Multilayer disposable bib

Abstract

Disclosed is a disposable bib having a collar portion, a chest portion, and a removable wipe portion located below the collar portion. The bib is in the form of a multi-layer panel having a top layer, a bottom layer and an intermediate layer disposed between the top and bottom layers. The top and bottom layers are each formed of a permeable non-woven material. The intermediate layer is absorbent, e.g., includes superabsorbent polymer particles and cellulose fibers. The collar portion includes a pair of tabs, e.g., VELCRO® fasteners, to enable the collar portion to be releasably secured around the neck of the wearer, with the chest portion disposed over the wearer's chest. The wipe portion is releasably secured to the bib so that it can be removed from the bib to be used to wipe the mouth of the wearer.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A disposable bib comprising a collar portion, a chest portion, and a removable wipe portion, said chest portion comprising a multi-layer panel having a top layer, a bottom layer and an intermediate layer disposed between said top layer and said bottom layer, said top, bottom and intermediate layers being fixedly secured together, said top layer and said bottom layer being formed of a permeable non-woven material, said intermediate layer being absorbent, said collar portion including a pair of tabs configured to be releasably secured together, whereupon said collar portion can be extended about the neck of a wearer so that said chest portion is disposed on the chest of the wearer with said bottom layer confronting the chest of the wearer, said wipe section being releasably secured to said chest panel, and being configured to be removed from said chest portion, whereupon said removed wipe portion can be used to wipe the mouth of the wearer. 
     
     
         2 . The disposable bib of  claim 1  wherein each tab of said pair of tabs includes a respective component of a hook and loop fastening system. 
     
     
         3 . The disposable bib of  claim 1  wherein said non-woven material of said top layer and said bottom layer comprises polypropylene. 
     
     
         4 . The disposable bib of  claim 1  wherein said intermediate layer comprises super absorbent polymer particles and cellulose fibers. 
     
     
         5 . The disposable bib of  claim 3  wherein said intermediate layer comprises super absorbent polymer particles and cellulose fibers. 
     
     
         6 . The disposable bib of  claim 1  wherein said wipe portion comprises a multi-layer body having a top layer, a bottom layer and an intermediate layer disposed between said top layer and said bottom layer, said top, bottom and intermediate layers being fixedly secured together, said top layer and said bottom layer being formed of a permeable non-woven material, said intermediate layer being absorbent. 
     
     
         7 . The disposable bib of  claim 6  wherein said non-woven material of said top layer and said bottom layer comprises polypropylene. 
     
     
         8 . The disposable bib of  claim 6  wherein said intermediate layer comprises super absorbent polymer particles and cellulose fibers. 
     
     
         9 . The disposable bib of  claim 7  wherein said intermediate layer comprises super absorbent polymer particles and cellulose fibers. 
     
     
         10 . The disposable bib of  claim 1  wherein said chest section includes a bottom edge located opposite said collar portion, and wherein said wipe portion is releasably secured to said bottom edge. 
     
     
         11 . The disposable bib of  claim 10  wherein said wipe portion is releasably secured to said chest portion by a perforated line. 
     
     
         12 . The disposable bib of  claim 6  wherein said chest section includes a bottom edge located opposite said collar portion, and wherein said wipe portion is releasably secured to said bottom edge. 
     
     
         13 . The disposable bib of  claim 12  wherein said wipe portion is releasably secured to said chest portion by a perforated line. 
     
     
         14 . The disposable bib of  claim 1  wherein said collar portion has a length of approximately 5.5 inches, said chest portion has a length of approximately 5.75 inches and wherein said collar portion and said chest portion have a width of approximately 7.25 inches. 
     
     
         15 . The disposable bib of  claim 14  wherein said wipe portion has a length of approximately 4 inches and a width of approximately 12 inches.