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  UndergarmentUSPTO Application #: 20070079427Title: Undergarment Abstract: An undergarment comprising a front panel composed of a first stitch pattern, a rear panel composed of a second stitch pattern, a waistband formed at the top of the front and rear panels, a leg band formed at the bottom of the front and rear panels and an interface. The interface is formed between the front and rear panels and generally extending at least partially between the waistband and the leg band on a side of the undergarment. The interface interleaves at least a portion of the front panel with at least a portion of the rear panel. (end of abstract) Agent: Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP - Milwaukee, WI, US Inventors: Victor Alan Herbert, Laetitia Lecigne, Joel Marley USPTO Applicaton #: 20070079427 - Class: 002403000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, Skirts, Underwear, Particular To Male The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070079427. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/724,176, filed on Oct. 6, 2005. The content of the provisional application is hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND [0002] The present invention relates to undergarments, and more particularly to men's and women's seamless undergarments. [0003] Undergarments, more commonly known as underwear and having multiple configurations such as boxers, briefs, bikini cut, etc., are commonly worn under the clothing to support the wearer's body under his or her clothes, as well as to provide a more comfortable garment between the wearer's skin and his or her clothes. Recently, strides have been taken to increase the comfort of undergarments for both men and women, including using softer fabrics and removing the tags from the undergarments to prevent irritation. [0004] Another feature of undergarments that has been changed to increase both the comfort of the wearer as well as the appearance of the garment is to reduce the number of seams on the garment. The seams can also cause irritation to the user, as well as detracting from the appearance of the garment by disrupting the contour of the garment with respect to the body of the wearer. A challenge presented in producing seamless undergarments is that the seamless undergarment is essentially formed from a tube, and yet must conform to the contoured body of the wearer to ensure a comfortable fit. It is thus desirable to provide an undergarment with increased comfort and support for the user, as well as improved aesthetic appearance of the garment. SUMMARY [0005] In one embodiment, the invention provides an undergarment. The undergarment comprises a front panel composed of a first stitch pattern, a rear panel composed of a second stitch pattern, a waistband formed at the top of the front and rear panels, a leg band formed at the bottom of the front and rear panels, and an interface. The interface is formed between the front and rear panels and generally extends at least partially between the waistband and the leg band on a side of the undergarment. The interface interleaves at least a portion of the front panel with at least a portion of the rear panel. [0006] In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of manufacturing an undergarment. The method comprises the steps of stitching a front panel composed of a first stitch pattern, stitching a rear panel composed of a second stitch pattern, stitching a waistband formed at the top of the front and rear panels, stitching a leg band formed at the bottom of the front and rear panels, and stitching an interface. The method further comprises the step of forming the interface between the front and rear panels and generally extending the interface at least partially between the waistband and the leg band on a side of the undergarment. The method further comprises the step of interleaving the interface with at least a portion of the front panel with at least a portion of the rear panel. [0007] In another embodiment, the invention provides an undergarment comprising a front panel composed of a first stitch pattern, a rear panel composed of a second stitch pattern, a waistband and a leg band. The waistband is formed at the top of the front and rear panels. The waistband includes a first waistband portion and a second waistband portion. The first waistband portion is formed between the second waistband portion and the front and rear panels. The second waistband portion has a higher modulus of elasticity than the first waistband portion. The leg band is formed at the bottom of the front and rear panels. The leg band includes a first leg band portion and a second leg band portion. The first leg band portion is formed between the second leg band portion and the front and rear panels. The second leg band portion has a higher modulus of elasticity than the first leg band portion. [0008] In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of manufacturing an undergarment. The method comprises the steps of stitching a front panel composed of a first stitch pattern, stitching a rear panel composed of a second stitch pattern, stitching a waistband and stitching a leg band. The method further comprises the step of stitching the waistband formed at the top of the front and rear panels, the waistband including a first waistband portion and a second waistband portion. The method further includes the step of forming the first waistband portion between the second waistband portion and the front and rear panels. The method further comprises the step of forming the second waistband portion with a higher modulus of elasticity than the first waistband portion. The method further comprises the step of stitching a leg band formed at the bottom of the front and rear panels, the leg band including a first leg band portion and a second leg band portion. The method further comprises the step of forming the first leg band portion between the second leg band portion and the front and rear panels. The method further includes the step of forming the second leg band portion to have a higher modulus of elasticity than the first leg band portion. [0009] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the following detailed description and drawings. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] FIG. 1 is a front view of an undergarment according to the present invention; [0011] FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the waistband of the undergarment of FIG. 1; [0012] FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of the leg band of the undergarment of FIG. 1; [0013] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the undergarment of FIG. 1; [0014] FIG. 5 is a side view of the undergarment of FIG. 1; [0015] FIG. 6 is a front view of an alternate embodiment of an undergarment according to the present invention; [0016] FIG. 7 is a rear view of the undergarment of FIG. 6; [0017] FIG. 8 is a front view of an alternate embodiment of an undergarment according to the present invention; [0018] FIG. 9 is a rear view of the undergarment of FIG. 8; [0019] FIG. 10 is a front view of an alternate embodiment of an undergarment according to present invention; and [0020] FIG. 11 is a rear view of the undergarment of FIG. 10. Continue reading... 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