Abstract: A disposable garment having unitary elasticized leg cuffs disposed on the interior surface thereof.

Abstract: A method for making a disposable garment with de-elasticed elastic members in the crotch area of the garment is disclosed using means for de-elasticing the elastic members such as macerators, chemicals, selective laser beams, heat, and freezing.

Abstract: A disposable garment and method of manufacturing such whereby profile cuts are made near the longitudinal edges of an absorbent pad assembly to create leg cut-out pieces or noodles. The noodles remain attached to the absorbent pad assembly at a point proximal to a center point of the absorbent pad assembly. The noodles are then folded toward the interior surface of the absorbent pad assembly about the point of attachment and are attached to the interior surface by an adhesive. An outer folding strip of each noodle is then folded back upon the respective noodles and secured to the noodle and the absorbent pad assembly by an adhesive, thereby creating an effective leakage control shield without the need to discard unused material in the manufacturing process.

Abstract: A disposable diaper which has a fluid permeable topsheet, a fluid permeable second sheet, a flexible absorbent body, a biodegradable, liquid impermeable barrier including side dams, and a soft, flexible backsheet. The topsheet can include leg cuffs that are an integral, rather than an adjunct, part of the topsheet. The diaper also has an attachment means for allowing the diaper to be secured about the wearer.

Abstract: A disposable diaper which has a fluid permeable topsheet, a fluid permeable second sheet, a flexible absorbent body, a biodegradable, liquid impermeable barrier including side dams, and a soft, flexible backsheet. The topsheet can include leg cuffs that are an integral, rather than an adjunct, part of the topsheet. The diaper also has a biodegradable, selectively adhesive means for allowing the diaper to be secured about the wearer.