Genital support device
The genital support device is a device for comfortably supporting male genitalia. The device may be incorporated in briefs or may be worn as a separate piece. The device includes a hammock-like structure having pouches to house the testicles therein. A front wall of the structure is V-shaped to allow the penis to be positioned thereover. A soft lining is disposed adjacent the pouches to afford comfortable protection for the scrotum area. Plural straps extend from the hammock for attaching the device to a pair of briefs or to an elastic waistband.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to wearing apparel. More specifically, the present invention is drawn to a male genital support device.
2. Description of the Related Art
Active males require genitalia support when participating in sports such as basketball, tennis, racquetball and the like. Heretofore, support devices have taken the form of the well known “jockey strap” or jockey-type briefs. When it comes to comfort, both of these commonly used devices leave something to be desired and are tolerated for lack of a more comfortable support device. The art would certainly welcome a device that provides superior support and improved comfort for the male genitalia.
Thus, a genital support device solving the aforementioned problems is desired.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe genital support device is a device for comfortably supporting male genitalia. The device may be incorporated in briefs or may be worn as a separate piece. The device includes a hammock-like structure having pouches to house the testicles therein. A front wall of the structure is V-shaped to allow the penis to be positioned thereover. A soft lining is disposed adjacent the pouches to afford comfortable protection for the scrotum area. Plural straps extend from the hammock for attaching the device to a pair of briefs or to an elastic waistband. A third embodiment of the device employs clip-on members for removably attaching the device to swim trunks, tennis shorts, etc.
Accordingly, the invention presents an improved genital support device that can be comfortably worn by males participating in active sports.
These and other features of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
Claims
1. A support device for male genitalia, comprising:
- a hammock structure, said hammock structure having a first end, a second end and a V-shaped front wall;
- a pair of pouches formed in said hammock adapted for housing and supporting a pair of testicles;
- a first pair of straps attached to and extending from said hammock adjacent said first end; and
- a second pair of straps attached to and extending from said hammock adjacent said second end.
2. The support device according to claim 1, wherein said hammock is fabricated from a lightweight mesh material.
3. The support device according to claim 1, further comprising a soft lining disposed in said hammock adjacent said pair of pouches.
4. The support device according to claim 1, wherein said hammock is fabricated from a biodegradable material.
5. A support device for male genitalia, comprising:
- a hammock structure, said hammock structure having a first end, a second end and a V-shaped front wall;
- a pair of pouches formed in said hammock adapted for housing and supporting a pair of testicles;
- a first pair of straps attached to said hammock, said first pair of straps having distal ends extending from said first end of said hammock; and
- a second pair of straps having distal ends, said distal ends of said second pair of straps extending from said second end of said hammock.
6. The support device according to claim 5, further including a pair of briefs having an elastic waistband, the distal ends of said first pair of straps and the distal ends of said second pair of straps being attached to the elastic waist band of said pair of briefs.
7. The support device according to claim 6, wherein said hammock is fabricated from a lightweight mesh material.
8. The support device according to claim 6, further comprising a soft lining disposed in said hammock adjacent said pair of pouches.
9. The support device according to claim 5, further including an elastic waistband, the distal ends of said first pair of straps and the distal ends of said second pair of straps being attached to said elastic waist band.
10. The support device according to claim 9, wherein said hammock is fabricated from a lightweight mesh material.
11. The support device according to claim 9, further comprising a soft lining disposed in said hammock adjacent said pair of pouches.
12. A support device for male genitalia, comprising:
- a hammock structure fabricated from biodegradable material, said hammock structure having a first end, a second end and a V-shaped front wall;
- a pair of pouches formed in said hammock for housing and supporting a pair of testicles;
- a first pair of straps attached to said hammock, said first pair of straps having distal ends extending from said first end of said hammock; and
- a second pair of straps having distal ends, said distal ends of said second pair of straps extending from said second end of said hammock.
13. The support device according to claim 12, further comprising a soft lining disposed in said hammock adjacent said pair of pouches.
14. The support device according to claim 13, further including clip-on members defining the distal ends of said first pair of straps and said second pair of straps.
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 1, 2005
Publication Date: Mar 1, 2007
Inventor: Mark Maurer (Cabo San Lucas)
Application Number: 11/216,156
International Classification: A41B 9/02 (20060101);