ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 15 -- United States Patent no. 12,734,076, issued on Sept. 15.
"Feminine hygiene undergarment" was invented by Felicia Anita Smith (Spokane, Wash.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A feminine hygiene product that is formed in a boxer short style wherein the present invention includes a body having a first layer and a second layer. The body of the present invention includes a front wall panel and a rear wall panel that provide substantial coverage of the pelvic area of a wearer. A pair of opposing side panels are operably coupled intermediate the front wall panel and rear wall panel. The opposing side panels are manufactured from an elastane or similar material. The second ...