Three dimensional structural support for female pelvic organs in thong underwear

Abstract

A thin disposable insert for adherence onto the crotch portion of a female undergarment for reducing pressure otherwise transferred from the undergarment to the external genital organs of the female is referred to as a panty guard. An anatomically correctly shaped pelvic organ support included within or adhered to the panty guard provides three dimensional support to the pelvic floor of a female. The pelvic organ support and the thin disposable insert provide a barrier between the female pelvic organs and abrasive fabrics of the undergarment. The pelvic organ support provides a porous space between tight-fitting non-breathable undergarments and the genitalia of the wearer, allowing air to flow across the wearer's skin. The panty guard with a pelvic organ support to prevent infection, lacerations, pelvic floor prolapse, and incontinence.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present application relates generally to supporting the pelvic floor of female anatomy, and more specifically, to a system and method for supporting the pelvic floor of female anatomy within thong underwear.BACKGROUND[0002]Female underwear is generally intended to provide coverage for the female external genital organs. Female external genital organs include the prepuce of clitoris, clitoris, frenulum, vestibule, Urethra, hymen, fossa navicularis, fourchette, para-urethral duct, labia minora, and labia major. Certain female underwear is also intended to cover the buttocks.[0003]A top view of the female pelvis shows a wider diameter and a more circular shape than that of the male. The wideness facilitates parturition, yet also predisposes women to post-birth pelvic floor weakness. The minor pelvis is the narrower continuation of the major pelvis inferiorly. The inferior pelvic outlet is closed by the pelvic floor. The levator ani and coccygeus muscles that ar...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes an apparatus and system for maintaining the shape and integrity of a thong undergarment and supporting the pelvic floor and organs. The apparatus includes a pad that can be adhered to the crotch portion of the thong underwear and an adhesive strip on the bottom of the pad. The pad is made of a material that stiffens the crotch portion of the thong underwear. The shape of the pad has at least one rear vertex to prevent it from detaching from the thong underwear. The system also includes a pantyliner or panty guard that has a pad for the same purpose. The pad has an adhesive strip and is designed to maintain the shape and integrity of the thong underwear. The panty guard also has a pelvic organ support that is contoured to the shape of external female genital organs and includes a moldable filling material. The pad and organ support provide support for the pelvic floor and organs.

Problems solved by technology

The wideness facilitates parturition, yet also predisposes women to post-birth pelvic floor weakness.

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