LAYERED GARMENTS WITH PACKAGE PROTECTOR

Disclosed embodiments include a layered garment for men. The layered garment includes one or more engineered portions configured to hold and support the genital region of the male body. The engineered portions may include a pocket for holding the genital region and a liner for sealing the genital region inside the pocket.

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Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

The present disclosure claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent No. 63/195,640 titled “LAYERED GARMENTS WITH PACKAGE PROTECTOR,” and filed Jun. 1, 2021, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein.

FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to layered garments for men and, more specifically, to layered garments having engineered portions that support and stabilize portions of the male anatomy.

BACKGROUND

Layered garments may contain different functional regions that are accomplished through integration of a variety of discrete materials with a variety of manufacturing techniques to form each of the different functional regions. For example, separate portions of the layered garments may be individually cut from different material sources to eventually be stitched and or adhered together to form the layered garments.

Traditional lower body garments for men including shorts, pants, tights, leggings, underwear, and the like fit poorly around areas of the male anatomy including the genital region. The garments are either too loose and do not support or stabilize the genital region or are too tight and restrict motion or compress and pinch sensitive areas. The garments also come in a few standard sizes, therefore, poorly fit the body shape of most men. As a result, existing lower body garments are uncomfortable to wear especially during sports, yoga, and other active recreational activities. Accordingly, there is a well-established need for lower body garments that have engineered portions for supporting and stabilizing the male genital region. There is also a well-established need for the engineered portions to be flexible to fit properly on a variety of body shapes and sizes to ensure comfort across a wide range of activities.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Various objectives, features, and advantages of the disclosed subject matter can be more fully appreciated with reference to the following detailed description of the disclosed subject matter when considered in connection with the following drawings, in which like reference numerals identify like elements.

FIG. 1 depicts a front view of an exemplary layered garment having engineered portions, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of an exemplary layered garment having engineered portions, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 illustrates a rear view of an exemplary layered garment having engineered portions, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of an exemplary layered garment having engineered portions, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 illustrates an overhead view of the inside of an exemplary layered garment having engineered portions, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the engineered portions of an exemplary layered garment, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a magnified view the engineered portions of an exemplary layered garment, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a side view of the engineered portions shown in FIG. 7, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 9 illustrates a magnified view of a region of the engineered portions of an exemplary garment, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 10A is a front view of a layered pant garment having engineered portions, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 10B is a rear view of a layered pant garment having engineered portions, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 11A is a front view of a layered garment having engineered portions, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

FIG. 11B is a rear view of a layered garment having engineered portions, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIGS. 1-5 illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a layered garment 100. The layered garment 100 includes multiple layers that are combined to form a cohesive garment comprising one or more engineered portions that enable different areas of the layered garment to have unique performance characteristics. The layered garment 100 shown in FIGS. 1-5 is a pair of shorts but this is just one exemplary embodiment of the layered garment 100. In other embodiments, the layered garment 100 may be pants, tights, underwear, leggings, or any other garment worn over the lower portion of the body of the wearer.

FIGS. 1-3 illustrate the layers that may be included in the layered garment 100. FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of the layered garment 100, FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the layered garment 100, and FIG. 3 illustrates a rear view of the layered garment 100. The layered garment 100 may include an outer layer 102 that forms the exterior of the layered garment 100. The outer layer 102 may be attached to an inner layer 104 to form a layered garment 100 that has an integrated inner layer 104. For example, the outer layer 102 and the inner layer 104 may be attached along a circular seam 110 positioned around the waist of the wearer just below the waistband 112 of the layered garment 100.

