Abstract: The garment (1) intended for children who are enuretic or are undergoing toilet training, or for incontinent persons, is impermeable but has a permeable internal face (3) coming into contact with the skin. It incorporates sealing devices (4) for preventing the flow of urine outside the garment. The garment can also incorporate pieces of absorbent material (5) disposed on the internal face (3) of the garment (1) close to the sealing devices (4).

Abstract: Disclosed is a garment having a buttocks covering portion and a buttocks cleavage-revealing portion disposed at the buttocks covering portion. The buttocks cleavage-revealing portion is an opening and see-through material is disposed at the opening. The garment is a pant having leg portions depending from a waist, and the opening is disposed below the waist.

Abstract: A disposable underwear is formed by laying a front body and a back body one on top of the other, providing a bonded portion on at least one of the left and right side edges, and providing leg openings and a waist opening. The disposable underwear includes a tightening member in the vicinity of the waist opening. The front and back bodies further comprise a non-bonded portion formed at the portion between the tightening member and the bonded portion.

Abstract: The invention provides clothing wherein the hip hemline is prevented from rising during bending and stretching. When standing, loose wrinkles and bagginess in the buttock lower portion is not produced. Lower end portions of right and left edges of a front body, wherein leg openings are bilaterally formed, intersect with hip hemline lower end portions. Lower end portions of right and left edges downwardly extend from vertical intermediate positions in an outward convex curved line (16a). Portions (16b) of curves (16a) lower than a vertical intermediate position are linear or curved shape. A back body has lower portions (19a) of right and left edges that extend spreadingly downward from a vertical intermediate position. Seamlines between right and left edges of the front body and corresponding edges of the back body elongate from back waist portions to the hip hemlines with an outward detouring around the top of the buttock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sports garment making it possible to urinate without having to undress and ensure that it is comfortable for a sportsman, and in particular for a cyclist. The sports garment (10), particularly for a cyclist, comprises a front part (2) and a back part (3), and is characterized in that the front part (2) presents an horizontal opening for said cyclist to take out his penis so as to facilitate the cyclist's micturition. The opening is delimited by an external flap (11a) and an internal flap (11b) provided on the front part (2) and which overlap so that the opening remains closed without the help of any fastening mechanism.

Abstract: Pants that include a pair of outer sheets, and an inner sheet folded along a transverse center line, and disposed between lower parts of the respective outer sheets. Each of the outer sheets has upper and lower end portions extending in a transverse direction and front and rear side edge portions extending in a longitudinal direction while the inner sheet has lower end portions extending below the transverse center line in the transverse direction and a panel in the vicinity of the transverse center line. The inner surfaces of the respective outer sheets are bonded to each other in the vicinity of upper portions of the front and rear side edge portions thereof while the inner surfaces of the respective outer sheets are bonded to the inner surface of the inner sheet in the vicinity of lower portions of the front and rear side edge portions as well as in the vicinity of the front and rear side edge portions of the inner sheet.

Abstract: A disposable pant garment is made from a web by joining front and back side panels attached to the garment chassis. The side panels have diagonal edges in order to result in side seams on the garment which run diagonally on the garment side. This diagonal side seam provides superior fit and releasability, especially in the case of refastenable side seams such as may be used for training pants. One or more of the side panels may be constructed from a plurality of pieces.

Abstract: A novelty tank top derived from a man's undergarment. The inverted undergarment is worn over the upper torso of the wearer. The novelty tank top has an anterior pocket for carrying small items and a spandex liner that improves the functionality of the tank top.

Abstract: A pair of underpants include two pieces of flexible material that are attached to the front of the underpants. The attached pieces are superimposed on each other and cover a slot that can act as the flies. The edges of the attached pieces which are furthest from the waistband are slanted with respect thereto in opposite directions and intersect, forming a re-entrant angle, in the vicinity of the opposite end of the slot from the waistband.

Abstract: An underpants for man are characterized by a transverse urination opening provided thereon for making a man convenient to urinate.

Abstract: An undergarment with openable forward flap including a pair of underpants adapted for being worn by a person. The underpants have a central opening therethrough. The central opening is aligned with genitalia of the person when the pair of underpants are being worn. A flap portion is removably disposed over the central opening of the pair of underpants.

Abstract: An undergarment with a front and rear panel and a crotch panel joining them, wherein the panels are so shaped that at the waistband, at the side of the wearer's body, the front and rear panels are spaced apart. A flexible strap attached to the top edge of each side of the rear panel extends to the front panel. Respective fastening devices on the end of the strap and on the front panel at the waistband enable separable attachment to complete the undergarment. The fastening devices are selected from a group consisting of hook and loop fasteners, snap fasteners, belt and buckle fasteners, hook and eye fasteners, clasp fasteners, bow and tie fasteners and slide fasteners.

Abstract: A fastener system for use with personal care articles includes a substrate formed by a bodyside liner and an outer cover. Fastening tabs are secured to the substrate at opposing sides of the rear portion of the article. The fastening tabs include friction zones that, when the tabs are mounted to the article, provide substantially no securement to the article, and securing zones that secure the respective fastening tabs to the outer cover at a front portion of the article. The friction zones prevent surface-to-surface radial shifting or bending of the front portion with respect to the fastening tabs of the article during regular usage. In one embodiment, a tab substrate provides a mounting surface for a friction element and a securing element which form the respective friction zone and securing zone. In another embodiment, the friction element functions as a substrate supporting the securing element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to undergarments that have close body fit. The undergarment of the present invention includes an elasticized waistband, a front region, a rear region, a crotch region and a pair of elasticized leg openings. The front and rear regions are preferably elastically extensible in both the longitudinal and lateral directions. The crotch region is disposed between the front and rear regions and has greater resistance to stretching in the longitudinal direction than the front and rear regions. The crotch region is further provided with a longitudinal stretch control member that is disposed along the longitudinal centerline of the undergarment and a plurality of angled stretch control members that extend from the longitudinal stretch control member to the leg elastics at an acute angle to the longitudinal stretch control member.

Abstract: An underpants for man are characterized by a transverse urination opening provided thereon for making a man convenient to urinate.

Abstract: A three dimensional disposable panty for holding a sanitary pad. The panty may have elasticized leg and waist openings and be stretchable about the hip and stomach regions of a user. The panty provides backup leakage protection to the sanitary pad. The panty includes an absorbent barrier composite positioned in the crotch area and extending into the body of the disposable panty front and back and over the leg elastics to trap pad leakage inside the pant and prevent liquid strike through onto outer clothing and bed linen.

Abstract: Briefs (400; 500) for supporting an absorbent article have a front portion, a rear portion and an intermediate crotch portion, two leg openings, and a waist opening. The briefs also have a fastening member (401; 501a,b) which is arranged to cooperate with a corresponding fastening member (325; 326) on an absorbent article for the purpose of securing the article in the briefs (400; 500). The fastening member arranged in the briefs has a surface provided with fastening loops (405; 505), the fastening loops (405; 505) being designed to cooperate with a fastening member comprising hook members, and the fastening loops (405; 505) being arranged in a number of chain-like rows of loops (505), each formed by a continuous thread which penetrates through a layered carrier material (402; 502).

Abstract: The present invention teaches novel men's underwear that permit the male reproductive organs to be substantially suspended naturally. This is believed to lower the temperatures to which the testes are subjected thereby increasing the rate and quality of spermatogenesis, and to facilitate greater heat dissipation. Further, this characteristic is believed to facilitate optimal thermoregulation. In addition, it is believed to positively influence the operation of sex hormones and anabolic metabolism regarding the process of adaptation and the acquisition of athletic fitness. Further, the present invention teaches novel underwear for men and women which permit relatively unrestricted flexion and extension of the legs, and distention of the abdomen during breathing, and an area of differential elastic and stitching for reducing chafing and enhancing comfort.

Abstract: A clothing with effects on the reduction of skin dryness, skin roughness, wrinkle and spot is provided, together with a method for attaching a microcapsule. The metabolism of keratin layer is promoted by using a clothing prepared by attaching to the fiber, a microcapsule containing and sealing therein at least 10% by weight of at least one &agr;-hydroxy acid. Chitosan is used as a crosslinking agent. The microcapsule and chitosan are given within a range of from about 4:1 to about 1:6 in weight ratio. The total amount of the chitosan and the microcapsule occupies from about 0.1 to about 15% of the fiber weight at a dry state.

Abstract: A trunks-type garment has crotch region formed by two sheets that are superposed and bonded together. Extensions of these two sheets extending from a bottom of the crotch region of the garment are folded back onto the respective sheets of form lapels.

Abstract: Men's briefs and lining of the briefs comprising a waistband section, a front section, and a back section, wherein a support belt is connected to the front section. The bottom of the support belt has an arc shape and forms a bag section between the bottom of the tightening position of the scrotum and the upper ends of the wearer's legs. The bag section formed at the bottom of the front section facilitates the supporting and holding of the scrotum. The two ends of the support belt flare up and are connected with the front section and the waistband section to facilitate the stability of the support belt and the supporting force. The support belt itself can be adjusted easily by adjusting the width of the flared mouth of the support belt, the length of the support belt, or the tension of the elastic ribbon. Thus, with adjustment by the wearer, the proper support position and a comfortable supporting force can be attained.

Abstract: A temperature compression treatment underpant for providing therapy to the ano-genital region for relief of pain and discomfort, comprising a gel-pack with connecting straps at each end and an underpant with loops or other attachment means on the front and back external surfaces of the underpant. The gel-pack, cooled or heated to a desired temperature, is placed in the genital, perineal, and/or anal areas outside the underpant. One connecting strap is attached to the back external surface, the other connecting strap is pulled forward with as much tension as desired and attached to the front external surface, thereby providing temperature and compression treatment.

Abstract: An inside pocket is formed in a pair of underpants by attaching an inside panel to the front portion of the underpants. The pocket is open at the top to receive a spare sanitary napkin which is carried horizontally in the pocket during the menses.

Abstract: Underpants having a protective structure are provided with a front piece and a corresponding rear piece which are joined and form underpants. The underpants are further provided with a pocket piece attached to the rear piece so that a pocket space is formed to connect with an opening formed between the front piece and the rear piece. Thus, the wearer's scrotum is received through the opening. A cover piece is attached to the pocket piece by one end and detachably affixed to the front piece by the other end such that the wearer's phallus, passing through the opening, can be held in position between the cover piece and the front piece, thereby preventing discomfort or skin disease due to perspiration from occurring.

Abstract: A garment assembly for covering the genitalia of a male user is provided. The user having a perineum adjacently beneath the genitalia. The garment assembly comprises a front panel member positionable adjacently over the genitalia with the front panel having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. A suspending mechanism suspends the front panel adjacently over the genitalia with the top edge and the bottom edge being secured to the suspension means. A fold is formed in the first side edge and the second side edge and extends across the front panel member. The fold creates a genital-receiving pouch in the front panel wherein the fold is positionable over the perineum of the user such that the front panel is free from forward and upward pressure on the genitalia.

Abstract: Pants that comprise a pair of intermediate body sheets, positioned in plane symmetry to each other and respectively contoured by upper, lower, inner and outer edges, and a pair of lateral body sheets also positioned outside the respective intermediate body sheets and respectively contoured also by upper, lower, inner and outer edges. Each of the intermediate body sheets is formed between the inner and outer edges with an arcuate cutout extending convexly from the upper edge, toward the lower edge the intermediate body sheets being put flat and sealed together along a sealing line defined by the cutouts but leaving a narrow marginal edge free. The intermediate body sheets and the lateral body sheets are placed flat and sealed together along sealing lines defined by inner and outer edges thereof, leaving narrow marginal regions free outside the inner and outer edges.

Abstract: The present invention relates to garments that have close body fit. The garment of the present invention comprises an elasticized waistband, a front panel having first and second sections, a rear panel having first and second sections, a crotch region disposed between and joining the front panel to the rear panel and a pair of elasticized leg openings. The first section of the front panel has a greater resistance to streching in the lateral direction than the second section of the front panel. The first section of the rear panel has a greater resistance to stretching in the lateral direction than the second section of the rear panel. The crotch region is provided with a longitudinal stretch control member that is disposed along the longitudinal centerline of the undergarment. The longitudinal stretch control member limits the stretch of the crotch region in the longitudinal direction causing the crotch region to conform to a weare's skin surface.

Abstract: Disposable pants of trunks-type include a pair of inner sheets each having a cutout lying between their front and rear side portions and a pair of outer sheets wherein the inner sheets having respective sheet surfaces bonded together along zones of the front and rear side portions extending in vicinity of upper ends of these sheets as well as along the respective cutouts and the respective sheet surfaces of the inner sheets and respective sheet surfaces of the outer sheets are bonded together along the front and rear side portions of these sheets and wherein elastic members are attached to the outer sheets along the upper ends thereof.

Abstract: A conformable pair of underwear including a central member positionable over a crotch area and backside of the individual. The central member has opposed forward and rearward ends. The central member is fabricated of a cotton-like material. A front member is secured to the forward end of the central member for positioning above the crotch area of the individual. The front member has a first side edge and a second side edge. The first side edge has a plurality of male fasteners disposed thereon in a spaced relationship. The second side edge has a plurality of female fasteners disposed thereon in a spaced relationship. A back member is secured to the rearward end of the central member for positioning above the back side of the individual. The back member has a first side edge and a second side edge. The first side edge has a plurality of female fasteners disposed thereon in a spaced relationship. The second side edge has a plurality of male fasteners disposed thereon in a spaced relationship.

Abstract: The present invention teaches novel athletic shorts for male and female wearers that permit relatively unrestricted flexion and extension of the legs, and distention of the abdomen during breathing. The preferred athletic shorts can include an anterior side having a superior edge forming a V or U shape, and retention means substantially consisting of non-stretchlastic material. The athletic shorts can include a preferred range with respect to minimum width in the area between the openings for accomodating the wearer's legs, and also an area of differential elastic and stitching near the point of minimum width. Further, the present invention teaches athletic shorts that permit the male reproductive organs to be substantially suspended naturally. This is believed to lower the temperatures to which the testes are subjected thereby increasing the rate and quality of spermatogenesis, and to facilitate greater heat dissipation. Further, this characteristic is believed to facilitate optimal thermoregulation.

Abstract: A three dimensional disposable panty for holding a sanitary pad. The panty may have elasticized leg and waist openings and be stretchable about the hip and stomach regions of a user. The panty provides backup leakage protection to the sanitary pad. The panty includes an absorbent barrier composite positioned in the crotch area and extending into the body of the disposable panty front and back and over the leg elastics to trap pad leakage inside the pant and prevent liquid strike through onto outer clothing and bed linen.

Abstract: An article of apparel comprising a first segment and a second segment of substantially similar shape, each having at least two side margins parallel to a central line and at least one margin at an angle to the central line. One segment has flap extensions along selected margins for folded securement to the other segment thus forming a garment with folded external seams. In a three segment embodiment, one panel is constructed from two similarly shaped half width segments that are overlapped to form an openable panel with resealable closure means. In another two panel embodiment, both half width panels are partially overlapped to form a central 2-ply area, portions of which are bonded together in a region that becomes the rear panel. After rear portions of the bonded segments are folded in half over and around a transverse fold line, front and rear panels are connected with side flaps.

Abstract: The male incontinence pouch allows the user to sealingly insert the penis through an openable opening into a cavity defined in the pouch device. The incontinence pouch has an outer liquid-proof polyethylene layer. A soft fibrous nonwoven material is attached to the polyethylene layer. An inner liquid-permeable material is applied to the nonwoven material. An absorption layer is disposed between the polyethylene layer and the liquid-permeable material to form a laminate. An edge portion of the liquid-permeable material is attached to another edge portion of the liquid-permeable material so that the cavity is formed therebetween at an upper side surface of the incontinence pouch. The laminate in folded inwardly along a cross-folding line so that a side wall is formed.

Abstract: A garment for individuals wearing an ostomy appliance comprises an undergarment having front, back and crotch panels, waist and leg bands stitched together to construct a typical panty or undergarment. The garment incorporates an inner, “hidden” pocket which surrounds and supports the connected flange of an appliance and contains the appliance pouch in the inner pocket apart from the user's abdominal skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuous process for the manufacture of a shorts garment from four single layer webs of fabric, each web having two side edges. Two of the four webs are aligned in a side by side orientation. The side edges of the two webs are bonded together, defining a first composite web. The remaining two webs are aligned in a side by side orientation. The side edges of the two remaining webs are bonded together, defining a second composite web. The first and second composite webs are aligned together in a face to face orientation, defining an arrangement having two layers of fabric and two top side edges and two bottom side edges. The composite webs are intermittently bonded in an alternating orientation near the center of the webs. The interior portion of fabric is removed, defining a cavity. One pair of side edges are folded and bonded together. The other pair of side edges are folded and bonded together.

