System and Method for Maintaining a Sanitary Pad in Position in an Undergarment

Abstract

A system and method for maintaining a sanitary pad in an undergarment is disclosed. In one embodiment, an undergarment comprises a front section having a front left hip section, a front right hip section and front bottom section. The undergarment also comprises a rear section having a rear left hip section, a rear right hip section, and a rear bottom section. Additionally, the undergarment comprises a crotch section that connects to front section and rear section. Further, the undergarment comprises a front inner lining connected to the inner surface of said front section and a rear inner lining connected to the inner surface of said rear section. Lastly, the undergarment can comprise a front orifice formed by space between said front section and said front inner lining, and a rear orifice formed by space between said rear section and said rear inner lining.

Description

BACKGROUND

This disclosure relates to a system and method for maintaining a sanitary pad in position in an undergarment.

Women use sanitary pads to protect clothing during menstruation. Over the years, sanitary pads evolved. Historically, cloth sanitary pads were used. However, the pads would shift due to normal body movements during the course of a day, causing the pads to be less effective. To remedy this problem, methods for maintaining sanitary pads in place have evolved over the years. In one example, sanitary pads have included an adhesive surface to attach an undergarment. However, the adhesive surface has not been a perfect remedy. The adhesive surface often loses its adhesiveness with use, due to heat, moisture, and movement.

As such, it would be advantageous to useful to have an improved system and method for maintaining a sanitary pad in position in an undergarment.

SUMMARY

A system and method for maintaining a sanitary pad in an undergarment is disclosed. In one embodiment, an undergarment comprising a front section having a front left hip section, a front right hip section and front bottom section. The undergarment also comprises a rear section having a rear left hip section, a rear right hip section, and a rear bottom section, wherein said rear left hip section connects to said front left hip section, and said rear right hip section connects to said front right hip section. The undergarment also comprises a crotch section having a first end that connects to said front bottom section and a second end that connects to said rear bottom section. Further the undergarment comprises a front inner lining connected to the inner surface of said front section, wherein said front inner lining is connected by a first connector running along the left side of said front inner lining and a second connector running along the right side of said front inner lining. The undergarment also comprises a rear inner lining connected to the inner surface of said rear section, wherein said rear inner lining is connected by a third connector running along the left side of said front inner lining and a fourth connector running along the right side of said rear inner lining. Lastly, the undergarment can comprise a front orifice formed by space between said front section and said front inner lining, and a rear orifice formed by space between said rear section and said rear inner lining

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of garment.

FIG. 2 illustrates a garment disconnected at the left and right hip sections, and laid out with the inside visible.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Described herein is a system for maintaining sanitary pad in position in an undergarment. The following description is presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention as claimed and is provided in the context of the particular examples discussed below, variations of which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification. It will be appreciated that in the development of any such actual implementation (as in any development project), design decisions must be made to achieve the designers' specific goals (e.g., compliance with system- and business-related constraints), and that these goals will vary from one implementation to another. It will also be appreciated that such development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the field of the appropriate art having the benefit of this disclosure. Accordingly, the claims appended hereto are not intended to be limited by the disclosed embodiments, but are to be accorded their widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of garment 100. Garment 100 can be composed of a fabric and other materials garment materials, formed to comprise a front section 101 and a rear section 102. Front section 101 and rear section can comprise a left hip section 103 and a right hip section 104. Front section 101 can be sown to rear section 102 at left hip section 103 and right hip section 104. Front section 101 can also connect to the front of a crotch 103. Rear section 102 can connect to the back of a crotch section 103. In a preferred embodiment, front section 101 can be connected to rear section 102 at crotch 103 as one solid piece of cloth, connected to left and right hips sections 104 by sewing. Garment 100 can further comprise a waistband 105. Such waistband 105 can be made of elastic fabrics and/or be decorative.

FIG. 2 illustrates a garment disconnected at the left and right hip sections 104, and laid out with the inside visible. Inner front section 106 can further comprise a front inner lining 107. Front inner lining 107 can connect to garment 100 by a first connector 108 running along the left side of front inner lining 107, a second connector 109 running along the right side of front inner lining 107, and in one embodiment, a top connector 110 running along the back portion of front inner lining 107. Front inner lining 107 can comprise a front orifice 108 formed by space between front section 101 and front inner lining 107, where a first end of a sanitary pad 109 can be inserted. In one embodiment, one or more connectors of first connector 110, second connector 111 or top connector 112 can be a hook and loop fastener system. In another embodiment, first connector 110, second connector 111, and/or top connector 112 can be seams. In such embodiment, first connector 110, second connector 111, and top connector 112 can be a single contiguous seam. The length and width of inner front inner lining 107 can vary relative to the size garment 100 to accommodate different sanitary pads 108 or for simplicity in manufacturing the garments. For example first 110, second 111 and top 112 connectors, if seams can be positioned to follow typical seam positions for garment 100. In one embodiment, inner front lining 107 is less than one inch from top to bottom. In another embodiment, inner front lining 107 is less than two inches from top to bottom. In another embodiment, inner front lining 107 can extend from crotch section 103 to waistband 105.

