Hygienic panty and quick-attach pad
Patent 5778457 Issued on July 14, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 6, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 6, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 597132 filed on 02/06/1996US Classes:2/406, Particular to female2/4, Insect repelling2/267, Pads604/385.15Washable typeExaminersPrimary: Chapman, Jeanette E.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA41B 009/00A41B 009/12 111 112 69 69.5 AbstractA quick-attach absorbent pad 14 for use with a panty 10 is provided with an upper surface 16 and a lower surface 18, the pad 14 being sized to fit against a crotch panel 12 of a panty 10 with the lower surface 18 of the pad 14 adjacent the crotch panel 12. The pad 14 further includes a plurality of hook fasteners 20 associated with the pad lower surface 18, which enables the pad 14 to be readily attached to the undergarment 10, and which prevents the pad 14 from shifting during use. Also provided is a panty 10 having a thin yet absorbent crotch panel 12. In a preferred embodiment of the panty 10, the crotch panel 12 includes a fluid absorbent layer 38 overlying a fluid barrier 40. The fluid absorbent layer 38 preferably is made of a single-ply fabric having a hydrophobic upper surface 42 facing toward the user and a hydrophilic lower surface 44 facing away from the user. In addition, the upper surface 42 preferably includes yarn loops 90 which releasably hold to the hook fasteners 20 on the absorbent pad 14, thereby maintaining the pad 14 in position on the undergarment 10.Other References
Field of SearchUnderwearWith particular reinforcing or elastic insert One-piece Particular to male With leg portions With particular fly structure Particular to female With leg portion Open or openable crotch Aprons GARMENT PROTECTORS Infant`s bib Having pocket for receiving debris or article Having fastener for attachment to tray or table Multilayer Removable layer Barbering Workmen's Ties and supports With endless waist encircling band (e.g., panty type) Pad having means for securing pad during use | |
