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Visual privacy garment

a technology for privacy garments and women, applied in the field of ladies garments, can solve the problems of clothing creeping up and tightening about the crotch area, design of tight clothing, and presentation of problems

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-07-15
DYE SHANNON M
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"The present invention provides a garment with a crotch portion that overlies the vaginal area of the wearer, addressing the problem of visual privacy. The garment has a smooth appearance and is comfortable to wear. The first layer is made of a thin, flexible semi-rigid material that maintains a smooth appearance and has minimal memory, while the second layer is made of absorbent material that reduces moisture and maintains the normal shape and fit of the garment. The first layer may also have perforations to allow air flow and reduce moisture, and the second layer may comprise a microfilic fiber material overlying the inner surface of the first layer to absorb moisture. The technical effects of the invention are improved visual privacy, comfort, and a smooth appearance over the vaginal area."

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In the normal course of wear, the clothing may creep up and tighten about the crotch area.
A problem is presented, however, in the design of tight fitting clothing, which may be worn in various environments such as a workout at a gymnasium or evening wear that compliments and emphasizes the female figure.
Garments that are too tight or which creep up may present a cameltoe appearance, particularly if the garment has a central seam that tightly overlies the labia majora.
Although a fashionable appearance is desired, the cameltoe effect is not desired as part of a high fashion appearance.

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[0013]Referring initially to FIGS. 1, 2 and 4, a ladies' low-rise thong 10 is illustrated as exemplary of the visual privacy garment of the present invention, but is illustrative only as the teachings of the present invention apply to a full-back panty and other undergarments and tight-fitting clothing, such as swimming suits and exercise clothing, for example, that may result in an undesirable cameltoe appearance. In the illustrated embodiment, the thong 10 comprises a generally triangularly shaped front panel 12 which tapers to a rear strap 14 extending from the crotch of the garment area to a waistband 16 at the rear of the garment, thereby defining a typical thong configuration as illustrated on the wearer in FIG. 4. At the bottom of the thong when worn, the strap 14 underlies the labia majora and, absent the teachings of the present invention, can result in an undesired cameltoe appearance.

[0014]Particularly in the enlarged, fragmentary, interior view of FIG. 3 where the materi...

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Abstract

A ladies' visual privacy garment presents a smooth appearance over the vaginal area. The garment comprises clothing having a crotch portion provided with a layer of thin, flexible semi-rigid material that presents a smooth outer surface and overlies the vaginal area of the wearer, and a second layer of absorbent material.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 12 / 352,308, filed Jan. 12, 2009.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to a ladies garment and, more particularly, to a garment having a crotch construction that provides visual privacy.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]In the design of panties worn under clothing for women, effort is made to provide a smooth appearance. In the normal course of wear, the clothing may creep up and tighten about the crotch area. A problem is presented, however, in the design of tight fitting clothing, which may be worn in various environments such as a workout at a gymnasium or evening wear that compliments and emphasizes the female figure. Garments that are too tight or which creep up may present a cameltoe appearance, particularly if the garment has a central seam that tightly overlies the labia majora. Although a fashionable appearance is desired, the cameltoe effect is not desi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41B9/04
CPCA41B9/04
Inventor DYE, SHANNON M.
Owner DYE SHANNON M
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