Abstract A protective liner which is temporarily, but securely, held to the interior crotch portion of nether garments by a thermoplastic, pressure-sensitive adhesive pattern bonded to a thermoplastic protective film provided on the under surface of the liner. The thermoplastic, pressure-sensitive adhesive is permanently fused to the protective film thus preventing delamination of the pressure-sensitive adhesive patterns from the film, and the adhesion level of the pressure-sensitive adhesive is such as to temporarily, but securely, adhere the protective liner to the crotch portion of the nether garment. The thermoplastic adhesive pattern is indirectly applied to the thermoplastic adhesive barrier film to prevent basic distortion of the film which would render it unfit for its intended protective function.
The protective absorbent liner of claim 1 wherein the fusion bond existent between said thermoplastic barrier film and said pressure-sensitive adhesive attachment extends into said barrier film no greater than one-half the thickness of said film.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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the end margins of said cover and said barrier sheet being secured to one another in face to face relationship beyond the end edges of said core; d. and pressure-sensitive adhesive attachment means fusion Bonded on the outer surface of said barrier film for temporarily, but securely, adhering said liner to the interior of the crotch portion of a nether garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The protective absorbent liner of claim 1 wherein said adhesive attachment means is a pattern of thermoplastic, pressure-sensitive adhesive extending lengthwise, end to end, of said liner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The protective absorbent liner of claim 1 wherein said pressure-sensitive adhesive has a level of adhesion ranging from about 20 to about 50 oz./in. width.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The protective absorbent liner of claim 1 wherein said pressure-sensitive adhesive has a level of adhesion ranging from about 32 to about 37 oz./in. width.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The protective absorbent liner of claim 3 wherein said thermoplastic, pressure-sensitive adhesive has an extrusion temperature ranging from about 225* F. to about 400* F.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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The protective absorbent liner according to claim 3 wherein said thermoplastic, pressure-sensitive adhesive has an extrusion temperature of about 300* F.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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The protective absorbent liner of claim 1 wherein said pressure-sensitive adhesive is covered by a removable, protective release strip when said liner is not in use.