Abstract: Provided is a sanitary panty including a panty body formed with a front part, a back part and a crotch part located between the front part and the back part; and a support member. The panty body has a waist portion formed with an upper edge portion of the front part and an upper edge portion of the back part, and a pair of leg openings. The support member is provided inside of the panty body and has elastic stretchability in a longitudinal direction extending from the front part to the back part. The support member is fitted at both ends only with the front and back parts of the panty body. The support member has a narrower width portion of which the width is in a range of 20 to 40 mm and extending from the crotch part to the back part. The width of the support member gradually increases from a terminal end of the narrower width portion in the back part to the waist portion thereof.

Abstract: Support for attaching an absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin to an undergarment and disposed between a sanitary napkin and an inner surface of a crotch region of the undergarment. The support is formed by a first sheet and a second sheet overlying the first sheet. The first sheet 6 is elastically flexible and stretchable in its longitudinal direction and the second sheet has its longitudinally opposite end portions bonded to longitudinally opposite end portions of the first sheet and elastically stretchable at least in the longitudinal direction. The inner surface of the second sheet is formed so that the outer surface of the napkin may be fixed thereon.

Abstract: Provided is a sanitary panty including a front part, a back part, a crotch part located between the front part and the back part, a waist portion formed by an upper edge portion of the front part and an upper edge portion of the back part, a pair of leg openings defined below joining portions of both side edges of the front part and both side edges of the back part, a suspending member extending over the front part, the crotch part and the back part in a longitudinal direction, and an extension cloth extending from both sides of the suspending member located at least in the crotch part and the back part. The suspending member is gradually reduced a width from the waist portion to the crotch part in the back part. The suspending member has greater elastic modulus in a longitudinal direction than that in a lateral direction.

Abstract: A bikini-style swimsuit having a diamond-shaped cloth pubic panel 10, and a spreader 22 which communicates with restraining pockets 20. The spreader extends the left and right extremities of the panel 10, tensing the cloth in the horizontal axis. A waistband 12 and a crotch panel 16 of typical bikini construction tense panel 10 in opposing directions in the vertical axis. An unexpected synergy of forces compels the entire periphery of the diamond-shaped panel 10 to be pulled into contact with the body of the wearer in an attractive and modest fashion.

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 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: 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.

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: A fully detachable garter system comprises an undergarment, downwardly extending straps releasably secured to the undergarment and to a pair of stockings. The upper ends of the straps include fasteners for releasably securing the straps to the undergarment. The lower ends of the straps include fasteners for releasably securing the straps to a pair of stockings. The fasteners on each end of the straps may comprise hook and pile material, snaps, hooks and eyes, button and buttonholes, button hooks, or other such attachment means. The undergarment and the stockings typically include a smooth edge region for fastening of the straps thereto. In other embodiments, the undergarment may include fasteners positioned on an inner surface of the leg openings so that the fasteners are hidden from view. In still another embodiment, the fasteners on the undergarment may be positioned on an outwardly facing surface and disguised by decorative lace or the like.

Abstract: A means which is to attach an absorbent article such as a sanitary napkin to an undergarment and disposed between a sanitary napkin and an inner surface of a crotch region of the undergarment. The means is formed by a first sheet and a second sheet overlying the first sheet. The first sheet 6 is elastically flexible and stretchable in its longitudinal direction and the second sheet has its longitudinally opposite end portions bonded to longitudinally opposite end portions of the first sheet and elastically stretchable at least in the longitudinal direction. The inner surface of the second sheet is formed so that the outer surface of the napkin may be fixed thereon.

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: A Buttocks Support Device is disclosed. Also disclosed is a support device that comprises an abdominal element and a pair of thigh support elements each of which can be, but is not limited to be, formed as a ring shaped element. Each thigh support element has a buttock section and a midriff or abdominal section, the buttock section being configured to lift and restrain the wearer's buttock. The preferred device includes a sleeve thereover for permitting the “rings” to be tightened without pulling on the wearer's skin. It is a further aspect that the device anchor about the wearer's midriff from below the chest to the widest part of the hips or at either the waist or the hips, depending upon the wishes of the wearer. Still further, the thigh support element include adjustment means for adjusting the length of the thigh rings.

