Patent ID: 6138276
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: A41D

Abstract:
An underarm perspiration shield for attachment to a shoulder strap of a wearer's undergarment, said shield comprising:A) an absorption pad, defining a first edge and a second edge and a strap connection location, said absorption pad being comprised of:(1) a perspiration absorbing material, and(2) a pivot crease running from said first edge to said second edge for permitting said pad to pivot about said crease with raising and lowering of the wearer's arm,B) a first strap permanently attached at a permanently attached end to said absorption pad at a junction of said first edge and said pivot crease, said first strap being configured to loop around a first portion of said shoulder strap an connect to said absorbing pad at said strap connection location,C) a second strap permanently attached at a permanently attached end to said absorption pad at a junction of said second edge and said pivot crease, said second strap being configured to loop around a second portion of said shoulder strap and connect to said absorption pad at said strap connection location,wherein said absorption pad is held in position at an armpit of said wearer by said first and second strap and by no other connections to said undergarment.