US20150223524A1 - Undergarment - Google Patents
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- A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
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Abstract
This invention relates to an undergarment and more particularly to support briefs or shorts for, inter alia, supporting pelvic floor, lower back and abdominal muscles adaptable for use by females or males. The garment is provided with an uplifting mechanism to provide support at the crotch portion.
Description
- This invention relates to an undergarment and more particularly to support briefs or shorts for, inter alia, supporting pelvic floor muscles adaptable for use by females or males.
- The muscles of the pelvic floor, the lower abdomen and the lower back form the body's core and proper activation of all of these muscles enable the core to function properly to support and strengthen the body. The pelvic organs are suspended within the pelvis by ligament. High impact exercise such as running create downward forces on the pelvic organs, but one of the core's functions is to hold in and up these organs to support and stabilize the organs. Thus supporting and activating the core can prevent conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse in the long term. Stress or urinary incontinence is a common condition suffered by both men and women resulting from weakness of the pelvic floor and core muscles, which can be caused by childbirth, surgery, back pain or the like. Urinary incontinence then results when a person sneezes, coughs, lifts something heavy or exercises strenuously.
- It is not uncommon for women to suffer from weakened or damaged pelvic floor muscles following childbirth. In fact, post pregnancy the pelvic area can remain vulnerable for up to a year after birth. Symptoms of weakened pelvic floor muscles can include mild incontinence particularly during exercise or other physical exertions. Weakened pelvic floor muscles and the associated incontinence can also develop with age.
- Incontinence is distressing for women suffering from the condition and, in particular, mild incontinence that manifests itself during exercise can deter women from exercising post-partum and in fact delay recovery of the pelvic floor muscles.
- In addition, many people, including both men and women suffer lower back and lower abdomen weakness and pain.
- Various garments have been developed in an attempt to support pelvic floor muscles and minimize incontinence. For example, tight-fitting female jockstrap-type devices are known which must be worn over underwear and exert a compression force for support while PCT Patent Specification No. WO2009/114899 describes compression shorts with legs, similar to running shorts, and formed from panels of elasticated fabric for compressing muscles. Like the female jockstrap, the compression shorts must be worn over underwear.
- Neither the jockstrap-type devices nor the compression shorts are suitable for use as underwear or undergarments proper while the requirement to wear undergarments beneath the jockstrap-type devices and compression shorts results in an extra layer of garments on the wearer which can appear bulky, is uncomfortable and can result in the undergarments and support garments becoming entangled particularly at elastic components. Moreover, the elasticated legs of the compression shorts can exert a downward pull on the shorts thereby counteracting pelvic floor support while the compressive forces exerted by the jockstrap-type devices and the compression shorts can themselves be uncomfortable and counter-productive.
- An object of the invention is to provide a garment which supports the pelvic girdle, the lower abdomen and lower back, thereby easing back and pelvic pain caused by instability. A further object is to provide a garment which provides an up-lifting effect to the perineum and pelvic floor. By providing such an effect, pelvic floor, lower abdomen and back muscle may be optimized through increased mechanical advantage of the muscles in their shortened position, increased proprioception of the muscles and compression of the pelvic girdle joints.
- In addition, it is an object to provide a garment which can help reduce the risk of stress incontinence in the short term and reduce the risk of pelvic organ relapse in the long term. A further object is to provide a garment which mimics the natural way the pelvic floor and core muscles work by providing an uplifting effect rather than the pushing down effect of the prior art garments or belts, which is dysfunctional. Another object of the invention is to overcome at least some of the problems of the prior art.
- According to the invention there is provided an undergarment for providing support to
- a wearer comprising:
- a front portion:
- a rear portion:
- a crotch portion between the front portion and the rear portion:
- a waistband for supporting the undergarment on the wearer, and
- an uplifting mechanism to provide support at the crotch portion.
- Preferably, the uplifting mechanism extends between the waistband and the crotch portion to provide an uplifting force at the crotch portion to support pelvic floor muscles and recruit core muscles to lend assistance to the pelvic floor muscles.
- Suitably, the waistband is adapted to support the support briefs on the wearer at hips so that the uplifting force extends between the hips and the crotch.
- Advantageously, the waistband comprises an elasticated waistband.
- Suitably, the waistband comprises a drawstring and/or fasteners.
- In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the uplifting mechanism comprises at least one uplifting band extending between the waistband and the crotch portion.
- Preferably, the uplifting mechanism comprises two uplifting bands extending between the waistband and the crotch portion.
- More preferably, the two uplifting bands extend upwards and outwards from the crotch portion to the waistband
- In some embodiments -the uplifting bands comprise elasticated uplifting bands.
- Suitably, the elasticated uplifting bands comprise pre-tensioned elasticated uplifting bands.
- Preferably, the crotch portion comprises a pouch for receiving a sanitary towel.
- Optionally, the crotch portion further comprises cushioning means to ameliorate chafing.
