EP2189072A1 - Kleidungsstück - Google Patents

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EP2189072A1
EP2189072A1 EP09014102A EP09014102A EP2189072A1 EP 2189072 A1 EP2189072 A1 EP 2189072A1 EP 09014102 A EP09014102 A EP 09014102A EP 09014102 A EP09014102 A EP 09014102A EP 2189072 A1 EP2189072 A1 EP 2189072A1
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Calbert Inglis Phillips
Charles Victor Clark
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B9/00—Undergarments
    • A41B9/001—Underpants or briefs
    • A41B9/002—Underpants or briefs with thong, tonga or string shape
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B9/00—Undergarments
    • A41B9/001—Underpants or briefs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B9/00—Undergarments
    • A41B9/02—Drawers or underpants for men, with or without inserted crotch or seat parts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B9/00—Undergarments
    • A41B9/04—Knickers for ladies, with or without inserted crotch or seat parts

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  • the invention relates to a garment, such as an item of underwear, swimwear or fashion wear.
  • the anatomy of the female uro-genital area predisposes to infection due to the proximity of the anus and vagina. Both orifices are characterised by a flora of bacteria and viruses and possibly also fungi and parasites.
  • the anatomical area separating the vagina and anus is the perineum, a short tract which is particularly susceptible to infections leading, in some cases, to abscess formation requiring surgery.
  • Many currently fashionable forms of female underwear, e.g. thongs provide a direct physical line of contact between the vagina and anus, thereby promoting the potential for cross-Infectlon and abscess formation. Indeed, the development of abscesses in the female is highest in the second to fourth decades, which is probably the time of maximum usage of a thong as an item of female underwear.
  • perineal abcess is a surgical emergency, requiring an operation for debridement of the abscess followed by daily painful "packing" for up to two months. Measures to minimise these risks are important, including the avoidance of mechanical irritation and infection and dermatitis.
  • the invention also takes into account the role of fashion in society. From time immemorial, clothing has been selected with a balance between appearance and comfort, with appearance often providing the major stimulus. For example, although thongs may be uncomfortable for the wearer, they are often selected as the only available alternative to avoid the appearance of "visible panty line” (VPL), which is a significant feature of fashion design.
  • VPL visible panty line
  • the invention alms to provide means to reduce the risk of infection in females and males, while providing a garment which is suitable for the fashion conscious and which may be considered more comfortable to wear than a thong.
  • a garment comprising a waistband portion, an anterior portion, and two strap portions, wherein the anterior portion extends from the waistband portion to a junction region from which the two strap portions extend to the waistband portion, wherein the garment is formed and arranged such that, In use, the anterior portion extends over a wearer's vulva (in the case of a garment adapted for females) or male genitalia (in the case of a garment adapted for males) and the junction region is located in the wearer's perineal region such that the strap portions extend to either side of the wearer's anus.
  • the wearer's anus is left uncovered.
  • the garment may be adapted to be worn by females, in which case the anterior portion extends over the wearer's vulva and the junction region is located between the wearer's anus and vulva.
  • the garment may be adapted to be worn by males, in which case the anterior portion extends over the wearer's scrotum and penis, and the junction region is located between the wearer's anus and scrotum.
  • the anterior portion typically tapers from the waistband portion towards the junction region.
  • the anterior portion may comprise a generally wedge shaped front panel which tapers to an apex.
  • a short connecting portion may extend between the apex of the front panel and the junction region.
  • the strap portions typically extend laterally and anteriorly from the junction region, and are typically arranged to extend under a wearer's buttocks to join the waistband portion anteriorly of a wearer's coronal plane.
  • the strap portions may alternatively extend across a wearer's buttocks and join the waistband portion in the region of, or posteriorly to, a wearer's coronal plane.
  • the angle between the strap portions, where they extend from the junction region, to either side of the wearer's anus, is typically between 30° and 90°.
  • the strap portions are typically fixedly joined to the waistband portion. However, the strap portions may be adjustably joined to the waistband portion, for example, they may terminate in loops which are slidable along the waistband portion. The length of the strap portions may be adjustable to fit a wearer.
  • the strap portions may be different regions of the same strap.
  • the junction region may comprise a strap retaining formation, for example, an aperture (such as a loop) through which the strap may be adjustably retained.
