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Underpants with smooth sides
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-10-20
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Granted: 1990-11-27
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Expires: 2009-10-20
Abstract
Abstract An underpants provided with smooth side panels free of protruding edges and elastic bands cover the iliac crests on both sides of the wearer for providing comfort during sleeping on either side, minimize waistband discomfort and render the sides of the underpants inconspicuous when worn under a pair of trousers or skirt.
Inventors
- 👤 Ying-Teh Hwang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:34
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B9/00; A41B9/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An underpants comprising: (a) a main body section for extending between the front and rear portions of the wearer; (b) the main body portion including two opposed pairs of spaced side edges, elastic means defining a waistband and a pair of leg holes; (c) a pair of smooth side sections, each side section extending between and secured to each pair of side edges for extending across the iliac crest on each side of the wearer; and (d) the elastic means terminating at said side sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An underpants comprising: (a) a main body section for extending between the front and rear portions of the wearer; (b) the main body portion including two opposed pairs of spaced side edges, elastic means defining a waistband and a pair of leg holes; (c) a pair of smooth side sections, each side section extending between and secured to each pair of side edges for extending across the iliac crest on each side of the wearer; and (d) the elastic means terminating at said side sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The underpants of claim 1 wherein the: (a) the main body section includes a pair of opposed waist edges and a pair of opposed leg hole edges; and (b) the elastic means includes an elastic band extending along each waist edge and each leg hole edge.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-11-26 | 1994-05-28 | 1994-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-11-26 | 1998-05-28 | 1998-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-11-26 | 2002-05-28 | 2002-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |