Disposable underarm perspiration patch

Abstract

A disposable underarm perspiration patch has a flat flexible body having a first soft porous layer, which contacts the armpit of a user by a sticky surface, approximately ¼ inch wide around the perimeter, A second moisture-absorbing layer retains the moisture secreted by the armpit of the user, while a third moisture-impermeable layer prevents the moisture from soiling a garment worn by the user. The disposable, flexible patch will be available in 3 different sizes and in 3 different skin tone colors to best match the skin tone of the wearer.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to personal hygienic devices, and more particularly, to an absorbent patch to be adhered to the underarm of the user to prevent moisture from contacting and damaging clothing. [0002] People perspire for a number of reasons. The sweating is used by the body as a device to regulate the temperature of the body and eliminate toxins from the body. The perspiration, which contains water, salt, acid, and other ingredients, is secreted, often profusely, in the underarm area of the human body. The secreted sweat may damage the user's clothing, especially if the garment is made from a delicate fabric, such as silk, chiffon, cotton, wood, rayon and the like. Sweat stains are sometimes difficult to remove by conventional methods of laundering or dry cleaning. [0003] Discoloration and sweat stains, even if cleaned expeditiously, may permanently damage the garment. Also, when a garment is frequently cleaned it will eventually lose i...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] It is therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a disposable underarm patch to protect the garment from perspiration.

[0007] It is another object of the present invention to provide a disposable underarm patch that can easily be attached in the underarm area of the user and quickly removed therefrom.

[0008] It is a further object of the present invention to provide perspiration patch having a moisture-impermeable surface to prevent sweat from reaching the garment.

[0009] These and other objects of the present invention are achieved through a provision of a flat flexible body, approximately ⅛ inch thick, comprised of a first porous layer, a second moisture-absorbing layer and a third moisture-impermeable layer. The patch is to be developed in various sizes, and skin tone colors to best suit the user. It is to be of a kidney shape design which follows the natural contours of the user's underarm. The first soft porous layer contact the user's skin in the underarm area to capture the moisture secreted in the armpit of the user. The second layer may be impregnated with an antiperspirant or deodorant agent, if desired, and absorbs and retains the moisture, while the third layer prevents the moisture from escaping the patch and contacting a garment. The third layer is comprised of a non-porous material.

[0012] The underarm patch protects the garment from soiling and extends the usable life of the garment. The patch is thin and lies in contact with the user's underarm, protecting the garment.

Problems solved by technology

The secreted sweat may damage the user's clothing, especially if the garment is made from a delicate fabric, such as silk, chiffon, cotton, wood, rayon and the like.

Sweat stains are sometimes difficult to remove by conventional methods of laundering or dry cleaning.

Discoloration and sweat stains, even if cleaned expeditiously, may permanently damage the garment.

Also, when a garment is frequently cleaned it will eventually lose its attractiveness and become non-wearable.

Even with proper hygiene and the use of an antiperspirant agent that can reduce secretion from the glands beneath the skin of the user, staining may still occur.

However, even when using an antiperspirant agent, the user may still have excessive sweating, resulting in the moisture penetrating the fabric of the garment and forming an unsightly stain.

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