Disposable hygienic and anti-allergenic pillow protector

Abstract

A method of making a hygienic disposable pillow protector involves a step of folding a pillow protector material to define a first surface and a second surface, and to also define a closed end and an open end that is opposite the closed end. The pillow protector material is aligned to further define two unsealed edges. The method then involves sealing the unsealed edges of the pillow protector material by ultrasonic welding or bonding to define two sealed edges extending from the closed end to the open end to thereby define an opening sized to enable insertion of pillow into the disposable pillow protector. The method then involves applying a first strip of double-sided adhesive tape and applying a second strip of double-sided adhesive tape. A pillow may inserted into the disposable pillow protector and the opening sealed by forming folded seams with the first and second strips of tape.

1 . A method of making a hygienic disposable pillow protector, the method comprising:
 folding a pillow protector material to define a first surface and a second surface, and to also define a closed end and an open end that is opposite the closed end, the pillow protector material being aligned to further define two unsealed edges;   sealing the unsealed edges of the pillow protector material by ultrasonic welding or bonding to define two sealed edges extending from the closed end to the open end to thereby define an opening sized to enable insertion of pillow into the disposable pillow protector;   applying a first strip of double-sided adhesive tape; and   applying a second strip of double-sided adhesive tape.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the second surface extends beyond the first surface at the open end by a margin, and wherein the first strip of double-sided adhesive tape is applied to the margin. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2  wherein applying the second strip of double-sided adhesive tape comprises spacing the second strip of double-sided adhesive tape apart from the first strip of double-sided adhesive tape. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the pillow protector material is composed of three or more layers of spunbond non-woven filtration fabric. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4  wherein the fabric is water-impermeable, water-repellent, antimicrobial and breathable. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising inserting a pillow through the opening. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6  further comprising folding the first strip of double-sided adhesive tape onto the first surface to create a sealed folded seam. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7  further comprising folding the sealed folded seam a second time onto the second strip of double-sided adhesive tape to doubly seal the opening of the disposable pillow protector. 
     
     
         9 . A disposable pillow protector comprising:
 a pillow protector material folded to define a first surface and a second surface, and to also define a closed end and an open end that is opposite the closed end, the pillow protector material being aligned to further define two unsealed edges;   two sealed edges that are sealed by ultrasonic welding or bonding and that extend from the closed end to the open end to thereby define an opening sized to enable insertion of pillow into the disposable pillow protector;   a first strip of double-sided adhesive tape; and   a second strip of double-sided adhesive tape.   
     
     
         10 . The disposable pillow protector of  claim 9  wherein the second surface extends beyond the first surface at the open end by a margin, and wherein the first strip of double-sided adhesive tape is applied to the margin. 
     
     
         11 . The disposable pillow protector of  claim 10  wherein the second strip of double-sided adhesive tape is spaced apart from the first strip of double-sided adhesive tape. 
     
     
         12 . The disposable pillow protector of  claim 9  wherein the pillow protector material is composed of three or more layers of spunbond non-woven filtration fabric. 
     
     
         13 . The disposable pillow protector of  claim 12  wherein the fabric is water-impermeable, water-repellent, antimicrobial and breathable.