Patent ID: 6738988
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: A41B,A41D

Abstract:
An open-sided thong-type brief garment; comprising:a frame constructed from resilient wire, said frame having an anterior frame portion and a posterior frame portion each formed from a single segment of wire wherein said anterior frame portion and posterior frame portion curve inwardly towards one another in a spring-biased arrangement; said anterior frame portion configured in a symmetrical U-shape wherein said anterior portion is adapted to encompass the genital region of the wearer in tensioned engagement, said anterior frame portion having an arcuate base and two upwardly extending stems terminating in closed loops; said posterior frame portion being attached to said arcuate base and configured to curve upwardly between the buttocks of the wearer, said posterior frame portion terminating in a closed loop adapted for tensioned engagement with the sacrum of the wearer; and a fabric covering on said frame, wherein said fabric covering includes a substantially triangular-shaped front fabric panel spanning said anterior frame portion whereby the groin area of the wearer is concealed.