FIG. 2 further illustrates an inner rear section 113. Inner rear section 113 can comprise a rear inner lining 114. Rear inner lining 114 can connect to garment 100 by a third connector 115 running along the left side of rear inner lining 111, a fourth connector 116 running along the right side of rear inner lining 111, and in one embodiment, a bottom connector 117 running along the back portion of rear inner lining 111. Rear inner lining 111 can comprise a rear orifice 118 created by rear inner lining 111 and rear section 102, where a second end of a sanitary pad 109 can be inserted. In one embodiment, one or more connectors of third connector 115, fourth connector 116 or bottom connector 117 can be a hook and loop fastener system. In another embodiment, third connector 115, fourth connector 116, and/or bottom connector 117 can be a seam. In such embodiment, third connector 115, fourth connector 116, and back connector 117 can be a single contiguous seam or three separate seams. The length and width of rear inner lining 111 can vary relative to the size garment to accommodate different sanitary pads 108 or for simplicity in manufacturing the garments. For example third 115, fourth 116, and bottom 117 connectors, if seams, can be positioned to follow typical seam positions for garment 100. As shown in FIG. 2, a significant portion of sanitary pad 112 resides in over crotch 103 in a portion not covered by either front inner lining 107 or rear inner lining 111. In one embodiment, inner rear lining 111 is less than one inch from top to bottom of inner rear lining 111. In another embodiment, inner rear lining 111 is less than two inches from top to bottom. In another embodiment, inner rear lining 111 can extend from crotch section 103 to waistband 105. In one embodiment, inner front lining and/or inner rear lining can comprise an elastic material.

Various changes in the details of the illustrated operational methods are possible without departing from the scope of the following claims. Some embodiments may combine the activities described herein as being separate steps. Similarly, one or more of the described steps may be omitted, depending upon the specific operational environment the method is being implemented in. It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the appended claims, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.”

Claims

1. An undergarment comprising

a front section having a front left hip section, a front right hip section and front bottom section;

a rear section having a rear left hip section, a rear right hip section, and a rear bottom section, wherein said rear left hip section connects to said front left hip section, and said rear right hip section connects to said front right hip section;

a crotch section having a first end that connects to said front bottom section and a second end that connects to said rear bottom section;

a front inner lining connected to the inner surface of said front section, wherein said front inner lining is connected by a first connector running along the left side of said front inner lining and a second connector running along the right side of said front inner lining;

a rear inner lining connected to the inner surface of said rear section, wherein said rear inner lining is connected by a third connector running along the left side of said front inner lining and a fourth connector running along the right side of said rear inner lining;

a front orifice formed by space between said front section and said front inner lining; and

a rear orifice formed by space between said rear section and said rear inner lining.

2. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein at least one of either said first connector or second connector is a hook and loop fastener system.

3. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein at least one of either third connector or fourth connector is a hook and loop fastener system.

4. The undergarment system of claim 1 wherein

said first connector is a first seam;

said second connector is a second seam;

said third connector is a third seam; and

said fourth connector is a fourth seam.

5. The undergarment of claim 5 wherein said inner front lining is connected to said undergarment by a top connector running along the said back portion of said front inner lining.

6. The undergarment of claim 5 wherein said top connector is a top seam.

7. The undergarment of claim 6 wherein said first seam, second seam, and said top seam are one continuous seam.

8. The undergarment of claim 7 wherein said inner rear lining is connected to said undergarment by a back connector running along the said back portion of said rear inner lining.

9. The undergarment of claim 8 wherein said back connector is a back seam.

10. The undergarment of claim 9 wherein said third seam, said fourth seam, and said back seam are one continuous seam.

11. The undergarment of claim 8 wherein said inner rear lining is connected to said undergarment by a back seam running along the back of said rear inner lining.

12. The undergarment of claim 11 wherein said third seam, said third seam, and said back seam are one continuous seam.

13. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said inner front lining is less than an inch from top to bottom.

14. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said inner front lining is less than two inches from top to bottom

15. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said inner front lining extends from the front of said crotch to a waistband.

16. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said rear lining is less than an inch from top to bottom.

17. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said rear lining is less than two inches from top to bottom.

18. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said rear lining extends from the rear of said crotch to a waistband.

19. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said front lining comprises an elastic material.

20. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said rear lining comprises an elastic material.