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Protective undergarments having anchored pocketed-sling structures and manufacturing methods therefor

a technology of protective underwear and manufacturing methods, which is applied in the field of protective underwear, can solve the problems of leaking, discomfort, and prone to leakage, and the volume of fluid that can be contained in this structure is limited, and can not be re-used

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-29
TAILORED TECH
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The elasticized and gusseted sling design is effective, although the volume of fluid able to be contained in this structure is limited.
Prior devices, sewn or heat sealed to garments, are uncomfortable or tend to leak at places in the garment where holes are formed by sewing needles used during assembly.

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[0050] Referring to FIGS. 1A-1H, a reusable diaper in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, designated generally by numeral 10, comprises a waterproof or water-resistant (breathable type fabric) diaper shell (outer shell) 12 within which is retained a fluid containment pocket 50, positioned to be located about the groin when worn by an infant or adult. Referring to FIG. 1A, the diaper is formed of three layers; a waterproof or water-resistant outer shell 12, an inner liner 16A generally soft to the touch and optionally of fluid absorbent fabric, and a layer forming a fluid containment pocket, or anchored pocketed-sling, 50 of water-resistant or waterproof material 13. The two outer layers 12 and 16A of the diaper shell are generally of the same shape, and the anchor cloth 16A is on the inside of, and aligned with, the outer shell 12. This liner 16A forms an attachment mechanism at a stitch line 217 to anchor the pocketed sling 50 to shell 12. The outer shell 12 and its in...

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A protective undergarment comprises an outer layer of fluid-resistant material shaped to conform to the buttock and leg region of a user, and an elongated sling of material connected to the outer layer. Opposite sides of the sling are bowed inward and joined together at a first end of the sling to form a first pocket part for retaining one end of a fluid absorbent pad. A cuff is connected between the first end of the sling and the outer layer. The second end of the sling is connected to the outer layer, and an intermediate portion of the sling between the first and second ends of the sling is folded longitudinally into an S-shape so as to provide three plies of the material establishing a second pocket part for retaining an opposite end of the fluid absorbent pad.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09 / 512,085, filed on Feb. 24, 2000 that in turn claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 121,960, filed on Feb. 25, 1999, both of whose contents are incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates generally to protective undergarments, and more particularly to reusable underwear having, or retrofitted with, novel body fluid containment and fecal matter collection structures. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] To enhance the fluid and fecal containment properties of protective underwear, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,137,526 and 5,409,476, issued to Fredrica Coates, describe protective underwear having a waterproof or water-resistant sling with its front and rear ends adjoined through connecting pieces to an outer shell. This sling isolates body fluids from spreading to the outer region of the shell by implementing elastic on the outer p...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41B9/12A41D1/18A61F13/15A61G5/00
CPCA61F13/49003A61F13/505A61F13/495A61F13/49004
Inventor COATES, FREDRICA V.
Owner TAILORED TECH
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