Patent ID: 7100213
Filing Date: 2006-09-05
Classification: A41B

Abstract:
1. A support structure for an undergarment onto which portions of the undergarment are attached and which cover portions of the human body, the support structure comprising: a waistband having a forward side and a rearward side; at least two leg straps fastened at spaced apart positions to the forward side of the waistband, the leg straps extending downwardly from the forward side of the waistband, the leg straps intersecting and joining in a crossover crotch section proximate a crotch area of the human body, each leg strap extending upwardly and fastened at spaced apart positions to the rearward side of the waistband, the leg straps forming a generally v-shaped forward opening defined by the forward side of the waistband, the at least two legs straps that extend downwardly from the forward side of the waistband and the intersecting crossover crotch section; leggings attached to the waistband and to the leg straps, wherein the leggings surround each leg of the human body; and a pair of pads proximate the crotch area, wherein each pad extends from the crossover crotch section and down each interior side of each legging.