Abstract: An undergarment including a pair of pockets disposed on the legs at a level below the central crotch. One of the pockets is adapted to receive and carry a drug bag, and the other pocket is adapted to receive and carry a pump operably attached to the drug bag. The embodiment for female use has the pockets on the inside section of the legs below the level of the crotch, and the embodiment for male use has the pockets on the outside section of the legs below the level of the crotch. The undergarment eliminates the need for a shoulder bag or waist pack to carry the drug bag and pump used by individuals on chemotherapy, heart muscle drugs, or other medication.

Abstract: A two-ply undergarment having an outer layer of pliant material with slick inner and outer surfaces and including front, rear and lateral aspects, defining a pair of shorts with a circular waistband, a midriff enclosing portion depending from the waistband and a pair of depending leg encircling portions with lower edge perimeters, an inner layer of pliant material substantially congruent with the outer casing and having slick inner and outer surfaces where the outer casing and the inner layer are attached together at least along the waistband and around the leg perimeters.

Abstract: Underpants having a vertically wide waistband that may be folded down over the waistband of an outer garment for the lower torso and legs (e.g., pants or skirt) to display in a right-side-up position markings on what would be the inside face of the underpants waistband if it were not folded down.

Abstract: A male undergarment for wear by a bowel incontinent user. The male undergarment includes an undergarment having front portion, a back portion, a bottom crotch portion, an upper waist opening, and a pair of lower leg openings. The undergarment has substantially inner and outer layers. The undergarment has a pair of generally parallel opposite longitudinal side slits therethrough separating upper regions of the front and back portions from one another. The back portion of the undergarment has a pair of attachment straps coupled thereto which are detachably attached to the front portion of the undergarment. A generally hourglass-shaped flexible shield is interposed between the inner and outer layers of the undergarment and positioned in the bottom crotch portion of the undergarment. The shield comprises a water-impermeable material to prevent the passage of water therethrough.

Abstract: An underwear garment structured so that it will alleviate pain of those people who have lower back problems, by sewing a pocket for securing a pad to the rear of the underwear to provide the lower back of the wearer with extra warmth by insulating the body and by providing extra insulation to retain heat in the body.

Abstract: A flangeless seam especially useful in disposable articles, such as training pants, incontinence articles and the like. The first member preferably has a first proximal portion and a first distal portion. The first distal portion is preferably folded upon at least a portion of the first proximal portion to provide a common interface between the first distal portion and the first proximal portion when the seam is in the seaming configuration. The first proximal portion preferably has a first melting point and the first distal portion preferably has a second melting point which is relatively lower than the first melting point. The seam also includes a second member preferably having a second proximal portion and a second distal portion. The second member preferably has a third melting point which is lower than the first melting point.

Abstract: An incontinence system is provided including a reusable undergarment with a first couple attached thereto. Associated therewith is a disposable incontinence diaper with a second couple attached thereto. The incontinence diaper may be removably positioned within the undergarment and the couples may be releasably coupled to maintain fixed relative positioning of the diaper and undergarment.

Abstract: The male incontinence pouch allows the user to determine for himself whether he wishes to apply the pouch around the penis only or the penis and scrotum. The incontinence pouch has an outer liquid-proof polyethylene layer. A soft fibrous nonwoven material is attached to the polyethylene layer. An inner liquid-permeable material is applied to the nonwoven material. An absorption layer is disposed between the polyethylene layer and the liquid-permeable material to form a laminate. An edge portion of the liquid-permeable material is attached to another edge portion of the liquid-permeable material so that a cavity is formed therebetween at a short side surface of the incontinence pouch. The laminate is folded inwardly along a main folding line so that a side wall is formed, the side wall has an inside and an outside so that the inside has an outer base line and the short side surface has an inner base line.

Abstract: A method for producing a pant-type garment in which a first substantially rectangular fabric layer is placed on top of a second substantially rectangular fabric layer. The first substantially rectangular fabric layer is joined to the second substantially rectangular fabric layer, forming a multi-layer fabric. A crescent-shaped cutout section is cutout from the opposed multi-layer fabric edges of the multi-layer fabric, forming opposed tabs at each end of the opposed multi-layer fabric having a first tab and a second tab. The multi-layer fabric is cut transversely in half, forming two multi-layer fabric halves. Each of the multi-layer halves is folded longitudinally and the first tab and the second tab on one side of each of the multi-layer fabric halves is joined to the corresponding first tab and second tab on the opposed side of each respective multi-layer fabric half, forming two outside-in pant-like garments.

Abstract: A fastener system for use with personal care articles includes a substrate formed by a bodyside linear and an outer cover. Fastening tabs are secured to the substrate at opposing sides of the rear portion of the article. The fastening tabs include friction zones that, when the tabs are mounted to the article, provide substantially no securement to the article, and securing zones that secure the respective fastening tabs to the outer cover at a front portion of the article. The friction zones prevent surface-to-surface radial shifting or bending of the front portion with respect to the fastening tabs of the article during regular usage. In one embodiment, a tab substrate provides a mounting surface for a friction element and a securing element which form the respective friction zone and securing zone. In another embodiment, the friction element functions as a substrate supporting the securing element.

Abstract: An unfolded hour-glass shaped undergarment brief assembly comprising two shaped half width segments superposed in overlapping relationship with about half of the overlapped central area between segment halves bonded to form a unitary rear panel. The other half of the overlap is left unbonded to provide an opening in the front panel. The outer margin of the opening can be reinforced by enclosure within a v-folded strip and the overlapped segments are held together by a releasable fastening means that joins the two front panel half width segments. Tapes or other fastening means protrude from the side margins and are used to complete the waist and leg apertures after the front half is folded upward around the user. Release strip covered adhesive receptor areas are provided to accept an absorbent pad insert. The central crotch section can have flap extensions that are folded around edges of the pad insert to hold it in place and prevent side leakage from the pad.

Abstract: An undergarment having front and rear portions attached together so as to define a waist opening in the top of the undergarment and a pair of leg openings in the opposite sides of the undergarment. A medial portion extends from the waist opening to a location between the leg openings. The medial portion has side and bottom edges attached to the front portion so as to define a pocket between the medial and front portions with a pocket opening in the top of the undergarment adjacent the waist opening. A bifurcated waistband has a circular, outer part which is attached to the front portion and the rear portion adjacent the waist opening. The waistband also has an inner part attached to the medial portion and the outer part.

Abstract: Feminine garment with sexual stimulation effect characterized in that it is worn on the waist, buttocks and pubis of a woman, including a piece that surrounds the waist, provided with a ring at a front central part to which is joined or attached the front extremity of a perineal necklace having one or more rows of beads passing over the pubis between the legs and buttocks of a woman, the rear extremity being linked to the center of the rear part of the woman's back. The walking motion or the movement of the legs causes a friction on the external genital parts, thereby producing sexual stimulation on the wearer. The garment is intended to provide sexual, ludic or erotic therapy.

Abstract: A male brief, specifically underwear, swimwear, sunwear, supporter, medical brief, or enhancement device is designed to be worn instead of men's usual underwear and swimwear. The brief's form follows the anatomical design of the penis and the scrotum, which are two naturally separated, yet integrated entities. Its one-piece, genital specific, dual-pouch construction has an entrance opening with a closure that encircles the base of the genitals. To achieve superior support and comfort the brief is designed to accurately conform to the changing shapes, movements and precise positions that the genitals make of their own accord to maintain comfort and health. This allows the genitals to dictate their own comfort, and at the same time be held by the brief in a protective and supportive way.

Abstract: A figure-enhancing garment, which outlines and defines a wearer's body contours in a comfortable manner, includes a pair of pants having first and second pant leg portions, a front panel portion, and a waistband with a tunnel formed therein. The first and second pant leg portions are attached to the front panel portion via first and second interconnected tunnel seams that extend divergently from the crotch area and interconnect with the waistband tunnel. A third tunnel steam interconnects with the first and second tunnel seams and the waistband tunnel while extending upwardly from the crotch portion to the waistband. An adjustable pulley system extends through the waistband tunnel and the first, second and third tunnel seams to adjust the fit of the figure enhancing garment. Alternatively, the first and second seams are simple seams without tunnels.