| WO/2021/141181 | MECHANISM FOR VENTILATING CRACK OF BUTTOCKS |
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| CLAIMS What is claimed is: 1. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination comprising: a) a conjoined left and a right side with an opening extending from the pubic area to the sacrum. The garment encircles the waist of the wearer and the legs of the wearer; b) a front flap extending down the front of the garment; c) a rear flap extending down the rear of the garment; d) such that the rear portion of opening is wider than the front portion of the opening and the front flap and the rear flap may be joined together such that when they are joined together, the flaps cover the front and rear portions of the opening. 2. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 further covering the legs of the wearer beyond the thighs. 3. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 further covering the legs of the wearer beyond the knees. 4. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 further covering the legs of the wearer down to the ankles. 5. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 further covering the legs of the wearer down to and enclosing the feet and toes. 6. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 further covering the torso of the wearer up to the breasts. 7. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 further covering the torso of the user up to the neck 8. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 further covering the torso of the user up to the neck and the shoulders. 9. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 further covering the torso of the user up to the neck and the shoulders and arms. 10. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 further covering the torso of the user up to the neck and the shoulders, arms, and forearms. 11. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 further covering the torso of the user up to the neck and the shoulders, arms, forearms, and hands/fingers and feet/toes. 12. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 11 wherein the portion covering the hands/fingers may be removed. 13. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 11 wherein the portion covering feet/toes may be removed. 14. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 wherein the method of fastening the front flap and the rear flap includes at least one snap closure. 15. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 wherein the method of fastening the front flap and the rear flap includes at least one button closure. 16. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 wherein the method of fastening the front flap and the rear flap includes at least one hook. 17. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 wherein the method of fastening the front flap and the rear flap includes at least one clasp. 18. A compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination of Claim 1 wherein the method of fastening the front flap and the rear flap includes hook and loop fasteners. 19. A method of using a compression garment that has a permissible/conjoined opening facilitating elimination comprising: a. Disconnecting the front flap from the rear flap disengaging them from covering the opening; b. Sitting on the toilet and defecating and/or urinating; c. Connecting the front flap and the rear flap to cover the opening when done. |
For Elimination
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not applicable.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to compression garments that have a
permissible/cojoining opening facilitating both types of elimination: 1) Liquid in the front; and, 2) Solid in the rear. The compression garment is constructed so that both before and after elimination the opening may be covered by two flaps: 1) One proceeding down from the front waist; and, 2) Another proceeding down from the rear waist. The flaps cover the opening when they are connected at their free ends in the middle of the crotch. The garment is intended to be worn for lengthy periods of time and in innumerable social situations. Also, the garment may be worn after medical and surgical procedures have been conducted.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Compression garments have been in the public domain many years. Only recently however has it become necessary for such garments to be worn for lengthy periods of time. A barrier to wearing such garments for extended periods of time is the need for elimination. Obviously, the garment must be pulled down the legs to eliminate and repositioned after elimination is completed. This is inconvenient and time consuming. [0004] Accordingly, the prior art has evolved to address the need for the ability to eliminate whilst wearing the garment.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 6,324,699 discloses a pair of pantyhose with a flap that may be lowered to facilitate urination. The flap is hinged at one end and buttoned or attached to the garment at the other end covering the opening both before and after urination. The opening is not large enough to facilitate both urination and defecation.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 9,089,173 discloses bifurcated leggings which have a flap that may be lowered to facilitate both urination and defecation. The flap is hinged at one end and buttoned or attached to the garment at the other end covering the opening when not needed for urination and defecation. The flap covers the entire length of the garment from front to rear and is therefore quite long and easily dropped in the toilet during use.
[0007] Therefore, what's needed is a garment featuring a mechanism which includes two permissible/cojoining flaps: one attached at the front and one attached in the rear. The two flaps are affixed to one another in the middle of the crotch by clips, buttons, hooks, or hook and loop fasteners. This improvement shortens the length of the flaps so that it is easier to keep them out of the toilet while allowing the wearer to both urinate and defecate.
