Disposable undergarment and methods of making, using and marketing same

Abstract

This invention relates generally to disposable undergarments and methods of making, using and marketing same. Disposable garments of several embodiments of the current invention offer a uniquely attractive functional disposable undergarment that sacrifices nothing in its appearance, serviceability, and wearability from woven wear. The garments further provides versatility in fashion utility, time conservation and management, and novelty.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A disposable undergarment formed of non-woven fibrous material comprising: 
 a front portion made of non-woven fibrous material;    a back portion made of non-woven fibrous material;    an intermediate crotch portion;    wherein said front portion, back portion and intermediate portion are secured together to form the body of said undergarment, said body having two leg openings; and    a waist band attached to the top portion of the body.    
     
     
         2 . The disposable undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein the intermediate crotch portion in made of non-woven fibrous material.  
     
     
         3 . The disposable undergarment of  claim 1 , further comprising a pocket member attached to the front portion or the back portion.  
     
     
         4 . The disposable undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein said non-woven material is constructed from one or more of the following: polypropylene or polyester.  
     
     
         5 . The disposable undergarment of  claim 4 , wherein said non-woven material has a density of about 28-32 grams/cm 3 .  
     
     
         6 . The disposable undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein said non-woven material is a blend of polypropylene and polyester.  
     
     
         7 . The disposable undergarment of  claim 1 , further comprising a pocket-like insert of additional fabric.  
     
     
         8 . The disposable undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein said undergarment is scented or fragranced.  
     
     
         9 . The disposable undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of said leg opening comprises a flexible material.  
     
     
         10 . The disposable undergarment of  claim 9 , wherein said flexible material is elastic thread.  
     
     
         11 . A disposable undergarment formed of non-woven polypropylene, wherein said undergarment is selected from the group consisting of undershirts, tank tops, brassieres, sports bras, boxers, briefs, bikinis, thongs, G-strings, panties, camisoles and leggings.  
     
     
         12 . A disposable female sports bra comprising a front and back portion, with said front and back portions sewn at the margin forming head and neck and arm opening and waist openings and said head and neck openings are sewn with cloth thread; said waist opening is sewn using rubber band.  
     
     
         13 . A disposable female undergarment according to  claim 12 , wherein said fabric consists of lightweight, breathable spunbond polypropylene or polyester.  
     
     
         14 . A disposable female thong-type panty, comprising: 
 a front panel having a T-shape configuration made of non-woven material; and    a back panel having a V-shape configuration made of non-woven material.    
     
     
         15 . A disposable female panty according to  claim 14 , wherein the lower portions of said front and back panels are overlapped to form a double crotch thereby avoiding the need for separate crotch insert.  
     
     
         16 . The disposable panty of  claim 1 , wherein said panty is scented or fragranced.  
     
     
         17 . A disposable undergarment comprising: 
 fabric for the body of the undergarment, wherein said fabric for the body is the same fabric used for the seam binding; and    leg openings, wherein said leg openings are fashioned to provide conforming leg configurations.    
     
     
         18 . The disposable undergarment of  claim 1 , wherein said undergarment is scented or fragranced.  
     
     
         19 . A method of providing disposable undergarments to educational institutes comprising: 
 marketing or displaying said undergarments to students attending said educational institutes, and    providing said undergarments to said students.    
     
     
         20 . A method of providing disposable undergarments to military institutes comprising: 
 marketing or displaying said undergarments to individuals serving in said military institutes; and    providing said undergarments to said individuals.    
     
     
         21 . A method of providing disposable undergarments to hospitals comprising: 
 marketing or displaying said undergarments to hospital staff or patients in said hospitals; and    providing said undergarments to said patients.    
     
     
         22 . A method of providing disposable undergarments to extended care facilities comprising: 
 marketing or displaying said undergarments to staff or patients in said extended care facilities; and    providing said undergarments to said patients.    
     
     
         23 . A method of providing disposable undergarments to incarceration facilities comprising: 
 marketing or displaying said undergarments to individuals employed by or residing in said incarceration facilities; and    providing said undergarments to said individuals.    providing said undergarments to said individuals.    
     
     
         24 . A method of providing disposable undergarments to athletic facilities comprising: 
 marketing or displaying said undergarments to individuals employed by or using said athletic facilities; and    providing said undergarments to said individuals.    
     
     
         25 . A method of using disposable undergarments in recreational activities comprising: 
 wearing traditional undergarments prior to engaging in athletic activity;    replacing said traditional undergarments with disposable undergarments prior to engaging in said athletic activity;    engaging in said athletic activity;    disposing of said disposable undergarments after completing said athletic activity; and    re-wearing said traditional undergarments.    
     
     
         26 . A method of marketing disposable undergarments to individuals aged between 12 and 60, comprising promoting or advertising said undergarments for non-incontinent uses for daily use.  
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 25 , further comprising marketing promoting or advertising one or more of the following characteristics of said undergarments: sanitation, hygiene, convenience, dignity and fashion.  
     
     
         28 . A method of providing the disposable undergarments of  claim 1  to females comprising: 
 marketing or displaying said undergarments to females for use during menstruation; and  
 providing said undergarments to said females.