Boxer Brief Pelvic Panel Structure for Secure Menstrual Pads

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a gap in the market for boxer briefs specifically designed to accommodate menstrual products such as pads and panty liners, as traditional underwear often fails to provide adequate coverage and support, leading to discomfort and leaks.

Innovation Solution

Modified boxer briefs with additional fabric layers in the pelvic area, stitched to secure menstrual products in place using longitudinal and arched seams, ensuring they adhere to the fabric, providing ample coverage and support.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional underwear is used, then the design is simple and comfortable, but it fails to provide adequate coverage and support for menstrual products

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecoverage and support for menstrual productsVSAvoidunderwear structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The underwear is divided into functional zones: a pelvic area panel with increased surface area specifically designed to accommodate menstrual products, separated from the rest of the garment. This segmentation allows the pelvic area to provide enhanced coverage and support while the rest of the underwear maintains its simple, comfortable design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The pelvic area panel extends the coverage area in the horizontal dimension, creating additional surface area beyond what traditional underwear provides. This dimensional extension allows pads and panty liners to be securely positioned and held in place during movement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If additional fabric layers are added to secure menstrual products, then coverage and support are improved, but the underwear becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurity of menstrual productsVSAvoidfabric layers and seams

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The pelvic area panel is integrated into the underwear construction by stitching it between the front and back leg panels. This merging approach combines the additional fabric layer with the existing garment structure, creating a unified design that secures menstrual products without adding excessive complexity. The panel becomes an inherent part of the underwear rather than a separate attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution effectively secures menstrual products, reducing leaks and enhancing comfort by ensuring they remain in place, thus empowering individuals during menstruation with confidence and practicality.

Implementation Method 1

the fabric is configured to adhere to menstrual products such as pads and panty liners

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentUS20250344776A1Modified boxer brief underwear for menstrual cycles

Publication Date: 2025.11.13 EMERY TAYLOR MICHELLE

AI summary

Described herein are modified boxer brief underwear to accommodate for menstrual cycles. An extra piece of fabric is stitched longitudinally on both ends within the pelvic area for the purpose of application of pads with wings and panty liners. Due to the nature of the material used, menstrual products are able to stick easily and are therefore held in place during use.