摘要 |
This invention is a flushable diaper (10) for use on the body of an infant o r adult. An envelope (16) has inner (20) and outer walls (22) which are secure d together at their outer periphery to form an inner cavity (24). The outer wa ll (22) is comprised of a hydrophobic outer layer (30) together with a hydrophilic inner layer (28). The inner wall (20) is comprised of a hydrophobic outer layer (25) together with a hydrophilic inner layer (23). T he inner and outer walls are separated by an interior cavity which contains one or more containers (32, 34). The container (32, 34) is comprised of either a single layer or of a laminated wall which forms a chamber that encloses a charge of water. The laminate wall is comprised of a hydrophobic inner laminate and a hydrophilic outer laminate. When manually ruptured, the containers release water into the double walled envelope, which causes disintegration of the hydrophilic inner layers of the double walls, along wi th the hydrophobic outer layers. An absorbent member (18) is carried on the inn er wall of the envelope, and the absorbent member comprises a fluid pervious cover (52) which encloses an inner body (54) that is comprised of a material that is sufficiently hydrophilic to absorb urine and other fluids from the body while maintaining structural integrity of the inner body, and to also absorb water in aneffective amount to cause the inner body to disintegrate into small pieces.
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