US3824812A
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Panty garment with high rises at the lateral portions of the panty
Assignee: GLENDALE HOSIERY COMPANY A CORP OF NORTH CAROLINA
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Filing: 1972-03-01
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1992-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A panty, panty hose, panty shirt, or the like where the panty is knitted with less courses at its lateral portions than at its front and rear portions will cause the lateral portions to be drawn together wale-wise so that the lower ends of the lateral portions will be above the crotch of the garment.
Inventors
- 👤 R Matthews
- 👤 A Petty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:00
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B9/00; A41B9/08; A41B11/00; A41B11/14; D; D04; D04B; D04B1/00; D04B1/22; D04B1/24; D04B1/243
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A panty garment having a waist portion and comprising a pair of circularly knit elements disposed side-by-side and slit at least along part of their length and joined at pairs of the edges thus formed to provide a panty having front portions extending downwardly from the waist portion and extending laterally from one pair of joined edges and rear portions extending downwardly from the waist portion and extending laterally from the other pair of joined edges, and lateral portions extending downwardly from the waist portion and each extending between a front portion on one side and a rear portion at that side, the panty part having a multiplicity of courses of knitting in the front and rear thereof and in the lateral portions thereof, and having an additional course of knitting between each pair of the aforesaid multiplicities of courses and alternating therewith in the front and rear of the panty but not in lateral portions thereof, so that when the garment is worn the lateral portions of the panty will be drawn together vertically to provide an upwardly contoured effect at the lateral portions of the lower edge of the panty.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A panty garment having a waist portion and comprising a pair of circularly knit elements disposed side-by-side and slit at least along part of their length and joined at pairs of the edges thus formed to provide a panty having front portions extending downwardly from the waist portion and extending laterally from one pair of joined edges and rear portions extending downwardly from the waist portion and extending laterally from the other pair of joined edges, and lateral portions extending downwardly from the waist portion and each extending between a front portion on one side and a rear portion at that side, the panty part having a multiplicity of courses of knitting in the front and rear thereof and in the lateral portions thereof, and having an additional course of knitting between each pair of the aforesaid multiplicities of courses and alternating therewith in the front and rear of the panty but not in lateral portions thereof, so that when the garment is worn the lateral portions of the panty will be drawn together vertically to provide an upwardly contoured effect at the lateral portions of the lower edge of the panty.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A panty garment as in claim 1 wherein each of said circularly knitted elements is similarly slit along an upper part of their length, and certain of the edges thus provided joined to provide at least one garment part in addition to said panty.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A panty garment as in claim 2 wherein said additional garment part is a shirt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A panty garment as in claim 3 wherein certain of the edges provided by the slit are joined by fastener means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A panty garment as in claim 1 which comprises also stockings extending from lower portions of the panty to provide panty hose.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-22 | 1978-01-21 | 1978-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-22 | 1982-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-22 | 1986-01-21 | 1986-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |