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Abstract

A method and apparatus is disclosed for forming a disposable garment with a waste containment pocket defined by a pair of barrier cuffs located on opposed sides of the centerline of the body contacting layer of the garment inboard of its elasticized leg openings. Each barrier cuff is formed by applying a pattern of adhesive alongside of an elastic member maintained in tension on the body contacting layer or a separate strip of material, and then intermittently diverting the path of the adhesive pattern such as by a jet of air so that the adhesive contacts and bonds the elastic member to the body contacting layer or separate strip at longitudinally spaced locations therealong. When the tension on the elastic member is released, gathers or folds are formed in the barrier cuff at the locations where the elastic member was adhered thereto which help the garment conform to the shape of the wearer and prevent the passage of body exudates to the elasticized leg openings.

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