- Advantageously, the undergarment comprises an elasticated fabric.
- In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the undergarment comprises feminine support briefs while, in an alternative embodiment of the invention, the undergarment comprises masculine support briefs.
- The invention also extends to a blank for forming into an undergarment as hereinbefore defined.
- In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the undergarment may comprise shorts with leg portions, with the uplift mechanism being provided by one or more compression panels extending from the waistband at the front to the waistband at the back. The compression panels may suitably be formed from a non-elastic fabric. One such suitable fabric is polyester. The panels are suitably provided on the inner surface of the shorts or garment. The panel(s) thus provide uplift support in the crotch portion.
- The invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a front elevation of the support briefs of the invention on a woman with the briefs supported and hung from the hips of the woman and the uplifting force between the hips and pelvic floor muscles indicated by an arrow; -
FIG. 2 is a rear elevation of the support briefs on the woman ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a plan view of the blank of the briefs ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , -
FIG. 4 is a partial cross-section through the blank along the line 1V-1V ofFIG. 3 showing a sanitary towel in the pouch of the support briefs, -
FIG. 5 is a front elevation of a second embodiment of the support briefs of the invention on a woman, -
FIG. 6 is a rear elevation of the embodiment ofFIG. 5 on the woman, -
FIG. 7 is a plan view of the inner panels of the embodiment ofFIG. 5 , and -
FIG. 8 is a partial section through the garment along the line X-X inFIG. 7 . - As shown in
FIGS. 1 to 4 of the drawings, a pair of support briefs in accordance with the invention is generally indicated by thereference numeral 1. Thesupport briefs 1 are adapted to support the pelvic floor muscles of awoman 2 by being elastically supported from thehips 2 a of thewoman 2 to provide a supporting uplift to the pelvic floor muscles of thewoman 2. - The
support briefs 1 are formed from a blank 3 having atop edge 4, abottom edge 5 and first and second side edges 6,7 respectively, extending between thetop edge 4 and thebottom edge 5. The blank 3 is shaped to define a briefsfront portion 8, a briefsrear portion 9 and a gusset orcrotch portion 10 between the briefsfront portion 8 and the briefsrear portion 9. Thecrotch portion 10 is provided with anopenable pouch 11 for receiving a removable sanitary pad ortowel 12. Thepouch 11 can be opened or closed at a slit optionally provided with fastening means such as Velcro (Trade Mark) if desired. - The
support briefs 1 are fitted with anelasticated waistband 13 made up of an upperelasticated waistband portion 14 at thetop edge 4 of the blank 3 and a lowerelasticated waistband portion 15 at thebottom edge 5 of the blank 3. The blank 3 is further shaped at the first and second side edges 6,7 to define inwardly curved or arcuate first andsecond leg portions second leg portions second leg openings support briefs 1. - The briefs
front portion 8 is provided with an uplifting system for imparting a reinforcing upwards lift to the pelvic floor muscles in the form of a first elasticateduplifting band 20 extending diagonally outwards between thecrotch portion 10 and theelasticated waistband 13 and a second elasticateduplifting band 21 also extending diagonally outwards between thecrotch portion 10 and theelasticated waistband 13. - The first and second
uplifting bands front portion 8 to, in combination with thewaistband 13, support the pelvic floor muscles of a wearer with a comfortable upwards compressive force. As thewaistband 13 is supported on thehips 2 a, the uplifting force therefore extends between the pelvic floor muscles and thehips 2 a. - The
elasticated waistband 13 is made up of waistband elastic 22 contained withinwaistband fabric 23 and secured in place within thewaistband fabric 23 bywaistband stitching 24. Theelasticated waistband 13 optionally also contains a drawstring (not shown) which can be used to further secure thesupport briefs 1 in place on thehips 2 a of a user to reinforce the uplifting mechanism. The drawstring can also be replaced by other mechanisms if desired such as clasps, buttons and the like. - The first and second
uplifting bands uplifting bands uplifting band fabric 26 and held in place byuplifting band stitching 27. - The
uplifting bands fabric 26 and, thirdly, applying thestitching 27 to the stretcheduplifting bands - The briefs
front portion 8 is further provided with anelasticated stomach panel 28 between thewaistband 13 and the first and seconduplifting bands stomach panel 28 is adapted to exert a compressive force on the stomach area of thewoman 2. Theelasticated panel 28 can be formed from an elasticated fabric or pre-tensioned elastic material contained within fabric in an analogous fashion to theuplifting bands elasticated panel 28 is constructed and dimensioned to have a thickness similar to the thickness of thewaistband 13 to minimize the visibility of the briefs on the woman. - In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the briefs
rear portion 9 can also be formed from an elasticated fabric if desired or can be provided withuplifting bands support briefs 1. - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 5 thegarment 1 takes the form of shorts withleg portions 29. The uplifting system takes the form ofcompression panels 30 which extend from thecrotch portion 10 to thewaistband 13 to give a sling-like effect when worn. Thepanels 30 are formed from two layers which are placed one on top of the other with no sew technology, and stitched together with flat lock seams to reduce pressure lines and chaffing. During manufacture, thepanels 30 are affixed to the blank 3 similarly using no sew technology together with flat lock seams 31 at the edges of the panels. Thepanels 30 are positioned such that they provide support to the lower back, abdomen and perineum. Thecompression panels 30 are provided on the inner surface of thegarment 3 and are composed of 100% polyester. Thepanels 30 are attached to the garment byflatlock seams 31 to give a smooth finish.FIG. 7 shows thecompression panels 30 in plan view. Amesh liner 32 is provided in the crotch area to hold a sanitary pad/towel 12 in place for comfort.FIG. 8 shows the garment in section. - If desired, the
crotch portion 10 can also be provided with cushioning means to further increase the comfort of the support briefs and to assist in preventing chafing. In use, thesupport garment 1 of the invention can be manufactured from a blank 3 as hereinbefore defined and are worn by a man or woman to provide support to, inter alia, pelvic floor muscles and counteract mild incontinence. Unlike products of the prior art, the support briefs orshorts 1 are adapted to be comfortably worn as underwear and are particularly suitable for wear during exercise or other physical exertions. The support briefs orshorts 1 are shaped and configured to be supported from a person'ships 2 a while the uplifting mechanism defined by thewaist band 13 and the pre-tensioneduplifting bands waist band 13 together with the inner panels 30) provide comfortable support to the wearer. When used with a sanitary towel or similar contained within the pouch 11 (or alternatively 31), thegarment 1 also assists in ameliorating incontinence episodes. - Although the applicant does not wish to be bound by any theorem, it is believed that the uplifting force generated by the
support briefs 1, in contradistinction with the compressive forces of the prior art, assists in an even support in the crotch area whilst minimizing slippage of thesupport briefs 1 to help in reinforcing pelvic floor muscles and recruit core muscles to lend assistance to the pelvic floor muscles. - The invention provides firm uplift support to the pelvis, perineum and lower abdomen. It supports and activates the core, so reducing the risk of stress incontinence and organ prolapse. The uplift support of the garment of the invention stabilizes the pelvic girdle joints and reduces shearing forces in the pelvic joints including the sacroiliac joints, and so eases certain types of back pain and pelvic pain caused by instability. Another significant advantage of the invention is that because the garment provides firm support to the pelvic girdle, it may help the pelvis to return to its original size and circumference sooner if worn in the months following pregnancy.
- The garment can also provide symptomatic relief for vaginal wall prolapse because it has a lifting effect on the perineum.
- The
support garment 1 of the invention can be manufactured from any suitable fabric and elastic materials known in the art. One suitable fabric is a mixture of 90% polyamid and 10% elastine. Such a fabric has a weight of 250 g/m2. - The invention is not limited to the embodiments herein described which may be varied in construction and detail without departing from the scope of the invention.
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1. An undergarment for providing support to a wearer comprising:
a front portion;
a rear portion;
a crotch portion between the front portion and the rear portion;
a waistband for supporting the undergarment on the wearer, and
an uplifting mechanism to provide support at the crotch portion.
2. The undergarment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the uplifting mechanism extends between the waistband and the crotch portion to provide an uplifting force at the crotch portion.
3. The undergarment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the waistband is adapted to support the support garment on the wearer at hips so that the uplifting force extends between the hips and the crotch.
4. The undergarment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the waistband comprises an elasticated waistband.
5. The undergarment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the waistband comprises a drawstring and/or fasteners.
6. The undergarment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the uplifting mechanism comprises at least one uplifting band extending between the waistband and the crotch portion.
7. The undergarment as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the uplifting mechanism comprises two uplifting bands extending between the waistband and the crotch portion.
8. The undergarment as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the at least one uplifting band extends upwards and outwards from the crotch portion to the waistband
9. The undergarment as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the at least one uplifting band comprises elasticated uplifting bands.
10. The undergarment as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the elasticated at least one uplifting band comprises pre-tensioned elasticated uplifting bands.
11. The undergarment as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the undergarment is formed as shorts.
12. The undergarment as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the shorts comprise compression panels of non-elastic material provided on the inner surface of the shorts.
13. The undergarment as claimed in claim wherein the crotch portion comprises a pouch for receiving a sanitary towel.
14. The undergarment as claimed in claim wherein the crotch portion further comprises cushioning means to ameliorate chafing.
15. The undergarment as claimed in claim comprising an elasticated fabric.
16. A blank for forming into an undergarment, the undergarment comprising:
a front portion;
a rear portion;
a crotch portion between the front portion and the rear portion;
a waistband for supporting the undergarment on the wearer, and
an uplifting mechanism to provide support at the crotch portion.
17. (canceled)
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