US3591865A
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Method of producing a brief-type undergarment
Assignee: Sears Roebuck and Co
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Filing: 1969-11-05
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A brief for men and boys characterized in that it is formed of substantially a single blank cut from a tubular fabric, one section of tubing disposed between two spaced transverse cuts providing two identical garments. The blank is so cut from such a section as to yield a swatch so shaped that it may form a supplemental reinforcing seat portion, although not required. The invention consists of the novel garment and also its method of fabrication.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl E Senser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:42
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B9/00; A41B9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
A method of producing a garment of the character described comprising, a. cutting a section from elongated tubing of elastic fabric, said section being flattened to form two plies and being defined by two longitudinal fold edges and two spaced transverse edges. b. cutting out of both plies of said section a pair of identical generally truncated triangular superposed swatches having their base lines substantially parallel to a fold edge and leaving generally truncated triangular openings in said section, c. severing said section along said last-mentioned fold edge, d. opening the plies of said section to form a rectangular piece of fabric with said triangular openings in allochiral relation, e. severing said section along its median line transverse to the tube axis to form a pair of substantially identical yokeshaped blanks having depEnding end leg portions and a generally triangular central seat portion with a bottom edge, the bottom edges of the seat and leg portions being approximately the width of the wearer''s crotch, f. folding said blank along spaced vertical lines adjacent said triangular seat portion whereby said leg portions overlap, g. stitching the bottom edges of said leg portions to the bottom edge of said seat portion to form a double-walled crotch portion disposed in part over the wearer''s abdomen, and, h. stitching a waistband to the top edge of said blank.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
224 words
A method of producing a garment of the character described comprising, a. cutting a section from elongated tubing of elastic fabric, said section being flattened to form two plies and being defined by two longitudinal fold edges and two spaced transverse edges. b. cutting out of both plies of said section a pair of identical generally truncated triangular superposed swatches having their base lines substantially parallel to a fold edge and leaving generally truncated triangular openings in said section, c. severing said section along said last-mentioned fold edge, d. opening the plies of said section to form a rectangular piece of fabric with said triangular openings in allochiral relation, e. severing said section along its median line transverse to the tube axis to form a pair of substantially identical yokeshaped blanks having depEnding end leg portions and a generally triangular central seat portion with a bottom edge, the bottom edges of the seat and leg portions being approximately the width of the wearer''s crotch, f. folding said blank along spaced vertical lines adjacent said triangular seat portion whereby said leg portions overlap, g. stitching the bottom edges of said leg portions to the bottom edge of said seat portion to form a double-walled crotch portion disposed in part over the wearer''s abdomen, and, h. stitching a waistband to the top edge of said blank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method as in claim 1 wherein said leg portions are stitched together at the top and bottom thereof, along spaced substantially vertical lines, to restrict the passage thereof while still permitting convenient manual access therebetween.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |