and means for securing the free end of said collar in overlapping relationship to the second side of the apron at a location equivalent to a baby's shoulder, after said collar has been placed around the back of a baby's neck;    and means for securing said top layer, inner core, and back layer together in overlapping relationship, including a quantity of non-toxic adhesive along the outer boundaries of the apron, and the outer boundaries of the collar and round neck opening, while also providing a cross-stitch pattern through-out the apron portion of said bib.    
     
     
         2 . A disposable bib of biodegradable materials, according to    claim 1    wherein the top layer is made of a liquid-permeable, non-toxic, flexible material.  
     
     
         3 . A disposable bib of biodegradable materials, according to    claim 1    wherein the inner core is made of an absorbing, non-toxic hydro-gel.  
     
     
         4 . A disposable bib of bio-degradable materials, according to    claim 1    wherein the back layer is made of a water-proof, air-permeable material allowing for a cloth-like feel, said material being non-toxic and flexible.