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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7087032 | Controlling undergarment The present invention provides a controlling undergarment covering a wearer's abdomen, lumbar, and thigh capable of stabilizing the pelvis, tightening the swelling of the center of the abdomen, and performing a correction to stabilize the lower buttocks without disc... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6202222 | Ostomy undergarment 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 wh... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6178559 | Undergarment with carrying pockets 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 ... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6041441 | Athletic trousers The athletic compression trousers have an elastic waistband, a pair of tubular legs made from a stretchable fabric, a rear crotch panel and a front crotch panel. Belt loops may be attached to the outer surface of the elastic waistband. A waist cord can be... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6018823 | Women's undergarment with rear pouch 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 ... | 02/01/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5255392 | Concealed pocket A concealed pocket assembly, and more particularly, a concealed pocket assembly which can be incorporated into swim wear, beach wear, active wear, exercise wear and related articles. The concealed pocket assembly is generally provided for incorporation in... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5205815 | Athletic back support apparatus A back support orthosis garment particularly applicable for vigorous athletic activities is disclosed. A lumbosacral support designed to partially immobilize all or a portion of the lumbar vertebrae, is maintained in a predetermined aligned position relat... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5165115 | Concealed pocket A concealed pocket assembly, and more particularly, a concealed pocket assembly which can be incorporated into swim wear, beach wear, active wear, exercise wear and related articles. The concealed pocket assembly is generally provided for incorporation in... | 11/24/1992 |
| 4807301 | Protective garment for the hip area A shock stress protective garment is in a size-adjustable wrap-around form and includes pockets with shock-absorbent pads protecting the hips against the normal stress of falling. The shock stress protective garment is also adapted to fit under the buttoc... | 02/28/1989 |