[0008] Also what is needed is a relatively small rectangular/oval opening, aligned front to rear, between the two legs.
[0009] Also what is needed is a rectangular/oval opening, aligned front to rear, that is larger in the rear than in the front to facilitate defecation. [0010] Also what is needed is a trapezoidal flap attached at or near the waist in the front and in the rear, such that when they are connected, they cover the rectangular/oval opening. The flaps are attached to one another in the middle of the crotch by clips, buttons, hooks, or hook and loop fasteners.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011] One embodiment of the present invention presents a close-fitting, one-piece compression garment comprising a conjoined left and a right side with a rectangular/oval opening extending from the pubic area to the sacrum. The garment encircles the waist of the wearer and the legs of the wearer down to the thigh. Of course, it will be evident to those having skill in the art that the leg of the garment can be of any lower length, ending at the thigh, the lower leg, the ankle, or enclosing the feet and toes. The portion of the garment that covers the feet and toes may be detached. Also, the garment can be of any upper length, ending at the waist, above the breasts, or at the neck. Similarly, the garment can enclose the arms and hands and fingers. Similarly, the portion of the garment that covers the hands and fingers may be detached. The garment is constructed of nylon or rayon or a composition of cotton and a synthetic fabric.
[0012] One embodiment of the present invention presents a generally linearly aligned, relatively narrow, rectangular/oval opening.
[001S] One embodiment of the present invention presents a generally linearly aligned rectangular/oval opening comprising two different opening widths: 1) Relatively narrow in the front for urination; and, 2 Relatively wide in the rear for defecation. [0014] One embodiment of the present invention presents trapezoidal flaps proceeding down from both the front waist and the rear waist. These flaps when closed are affixed to one another in the middle of the crotch. Ordinarily, these flaps are attached to one another using snaps, but those having skill in the art will recognize that buttons, hooks, clasps, or hook and loop fasteners may be used.
[0015] One embodiment of the present invention presents a generally linearly aligned, relatively narrow rectangular flaps proceeding down from both the front waist and the rear waist. These flaps when closed are affixed to one another in the middle of the crotch.
Ordinarily, these flaps are attached to one another using snaps, but those having skill in the art will recognize that buttons, hooks, clasps, or hook and loop fasteners may be used.
[0016] One embodiment of the present invention presents a generally linearly aligned, flaps with two different opening widths: 1) Relatively narrow in the front for urination; and, 2) Relatively wide in the rear for defecation. These flaps when closed are affixed to one another in the middle of the crotch. Ordinarily, these flaps are attached to one another using snaps, but those having skill in the art will recognize that buttons, hooks, clasps, or hook and loop fasteners may be used.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Fig. 1 is an underside view of the crotch of one embodiment of the present invention showing closed trapezoidal flaps covering a hidden underlying rectangular/oval opening.
The trapezoidal flaps are attached at their ends by snaps.
[0018] Fig. 2 is an underside view of the crotch of one embodiment of the present invention showing opened trapezoidal flaps and an underlying rectangular/oval opening. [0019] Fig. 3 is an underside view of the crotch of one embodiment of the present invention showing closed trapezoidal flaps covering a hidden underlying rectangular/oval opening with two widths: 1) Relatively narrow in the front; and, 2) Relatively wide in the rear. The trapezoidal flaps are attached at their ends by snaps.
[0020] Fig. 4 is an underside view of the crotch of one embodiment of the present invention showing opened trapezoidal flaps and an underlying rectangular/oval opening with two widths: 1) Relatively narrow in the front; and, 2) Relatively wide in the rear.
[0021] Fig. 5 is an underside view of the crotch of one embodiment of the present invention showing closed rectangular flaps covering a hidden underlying rectangular/oval opening. The rectangular/oval flaps are attached at their ends by a button.
[0022] Fig. 6 is an underside view of the crotch of one embodiment of the present invention showing opened rectangular flaps and an underlying rectangular/oval opening.
