US4059103A
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Abdominal and hernia support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-02
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Granted: 1977-11-22
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Expires: 1996-06-02
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a support intended primarily to prevent abdominal and/or inguinal hernias from bulging while the garment is worn. The garment consists of a one-piece, approximately I-shaped fabric with a front and rear area connected by a narrow neck portion passing through the crotch. Tension on the supporting fabric is provided by elastic bands which are stitched to the front and rear sections and pass over the hip. The garment, with a slight modification to accommodate anatomical differences, can equally serve males and females. The support comes in two styles basically of the same design and structure. One style is for one or two-sided hernias, and the other style is for one-sided hernias only. The left and right-sided supports are symmetrical opposites. An optional stiffener may be added to any style.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph P. Glaser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:47
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/14; A61F13/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
292 words
An abdominal and hernia support comprising a crotch section shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's crotch; a front section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's abdomen; a rear section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's buttocks; said crotch, front and rear sections being continuous and being constructed of a plurality of layers of non-elastic fabric; a first elastic band stitched to the left side of the front section and the left side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the left hip of a wearer; a second elastic band stitched to the right side of the front section and the right side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the right hip of a wearer; a third elastic band stitched to the left and right sides of said rear section and adapted for passing around said front section without attachment thereto; a flat flexible stiffener inserted in said front section between said layers of fabric; said crotch section being laterally offset with respect to said front and rear sections so as to be adapted to pass to one side of a wearer's scrotum and said flexible stiffener being laterally offset in said front section to the same side as said lateral offset of said crotch section; whereby said support is used as a one-sided abdominal and hernia support and being adapted for use on either side of the wearer by reversing said support so that the left and right sides of said front section exchange places and the left and right sides of said rear section exchange places.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
292 words
An abdominal and hernia support comprising a crotch section shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's crotch; a front section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's abdomen; a rear section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's buttocks; said crotch, front and rear sections being continuous and being constructed of a plurality of layers of non-elastic fabric; a first elastic band stitched to the left side of the front section and the left side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the left hip of a wearer; a second elastic band stitched to the right side of the front section and the right side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the right hip of a wearer; a third elastic band stitched to the left and right sides of said rear section and adapted for passing around said front section without attachment thereto; a flat flexible stiffener inserted in said front section between said layers of fabric; said crotch section being laterally offset with respect to said front and rear sections so as to be adapted to pass to one side of a wearer's scrotum and said flexible stiffener being laterally offset in said front section to the same side as said lateral offset of said crotch section; whereby said support is used as a one-sided abdominal and hernia support and being adapted for use on either side of the wearer by reversing said support so that the left and right sides of said front section exchange places and the left and right sides of said rear section exchange places.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
256 words
An abdominal and hernia support comprising a crotch section shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's crotch; a front section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's abdomen; a rear section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's buttocks; said crotch, front and rear sections being continuous and being constructed of at least one layer of non-elastic fabric; a first elastic band stitched to the left side of the front section and the left side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the left hip of a wearer; a second elastic band stitched to the right side of the front section and the right side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the right hip of a wearer; a third elastic band stitched to the left and right sides of said rear section and adapted for passing around said front section without attachment thereto; said crotch section being laterally offset with respect to said front and rear sections so as to be adapted to pass to one side of a wearer's scrotum; whereby said support is used as a one-sided, unstiffened abdominal and hernia support and being adapted for use on either side of the wearer by reversing said support so that the left and right sides of said front section exchange places and the left and right sides of said rear section exchange places.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
256 words
An abdominal and hernia support comprising a crotch section shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's crotch; a front section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's abdomen; a rear section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's buttocks; said crotch, front and rear sections being continuous and being constructed of at least one layer of non-elastic fabric; a first elastic band stitched to the left side of the front section and the left side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the left hip of a wearer; a second elastic band stitched to the right side of the front section and the right side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the right hip of a wearer; a third elastic band stitched to the left and right sides of said rear section and adapted for passing around said front section without attachment thereto; said crotch section being laterally offset with respect to said front and rear sections so as to be adapted to pass to one side of a wearer's scrotum; whereby said support is used as a one-sided, unstiffened abdominal and hernia support and being adapted for use on either side of the wearer by reversing said support so that the left and right sides of said front section exchange places and the left and right sides of said rear section exchange places.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
250 words
An abdominal and hernia support comprising a crotch section shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's crotch; a front section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's abdomen; a rear section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's buttocks; said crotch, front and rear sections being continuous and being constructed of a plurality of layers of non-elastic fabric; a first elastic band stitched to the left side of the front section and the left side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the left hip of a wearer; a second elastic band stitched to the right side of the front section and the right side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the right hip of a wearer; a third elastic band stitched to the left and right sides of said rear section and adapted for passing around said front section without attachment thereto; a flat flexible stiffener inserted in said front section between said layers of fabric; said crotch section being centrally set with respect to said front and rear sections; said front section being adapted for male wearers by means of an opening to allow passage of the wearer's penis and scrotum, and said flexible stiffener being centrally placed in said front section; whereby said support is used as a two-sided abdominal and hernia support for males.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
250 words
An abdominal and hernia support comprising a crotch section shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's crotch; a front section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's abdomen; a rear section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's buttocks; said crotch, front and rear sections being continuous and being constructed of a plurality of layers of non-elastic fabric; a first elastic band stitched to the left side of the front section and the left side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the left hip of a wearer; a second elastic band stitched to the right side of the front section and the right side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the right hip of a wearer; a third elastic band stitched to the left and right sides of said rear section and adapted for passing around said front section without attachment thereto; a flat flexible stiffener inserted in said front section between said layers of fabric; said crotch section being centrally set with respect to said front and rear sections; said front section being adapted for male wearers by means of an opening to allow passage of the wearer's penis and scrotum, and said flexible stiffener being centrally placed in said front section; whereby said support is used as a two-sided abdominal and hernia support for males.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
226 words
An abdominal and hernia support comprising a crotch section shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's crotch; a front section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's abdomen; a rear section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's buttocks; said crotch, front and rear sections being continuous and being constructed of at least one layer of non-elastic fabric; a first elastic band stitched to the left side of the front section and the left side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the left hip of a wearer; a second elastic band stitched to the right side of the front section and the right side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the right hip of a wearer; a third elastic band stitched to the left and right sides of said rear section and adapted for passing around said front section without attachment thereto; said crotch section being centrally set with respect to said front and rear sections; said front section being adapted for male wearers by means of an opening to allow passage of the wearer's penis and scrotum; whereby said support is used as a two-sided unstiffened abdominal and hernia support for males.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
226 words
An abdominal and hernia support comprising a crotch section shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's crotch; a front section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's abdomen; a rear section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's buttocks; said crotch, front and rear sections being continuous and being constructed of at least one layer of non-elastic fabric; a first elastic band stitched to the left side of the front section and the left side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the left hip of a wearer; a second elastic band stitched to the right side of the front section and the right side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the right hip of a wearer; a third elastic band stitched to the left and right sides of said rear section and adapted for passing around said front section without attachment thereto; said crotch section being centrally set with respect to said front and rear sections; said front section being adapted for male wearers by means of an opening to allow passage of the wearer's penis and scrotum; whereby said support is used as a two-sided unstiffened abdominal and hernia support for males.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
228 words
An abdominal and hernia support comprising a crotch section shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's crotch; a front section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's abdomen; a rear section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's buttocks; said crotch, front and rear sections being continuous and being constructed of a plurality of layers of non-elastic fabric; a first elastic band stitched to the left side of the front section and the left side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the left hip of a wearer; a second elastic band stitched to the right side of the front section and the right side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the right hip of a wearer; a third elastic band stitched to the left and right sides of said rear section and adapted for passing around said front section without attachment thereto; a flat flexible stiffener inserted in said front section between said layers of fabric; said crotch section being centrally set with respect to said front and rear sections and said flexible stiffener being centrally placed in said front section; whereby said support is used as a two-sided abdominal and hernia support for females.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
228 words
An abdominal and hernia support comprising a crotch section shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's crotch; a front section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's abdomen; a rear section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's buttocks; said crotch, front and rear sections being continuous and being constructed of a plurality of layers of non-elastic fabric; a first elastic band stitched to the left side of the front section and the left side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the left hip of a wearer; a second elastic band stitched to the right side of the front section and the right side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the right hip of a wearer; a third elastic band stitched to the left and right sides of said rear section and adapted for passing around said front section without attachment thereto; a flat flexible stiffener inserted in said front section between said layers of fabric; said crotch section being centrally set with respect to said front and rear sections and said flexible stiffener being centrally placed in said front section; whereby said support is used as a two-sided abdominal and hernia support for females.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
204 words
An abdominal and hernia support comprising a crotch section shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's crotch; a front section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's abdomen; a rear section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's buttocks; said crotch, front and rear sections being continuous and being constructed of at least one layer of non-elastic fabric; a first elastic band stitched to the left side of the front section and the left side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the left hip of a wearer; a second elastic band stitched to the right side of the front section and the right side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the right hip of a wearer; a third elastic band stitched to the left and right sides of said rear section and adapted for passing around said front section without attachment thereto; said crotch section being centrally set with respect to said front and rear sections; whereby said support is used as a two-sided, unstiffened abdominal and hernia support for females.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
204 words
An abdominal and hernia support comprising a crotch section shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's crotch; a front section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's abdomen; a rear section having left and right sides and shaped so as to be adapted to fit next to a wearer's buttocks; said crotch, front and rear sections being continuous and being constructed of at least one layer of non-elastic fabric; a first elastic band stitched to the left side of the front section and the left side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the left hip of a wearer; a second elastic band stitched to the right side of the front section and the right side of the rear section and adapted to rest above the right hip of a wearer; a third elastic band stitched to the left and right sides of said rear section and adapted for passing around said front section without attachment thereto; said crotch section being centrally set with respect to said front and rear sections; whereby said support is used as a two-sided, unstiffened abdominal and hernia support for females.
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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) | 1980-11-21 | 1981-05-23 | 1981-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-21 | 1985-05-23 | 1985-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-21 | 1989-05-23 | 1989-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |