One-piece strapless garments, worn as a functional under-garment or beautifying outer-garment, used to functionally slim, shape and smooth a wearer's individual thighs (Thighbanz TM)

Abstract

The present invention is a garment that functions to shape, slim and smooth a wearer's thighs, specifically the point between below their buttocks and above their knees. The present invention is a one-piece elastic garment consisting, at least for it's major part, of a smooth, continuous elastic fabric. Construction comprises a band arrangement for encircling a wearer's thigh, below the buttocks and above the knees, with its ends joined by a medial seam. The garment may include friction bands, at its top and bottom, to assist in securing it against the desired location on the wearer's body. The garment is capable of being adjusted comfortably around the thighs of a human. Garment will be available in variety of sizes based on research of national US averages. Sizes will currently include but not be limited to; One (18-20 inches), Two (22-24 inches), Three (26-28) inches and Four (30-32). Both functional and cosmetic, the present invention is capable of being worn either as a discreet shaping undergarment or as a beautifying outer-garment over pants, tights, stockings, leggings, sweatpants, exercise apparel (and the like).

1 . A functional slenderizing elastic support-garment for slimming and smoothing any unwanted bulging, rippling, and the like, appearance within the profile of a wearer's thigh area between the buttocks and knees, comprising:  
   
   
       2 . first and second unitary, strapless bands for being generally horizontally positioned upon both individual thighs of a person, to be worn clandestinely under an outer garment, these bands are joined by a medial seam and may use frictional securing means;  
   
   
       3 . within the garment, as claimed in  claim 1 , said bands are comprised preferably of elastic fabric having resilient fibers with defining lines of force that apply compression upon the wearer;  
   
   
       4 . within the garment, as claimed in  claim 1 , said bands are joined by normal seam garment construction, using a single medial seam of a predetermined size;  
   
   
       5 . within the garment, as claimed in  claim 1 , said bands have continuous, smooth upper and lower inward bifurcate edges, lying substantially in a generally horizontal plane on, and around, the thighs of a human wearer;  
   
   
       6 . within the garment, as claimed in  claim 1 , said bands may have a frictional securing component comprised of a flexible slip-resistant material of a predetermined size;  
   
   
       7 . said bands are garments, according to  claim 1 , wherein the predetermined height dimensions shall be at least four inches and no more than seven inches; the height may extend beyond the aforementioned numbers;  
   
   
       8 . said bands are garments, according to  claim 1 , wherein the circumference shall be one of selected predetermined sizes; the term sizes, as used herein, shall include, without limitations; one 18 to 20 inches, two 22 to 24 inches, three 26 to 28 inches and four 30 to 32;  
   
   
       9 . said bands, according to  claim 1 , provide an ease of donning as they are comprised of elastic fabric;  
   
   
       10 . said bands, according to  claim 1 , provide a unique ease for bodily or hygienic functions without the need of removal.  
   
   
       11 . said bands, as claimed in  claim 1 , may have trademarked images, logos, photos, and the like which provides a personalized aesthetic for each wearer;  
   
   
       12 . said bands, as claimed in  claim 1 , provide another advantage of being manufactured relatively simply and easily.  
   
   
       13 . A decorative, cosmetic outer-garment which is capable of being worn over one or more other, optional outer-garments such as pants, tights, stockings, leggings, sweatpants, exercise apparel, and the like, comprising:  
   
   
       14 . first and second unitary, strapless bands for being generally positioned upon a wearer, to be worn over an outer garment, these bands are joined by a medial seam and may use frictional securing means;  
   
   
       15 . within the garment, as claimed in  claim 2 , said bands are comprised preferably of elastic fabric having resilient fibers with defining lines of force that apply compression upon the wearer;  
   
   
       16 . within the garment, as claimed in  claim 2 , said bands are joined using normal seam garment construction, using a single seam of a predetermined size;  
   
   
       17 . within the garment, as claimed in  claim 2 , said bands have continuous, smooth upper and lower inward bifurcate edges, lying substantially in a generally horizontal plane on, and around, the thighs of a human wearer;  
   
   
       18 . within the garment, as claimed in  claim 2 , said bands may have a frictional securing component comprised of a flexible slip-resistant material of a predetermined size;  
   
   
       19 . said bands are garments, according to  claim 2 , wherein the predetermined height dimensions shall be at least four inches and no more than seven inches; the height may extend beyond the aforementioned numbers;  
   
   
       20 . said bands are garments, according to  claim 2 , wherein the circumference shall be one of selected predetermined sizes; the term sizes, as used herein, shall include, without limitations; one 18 to 20 inches, two 22 to 24 inches, three 26 to 28 inches and four 30 to 32;  
   
   
       21 . said bands, according to  claim 2 , provide an ease of donning as they are comprised of elastic fabric;  
   
   
       22 . said bands, according to  claim 2 , provide a unique ease for bodily or hygienic functions without the potential need of removal.  
   
   
       23 . said bands, as claimed in  claim 2 , may have predetermined trademarked images, logos, photos, and the like, which provides a personalized aesthetic for each wearer;  
   
   
       24 . said bands, as claimed in  claim 2 , provide another advantage of being manufactured relatively simply and easily.