[0023] Fig. 7 is an underside view of the crotch of one embodiment of the present invention showing closed rectangular flaps with two widths: 1) Relatively narrow in the front; and, 2) Relatively wide in the rear covering a hidden underlying rectangular/oval opening with two widths: 1) Relatively narrow in the front; and, 2) Relatively wide in the rear. The
rectangular/oval flaps are attached at their ends by a button.
[0024] Fig. 8 is an underside view of the crotch of one embodiment of the present invention showing opened rectangular/oval flaps with two widths: 1) Relatively narrow in the front; and, 2) Relatively wide in the rear and an underlying rectangular/oval opening with two widths: 1) Relatively narrow in the front; and, 2) Relatively wide in the rear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0025] Turning now to Fig. 1, one embodiment of the present invention presents a close- fitting, once-piece compression garment 100 as worn by the user. Viewed upwards from the underside from the position indicated by line A-A crotch area 101 comprises a conjoined left and a right side with left and right legs 102a and 102b. Generally trapezoidal front flap 103 overlays generally trapezoidal rear flap 105 at the lowest portion of the crotch and they are affixed by snaps 104a. This is normally the way that this embodiment of the present invention is worn throughout the day.
[0026] Turning now to Fig. 2, viewed upwards from the underside from the position indicated by line A-A crotch area 101 comprises a conjoined left and a right side with left and right legs 102a and 102b. Generally trapezoidal front flap 103 has been detached from generally trapezoidal rear flap 105. This reveals relatively narrow rectangular/oval opening 107 at the lowest portion of the crotch. Generally trapezoidal flaps 103 and 105 are equipped with snaps 104a and 104b. This is the way that this embodiment of the present invention is worn when the user is seated on the toilet. One having skill in the art will recognize that the fabric used to construct at least the generally trapezoidal front flap 103 and generally trapezoidal rear flap 105 may be very flexible and will contract up when the ends are detached. This allows the ends to ride vertically up the abdomen and back so that they remain dry when seated on the toilet.
[0027] Turning now to Fig. 3, one embodiment of the present invention presents a close- fitting compression garment 100 as worn by the user. Viewed upwards from the underside from the position indicated by line A-A crotch area 101 comprises a conjoined left and a right side with left and right legs 102a and 102b. Generally trapezoidal front flap 103 overlays generally trapezoidal rear flap 105 at the lowest portion of the crotch and they are affixed by snaps 104a. This is normally the way that this embodiment of the present invention is worn throughout the day.
[0028] Turning now to Fig. 4, viewed upwards from the underside from the position indicated by line A-A crotch area 101 comprises a conjoined left and a right side with left and right legs 102a and 102b. Generally trapezoidal front flap 103 has been detached from generally trapezoidal rear flap 105. This reveals a rectangular/oval opening comprised of relatively narrow portion in the front opening 109 and relatively wide portion in the rear opening 108 at the lowest portion of the crotch. Generally trapezoidal flaps 103 and 105 are equipped with snaps 104a and 104b. This is the way that this embodiment of the present invention is worn when the user is seated on the toilet. One having skill in the art will recognize that the fabric used to construct at least the generally trapezoidal front flap 103 and generally trapezoidal rear flap 105 may be very flexible and will contract up when the ends are detached. This allows the ends to ride vertically up the abdomen and back so that they remain dry when seated on the toilet. Relatively wide rear opening 108 facilitates defecation while relatively narrow front opening 109 facilitates urination.
[0029] Turning now to Fig. 5, one embodiment of the present invention presents a close- fitting compression garment 100 as worn by the user. Viewed upwards from the underside from the position indicated by line A-A crotch area 101 comprises a conjoined left and a right side with left and right legs 102a and 102b. Generally rectangular front flap 103 overlays generally rectangular rear flap 105 at the lowest portion of the crotch. They are affixed by button 106 affixed to rear flap 105 passed through opening 104. This is normally the way that this embodiment of the present invention is worn throughout the day. [0030] Turning now to Fig. 6, viewed upwards from the underside from the position indicated by line A-A crotch area 101 comprises a conjoined left and a right side with left and right legs 102a and 102b. Generally rectangular front flap 103 has been detached from generally rectangular rear flap 105. This reveals relatively narrow opening 107 at the lowest portion of the crotch. Generally rectangular flaps 103 and 105 are equipped with opening 104 and button. This is the way that this embodiment of the present invention is worn when the user is seated on the toilet. One having skill in the art will recognize that the fabric used to construct at least the generally rectangular front flap 103 and generally rectangular rear flap 105 may be very flexible and will contract up when the ends are detached. This allows the ends to ride vertically up the abdomen and back so that they remain dry when seated on the toilet. Opening 107 facilitates both defecation and urination.