  • a strap may extend from the waistband portion on one side of the garment (for example, the left side) through the said aperture to the other side of the garment (for example, the right side).
  • the strap may be adjustably joined to the waistband portion at either or both ends.
  • the strap may be adjustably tied to the waistband portion at either or both ends. This enables the length of the strap portions, between the waistband portion and the junction region, to be varied.
  • the waistband portion and anterior portion are preferably formed from a continuous piece of fabric.
  • the strap portions and the anterior portion may also be formed from a continuous piece of fabric, without seams, to increase comfort. Accordingly, the entire garment may be made from a single piece of fabric.
  • the specified formation and arrangement of the garment in use refers to the configuration adopted by the garment in normal use either under other garments or, in the case of swimwear, in public use, rather than a configuration which the garment might temporarily adopt while being put on, taken off, or partially on to enable the wearer to urinate.
  • FIGS 1 to 8 illustrate a panty according to the invention which is designed for use as an item of female underwear, swimwear or fashion wear.
  • the panty shown generally as 1, comprises a waistband 2 (functioning as the waistband portion), a front panel 4 (functioning as the anterior portion), and two straps 6 (functioning as the strap portions).
  • the front panel is generally wedge shaped, having a relatively broad upper edge 8, where it intersects the waistband, and a relatively narrow apex region 10.
  • a short, elongate connecting portion 12 extends from the apex region to a junction region 14.
  • Each strap extends from the junction region to a respective junction 16 with the waistband.
  • the straps, the front panel, the connecting portion and the waistband together define left and right leg holes 18.
  • the panty is designed so that the apex of the front panel, where the front panel joins with the straps, is located between the wearer's vulva and anus.
  • the front panel should cover the vulva both while the wearer is sitting and standing.
  • the panty is typically provided in a range of sizes, suitable for wearers of different dimensions.
  • the straps typically extend under a wearer's buttocks, and round the hips, to join the waistband near the front. This arrangement holds the panty firmly in place, so that the apex of the front panel remains between the wearer's vulva and anus 20.
  • the straps are typically resilient (for example, slightly elasticated), to enable them to hold the panty in place.
  • the garment Is made from materials commonly used for panties and thongs, such as cotton, silk, lace or synthetic fibres, and may be elasticated.
  • the panty may be provided in a wide range of sizes and shapes, to fit wearers of different dimensions, a certain amount of adjustability can be provided, by the inclusion of length adjusting members in the straps, for example, length adjusting members such as those which are commonly used in a bra straps, to enable the length of the straps to be varied.
  • the waistband may be of variable length.
  • the straps are typically fixedly attached to the waistband, they may alternatively be adjustably attached.
  • the straps may terminate with studs which can be used to locate the straps at different locations along the waistband, depending on the preference of the wearer.
  • the straps may terminate in a loop, which extends around the waistband, enabling the straps to be slid along the waistband.
  • the apex of the front panel may include a loop and a single strap may extend from one side of the waistband to the other, through the loop,
  • the strap may, for example, be fixed to the waistband on one side and detachably tied to the waistband on the other side to enable the location of the apex of the front panel to be adjusted to fit a particular wearer.
  • the panty is designed to prevent diseases which can develop by virtue of the transmission of micro-organisms between the anus and the vagina and/or urethra, or vice versa, as well as the prevention of perineal abscesses cause by mechanical irritation and abrasion.
  • panty may avoid "visible panty line", particularly in embodiments where the straps extends under the buttocks. As there Is not a part which extends between the cleft of the buttocks, it may be considered more comfortable to wear than a conventional thong.
  • a garment may be provided which is adapted to the male anatomy, in which the anterior portion extends over the wearer's penis and scrotum and the junction region is located between the anus and the scrotum. This arrangement reduces the risk of infective dermatitis and perineal abscess formation around the anus.
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GB1263913A (en) * 1968-05-28 1972-02-16 Southalls Birmingham Ltd Sanitary garments
DE3503888A1 (de) * 1985-02-06 1986-08-07 Friedrich 6966 Seckach Schadler Suspensorium
WO2001032041A1 (en) * 1999-11-02 2001-05-10 Karin Hart Buttocks support device
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EP3620072A1 (de) 2018-09-06 2020-03-11 La Balza S.r.l. Sportunterwäsche
US11122839B2 (en) 2018-09-06 2021-09-21 La Balza S.R.L. Sport undergarment

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