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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7240371 | Solvent free aqueous polyurethane dispersions and adhesive films therefrom for stretch fabrics Novel aqueous polyurethane dispersions and adhesive films formed therefrom are provided. The aqueous polyurethane dispersions are provided in solvent-free systems of a prepolymer comprising at least one polyether or polyester polyol, a mixture of MDI isomers, and a ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7143453 | Reinforced undergarment 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 for... | 12/05/2006 |
| 6080038 | Panty girdle A panty girdle comprises an upper panty portion and lower thigh covering portions. An elastic belt is wholly or partially sewn to the inner circumferential surface of the panty portion of the panty girdle and extends downwards towards the middle of front ... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5902170 | Body shaping undergarment 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... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5743783 | Panty girdle In the case of the panty girdle having a panty part (1) and an abdominal part (2), the panty part (1) and the abdominal part (2) are connected to one another via a tunnel in which a supporting strap (6) is arranged.... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5701608 | Undergarment apparatus and method for reducing menstrual cramping An undergarment apparatus (20) and method for reducing menstrual cramping includes an elastic panel (30) mounted to at least one of a front portion (24) and a rear portion (25) of an underpant brief (21) in a manner exerting inward pressure across a lower... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5613893 | Dorso-abdominal support garment A dorso-abdominal support belt constituted by unitary assembly having a crotch piece, and organized to exert permanent compression on the zone concerned of the body. According to the invention, the unitary assembly comprises two complementary portions con... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5611722 | Panty having knit-in buttock lift and separation The invention discloses a panty-type undergarment having a support panel which has a greater resistance to stretch than the rest of the undergarment for lifting and separating the cheeks of a wearer's buttocks. The support panel is substantially anchor-sh... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5255393 | Form fitting garment A form fitting garment is provided which accommodates a large abdomen of a user. The garment is maintained in form fitting contact with the abdomen and a remainder of the user covered thereby by being formed generally of a first stretchable material. The ... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5127109 | Pantyhose A special elastic pantyhose construction particularly suitable for corpulent women, wherein a single pair of pantyhose leg apparel is provided with a substantially concealed anti-chafing thigh shield portion, so formed as to extend upward from each opposi... | 07/07/1992 |
| 4972525 | Underpants with smooth sides An underpants provided with smooth side panels free of protruding edges and elastic bands cover the iliac crests on both sides of the wearer for providing comfort during sleeping on either side, minimize waistband discomfort and render the sides of the un... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4926502 | Corset for alleviation of lumbago A corset is provided for the alleviation of lumbago which has a non-stretchable section formed at a portion corresponding to the lumbar region in the center of a user's back with elastic core elements respectively connected to left and right side edges of... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4287893 | Weight reducing belt A weight reducing belt comprising an upwardly extending tightening section, preferably composed of elastic material, the side edges of which are connected to a connecting section, having substantially moisture impervious means covering the majority of its... | 09/08/1981 |
