Apparel – Nether garments – Bifurcated
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-27
2001-01-30
Hale, Gloria M. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Nether garments
Bifurcated
C002S406000, C002S403000, C002S114000, C450S150000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06178559
ABSTRACT:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
Not applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not applicable.
REFERENCE TO MICROFICHE APPENDIX
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of clothing, and more particularly with an undergarment with carrying pockets.
2. Description of Related Art
As can be seen by reference to the following U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,093,935; 5,172,430; 5,255,392 and 5,920,914 the prior art is replete with myriad and diverse undergarments with pockets.
While all of the aforementioned prior art constructions are more than adequate for the basic purpose and function for which they have been specifically designed, they are uniformly deficient with respect to their failure to provide a simple, efficient, and practical undergarment with carrying pockets for a drug bag and pumper.
As a consequence of the foregoing situation, there has existed a longstanding need for a new and improved undergarment with carrying pockets and the provision of such a construction is a stated objective of the present invention.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Briefly stated, the present invention provides an undergarment including a pair of pockets disposed on the legs at a level below the central crotch. One of the pockets is adapted to receive and carry a drug bag, and the other pocket is adapted to receive and carry a pump operably attached to the drug bag. The embodiment for female use has the pockets on the inside section of the legs below the level of the crotch, and the embodiment for male use has the pockets on the outside section of the legs below the level of the crotch. The female version with inside pockets would also come with the option of thigh pockets. Likewise, the male version with thigh pockets would come with an option for pockets where desired. The undergarment eliminates the need for a shoulder bag or waist pack to carry the drug bag and pump used by individuals on chemotherapy, heart muscle drugs, or other medication.
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Dennis Irvin N.
Dennis Nancy E.
Hale Gloria M.
Henderson & Sturm LLP
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