Patents by Inventor Diane M. Matthews

Diane M. Matthews has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Panty leg attachment device and garments incorporating same
    Patent number: 6408445
    Abstract: A panty leg attachment device, a panty garment combined with the device, and a panty/combination leg covering garment utilizing the device enables the securement of the open end of a tubular leg covering garment to a leg opening of a panty garment. The device in one embodiment is formed from a panty inner band with first and second sides, the first inner band side affixed to the panty garment inner side and the second inner band side having securing means in the form of tape segments positioned thereon. A panty outer band having first and second sides has its second side secured to the panty garment outer side and carries a scalloped decorative edge along its perimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Sara Lee Corporation
    Inventor: Diane M. Matthews