SELF-CENTERING MULTIPLE USE GARMENT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

摘要

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURESuspension system intended primarily for disposableitems such as incontinent pads, disposable diapers,and the like but having other uses as well. Thegarment is intended to be worn about the crotch areaand generally is rectangular in shape althoughvarious fold configurations in the crotch areamay be utilized for improved comfort and fit. Thesuspension system includes two elastic strips of gen-erally similar construction and having dimensionsselected in accordance with the invention to providethe self-centering and improved comfort and fitfeatures. The ends of the elastic strips are pro-vided with buttons or other fastening means intendedto cooperate with means provided in the garmentmaterial so that, in use, the elastic provides avertical vector of force maintaining the garmentsnugly in place. Preferably the straps in use forman angle in the range of from 25° to 45°from hori-zontal when viewed from a standing frontal position.Garments of the invention provide self-centeringcharacteristics and close fit to the perineal arearesulting in a reduced tendency to leak, increasedcomfort and further may be used in connection witha wide variety of sizes of individuals. In addition,the invention provides a garment that can be loweredeasily when changing clothes, checking for wetnessor using bathroom facilities and then replaced.