Abstract: A reinforced undergarment at least including underpants and, in certain embodiments, a pair of hose or stockings permanently or removably secured to the underpants so as to define a pair of pantyhose, wherein the undergarment, and particularly the underpants are formed from a flexible material including a plurality of interconnected portions disposed and configured to overly predetermined areas of the wearer's body so as to exert a supporting and/or retaining force thereon and thereby shape the wearer's body, or at least certain portions thereof, into a desired configuration. The interconnected portions of the undergarment are at least partially formed from an elastic material of varying densities such that different support and/or retaining force are exerted on predetermined portions of the wearer's body.

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: 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: 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: Provided is a sanitary panty including a panty body formed with a front part, a back part and a crotch part located between the front part and the back part; and a support member. The panty body has a waist portion formed with an upper edge portion of the front part and an upper edge portion of the back part, and a pair of leg openings. The support member is provided inside of the panty body and has elastic stretchability in a longitudinal direction extending from the front part to the back part. The support member is fitted at both ends only with the front and back parts of the panty body. The support member has a narrower width portion of which the width is in a range of 20 to 40 mm and extending from the crotch part to the back part. The width of the support member gradually increases from a terminal end of the narrower width portion in the back part to the waist portion thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a sanitary panty including a front part, a back part, a crotch part located between the front part and the back part, a waist portion formed by an upper edge portion of the front part and an upper edge portion of the back part, a pair of leg openings defined below joining portions of both side edges of the front part and both side edges of the back part, a suspending member extending over the front part, the crotch part and the back part in a longitudinal direction, and an extension cloth extending from both sides of the suspending member located at least in the crotch part and the back part. The suspending member is gradually reduced a width from the waist portion to the crotch part in the back part. The suspending member has greater elastic modulus in a longitudinal direction than that in a lateral direction.

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: This invention pertains to a three dimensional disposable garment, subassemblies of the garment, and apparatus and methods for making the garment and subassemblies. The garment is designed to hold a primary absorbent sanitary pad. The garment may have elasticized leg and waist openings and be stretchable about the hip and stomach regions of a user. The garment provides backup protection to control egress of fluids that leak or seep around or through the primary sanitary pad. The garment includes a secondary absorbent positioned in the crotch area and extending into the body of the disposable garment, front and back, and preferably over the leg elastics to trap, inside the garment, leakage from the primary absorbent, and to prevent strike through onto e.g. outer clothing and bed linen.

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: Undergarments, such as panties and pantyhose, having a highly-ventilated crotch panel which has one or more apertures therein in order to provide adequate light and ventilation to prevent the conditions that are favorable to vaginitis or other infections. The openness of the crotch panel enhances air flow, allows for the dissipation of heat and moisture, and yet, is not so large as to cause binding, discomfort, or an uncomfortable feeling of exposure to the wearer. In some embodiments, moisture is further absorbed or dissipated around the aperture(s) by a surrounding trim, such as elasticized lace, which also provides the illusion of covering to the wearer. In other embodiments, the aperture(s) have a modesty panel which is a single layer of an open-weave knit mesh.

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: 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: An undergarment comprises a skin-contacting panel and an outer sheer panel which define a pocket therebetween. The pocket is adapted for interchangeably receiving an insert wherein the insert can be seen through the sheer panel. Inserts are provided in a variety of colors, appearances, or scents for placement into the undergarments to change the decorative scheme of the undergarment. Attachments may also be provided that comprise button covers or bows which are attached to the undergarments, wherein the attachments preferably match the color of a particular insert.

