Dispensable bibs and methods of forming same

Abstract

A continuum of dispensable bibs includes a roll of bibs, wherein each bib has one or more perforated edges allowing the bibs to be dispensed from the continuum. The bibs may be eco-friendly and may include one of several types of cut-out areas for the head of the wearer. Each dispensed bib may include a pouch or an adhesive area or other means of binding up the bib after use to prevent spills or unwanted smells.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of deploying a bib from a continuum of dispensable bibs suitable for protecting a torso of a wearer from spillage, the method comprising the steps of:
 tearing a continuum of bib material comprising a first surface and a second surface along a series of multiple bib separation perforations formed into the continuum of bib material in a pattern defining a shape of the bib;   creating a head flap via tearing a series of multiple head flap perforations additionally formed into the continuum of bib material in a pattern defining a shape of the head flap;   folding the head flap to cause a portion of the second surface of the bib material comprising the head flap to cover a corresponding area of the first surface of the bib material, said folding of the head flap creating a head space bordered by a neck collar portion of the bib material within the pattern defining the shape of the bib, the head space sizeable for circumventing a head of the wearer, and said head space bordered at least in part by the neck collar portion;   placing the head of the wearer through the head space;   supporting the bib against the torso of the wearer via the neck collar portion resting on a neck of the wearer; and   receiving a substance on one of the first surface and the second surface of the bib material as the bib is supported against the torso of the wearer.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  additionally comprising the step of: positioning the head flap over at least a portion of the torso of the wearer, via the folding of the head flap. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1  additionally comprising the steps of: forming the neck collar portion via the tearing of a series of head flap perforations; placing the neck collar portion around the neck of the wearer to rest the neck collar portion on the neck of the wearer. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the substance received on the one of the first surface and the second surface comprises a liquid and the method additionally comprises the step of: absorbing the liquid received on the one of the first surface and the second surface into the bib material. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the one of the first surface and the second surface comprises a super absorbent polymer and the liquid is absorbed at least partially by the super absorbent polymer. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the bib comprises a pouch and the method additionally comprises the step of folding the bib into the pouch. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the pattern defining the shape of the bib comprises multiple series of head flap perforations, each series corresponding with a different head size, and the method additionally comprises the step of selecting one of the multiple series of head flap perforations to tear. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the one of the first surface and the second surface comprises a liquid impermeable material and a liquid is repelled at least partially by the liquid impermeable material. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the liquid impermeable material comprises a polyurethane. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the liquid impermeable material comprises a wax. 
     
     
         11 . A continuum of dispensable bibs suitable for protecting a torso of a wearer from spillage, the continuum of dispensable bibs comprising:
 a continuum of bib material comprising a first surface and a second surface;   separation perforations formed into the continuum of bib material in a pattern defining a shape of a bib, said perforations permitting controlled tearing of the bib material along the pattern defining the shape of the bib; and   head flap perforations additionally formed into the continuum of bib material in a pattern defining a shape of a head flap and a head space within the pattern defining the shape of the bib, the head space sizeable for circumventing a head of the wearer, and said head space bordered at least in part by a neck collar portion, said neck collar portion configured to support the bib covering at least a portion of the torso of the wearer.   
     
     
         12 . The continuum of dispensable bibs of  claim 11 , wherein said head flap is foldable over a portion of the bib material to a position that additionally covers at least a portion of the torso of the wearer. 
     
     
         13 . The continuum of dispensable bibs of  claim 12 , additionally comprising a super absorbent polymer on one or both of the first surface and the second surface. 
     
     
         14 . The continuum of dispensable bibs of  claim 12 , additionally comprising a pouch formed into the bib, said pouch suitable for storing a folded bib within. 
     
     
         15 . The continuum of dispensable bibs of  claim 12 , additionally comprising a liquid impermeable material on one or both of the first surface and the second surface. 
     
     
         16 . The continuum of dispensable bibs of  claim 15 , wherein the liquid impermeable material comprises a polyurethane. 
     
     
         17 . The continuum of dispensable bibs of  claim 15 , wherein the liquid impermeable material comprises a wax. 
     
     
         18 . The continuum of dispensable bibs of  claim 12 , additionally comprising a securing strap formed via tearing along a securing strap perforation. 
     
     
         19 . The continuum of dispensable bibs of  claim 12 , additionally comprising a leg contour portion with a shape complimenting a shape of the neck collar portion of an adjacent bib included in the continuum of dispensable bibs. 
     
     
         20 . The continuum of dispensable bibs of  claim 19 , additionally comprising a leg extension portion adjacent to the leg contour portion.