Strapless undergarment

Abstract

A strapless G-string or thong type undergarment 12 is disclosed. The undergarment is adhered to the wearer by means of adhesive, thereby eliminating the need for a waistband. The undergarment provides freedom of movement and confidence in the wearer while being invisible under closely fitting or low-cut clothing.

1 . An open-sided brief garment comprising:
 an anterior portion comprising a length of flexible material comprising a top section and a bottom section; and   a posterior portion comprising a top section and a bottom section, wherein the bottom section of the posterior portion is connected to the bottom section of the anterior portion by a string or band,   
       wherein the anterior portion and the posterior portion attach to the wearer by a pressure sensitive adhesive affixed to interior surfaces of the top sections of the anterior and the posterior portions of the garment, whereby the garment does not readily shift after positioning the adhesive portions on the wearer. 
     
     
         2 . The open-sided garment according to  claim 1 , wherein the string or band has a length of 3 to 6 inches. 
     
     
         3 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1 , wherein the string or band maintains a width of 1-4 inches. 
     
     
         4 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the string or band is less than one inch in width. 
     
     
         5 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1 , which is a thong style. 
     
     
         6 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1 , which is a G-string style. 
     
     
         7 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive layer has an adhesion force to the interior surface of the posterior and anterior portions which is greater than a cohesion force to the wearer's skin. 
     
     
         8 - 10 . (canceled) 
     
     
         11 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive is removable. 
     
     
         12 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive is a removable tape. 
     
     
         13 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 12 , wherein the removable tape is a double-sided tape. 
     
     
         14 - 15 . (canceled) 
     
     
         16 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1  which is reusable. 
     
     
         17 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1  which is disposable. 
     
     
         18 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive is surgical quality, medical grade, latex free and hypoallergenic. 
     
     
         19 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1 , which further comprises a cotton liner. 
     
     
         20 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1  which is one piece. 
     
     
         21 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1  comprising a binding material attached to the garment by stitching. 
     
     
         22 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1 , wherein the anterior portion comprises a length of 5-12 inches and a width of 2.5 to 5 inches at the top of the anterior portion, wherein the width is substantially maintained until halfway to three quarters of the length of the anterior portion, thereafter gradually decreasing to a width of 0.2 to 1 inch at the bottom of the anterior portion. 
     
     
         23 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive comprises silicone. 
     
     
         24 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1 , where the pressure sensitive adhesive is affixed by hotmelting. 
     
     
         25 . The open-sided brief garment of  claim 1 , wherein the anterior portion puckers.