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Nether garment for and method of controlling crotch odors
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1979-04-23
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Granted: 1981-01-13
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Expires: 1999-04-23
Abstract
Abstract Panty, panty brief, brief or other nether garment provided with a soft, nonbunching air permeable crotch panel provided with means for absorbing odorous molecules from ventilating air passing therethrough and a method of controlling the emission of odors from a woman's crotch region thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillip F. Pflaumer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:59
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B9/00; A41B9/004; A41B9/04; A61; A61K; A61K8/00; A61K8/02; A61K8/0208; A61K8/18; A61K8/19; A61Q; A61Q15/00; A41B2400/00; A41B2400/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
Panty type garment comprising a crotch panel consisting of a soft fabric having relatively uniform small passages providing an air permeability of at least about 100 cubic feet per square foot per minute at 1/2 inch H 2 O pressure drop and having an odor absorbent compound applied thereto together with hip encircling garment support structure for suspending said crotch panel across a woman's crotch region to permit ventilation thereof while absorbing odors from the ventilating air, wherein said compound is selected from the group consisting of alkali metal bicarbonates, alkali metal carbonates, water soluble polyamines derived from ethylenimine, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
Panty type garment comprising a crotch panel consisting of a soft fabric having relatively uniform small passages providing an air permeability of at least about 100 cubic feet per square foot per minute at 1/2 inch H 2 O pressure drop and having an odor absorbent compound applied thereto together with hip encircling garment support structure for suspending said crotch panel across a woman's crotch region to permit ventilation thereof while absorbing odors from the ventilating air, wherein said compound is selected from the group consisting of alkali metal bicarbonates, alkali metal carbonates, water soluble polyamines derived from ethylenimine, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
Panty defined in claim 1 wherein said fabric comprises cellulosic fibers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
Panty defined in claim 1 wherein said fabric is selected from the group consisting of cotton and rayon cloths having a basis weight ranging from about 50 to about 200 grams per square meter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Panty defined in claim 1 wherein said odor absorbent compound is applied to the fabric in an aqueous solution, and subsequently dried.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
Panty defined in claim 4 wherein said compound comprises an add on deposit equal to between about 5% and about 20% by weight, of the weight of the fabric.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
Panty defined in claim 5 wherein said compound comprises about 10% by weight added on the fabric.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
Panty defined in claim 6 wherein said compound is an alkali metal carbonate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
Panty defined in claim 6 wherein said compound is an alkali metal bicarbonate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
Panty defined in claim 1 wherein said odor absorbing compound is a polyamine derived from ethylenimine.
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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) | 1984-01-13 | 1984-07-14 | 1985-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-13 | 1988-07-14 | 1989-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-13 | 1992-07-14 | 1993-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |