US3913146A
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Undergarment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-17
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1994-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A combination undergarment for women is comprised of a unitary body portion including an upper slip portion and a lower panty portion. Shoulder straps are connected to the back of the top of the upper slip portion by elastic connectors. The lower panty portion is provided with the bottom edges on either side portion thereof curved to conform to the general configuration of a woman''s thigh. The lower panty portion is provided with a front flap and back closure flap intermediate the bottom edges on the side portions thereof. The side edges of the closure flap have a curvature which is a continuation of the curvature of the bottom edges. Elastic bands are provided on the bottom edges and the side edges of the back closure flap on either side portion of the lower panty portion. Fastener means are provided for fastening the end of the closure flap to the end of the front flap.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:21
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B9/00; A41B9/004; A41B9/007; A41B9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
243 words
A women''s combination undergarment comprising: a unitary body portion including an upper slip portion and a lower panty portion, adjustable shoulder straps having elastic connector elements for connecting the ends of said shoulder straps to the back of said slip portion, said panty portion having curved bottom edges on either front side thereof that converge inwardly to form curved side edges of a short depending front flap having right angular corners on its free end to provide a straight-edged tab portion thereon, and said panty portion having curved bottom edges on either rear side thereof that converge inwardly to form curved side edges of a long depending rear closure flap having right angular corners on its free end to provide a straight-edged tab portion thereon, an elastic band provided along the curved bottom edges including the curved side edges of the front flap and rear closure flap on either side of said panty portion, and fastener elements on the straight-edged tab portions of the front flap and rear closure flap, whereby the rear closure flap is stretchable along its length when the tab portion thereof is extended forwardly beneath the wearer''s crotch for fastening by said fastener elements to the tab portion of the front flap while the curved bottom edges including the curved side edges of the front flap and rear closure flap on either side portion of the panty portion is enabled to uniformly yieldingly encircle the thighs of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
243 words
A women''s combination undergarment comprising: a unitary body portion including an upper slip portion and a lower panty portion, adjustable shoulder straps having elastic connector elements for connecting the ends of said shoulder straps to the back of said slip portion, said panty portion having curved bottom edges on either front side thereof that converge inwardly to form curved side edges of a short depending front flap having right angular corners on its free end to provide a straight-edged tab portion thereon, and said panty portion having curved bottom edges on either rear side thereof that converge inwardly to form curved side edges of a long depending rear closure flap having right angular corners on its free end to provide a straight-edged tab portion thereon, an elastic band provided along the curved bottom edges including the curved side edges of the front flap and rear closure flap on either side of said panty portion, and fastener elements on the straight-edged tab portions of the front flap and rear closure flap, whereby the rear closure flap is stretchable along its length when the tab portion thereof is extended forwardly beneath the wearer''s crotch for fastening by said fastener elements to the tab portion of the front flap while the curved bottom edges including the curved side edges of the front flap and rear closure flap on either side portion of the panty portion is enabled to uniformly yieldingly encircle the thighs of the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein each front side of said unitary body portion is formed of at least two lengths of panels extending from the bottom of the panty portion to the uPper part of the slip portion, and the sides of said panels are shaped so that when adjacent panels are sewn together they provide for the panty portion closely fitting the body of the wearer and for the slip portion more loosely fitting the body of the wearer.
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) | 1978-10-20 | 1979-04-21 | 1979-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |