US4382443A
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Maternity sit-ease panties
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-05-19
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Granted: 1983-05-10
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Expires: 2001-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A nether garment of the bifurcated underwear type having mounted on the crotch segment rearwardly of the central portion thereon a pair of spaced parallel pockets. The pockets are configured to receive pads or blocks of suitable cushiony material capable of supporting the garment wearer's body in certain desired areas. The pocketed pads or blocks tend to relieve or restrict pressure that would normally be applied to the areas of the wearer's body located between said pads or blocks.
Inventors
- 👤 Frances E. Shafer
- 👤 Lynn O. Shafer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:58
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/15; A61F13/56; A61F13/66; A61F13/68; A61F13/72; A61F13/74; A61F15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
In a bifurcated nether garment having a front panel joined to a rear panel by side segments and a crotch segment with elastic bands encompassing the waist and leg openings, a catamenial receiver secured to said crotch segment in the central portion thereof with the longitudinal axis of said catamenial receiver coinciding with the longitudinal axis of said crotch segment, a pair of pockets secured to said crotch segment on opposite sides of said catamenial receiver with the longitudinal axis of said pockets being parallel to the longitudinal axis of said crotch segment, said pockets projecting towards said rear panel and pad members positioned in said pockets for supporting the body weight of a wearer of said garment in a sitting position to maintain the body of said wearer spaced from said catamenial receiver.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
In a bifurcated nether garment having a front panel joined to a rear panel by side segments and a crotch segment with elastic bands encompassing the waist and leg openings, a catamenial receiver secured to said crotch segment in the central portion thereof with the longitudinal axis of said catamenial receiver coinciding with the longitudinal axis of said crotch segment, a pair of pockets secured to said crotch segment on opposite sides of said catamenial receiver with the longitudinal axis of said pockets being parallel to the longitudinal axis of said crotch segment, said pockets projecting towards said rear panel and pad members positioned in said pockets for supporting the body weight of a wearer of said garment in a sitting position to maintain the body of said wearer spaced from said catamenial receiver.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A garment as set forth in claim 1 wherein the width of the forward end of said pockets is less than the width of the rear end of said pockets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A garment as set forth in claim 1 wherein the rear end of said pockets merge into said rear panel and the front end of said pockets are positioned in the center portion of said crotch segment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A garment as set forth in claim 3 wherein the rear portion of said pockets are provided with fastening means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A garment as set forth in claim 2 wherein said pads are of a size commensurate with the size of said pockets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A garment as set forth in claim 1 wherein said pads are formed of a resilient material that is sufficiently rigid enough to support the body weight of the wearer to maintain the eposiotomy of said wearer spaced from said catamenial receiver.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A garment as set forth in claim 1 wherein said pads terminate in a tapered out edge portion that terminates at the outer edge of the crotch segment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A garment as set forth in claim 1 wherein said pads are of uniform thickness in the forward portion adjacent the catamenial receiver and then gradually taper towards the rear end portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
A garment as set forth in claim 2 wherein the forward end of said pads are positioned rearwardly of the median axis of said catamenial receiver and extended beyond the rear end of said catamenial receiver onto the crotch segment and said rear panel.
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) | 1986-05-09 | 1986-11-08 | 1987-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-09 | 1990-11-08 | 1991-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-09 | 1994-11-08 | 1995-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |