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US4969216A
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Padded underwear
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-02-28
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Granted: 1990-11-13
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Expires: 2010-02-28
Abstract
Abstract An underwear garment for increased comfort while sitting for lengthy periods of time having a resilient cushion means secured by sewing it in the seat of the underwear. The cushion can extend into the crotch portion to provide comfort and protection to the spinal cord, especially for persons with hemorrhoids. The cushion is also sewn down the middle so that it folds with the natural line of the buttocks. The cushion means may consist of foam rubber or any cushion that allows air penetration. Although the cushioned underwear is designed primarily for comfort, the present underwear may also be worn to protect the body while playing sports without interference.
Inventors
- 👤 Alphonse A. Guelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:16
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/0537; A41B; A41B9/00; A41B9/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
An underwear garment having a waistband and front and seat portions connected by a crotch portion with leg openings comprising: cushion means in the seat portion thereof extending from below the waistband to the bottom of the seat and leg openings, from one side of the seat portion to the other; and means for securing the cushion inside the seat portion of the underwear.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
An underwear garment having a waistband and front and seat portions connected by a crotch portion with leg openings comprising: cushion means in the seat portion thereof extending from below the waistband to the bottom of the seat and leg openings, from one side of the seat portion to the other; and means for securing the cushion inside the seat portion of the underwear.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The underwear garment of claim 1 wherein the cushion means consist of foam rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The underwear garment of claim 1 or 2 wherein the means for securing the cushion means comprises a cloth placed over the cushion, said cloth being slightly larger than the cushion and sewn around its perimeter to the seat portion of the underwear.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The underwear garment of claim 1 or 2 wherein the means for securing the cushion means comprises a cloth placed over the cushion means, said cloth being sewn around its perimeter to the seat portion of the underwear and further being sewn again along a line parallel and interior to the first sew-line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
80 words
The underwear garment of claim 1 or 2 wherein the means for securing the cushion means comprises a cloth placed over the cushion means, said cloth being sewn around its perimeter to the seat portion of the underwear and further being sewn again along a line parallel and interior to the first sew-line and also sewn along a third sew-line down the middle of the seat portion to provide additional flexibility and comfort to the seat portion of the pants.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
An underwear garment having a waistband and front and seat portions connected by a crotch portion with leg openings comprising: cushion means in the seat and crotch portion extending from below the waistband to the bottom of the seat, from one side of the seat to the other and down to the leg openings; and means for securing the cushion means inside both the seat portion and crotch portion of the underwear.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
An underwear garment having a waistband and front and seat portions connected by a crotch portion with leg openings comprising: cushion means in the seat and crotch portion extending from below the waistband to the bottom of the seat, from one side of the seat to the other and down to the leg openings; and means for securing the cushion means inside both the seat portion and crotch portion of the underwear.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The underwear garment of claim 6 wherein the cushion means consists of foam rubber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The underwear garment of claim 6 or 7 wherein the means for securing the cushion means comprises a cloth placed over the cushion means, said cloth being sewn around its perimeter to the seat portion and crotch portion of the underwear.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
56 words
The underwear garment of claim 6 or 7 wherein the means for securing the cushion means comprises a cloth placed over the cushion means, said cloth being sewn around its perimeter on the seat portion and crotch portion of the underwear and further being sewn again along a line parallel and interior to the first sew-line.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
77 words
The underwear garment of claim 6 or 7 wherein the means for securing the cushion means comprises a cloth placed over the cushion means and sewn around its perimeter to the seat portion and crotch portion of the underwear and further being sewn again along a line parallel and interior to the first sew-line and sewn along a third sew-line down the middle of the seat portion to provide flexibility to the seat portion of the pants.
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