Abstract: A one-piece women's sunbathing, beach and swim suit in the form of a narrow band of material which is arranged to be worn such that it loops the wearer's trunk in the longitudinal direction partially or completely. The narrow band of material is divided over a part of its length into two longitudinal segments. When worn, the narrow band of material passes between the wearer's legs and over at least a portion of the wearer's belly. The two longitudinal segments extend over the wearer's shoulders and may form a loop, at a first end of the narrow band of material, which loops around a back side of the wearer's neck or may join the narrow band of material which extends over the wearer's back side from between her legs. In the case of a neck loop, the narrow band of material has a detachable adhesive disposed at a second end thereof. Otherwise, the narrow band of material may have first and second ends which are arranged to be connected together by a catch.

Abstract: In the providing of abdominal support to a pregnant mother-to-be in the latter months of gestation in which her protruding semi-spherical abdominal shape is used to advantage to hold in place criss-crossing straps which supply the support, wherein the upper ends of the straps are attached to a closed loop elastic band which is positioned above, and therefore is prevented from slipping out of position, by the protruding semi-spherical abdominal shape.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a three dimensional disposable garment, subassemblies of the garment, and apparatus and methods for making the garment and subassemblies. The garment is designed to hold a primary absorbent sanitary pad. The garment may have elasticized leg and waist openings and be stretchable about the hip and stomach regions of a user. The garment provides backup protection to control egress of fluids that leak or seep around or through the primary sanitary pad. The garment includes a secondary absorbent positioned in the crotch area and extending into the body of the disposable garment, front and back, and preferably over the leg elastics to trap, inside the garment, leakage from the primary absorbent, and to prevent strike through onto e.g. outer clothing and bed linen.

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 pair of undershorts is provided with a removable liner. The liner is generally rectangular in shape and includes a sidewardly extending flap intermediate two spaced first and second ends of the liner. Each end of the liner is attached adjacent the waistband of the undershorts with one end being attached to the front of the shorts and the other end being attached to the back of the shorts with the liner draping down to follow the curve of the undershorts and overlie the crotch of the undershorts. The flap extends out through one leg hole of the undershorts to wrap around a portion of the crotch and then passes back in through the other leg hole of the undershorts to be detachably secured to the liner. Alternatively, two sidewardly extending flaps could be used with each flap passing out through one leg hole and passing only partway over a portion of the crotch.

Abstract: A Buttocks Support Device is disclosed. Also disclosed is a support device that comprises an abdominal ring and a pair of thigh rings. Each thigh ring comprises a buttock section and a solar plexus section, the buttock section being configured to lift and restrain the wearer's buttock. The preferred device includes a sleeve thereover for permitting the "rings" to be tightened without pulling on the wearer's skin. It is a further aspect that the device anchor at either the waist or the hips, depending upon the wishes of the wearer. Still further, the thigh rings include adjustment means for adjusting the length of the thigh rings. Furthermore, the preferred abdominal ring includes means for attaching and detaching the device from around the wearer's waist.

Abstract: A circularly knit hosiery member and garment formed therefrom and a method for producing both. The member has a first tubular portion with a lateral portion having a plurality of courses with short lengths. The garment is formed from a pair of the members disposed in a side-by-side relationship, slit along a part of their length and joined at paris of the edges thus formed to provide a panty section with front, rear and lateral portions. The lengths of the stitches in the courses in the lateral portions are shorter than the stitch lengths in the front and rear panty portions so that the panty section has an arcuately shaped leg profile within the lateral portions. The method includes forming the panty pantyhose combination garment from the two separate tubular members with the stitches in the courses of the lateral portions made smaller than the stitch lengths in the rear and front portions.

