MEN'S UNDERWEAR GARMENT
A men's support undergarment with a brief and adjustable bolster. The brief has two leg openings and a torso opening that is fitted with an elastomeric waistband. The adjustable bolster has a foam core covered in an elastic breathable material and is positioned to lift the genitals up and out from between the legs. Bolster supports extend from both ends of the bolster to thread through the elastomeric waistband and adjustably attach to the waistband.
The present invention generally relates to undergarments. More particularly, the present invention relates to underwear for men including an auxiliary genitalia support.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONUndergarments or underwear are clothes worn under other clothes, often next to the skin. They keep outer garments from being soiled by bodily secretions and discharges, shape the body, and provide support for parts of it. In cold weather, long underwear sometimes is worn to provide additional warmth. Special types of undergarments have religious significance. Some items of clothing are designed as underwear, while others, such as T-shirts and certain types of shorts, are appropriate both as undergarments and as outer clothing. If made of suitable material, some undergarments can serve as nightwear or swimsuits. No matter what a person's preference of the specific type of underwear, almost everyone today in a modern society wears some form of underwear or undergarment.
Some undergarments are intended for erotic effect. For instance, many types of bras today help lift and support a woman's breasts to create a more pleasing shape and outline. Other types of bras are aimed at providing support for the breasts, with the use of embedded metallic wires or supports. Currently, the market for female undergarments is a billion dollar industry. Many advances have occurred in new designs aimed at comfort or increasing the shape of the female body. In contrast, there has been little development in the way of men's underwear.
Men often wear briefs, boxer briefs or boxer shorts. Boxer shorts let the genitalia of the man hang down. This means the penis and testicles are not supported, but rather hang loose within the clothing. Many men find this to be very uncomfortable. Additionally, this can be extremely uncomfortable when it comes to playing sports to athletic events. To solve this problem support garments, like a jock strap, help to contain the penis and testicles during physical exercise.
As an alternative, many men wear briefs or boxer briefs which provide more support. However, briefs and boxer briefs squeeze the penis and testicles close to the body. This leads to an increase in heat, as the testicles and penis are more confined. Heat can lead to a variety of problems including a low sperm count, testicular cancer, erectile disfunction, and other vascular diseases. Also, it may be uncomfortable to have one's penis and testicles held so close to the body. Many times the legs of the man squeeze together and pinch the penis and testicles because they are held so close to the body. This is also undesirable and can lead to constant adjusting of one's extremities when sitting, standing, or changing positions.
Accordingly, there is a need for a men's underwear which provides support and also lifts the penis and testicles away from the body while remaining comfortable. The present invention fulfills these needs and provides other related advantages.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention is a men's support undergarment for lifting and supporting the genitals. The support undergarment includes a brief with a front panel and a back panel. The front and back panel are connected at the hips and at the crotch, creating two leg openings and a torso opening. The torso opening includes an elastomeric waistband that aids in a creating a close fit with the torso of the wearer. At least two apertures are included in the elastomeric waistband, preferably over the hips of the wearer.
The men's support undergarment also includes a bolster with two ends. The bolster can have an elliptical or circular cross-section, and is made of a foam core that is wrapped in an elastic breathable material. Elastomeric bolster supports extend from each end of the bolster to pass through the apertures in the elastomeric waistband of the brief. The apertures may be slightly angled forward in order to correctly distribute the weight of the bolster.
Means for adjustably fastening the bolster supports to the elastomeric waistband are also provides. These means may be hook and loop closures, snaps, buttons or other similar means. The means for adjustably fastening the bolster supports to the elastomeric waistband allow for the bolster to be correctly fitted under the genitals of the wearer.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following more detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.
The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention. In such drawings:
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Although several embodiments have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications may be made to each without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not to be limited, except as by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A men's support undergarment comprising:
- a brief comprising a front panel and a back panel connected at the hips and at the crotch creating two leg openings and a torso opening;
- an elastomeric waistband co-extensive with the torso opening of the brief;
- a plurality of apertures through the elastomeric waistband positioned evenly around the elastomeric waistband;
- a bolster with two ends;
- elastomeric bolster supports extending from each end of the bolster through at least two of the plurality of apertures through the elastomeric waistband; and
- means for adjustably fastening the bolster supports to the elastomeric waistband.
2. The men's support undergarment of claim 1, wherein the brief is sized to create a close fit against the lower torso and crotch of the wearer.
3. The men's support undergarment of claim 1, wherein the plurality of apertures consists of two vertically elongated apertures over the hips of the wearer.
4. The men's support undergarment of claim 1, wherein the bolster comprises foam core wrapped in elastic breathable material.
5. The men's support undergarment of claim 4, wherein the foam core has an elliptical cross-section.
6. The men's support undergarment of claim 4, wherein the foam core has a round cross-section.
7. The men's support undergarment of claim 1, wherein the means for adjustably fastening the bolster to the elastomeric waistband comprises hook and loop fasteners.
8. The men's support undergarment of claim 1, wherein the means for adjustably fastening the bolster to the elastomeric waistband comprises snap fasteners.
9. The men's support undergarment of claim 1, wherein the means for adjustably fastening the bolster to the elastomeric waistband comprises buttons with corresponding button holes.
10. A men's support undergarment comprising:
- a brief comprising a front panel and a back panel connected at the hips and at the crotch creating two leg openings and a torso opening;
- an elastomeric waistband co-extensive with the torso opening of the brief;
- two apertures through the elastomeric waistband positioned over the hips;
- a bolster with two ends, wherein the bolster comprises a foam core covered in elastic breathable material;
- elastomeric bolster supports extending from each end of the bolster through the apertures through the elastomeric waistband; and
- means for adjustably fastening the bolster supports to the elastomeric waistband.
11. The men's support undergarment of claim 10, wherein the two apertures through the elastomeric waistband are elongated vertical slots.
12. The men's support undergarment of claim 11, wherein the elongated vertical slots are angled forward.
13. The men's support undergarment of claim 10, wherein the bolster has an elliptical cross-section.
14. The men's support undergarment of claim 10, wherein the bolster has a round cross-section.
15. The men's support undergarment of claim 10, wherein the means for adjustably fastening the bolster to the elastomeric waistband comprises hook and loop fasteners.
16. The men's support undergarment of claim 10, wherein the means for adjustably fastening the bolster to the elastomeric waistband comprises snap fasteners.
17. The men's support undergarment of claim 10, wherein the means for adjustably fastening the bolster to the elastomeric waistband comprises a button and button hole.
18. A men's support undergarment comprising:
- a brief comprising a front panel and a back panel connected at the hips and at the crotch creating two leg openings and a torso opening;
- an elastomeric waistband co-extensive with the torso opening of the brief;
- two apertures through the elastomeric waistband positioned over the hips, wherein the apertures are vertically elongated slots;
- a bolster with two ends, wherein the bolster comprises a foam core covered in elastic breathable material with an elliptical cross-section;
- elastomeric bolster supports extending from each end of the bolster through the apertures through the elastomeric waistband; and
- hook and loop fasteners between the ends of the bolster supports and the elastomeric waistband.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 26, 2012
Publication Date: Jan 30, 2014
Inventor: Jonothon M.W. McIntyre (Palmdale, CA)
Application Number: 13/559,130