US4301550A
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Convenient comfort crotch pantyhose
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-06-16
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Granted: 1981-11-24
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Expires: 2000-06-16
Abstract
Abstract An opening is provided in a pantyhose garment in which the panty portion comprises a double knit fabric material which by its construction presents overlapping flaps which by digital manipulation expose the opening through which urination can be accomplished without any removal or partial removal of the pantyhose garment.
Inventors
- 👤 Gladys Carver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:57
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B9/00; A41B9/004; A41B9/005; A41B11/00; A41B11/14; A41B9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A pantyhose garment for females, having a crotch portion comprising a piece of substantially continuous knit fabric which forms two substantially overlapping panels which are defined by two slit openings running substantially parallel to each other and along a front-to-back direction, whereby a crotch opening may be provided by digitally manipulating the overlapping panels presented by pulling each panel in a direction orthogonal to the slit openings, the slit openings being positioned so that neither slit opening crosses any seams in the crotch portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A pantyhose garment for females, having a crotch portion comprising a piece of substantially continuous knit fabric which forms two substantially overlapping panels which are defined by two slit openings running substantially parallel to each other and along a front-to-back direction, whereby a crotch opening may be provided by digitally manipulating the overlapping panels presented by pulling each panel in a direction orthogonal to the slit openings, the slit openings being positioned so that neither slit opening crosses any seams in the crotch portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The pantyhose type garment as in claim 1 wherein the edges of said overlapping panels have bias means attached thereto for maintaining the panels in the closed position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pantyhose type garment as in claim 2 wherein said bias means comprises elastic thread.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The pantyhose type garment as in claim 1 wherein the continuous knit fabric of said crotch portion separates into said two overlapping panels which define slit openings at opposite sides of the crotch area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The pantyhose garment as in claim 4 wherein said two overlapping panels each are substantially one-half the thickness of the continuous knit fabric comprising the adjoining portion of said crotch area.
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) | 1984-11-23 | 1985-05-25 | 1985-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-23 | 1989-05-25 | 1989-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-23 | 1993-05-25 | 1993-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |