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US3974836A
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Girdle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-04-14
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Granted: 1976-08-17
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Expires: 1995-04-14
Abstract
Abstract A girdle having an extra length crotch opening covered by a two-way stretch extendable brief crotch closure panel having the top of the back portion secured at approximately the waist opening of the girdle, the sides secured laterally along the girdle side seams above the leg portions and terminating in front in a short crotch flap portion which in coaction with the stretchability of the back portion can be extended forwardly over and around the crotch of the wearer to rest marginally on the pelvis and terminate in a widened end that preferably is stretched laterally and secured in front on the girdle at approximately the pelvic crest.
Inventors
- 👤 Aileen S. Carlson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:45
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41C; A41C1/00; A41C1/003; A41B; A41B2300/00; A41B2300/30; A41B2300/32; A41B9/00; A41B9/004; A41B9/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A girdle comprising: a trunk of two-way stretch material having side seams and defining a waist opening and a lower portion defining leg openings; said trunk defining an elongated crotch opening disposed between the leg openings; a two-way stretch panel for closing said crotch opening having a back portion attached at one end to the rear part of the trunk at the waist level thereof and a substantial distance along the side seams thereof above the level of the crotch opening, said panel narrowing therebelow to a crotch flap having a free end clearing the crotch opening when unstretched; and fastening means provided upon said free end and upon the trunk at approximately the pubic crest of a wearer thereof for releasably holding the crotch flap under the tension established throughout the stretch panel when the free end of the crotch flap is drawn down and forward between the leg receiving openings and is fastened to the trunk.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A girdle comprising: a trunk of two-way stretch material having side seams and defining a waist opening and a lower portion defining leg openings; said trunk defining an elongated crotch opening disposed between the leg openings; a two-way stretch panel for closing said crotch opening having a back portion attached at one end to the rear part of the trunk at the waist level thereof and a substantial distance along the side seams thereof above the level of the crotch opening, said panel narrowing therebelow to a crotch flap having a free end clearing the crotch opening when unstretched; and fastening means provided upon said free end and upon the trunk at approximately the pubic crest of a wearer thereof for releasably holding the crotch flap under the tension established throughout the stretch panel when the free end of the crotch flap is drawn down and forward between the leg receiving openings and is fastened to the trunk.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The girdle defined in claim 1 in which the stretch tension in the back portion exerted upon the crotch flap is spread to and carried by trunk at the waist level and the side seams of the stretch panel for retracting the crotch flap rearwardly and upwardly at the back when unstretched upon opening the crotch opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The girdle defined in claim 1 in which said stretch panel back portion includes an underlay confined to the central area of said back portion and terminates at the crotch opening in connection with the rear end of the crotch flap to distribute stretch effort of the crotch flap to the back portion around said underlay.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The girdle defined in claim 1 in which said fastening means includes matable Velcro-type fastening strips arranged in an inverted V-shape, one on the free end of the crotch flap and the other at approximately the pelvic crest.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The girdle defined in claim 1 in which the two-way stretch material is made of Spandex having a denier of approximately 280 with a 130% stretch.
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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) | 1979-08-17 | 1980-02-16 | 1980-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-17 | 1984-02-16 | 1984-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-17 | 1988-02-16 | 1988-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |