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US4068315A
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Multi-layered garment for the lower body
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-04
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Granted: 1978-01-17
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Expires: 1996-11-04
Abstract
Abstract A garment for the lower body, particularly for use by indigent or bedridden patients is disclosed. The garment comprises two lateral side panels of pentagonal configuration secured together along a central seam, and a central panel extending centrally from the side panel in generally T-configuration. The central panel is formed of two panels of pentagonal configuration secured together along a central seam, and secured along upper edges to lower edges of the two lateral side panels. The garment has a central fullness for fit in the crotch area when in use and the side panels cover the side and front side areas of the abdomen of the patient and the front panels cover the crotch portion and the frontal portion of the abdomen. Means preferably in the form of drawstrings are provided to secure side edges of the front panel to respective side edges of the side panels along lines of joinder frontally of the patient, with the lines of joinder extending from the waist of the patient to mid-thigh.
Inventors
- 👤 Lucien G. Rainville
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:48
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/12; A41D13/1236; A41D13/1254; A41B; A41B9/00; A41B9/008; A41D2300/00; A41D2300/30; A41D2300/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A multi-layered garment for the lower body for use primarily by bedridden patients, at least an inner layer thereof being moisture absorbent and at least one layer thereof being moisture impermeable, the garment comprising: two lateral side panels of pentagonal configuration secured together by a central seam and which are together to cover the rear, at least part of the abdomen, and sides of a user from waist to mid-thigh when worn, a central panel extending from said lateral side panel in generally T-configuration, said central panel being formed of two panels of pentagonal configuration secured together along a central seam, and being secured along upper edges thereof to lower edges of said two lateral side panels, said central portion being adapted to cover the crotch area, and the insides of the legs of the user down to mid-thigh, and the frontal portion of his abdomen to his waist, and means unfixedly to secure said central panel to side edges of said lateral side panels in partially overlapping relationship along spaced apart lines of joinder which extend along the frontal portion of the abdomen of the user from his waist to mid-thighs, said lateral side panels when opened being of a lateral dimension to receive the user when rolled on his side and to provide a towelling and cleaning aid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
A multi-layered garment for the lower body for use primarily by bedridden patients, at least an inner layer thereof being moisture absorbent and at least one layer thereof being moisture impermeable, the garment comprising: two lateral side panels of pentagonal configuration secured together by a central seam and which are together to cover the rear, at least part of the abdomen, and sides of a user from waist to mid-thigh when worn, a central panel extending from said lateral side panel in generally T-configuration, said central panel being formed of two panels of pentagonal configuration secured together along a central seam, and being secured along upper edges thereof to lower edges of said two lateral side panels, said central portion being adapted to cover the crotch area, and the insides of the legs of the user down to mid-thigh, and the frontal portion of his abdomen to his waist, and means unfixedly to secure said central panel to side edges of said lateral side panels in partially overlapping relationship along spaced apart lines of joinder which extend along the frontal portion of the abdomen of the user from his waist to mid-thighs, said lateral side panels when opened being of a lateral dimension to receive the user when rolled on his side and to provide a towelling and cleaning aid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
A garment according to claim 1, wherein the lower edge of each said lateral side panel and the adjacent lower edge of said central panel having a common draw cord or ribbon to be tied frontally to snugly engage around mid-thighs of the user, and wherein the upper edges of said lateral side panels having a common draw cord and ribbon to be tied to a draw cord or ribbon provided along the upper edge of said central panel frontally of the user to snugly encircle the waist of the user.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A garment according to claim 1, wherein said means unfixedly to secure said side edges of said lateral side panels to said central panel consist of tie cords.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A garment according to claim 1, including inner and outer layers of flannelette or birdseye material and soaker and moisture impervious layers therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A garment according to claim 1, including means for unfixedly securing lower edges of each said lateral side panel and respective adjacent lower edges of said central panel around mid-thighs of the user.
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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) | 1981-01-16 | 1981-07-18 | 1982-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-16 | 1985-07-18 | 1986-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-16 | 1989-07-18 | 1990-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |