UNDERWEAR CONTAINING A PIECE OF PERSPIRANT FABRIC DESIGNED TO BE INSIDED IN THE FOLD OF A ROLLER BALL

Abstract

Undergarment (10, 20, 30) covering the pelvis, for example of the panty type, comprising a body (120, 130, 140, 220, 220, 330, 340) and at least one piece of antiperspirant fabric (110, 210, 310), wherein the piece of antiperspirant fabric has at least one free edge (112, 212, 312) and at least one edge (113, 114, 115) attached by a fastening means to the body of the undergarment, and wherein at least a portion of the piece of antiperspirant fabric is configured to be inserted into the fold (810, 910) of a roll (805, 805) of the user (801, 901) wearing the undergarment, in particular into the fold of a roll of fat of the stomach, hips or lower back, by pulling the said free edge into the said fold. Figure for the abbreviation: [Fig 2]

Description

Title of the invention: UNDERWEAR COMPRISING A PIECE OF ANTI-PERSPIRANT FABRIC CONFIGURED TO BE INTERLINED IN THE FOLD OF A ROLLER TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an undergarment covering the pelvis, for example of the panty type, having a body and a piece of anti-perspirant fabric configured to be inserted in the fold of a roll of the wearer of the undergarment, in order to prevent skin friction, irritation, redness and itching due to perspiration. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] A growing number of people, both men and women, are overweight, which can contribute to the development of fat deposits. These deposits form on certain areas of the body, particularly around the waist, abdomen, lower back, and thighs. A fat deposit is an accumulation of fat forming a soft mass that hangs over the skin, creating a fold of skin. The skin surfaces within this fold are at risk of poor ventilation, which can lead to sweat buildup during perspiration.

[0003] This accumulation of sweat is likely to promote skin friction, cause irritation, redness, unpleasant odors and unpleasant or even painful itching for the person.

[0004] To prevent this risk, it is known to use talcum powder, which absorbs moisture. However, this solution requires daily application, which is impractical. Furthermore, according to some dermatologists, this solution can cause inflammatory reactions.

[0005] To address this risk, it is known to use a spray bottle filled with an antiperspirant solution to be sprayed onto the skin. These sprays generally contain starch suspended in solution, which absorbs water and can present a risk of inflammatory reactions. However, this solution is not very practical, as it requires daily application, and it can also be expensive.

[0006] OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The present invention aims to remedy the observed deficiency in prior art solutions by providing underwear that prevents or limits skin friction, irritation, redness, itching, and discomfort. odors, in particular, due to perspiration and skin-to-skin friction, in the fold of a roll.

[0008] To this end, the invention relates to an undergarment covering the pelvis, for example a panty-type undergarment, which comprises a body and at least one piece of anti-perspirant fabric, in which the piece of anti-perspirant fabric has at least one free edge and at least one edge attached by an attachment means to the body of the undergarment and, in which at least a part of the piece of anti-perspirant fabric is configured to be interleaved in the fold of a roll of fat of the user wearing the undergarment, in particular in the fold of a roll of fat of the belly, hips or lower back, by pulling said free edge into said fold.

[0009] Thanks to these features, the piece of breathable fabric positioned in the fold of the wearer's undergarment reduces skin-on-skin friction, thereby reducing skin irritation and inflammation. Furthermore, the breathable fabric absorbs at least some of the wearer's perspiration; some of this perspiration can then diffuse into the undergarment and thus evaporate more easily. Finally, the space created by the breathable fabric between the two layers of skin forming the undergarment fold is likely to improve air circulation in the fold and promote sweat evaporation. It should be noted that sweat evaporation also helps to limit inflammation and the development of odors.

[0010] For the purposes of this application, underwear means any article of clothing which is usually worn in direct contact with the skin, in particular any garment intended to cover the waist and / or hips of the user.

[0011] In the context of the application, the terms "wearer" and "user", whether masculine or feminine, are used interchangeably to designate the person wearing the underwear that is the subject of the invention.

[0012] For the purposes of this application, a roll of fat is defined as a rounded fold in certain areas of the body forming a soft mass surrounded by skin that hangs down over skin located lower on the body. In the most common case, a roll of fat corresponds to excess fat. However, it should be noted that the term "roll of fat" used in this application also refers to rolls of fat formed by any other cause, including, for example, following pregnancy, certain medical conditions, or rapid weight loss.

[0013] In the context of this application, the term "fold" refers to the concave section of skin formed by the ridge. This concave section of skin may or may not form a cavity, depending on the morphology of the underwear wearer.

[0014] In some embodiments, underwear is an article of clothing selected from panties, briefs, boxer shorts, a bodysuit, panty-panties, shorty or a swimsuit.

[0015] It is emphasized that the piece of anti-perspirant fabric can be adapted to any type of underwear, for example among those mentioned in the preceding paragraph.

[0016] In some embodiments, the piece of antiperspirant fabric forms, with the body of the underwear, a pocket configured to house the user's bulge. This pocket can be formed by attaching several edges of the piece of antiperspirant fabric as illustrated in the first embodiment of the invention, or by attaching the concave part of a rounded edge.

[0017] Thanks to these arrangements, the ridge is supported by the lower part of the pocket, which provides comfort to the user.

[0018] In embodiments, the piece of antiperspirant fabric has a left side edge attached to a left side part of the body of the underwear, a right side body attached to a right side part of the underwear, and in which an upper edge and a lower edge of the piece of antiperspirant fabric are free, so that, when the piece of antiperspirant fabric is positioned in the user's roll fold, the lower part of the roll is not supported by the piece of antiperspirant fabric but can protrude through an opening formed between the body of the underwear and the lower free edge of the piece of antiperspirant fabric.

[0019] In other words, according to this particular embodiment, the piece of antiperspirant fabric forms a band attached to both sides of the undergarment. This band is inserted into the fold of the user's rib cage, but does not support the base of the rib cage.

[0020] This alternative is advantageous because it prevents the underwear from making the bulge more visible by avoiding lifting or supporting it from below. On the contrary, the bulge can fall freely across the opening formed between the body of the underwear and the lower free edge of the breathable fabric.

[0021] These provisions are particularly advantageous for shaping underwear and generally for any underwear that aims to refine the silhouette of the user.

[0022] In some embodiments, the piece of breathable fabric is attached to the rest of the undergarment by a non-removable fastening means. A non-removable fastening means is understood to be a mechanical connection that cannot be easily undone without damaging the undergarment. For example, the piece of breathable fabric is attached to the body of the undergarment by a seam, for example, selected from: an open seam, a closed seam, a French seam, a flat-felled seam, a topstitch, and a flat-stitched topstitched seam. According to an alternative embodiment, The piece of anti-perspirant fabric is attached to the body by fabric glue or heat-sealable glue.

[0023] In some embodiments, the piece of breathable fabric is attached to the rest of the undergarment by a removable fastening means. A removable fastening means is understood to be a mechanical connection that can be easily undone without damaging the undergarment.

[0024] Thanks to these provisions, the piece of antiperspirant fabric can be detached when not needed, thus transforming the undergarment into a simpler undergarment without the antiperspirant fabric. These provisions also allow the piece of antiperspirant fabric to be detached for easier cleaning and / or for easier cleaning of the undergarment.

[0025] In embodiments, the removable fastening means includes a hook and loop fastener, also called "scratch", for example the hook and loop fastener is a Velcro type fastener (registered trademark).

[0026] In other embodiments, the removable fastening means includes at least one snap button.

[0027] In embodiments, the piece of anti-perspirant fabric comprises a fabric selected from jersey, interlock, cotton, tencel and viscose.

[0028] Thanks to these provisions, the characteristics of these fabrics allow for good absorption of sweat and good evaporation.

[0029] In embodiments, the piece of anti-perspirant fabric includes an anti-slip means, preferably a silicone deposit configured to come into contact with the skin.

[0030] Thanks to these arrangements, the adhesion between the user's skin and the piece of moisture-wicking fabric is increased. Thus, the piece of moisture-wicking fabric remains more easily in place within the fold of the wearer's undergarment. This embodiment is particularly advantageous for underwear designed for activities requiring frequent movement, such as sports. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0031] Other advantages, purposes and particular features of the invention will become apparent from the following non-limiting description of at least one particular embodiment of the undergarment that is the subject of the present invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0032] [Fig. 1] schematically represents a piece of antiperspirant fabric configured to be attached with the pieces of fabric shown in [Fig. 2] in order to form a underwear according to a first particular embodiment of underwear which is the subject of the invention.

[0033] [Fig.2] schematically represents pieces of fabric shown separated one of the others is intended to be sewn together and with the piece of anti-perspirant fabric illustrated in [Fig.1], in order to form an undergarment according to the first particular embodiment of an undergarment that is the subject of the invention.

[0034] [Fig.3] schematically represents the pieces of tissue shown in [Fig.1] and in [Fig.2] partially assembled, a few additional seams are needed to obtain the undergarment which is the subject of the invention, according to its first particular embodiment.

[0035] [Fig.4] schematically represents the first particular embodiment of a underwear, the subject of the invention, worn by a user, shown from the front and in profile.

[0036] [Fig.5] schematically represents the first particular embodiment of a underwear, the subject of the invention, worn by a user, shown from the front.

[0037] [Fig.6] schematically represents a second particular embodiment of an undergarment that is the subject of the invention

[0038] [Fig.7] schematically represents a second particular embodiment of an undergarment that is the subject of the invention partially assembled, a few additional seams are required to obtain the undergarment that is the subject of the invention, according to a third particular embodiment.

[0039] The reference numbers mentioned in the figures refer to: 10, 20, 30 an undergarment 110, 210, 310 piece of antiperspirant fabric 112, 212, 312 upper edge of the piece of antiperspirant fabric 113 lower left edge of the piece of antiperspirant fabric 114, 214, 314 lower edge of the piece of antiperspirant fabric 115 lower right edge of the piece of antiperspirant fabric 116, 216, 316 left side edge of the antiperspirant fabric piece 118, 218, 318 right side edge of the piece of antiperspirant fabric 219 snap buttons 120 pieces front of underwear 122, 322 upper edge of the front part 123 lower left edge of the front piece 124 lower edge of the front part 125 lower right edge of the rear piece 126, 326 left edge of the front piece 128, 328 left edge of the front piece 220 body parts 130 back piece of underwear 132, 332 upper edge of the rear piece 134, 334 lower edge of the rear piece 136,336 left edge of the rear piece 138, 338 right edge of the rear piece 140, 340 piece of underwear crotch 142, 342 front edge of the crotch piece 144, 344 rear edge of the crotch piece 352, 354 means of attachment 910 user DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0040] The present description is given by way of non-limiting grammar, each feature of an embodiment being able to be advantageously combined with any other feature of any other embodiment.

[0041] Figures 1 and 2 show the different pieces of fabric which, once sewn together, form an undergarment 10. The partially assembled undergarment 10 is shown in Figure 3. The fully assembled undergarment 10 is illustrated in Figures 4 and 5, worn by a female and a male user.

[0042] In [Fig. 1], a piece of antiperspirant fabric 110 is shown in isolation, and in [Fig. 2] three pieces of fabric forming the body of the undergarment are shown. The body of the undergarment 10 is formed from three pieces of fabric: a front piece 120, a back piece 130, and a crotch piece 140. These three pieces of fabric, when joined together, form underwear of the panty or brief type. It should be noted that, in Figures 1, 2, and 3, the reverse side of the fabric pieces is visible.

[0043] It should be noted at this stage that the terms front, back, front, behind, upper, lower, and left and right describe, within the context of this description, the parts of the undergarment relative to the position of the undergarment on the user. Thus, the front piece 120 is intended to cover the user's pubis, the back piece 130 is intended to cover the user's buttocks, and left and right, upper and lower, are understood from the user's point of view.

[0044] During the assembly of the undergarment 10, the lower edge 124 of the front piece 120 is sewn to the front edge 142 of the crotch piece 140 and the lower edge 134 of the back piece 130 is sewn to the back edge 144 of the crotch piece 140.

[0045] Furthermore, during the assembly of the undergarment 10, the left edges 126 and 136 of the front and back pieces 120 and 130, respectively, are sewn together. Similarly, The straight edges 128 and 138 respectively of the front and rear pieces 120 and 130 are sewn together.

[0046] In order to complete the undergarment 10, the piece of sweat-wicking fabric 110 is then sewn to the body of the undergarment formed by the front piece 120, the back piece 130 and the crotch piece 140.

[0047] The portion corresponding to the lower edge 114 of the breathable fabric piece 110 is sewn to the wrong side of the front piece 120, at its lower edge 124. It is noted that these lower edges, 114 and 124, have similar shapes, in this case slightly rounded. Furthermore, the breathable fabric piece 110 is sewn to the front piece 120 at the left edge, 116 and 126 respectively, at the lower left edge, 113 and 123 respectively, at the lower right edge, 115 and 125 respectively, and at the right edge, 118 and 128 respectively. The five sewn sections are preferably sewn in a single step to facilitate the manufacture of the undergarment.

[0048] It is noted that the piece of breathable fabric 110, thus sewn onto the front piece 120, forms, with the body of the undergarment, a pocket configured to accommodate the user's belly bulge. Indeed, each of the edges 116, 113, 114, 115, and 118 are sewn to the front piece 120; only edge 112 of the piece of breathable fabric 110 is not sewn and remains free. Thus, a user of the undergarment 20 can grasp the free edge 112 and insert it into the fold formed by the bulge of their stomach.

[0049] In [Fig. 3] the reverse side of a partially assembled undergarment 10 is shown, where the left edges of the front and back pieces, and on the other hand the right edges of the front and back pieces, must be sewn to complete the undergarment. From this figure, it is readily understood that the piece of breathable fabric can be sewn only onto the reverse side of the front piece to form the pouch described above. It is readily understood that, at the level of the breathable fabric piece 110, at least two layers of fabric are superimposed: a layer of fabric from the front piece 120 and a layer of fabric from the breathable fabric piece 110.

[0050] In [Fig. 4], a user 801 of the undergarment 10 is shown, facing left and in profile right. As illustrated in the preceding figures, the undergarment 10 includes a piece of antiperspirant fabric 110 configured to be slipped into the fold 810 of the ridge 805 formed by the user 801's stomach. When putting on the undergarment, the user grasps the upper edge 112 of the piece of antiperspirant fabric and pulls it upwards until it is inserted into the fold 810 of the ridge 805. Then, the front piece 110 of the undergarment is pulled up to cover the stomach.

[0051] It is noted that the front piece 120 is shown partially transparent, so that the anti-perspirant fabric piece 110 is visible here under the front piece 120.

[0052] In [Fig. 5], a user 901 of the undergarment 10 is shown from the front. As in the previous figure, the piece of antiperspirant fabric is slipped into the fold 910 of the ridge 905 formed by the user 901's stomach. The front piece 120 of the undergarment 10 is shown partially transparent, in order to reveal the piece of antiperspirant fabric 110 underneath.

[0053] It is noted that the height and width dimensions of the front piece 120 are larger than those of the anti-perspirant piece 110, so that the front piece 120 completely covers the anti-perspirant piece 110.

[0054] The undergarment 10 according to this particular embodiment is a high-waisted panty. Thus, the heights of the front and back pieces are provided to be sufficiently large to bring the upper edge of these pieces up to the waist.

[0055] In other embodiments, the underwear is of a different type, for example, low-rise briefs or panties, boxer shorts, a bodysuit, pantyhose, shorts, or a swimsuit. The dimensions of the front and back pieces and, where present, the dimensions of the crotch piece, are adjusted according to the type of underwear desired.

[0056] It should be noted that, in the particular embodiment illustrated in [Fig. 1] to 4, the undergarment 10 comprises a single piece of breathable fabric. In other embodiments (not illustrated), the undergarment comprises several pieces of breathable fabric, for example, one attached to the inside of the front piece for the belly ridge and another attached to the inside of the back piece, designed to be inserted into the fold of a ridge located at the lower back of the user. As many pieces of breathable fabric as necessary may be provided without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0057] It should be noted that, in the particular embodiment illustrated in [Fig. 1] to 4, the fastening means connecting the body of the undergarment to the piece of breathable fabric is a seam, i.e., a non-removable fastening means. In other embodiments, the piece of breathable fabric is connected to the rest of the undergarment by a removable fastening means, for example, by a hook-and-loop fastener or snap fasteners.

[0058] Figure 6 shows undergarments 20 illustrating a second particular embodiment of the invention. Undergarments 20 are bodysuit-type undergarments comprising a body formed by a front piece 220 covering the chest, waist, and part of the hips. The front piece 220 is sewn to a back piece not visible in Figure 6. Undergarments 20 have snap fasteners 219 at the crotch.

[0059] The undergarment 20 comprises a piece of antiperspirant fabric 210. The piece of antiperspirant fabric 210 comprises a top border 212, two borders side panels 213 and 214, a left side panel 215 and a right side panel 213. The piece of breathable fabric is sewn to the wrong side of the bottom of the front panel 220. The side panels 216, 213, 215 and 218 as well as the bottom panel 214 of the piece of breathable fabric are sewn to the wrong side of the front panel 220, so as to form a pocket inside the undergarment 20. The piece of breathable fabric 210 of the undergarment 20 is configured to be inserted into the fold of a roll formed by the user's stomach.

[0060] Figure 6 shows a partially assembled undergarment 30, illustrating a third particular embodiment of the intervention. The visible part of the undergarment 30 shown in Figure 6 corresponds to the inside of the undergarment, that is to say, the inner part of the panties, intended to come into contact with the user's skin.

[0061] The undergarment 30 is a panty-type undergarment 30 comprising a front piece 320 covering the pubis, a crotch piece 340 and a back piece 330 covering the buttocks. The front, back and crotch pieces 320, 330 and 340 together form the body of the undergarment.

[0062] The lower edge 324 of the front piece 320 is sewn to the front edge 342 of the crotch piece 340, and the rear edge of the crotch piece is sewn to the lower edge of the back piece 330. The undergarment 30 is only partially assembled. In order to be completed, at least two seams must be made: a first seam connecting the left side edge 326 of the front piece 320 to a left side edge 336 of the back piece 330, and a second seam connecting the right side edge 328 of the front piece 320 to a right side edge 338 of the back piece 330.

[0063] The undergarment 30 comprises a piece of breathable fabric 310 attached to the underside of the front piece 320. The breathable fabric piece 310 has a left side edge 316 attached to the left side edge 326 of the front piece and a right side edge 318 attached to a right side portion of the front piece. The breathable fabric piece 310 further comprises an upper edge 312 and a lower edge 314 of the breathable fabric piece that are free, i.e., unattached.

[0064] Thus, when the piece of anti-perspirant fabric 310 is positioned in the user's padded fold, the lower part of the padded fold is not supported by the piece of anti-perspirant fabric but can protrude through an opening formed between the body of the underwear and the lower free edge of the piece of anti-perspirant fabric.

Claims

Demands

1. Undergarment (10, 20, 30) covering the pelvis, for example of the panty type, characterized in that it comprises a body (120, 130, 140, 220, 220, 330, 340) and at least one piece of antiperspirant fabric (110, 210, 310), wherein the piece of antiperspirant fabric has at least one free edge (112, 212, 312) and at least one edge (113, 114, 115) attached by a fastening means to the body of the undergarment, and wherein at least a portion of the piece of antiperspirant fabric is configured to be inserted into the fold (810, 910) of a roll (805, 805) of the wearer (801, 901) wearing the undergarment, in particular in the fold of a fatty roll on the belly, hips or lower back, by pulling said free edge into said fold.

2. Underwear (10, 20, 30) according to claim 2, wherein the underwear is an article of clothing selected from panties, briefs, boxer shorts, a bodysuit, panty-panties, shorty or a swimsuit.

3. Underwear (10, 20) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the piece of sweat-wicking fabric forms, with the body of the underwear, a pocket configured to house the user's bulge.

4. Underwear (30) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the piece of antiperspirant fabric (310) has a left side edge (316) attached to a left side portion of the body of the underwear, a right side edge (318) attached to a right side portion of the underwear, and wherein an upper edge (312) and a lower edge (314) of the piece of antiperspirant fabric are free, such that, when the piece of antiperspirant fabric is positioned in the user's padded fold, the lower portion of the fold is not supported by the piece of antiperspirant fabric but can protrude through an opening formed between the body of the underwear and

5. Underwear according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the piece of sweat-wicking fabric is connected to the rest of the underwear by a non-removable fastening means.

6. Underwear according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the piece of sweat-wicking fabric is connected to the rest of the underwear by a removable fastening means (352, 354).

7. Underwear according to claim 6, wherein the removable fastening means comprises a hook and loop fastener (352, 354).

8. Underwear according to claim 6, wherein the removable fastening means comprises at least one snap button.

9. Underwear according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the piece of antiperspirant fabric comprises a fabric selected from jersey, interlock, cotton, tencel and viscose.

10. Underwear according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the piece of sweat-wicking fabric comprises an anti-slip means, preferably a silicone deposit configured to come into contact with the skin.

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