Abstract: A breathable body wear garment of multi-layer construction for exercise and sports activities, the garment being constructed of hydrophobic materials and being perforated throughout its surface to encourage the moisture migration of perspiration away from the skin, while at the same time not contributing to the weight of the garment.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a three dimensional disposable garment, subassemblies of the garment, and apparatus and methods for making the garment and subassemblies. The garment is designed to hold a primary absorbent sanitary pad. The garment may have elasticized leg and waist openings and be stretchable about the hip and stomach regions of a user. The garment provides backup protection to control egress of fluids that leak or seep around or through the primary sanitary pad. The garment includes a secondary absorbent positioned in the crotch area and extending into the body of the disposable garment, front and back, and preferably over the leg elastics to trap, inside the garment, leakage from the primary absorbent, and to prevent strike through onto e.g. outer clothing and bed linen.

Abstract: An adaptive undergarment is provided for persons with specialized urological needs. The adaptive undergarment provides an elongate pocket for storing specialized urological articles. The elongate pocket is located preferably in a parallel spaced relationship with the waistband of the user's undergarment. The adaptive undergarment may have an additional pocket elsewhere on the undergarment for storing items such as antibacterial wipes. Each pocket is open at one edge to receive and provide access to the stored items. Any type of undergarment conforming to any user's specialized urological needs is adaptable into this adaptive undergarment.

Abstract: A panty having a front panel, a back panel, and a crotch section positioned between the front and back panels. The front and back panels are constructed from at least a first yarn type, as the crotch section is constructed from the first yarn type and an integrated second yarn type that is pretreated with a chlorinated phenoxy antimicrobial composition to kill and inhibit the growth of bacteria and yeast. The panty is formed in an operation that seamlessly integrates the front panel, crotch section, and back panel.

Abstract: A pants insert to be located within a pair of pants where the insert is to be worn between the skin of the wearer and the pants to overlie the region of the crotch and/or buttocks of the wearer which is to be subjected to pressure, said insert being formed of fleeced sheep skin and being located such that the fleece of the sheep skin is adjacent the skin of the wearer, said insert being configured to lie against the region of the crotch and/or buttocks to be subjected to pressure.

Abstract: A women's undergarment with rear pouch including a body portion adapted for being worn about a trunk of a wearer below a waist thereof. The body portion includes a front portion and a back portion fabricated of a four way stretch fabric. The back portion includes an interior layer and an exterior layer. A four way stretch fabric band is provided that is adapted for being worn about a waist area of a wearer. The four way stretch fabric band is secured to the body portion. The back portion of the body portion has a pocket formed thereon. The pocket receives a microphone pack therein.

Abstract: A circularly knit tubular hosiery member and garment formed therefrom and a method for producing both. The member has a first tubular portion with a lateral portion having a plurality of courses with short stitch lengths. The garment is formed from a pair of the members disposed in a side-by-side relationship, slit along a part of their length and joined at pairs of the edges thus formed to provide a panty section with front, rear and lateral portions. The lengths of the stitches in the courses in the lateral portions are shorter than the stitch lengths in the front and rear panty portions so that the panty section has an arcuately shaped leg profile within the lateral portions. The method includes forming the panty pantyhose combination garment from the two separate tubular members with the stitches in the courses of the lateral portions made smaller than the stitch lengths in the rear and front portions.

Abstract: A garment for giving front abdominal support during the advanced stages of pregnancy includes a sheet of flexible sheet material having first opposing side edges, the first opposing side edges having opposing leg opening forming notches, defining on one side of the opposing notches a garment front panel and on the other side of the opposing notches a garment rear panel, and defining between the opposing notches a panel interconnection section; the front panel having a support section including support material for supporting the wearer abdominal area; the first opposing side edges including a releasible fastener for interconnecting and for disconnecting the garment front panel and garment rear panel. The garment additionally includes an abdomen support strap extending laterally across and secured to the front panel.

Abstract: An undergarment (200) designed principally for a male user (214) to provide lifting support and shape enhancement for the buttock and crotch areas (210, 213). A first fabric (202) covers the buttock (210) and crotch areas (213) of a user (214). A second fabric (203) extends downwardly from the back and central area of the waistband (201) of the undergarment (200) to support and encircle the buttocks (210) and thence returns to the waistband (201) at the sides of the undergarment (200). A third fabric material (212) extends downwardly from both sides of the waistband (201) and encircles the crotch (213) to provide support and enhancement of the crotch area (213). The second and third fabrics (203, 212) are elasticized. The first material (202) is a cotton/spandex stretch fabric.

