# US 2014/0196196 A1 · Wide Waistband and Pant Supporting Undergarment

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- Number: US 2014/0196196 A1
- Document ID: US20140196196A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/147,751
- Filed: 2014-01-06
- Published: 2014-07-17
- Earliest claimed: 2013-01-11
- Inventors: Linda Lee
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140196196A1

## CPC

- A41B 9/14: Waistbands forming part of the undergarments; Closures therefor
- A41B 9/02: Drawers or underpants for men, with or without inserted crotch or seat parts
- A41F 7/00: Devices for connecting underpants to trousers
- A41B: SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
- A41F: GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS

## Abstract

The present invention provides underwear that are configured for use with pants that are worn below the waistline of a user. The underwear may comprise a wide waistband that is configured to cover from one-third to one-half the total length of the underwear, whereby the waistband occupies an area from just above to just below the waistline of a user. Alternatively, the underwear may comprise hooks that are adapted to hold and maintain a pair of pants at a fixed distance from the waistline, and pockets for holding a user's belongings. The underwear may be made of an elastic material, such as nylon, and may be decorated with a variety of aesthetic colors and designs to suit the tastes of a user.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An undergarment configured for use with pants that rest below the waistline of a user, the undergarment comprising;
underwear having a waistband and underwear body;
whereby said waistband occupies between one-third to one-half of the total length of said underwear;
and whereby said waistband is comprised of an elastic material that is configured to compress against the waist of a user.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The undergarment of claim 1, wherein said waistband further comprises cutouts, whereby said cutouts are adapted to increase maneuverability of said waistband.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The undergarment of claim 1, wherein said waistband comprises cutouts, whereby said cutouts are covered by a mesh that is configured to promote airflow.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The undergarment of claim 1, wherein said waistband further comprises a pair of arms that are configured for connecting to a pair of pants, whereby each arm terminates in a hook that is adapted for insertion into the belt loop of a pair of pants.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The undergarment of claim 1, wherein said underwear body comprises a reclosable pocket.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The undergarment of claim 1, wherein said waistband comprises a textured material that is configured for supporting a pair of pants.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The undergarment of claim 1, wherein said waistband comprises a texture that assists in supporting a pair of pants when said waistband is folded over an upper portion of said pants.

### Claim 8

An undergarment configured for use with pants that rest below the waistline of a user, the undergarment comprising;
underwear having a waistband and underwear body;
said waistband further comprises a pair of arms that are configured for connecting to a pair of pants, whereby each arm terminates in a hook that is adapted for insertion into the belt loop of a pair of pants.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The undergarment of claim 8, wherein said underwear body comprises a reclosable pocket.