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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2001
Filed:
Jun. 25, 1996
Roland W. Gerstenberger, Asheville, NC (US);
Robert L. Buck, Lake Oswego, OR (US);
A-Fem Medical Corporation, Portland, OR (US);
Abstract
There is provided a biodegradable feminine hygienic interlabia pad which includes a biodegradable inner absorbent sliver made of cotton or rayon and a biodegradable outer cover also made of cotton or rayon. The edges of the outer cover are sewn together to form a hollow cylinder. There is also provided a method and apparatus for manufacturing the pads. A rope of absorbent material and a web of the outer covering are brought together in a die. The die in the form of a hollow tube and a tapered guide which causes the outer covering to enclose the absorbent material with the seam for the outer covering being on the inside of the pad. The die includes an opening for exposing the adjacent edges of the web so that the edges may be sewn together. Also adjacent panels are formed by sewing the pad itself.