Abstract: A protective menstrual panty (12) comprising a body portion (14) worn around a lower torso (16) of a female person (18) during menses. A liquid-proof elastic crotch portion (20) is provided. A facility (22) is for securing opposite ends (24) of the crotch portion (20) between front and rear lower segments (26), (28) of the body portion (14), so as to form two openings (30) for insertion of one of a pair of legs (32) of the female person (18) through each opening (30). A structure (34) is for holding a sanitary napkin (36) within the crotch portion (20) in a proper position, so that the sanitary napkin (36) will fit snugly against the inner thighs of the legs (32), and not tilt to leak from the sides thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a support garment mainly to be worn by women who experienced weakened muscles or a fallen uterus. The support garment consists of an adjustable or elastic waistband with a support band separably attached to the waistband which is placed between the legs of the wearer. At approximately midway of the support band, a support package is located so as to be located between the legs of a wearer. The support package consists of a semi-rigid but flexible open grid panel of plastic material which is in contact with an upper surface of the support band. A sheet of soft padding is wrapped around the panel and the support band so as to form a package.

Abstract: An undergarment is disclosed having a front fabric panel and a back fabric panel fixed together to form an undergarment having a hollow tubular shape. The undergarment is open at a top end to define an open waist opening and open at a bottom end to define an open hip opening. The front fabric panel has a width longer than a width of the back fabric panel. An elastic waist band having a width of at least one and one-half inches is disposed around the circumference of the waist opening. The elastic waist band has an elasticity effective to constrain and shape the waistline of a wearer. A pair of elastic leg straps are disposed at the hip opening. Each elastic leg strap has a first end fixed to the front fabric panel and a second end fixed to the back fabric panel.

Abstract: A special woman's under garment is provided. The under garment comprises a flexible half slip body that is worn around the waist, and covers the thighs and sometimes the knees. The under garment further comprises a flexible separator panel that is supported by the half slip body between the thighs. This way it prevents contact and thus friction of one pantyhose segment against another. Further, the panel is preferably made from friction reducing material, which thereby reduces friction between the panel and each of the pantyhose segments.

Abstract: An undergarment designed to be worn by patients undergoing surgery or wearing a hospital gown. The undergarment consists of a unisex brief and an optional brassiere for women. The undergarment is made from a waterproof material and is disposable. The loose fit of the undergarment is aided through the use of elastic. The purpose of the undergarment is to help patients feel more comfortable when wearing a surgical gown, thereby decreasing their apprehension associated with a hospital visit.

Abstract: Form-enhancing inserts for use in a garment of the type worn on a wearer's body to cover the lower torso from generally the waistline to the crotch and including the wearer's left and right buttocks. The form-enhancing inserts include first and second buttock pads, each including a central zone, a peripheral zone surrounding the central zone, a concave inner face structured and configured for congruent, mating engagement with the exterior surface configuration of one of the wearer's buttocks, and a convex outer face shaped and configured to define a desired cosmetic buttock profile. The peripheral zone includes an outermost peripheral edge defining a generally egg-shaped configuration. The thickness of each of the buttock pads gradually decreases outwardly from a maximum thickness at the central zone to a minimum thickness at the outermost peripheral edge. Each of the buttock pads are independently stabilized in one of a range of selectively adjusted positions relative to the respective buttock of the wearer.

Abstract: An air freshener device in which an insert provides shape to article of clothing so that the air freshener device assumes the shape of the article of clothing. The insert preferably formed so that assembly of the air freshener device inherently shapes the article of clothing. The air freshener device also includes a pouch formed in the article of clothing to receive scented beads or other aromatic material. The pouch and the air freshener device provides air flow over the scented material so that the scented material properly disseminates the scent in order to freshen the environment.