[0031] Turning now to Fig. 7, one embodiment of the present invention presents a close- fitting compression garment 100 as worn by the user. Viewed upwards from the underside from the position indicated by line A-A crotch area 101 comprises a conjoined left and a right side with left and right legs 102a and 102b. Generally rectangular, relatively narrow front flap 103 overlays generally rectangular, relatively wide rear flap 105 at the lowest portion of the crotch. They are affixed by button 106 affixed to rear flap 105 passed through opening 104. This is normally the way that this embodiment of the present invention is worn throughout the day.
[0032] Turning now to Fig. 8, viewed upwards from the underside from the position indicated by line A-A crotch area 101 comprises a conjoined left and right side with left and right legs 102a and 102b. Generally rectangular, relatively narrow front flap 103 has been detached from generally rectangular, relatively wide rear flap 105. This reveals relatively narrow opening 109 at the front and relatively wide opening 108 at the rear both joinable at the lowest portion of the crotch. Generally rectangular, relative narrow front flap 103 and generally rectangular, relatively wide rear flap 105 are equipped with opening 104 and an interfacing button, respectively. This is the way that this embodiment of the present invention is worn when the user is seated on the toilet. One having skill in the art will recognize that the fabric used to construct at least generally rectangular, relatively narrow front flap 103 and generally rectangular, relatively wide rear flap 105 may be very flexible and will contract up when the ends are detached. This allows the ends to ride vertically up the abdomen and back so that they remain dry when seated on the toilet. Opening 109 facilitates urination while opening 108 facilitates defecation.
[0033] As demonstrated by Figs. 1, 2, 5, and 6, embodiments of the present invention present a generally linearly aligned, relatively narrow rectangular opening.
[0034] As demonstrated by Figs. 3, 4, 7, and 8, embodiments of the present invention present a generally linearly aligned opening comprising two different opening widths: 1) Relatively narrow in the front for urination; and, 2 Relatively wide in the rear for defecation.
[0035] As demonstrated by Figs. 1-4, embodiments of the present invention present trapezoidal flaps 103 and 105 proceeding down from both the front waist and the rear waist. Flaps 103 and 105 when closed are affixed to one another in the middle of the crotch. Ordinarily, flaps 103 and 105 are attached to one another using snaps, but those having skill in the art will recognize that buttons, hooks, clasps, or hook and loop fasteners may be used. [0036] As demonstrated by Figs. 5-8, embodiments of the present invention present generally linearly aligned, relatively narrow rectangular flaps 103 and 105 proceeding down from both the front waist and the rear waist. Flaps 103 and 105 when closed are affixed to one another in the middle of the crotch. Ordinarily, flaps 103 and 105 are attached to one another using snaps, but those having skill in the art will recognize that buttons, hooks, clasps, or hook and loop fasteners may be used.
[0037] As demonstrated by Figs. 3, 4, 7, 8, embodiments of the present invention present generally linearly aligned flaps 103 and 105 with two different opening widths: 1) Relatively narrow opening 109 in the front for urination; and, 2) Relatively wide opening 108 in the rear for defecation.
[0038] These and all such other readily conceived and created variations are implicitly included in the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. For example, it will be obvious to those having skill in the art that the general shape of the openings and the flaps that cover them may differ from those disclosed. Also, in some embodiments, such as those shown in Figs. 5-8, narrow strips of hook and loop fasteners may be affixed at 111 and 112.