The outer layer 102 and the inner layer 104 may be sewn together using any known manufacturing techniques. The outer layer 102 and the inner layer 104 may be attached along the circular seam 110 so that one or more portions of the inner layer 104 are loose inside the outer layer 102. For example, the lower portion 106 of the inner layer 104 that covers the upper leg of the wearer just below the buttocks may be loose inside the outer layer 102 and the upper portion 108 of the inner layer 104 just below the circular seam 110 may also be loose inside the outer layer 102. Additional seams and or other points of attachment may also be used to attach the inner layer 104 to the outer layer 102 to make the inner layer 104 tight against the outer layer 102. For example, the upper portion 108 of the inner layer 104 and an adjacent portion of the outer layer 102 may be sewn together along a second seam located in the upper portion 108 so that the upper portion 108 of the inner layer 104 is tight against the outer layer 102 and the lower portion 106 of the inner layer 104 is loose inside the outer layer 102. The lower portion 106 of the inner layer 104 and an adjacent piece of the outer layer 102 may be sewn together along a third seam located in the lower portion 106 so that the lower portion 106 of the inner layer 104 is tight against the outer layer 102 and the upper portion 108 of the inner layer 104 is loose inside of the outer layer 102. The inner layer 104 and the outer layer 102 may also be joined together along the circular seam 110, the second seam, and the third seam, to make the entire outer surface of the inner layer 104 tight against the inner surface of the outer layer 102.

The inner layer 104 and the outer layer 102 may both be configured to dynamically adapt to the shape of the body of the wearer as the wearer moves. The inner layer 104 and outer layer 102 may also be configured to wick moisture away from the skin of the wearer to enhance comfort. The inner layer 104 may be a breathable, stretchable, lightweight, and or comfortable material comprised of a blend of one or more fabrics. For example, the inner layer 104 may be a combination of polyester and lycra and or any other synthetic and or natural material. In one embodiment, the inner layer 104 comprises at least 70% polyester and up to 30% lycra. For example, the inner layer 104 may comprise between 75%-79% polyester and between 21%-25% lycra. In one embodiment, the inner layer 104 comprises 79% polyester and 21% lycra.

The outer layer 102 may be a breathable, stretchable, lightweight, and or comfortable material comprised of a blend of one or more fabrics. For example, the outer layer 102 may be a combination nylon and lycra and or any other synthetic and or natural material. In one embodiment, the outer layer 102 comprises at least 80% nylon and up to 20% lycra. For example, the outer layer 102 may comprise between 85%-89% nylon and between 15%-11% lycra. In one embodiment, the outer layer 102 comprises 88% nylon and 12% lycra.

The waistband 112 may configured to hold the layered garment around the waist of the wearer. The waistband 112 may also be configured to dynamically adapt to the shape of the body of the wearer as the wearer moves. The waistband 112 may be a non-slip, breathable, stretchable, lightweight, and or comfortable material comprised of a blend of one or more fabrics. For example, the waistband 112 may be a combination of nylon and or any other synthetic and or natural material. In one embodiment, the waistband 112 comprises at least 80% nylon. For example, the waistband 112 may comprise between 90%-99% nylon. In one embodiment, the waistband 112 comprises 100% nylon.

FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of the layered garment 100 including the outer layer 102 and the inner layer 104. The inner layer 104 includes one or more engineered regions 206. The engineered region 206 may be positioned, for example, in a middle section of the front of the inner layer 104 (i.e., a front middle section of the inner layer 104). The engineered region 206 may include a pocket 202 and a liner 204 that fits around the exterior of the pocket 202. The engineered region 206 may be configured to hold, secure, and support one or more areas of the body of the wearer of the layered garment 100. For example, the engineered region 206 may be configured to hold, secure, and support the genital region of a male wearer of the layered garment 100.

FIG. 5 illustrates an overhead view of the layered garment 100 including the inner layer 104 and the outer layer 102. The overhead view shows the inside of the layered garment 100 (i.e., the inner surface of the inner layer 104). The overhead view also shows the inner surface of the engineered region 206. The engineered region 206 may be formed by combining the pocket 202 and the liner 204 using any known manufacturing technique (e.g., sewing, stitching, gluing, and the like). For example, the pocket 202 may be sewn on to the outer surface of the liner 204. The engineered region 206 may be attached to the inner layer 104 of the layered garment 100 using any known manufacturing technique (e.g., sewing, stitching, gluing, and the like). For example, the inner surface of the liner 204 opposite the pocket 202 may be sewn onto the outer surface of the inner layer 104 so that the front surface of liner 204 and the pocket 202 are between the inner layer 104 and the outer layer 102 of the layered garment 100. To facilitate attaching the engineered region 206, the inner layer 104 may include an opening and the liner 204 may be attached to the inner layer 104 around the opening so that the opening in the inner layer 104 is covered by the pocket 202 when the engineered region 206 is attached to the inner layer 104. The pocket 202 may also be integrated into the inner layer 104 of the layered garment 100 so that the pocket 202 and the inner layer 104 are formed from the same piece of material. To accommodate the integrated pocket 202, the liner 204 may be attached to the inner surface of the inner layer 104 and the liner 204 may be positioned around the perimeter of the pocket 202.

FIGS. 6-7 are diagrams showing additional details of the liner 204. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the pieces of material included in the layered garment 100. The pocket 202 may be formed from one piece of material and the liner 204 and be formed from multiple pieces of material that partially overlap to form an opening that may be used to access the inside of the pocket 202. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a magnified view of the engineered region 206 shown in the diagram of FIG. 6. When the layered garment is worn by a male wearer, the male wearer access the pocket 202 through an opening in a middle portion of the liner 204 to deposit the genital region (i.e., the penis and scrotum) of the wearer inside the pocket 202. The wearer wraps the liner 204 around the genital region with the genital region inside the pocket 202 to secure the genital region inside the pocket 202.

The liner 204 may include two or more curved portions (i.e., the left panel 402 and the right panel 404). The curved portions may overlap and or partially overlap to form a layered material. The left panel 402 may form the left side of the liner 204 and the right panel 404 may form the right side of the liner 204. The left panel 402 and the right panel 404 may each be formed from a curved piece of material. The left panel 402 and the right panel 404 may partially overlap at an upper overlap region 412 and a lower overlap region 414 to form a curved opening in the center portion of the liner 204 between the upper overlap region 412 and the lower overlap region 414. To provide the curved opening and support the male genital region, the sides of the upper overlap region 412 and the side of the lower overlap region 414 may be curved. The left panel 402 and the right panel 404 form a seal around the male genital region that ensures the male genital region is secure inside the pocket 202 and will not fall out of the pocket 202 when the wearer stretches or moves (i.e., bends, squats, stretches, runs, and the like). The lower overlapping portion 414 is placed behind the scrotum of the male genital region when the liner 204 is wrapped around the genital region inside the pocket 202 to provide support for the scrotum and maximize comfort by ensuring the scrotum or other area of the genital region is not compressed or pinched. The lower overlapping portion 414 may include a dart 406 or other structure that shapes the pocket 202.

The right panel 402 and the left panel 404 of the liner 204 may be a breathable, stretchable, lightweight, and or comfortable material comprised of a blend of one or more fabrics. The right panel 402 and the left panel 404 may also be a high-density gauze mesh material that is stretchable and highly elastic to provide a strong seal around the genital region that secures the genital region inside the pocket 202. For example, the right panel 402 and the left panel 404 may be a combination nylon and lycra and or any other synthetic and or natural material. In one embodiment, the right panel 402 and the left panel 404 comprises at least 90% nylon and up to 10% lycra. For example, the right panel 402 and the left panel 404 may comprise between 90%-95% nylon and between 5%-10% lycra. In one embodiment, the right panel 402 and the left panel 404 comprises 92% nylon and 8% lycra.

FIGS. 8-9 illustrate additional details of the pocket 202. FIG. 8 shows a side view of the pocket 202 and FIG. 9 shows a detailed view of the pocket 202. The pocket 202 may have an irregular shape that includes a rectangular section 502 at the top portion of the pocket 202 and a curved section 504 at the bottom portion of the pocket 202. The rectangular section 502 and the curved section 504 may connect at an angle 506. The shape of the pocket 202 including the rectangular section 502, the curved section 504, and the angle 506 ensures the pocket 202 fits the genital region of the male anatomy. For example, when the wearer puts on the layered garment, the rectangular section 502 may be configured to receive the shaft of the penis of the wearer. The rectangular shape of the rectangular section 502 may be configured to fit the shape of the shaft and secure and support the shaft of the penis inside the rectangular section 502. To provide personalized clothing, the length and or width of the rectangular section 502 may also be modified to fit the genital region of a particular wearer. The dimensions (i.e., length and width) of the rectangular section 502 may also be based on the dimensions of the shaft of an average and or typical male having the body size (i.e., height and weight) to fit a particular size of the layered garment. For example, the dimensions of the rectangular section 502 for a size small version of the layered garment may be based on the dimensions of the shaft of a typical male having a body size that fits the size small version of the layered garment.

The curved section 504 of the pocket 202 may be configured to receive the scrotum and testicles of the wearer when the wearer puts on the layered garment (i.e., places his genital region inside pocket 202 and seals the genital region inside the garment by wrapping the liner 204 around the genital region). The curved shape of the curved section 504 may be configured to fit the shape of the scrotum and secure and support the scrotum and testicles inside the curved section 504. To provide personalized clothing, the diameter, circumference, and or angle of curvature of the curved section 504 may be modified to fit the genital region of a particular wearer. The dimensions (i.e., diameter, circumference, and or angle of curvature) of the curved section 504 may also be based on the dimensions of the scrotum and or testicles of an average and or typical male having the body size (i.e., height and weight) to fit a particular size of the layered garment. For example, the dimensions of the curved section 502 for a size small version of the layered garment may be based on the dimensions of the scrotum and or testicles of a typical male having a body size that fits the size small version of the layered garment.

The angle 506 that connects the rectangular section 502 and the curved section 504 may be configured to match the angle between the shaft of the penis and scrotum and or testicles of a wearer of the layered garment. To provide personalized clothing, the number of degrees relative to a perpendicular axis 508 of the angle 506 may be modified to fit the genital region of a particular wearer. The dimensions (i.e., the number of degrees relative to a perpendicular axis 508) of the angle 506 may also be based on the dimensions of the angle between the penis shaft and the scrotum and or testicles of an average and or typical male having the body size (i.e., height and weight) to fit a particular size of the layered garment. For example, the dimensions of the angle 506 for a size small version of the layered garment may be based on the dimensions of the angle between the penis shaft and the scrotum and or testicles of a typical male having a body size that fits the size small version of the layered garment.

The curved portion 504 may also have a dart 406 that increases the depth of the pocket. As shown in FIG. 9, the dart 406 may be a stitched seam or other structure sewn or otherwise attached to a middle section of the bottom surface of the curved portion 504. For example, the dart 406 may bisect the bottom surface of the curved portion 504 to divide the curved portion into two areas 602. In some embodiments, the dart 406 bisects the bottom surface of the curved portion 504 at the middle of the curved portion 504 so that the size of each of the two areas 602 on either side of the dart 406 is the same. The dart 406 may also bisect the bottom surface of the curved portion closer to one side of the curved portion 504 so that one of the two areas 602 is larger than the other. The dart 406 may have a length between 0.5 inches (in) and 3 in to create at least between 0.5 in and 3 in of depth inside the pocket 202. For example, in one embodiment, the dart 406 has a length of 2 in and creates at least 2 in of depth inside the pocket 202. The dart 406 provides a structure to the pocket 202 that ensures the depth of the pocket 202 is equivalent to at least the length of the dart 406. The dart 406 thereby creates an additional space in the pocket 202 to ensure the pocket 202 is large enough to receive and contain the entire genital region of the wearer.

The pocket 202 may be configured to dynamically adapt to the shape of the body of the wearer as the wearer moves. To enhance comfort, the pocket 202 may also be configured to wick moisture away from the genital region of the wearer. The material of the pocket 202 may have a distinctively soft feel that prevents chafing, rubbing, or other discomfort during sustained contact between the pocket 202 and the genital region and other sensitive areas of the body of the wearer. The pocket 202 may be a breathable, stretchable, lightweight, and or comfortable material comprised of a blend of one or more fabrics. For example, the pocket 202 may be a combination of polyester and lycra and or any other synthetic and or natural material. In one embodiment, the inner layer 104 comprises at least 70% polyester and up to 30% lycra. For example, the inner layer 104 may comprise between 75%-79% polyester and between 21%-25% lycra. In one embodiment, the inner layer 104 comprises 79% polyester and 21% lycra.

FIG. 10A is a front view of a layered pant garment having engineered portions, according to embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 10B is a rear view of the layered pant garment having engineered portions, according to embodiments of the disclosure.

As shown in FIGS. 10A-B, the garment can include a tapered style pant fit (e.g., 1002). The garment can also include an anti-odor silver lined treated fabric (e.g., 1014). The garment can also include a water-resistant treated fabric accent panel (e.g., 1016). The garment can also include a ¼ slashed slip pocket (e.g., 1008). The garment can also include a coil nylon zipper with a twill weave zipper tape zipper assembly with a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) heat transfer zipper tape cover (e.g., 1010). The garment can also include a zinc alloy chrome-plated metal pin with a punch through (e.g., 1012a-b).

Further, in some instances, the garment can include an inter-lock weft knit textile fabric (e.g., 1022). The garment can also include a layered style with compression style inner liner (e.g., 1020). Both of the layers can share a common waistband. The garment can also include center folded cuffs in a main body fabric (e.g., 1004). The garment can also include a jacquard waistband with a woven branding portion (e.g., 1006). The garment can also include a mock felled seam with a 15 stitches per inch (SPI) S/N 301 lockstitch (e.g., 1018). The garment can also include a 1/15″ stitch line offset with 512 4-thread overlock inner finish. The garment can also include a crotch gusset detail (e.g., 1024).

FIG. 11A is a front view of a layered garment having engineered portions, according to embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 11B is a rear view of the layered garment having engineered portions.

As shown in FIGS. 11A-B, a short style garment can be provided. The garment can include a layered style with a compression-style inner liner, both layers can share a common waistband (e.g., 1102). The garment can also include a 7-inch inseam style base layer short design (e.g., 1104). The garment can also include a crotch gusset detail (e.g., 1114). The garment can also show a heat-treated printed logo (e.g., 1112). The garment can also show an interlock weft knit textile construction (e.g., 1122).

In some instances, the garment can include a water resistance treated fabric accent panel (e.g., 1124). The garment can also include an anti-odor silver lined fabric treatment (e.g., 1126). The garment can also include a clean finish turned up hem (e.g., 915 SPI 3N/5 thread 605 cover stitch) with ⅛″ needle spacing (e.g., 1106). The garment can also include a flat seam with a stitch (e.g., 15 SPI 4/N 6 thread 607 flat seaming stitch) with 1/16-inch needle spacing (e.g., 1108). The garment can also include a pouch dart detail (e.g., 1110). The garment can also include a patch style pocket with a clean finish turn up hem 15 SPI 3/N thread 605 cover stitch with a ⅛ inch needle spacing (e.g., 1118).

In some instances, the garment as described herein can include an infrared-infused fabric. An infrared-infused fabric, or a far infrared thermal fabric, can include a fabric capable of helping with expanding capillaries, increasing the circulation of oxygenated blood, pain relief (e.g., muscle pain is related to poor blood circulation), improving metabolism, and/or relaxation of muscles. For instance, the infrared fabric can include a blend of 80-88% recycled polyester, 12-20% spandex using 190-220 grams per square meter (GSM). The fabric can also include an interlock weft knit textile stitching construction and infrared fabric.

In some instances, infrared infused fabric can include a far infrared thermal fabric that can be made with ceramic nanoparticles that absorb energy from sunlight (invisible light) or the human body, releasing far-infrared ray of 8˜12 μm wavelength back to the human body. Therefore, far infrared radiation can go through the skin deeply to prompt the water molecule to resonate and give heat that will enable blood vessels to bring thermal expansion to prompt the blood circulation, metabolism, vitalize cells. Far infrared thermal fabrics can be used in functional textiles to provide not only thermal comfort but also thermal therapy.

In some instances, the garment as described herein can include a copper-infused fabric. The copper infused fabric can include a fabric with copper ions bonded with fabric fibers on a molecular level or by a coating of fibers of materials with copper ions, for example. Copper and copper peptides can provide anti-aging, collagen, and skin enhancing properties can be used in skin creams and beauty products. The fabric can include a blend of 80-88% recycled polyester, 12-20% spandex using 190-220 GSM, with an interlock weft knit textile stitching construction and copper-infused particles.

In some instances, the garment can include a caffeine-infused fabric. The caffeine-infused fabric can include a fabric blend with coffee infused into the fabric. For instance, caffeine can provide benefits of increasing a metabolic rate, keep the wearer cool, and can eliminate odors when using with caffeine properties infused into fabric. A caffeine-infused fabric can have a blend of 80-88% recycled polyester, 12-20% spandex using 190-220 GSM, with an interlock weft knit textile stitching construction and caffeine-infused fabric.

In some instances, a caffeine-infused fabric can be manufactured by burning coffee beans to turn them into carbonized coffee. Later, coffee can extruded into a fabric blend. Caffeine infused fabric can be soft, light, flexible and breathable. In some instances, the fabric can include caffeine-infused garments containing any of vitamin E, coconut water, aloe vera, algae, retinol, etc.

It is to be understood that the disclosed subject matter is not limited in its application to the details of construction and arrangements set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The disclosed subject matter is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other designs, structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the disclosed subject matter. Therefore, the claims should be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the disclosed subject matter.

As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “includes” and/or “including”, when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

As used herein, the terms “and/or” and “at least one of” include any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

As used herein, the terms “garment” and “layered garment” refer to the layered garment embodiments shown in FIGS. 1-9.

Certain details are set forth in the foregoing description and in FIGS. 1-9 to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments of the present invention. Other details describing well-known garment structures and human anatomy, however, are not set forth below to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Although the disclosed subject matter has been described and illustrated in the foregoing exemplary embodiments, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made only by way of example, and that numerous changes in the details of implementation of the disclosed subject matter may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosed subject matter.

Claims

1. A layered garment comprising:

an outer layer; and
an inner layer connected to the outer layer, the inner layer including an engineered portion positioned at a front middle section of the inner layer, the engineered portion of the inner layer including:
a pocket having an irregular shape configured to receive and contain a genital region of a body of a wearer of the layered garment; and
a liner having two or more curved portions positioned around a perimeter of the pocket to form a curved opening in a center portion of the liner for accessing an interior of the pocket, the one or more curved portions of the liner configured to wrap around the genital region of the body of the wearer to seal the genital region inside the pocket.

2. The layered garment of claim 1, further comprising a waistband and a circular seam positioned below the waistband,

wherein the outer layer and the inner layer are connected along the circular seam.

3. The layered garment of claim 1, wherein the two or more curved portions include a right panel and a left panel, wherein multiple portions of the right panel overlap with multiple portions of the left panel to form an upper overlap region and a lower overlap region.

4. The layered garment of claim 3, wherein the lower overlap region is configured to wrap around and support a scrotum included in the genital region.

5. The layered garment of claim 1, wherein the irregular shape of the pocket includes a rectangular section and a curved section connected at an angle.

6. The layered garment of claim 5, wherein the rectangular section, the curved section, and the angle are dimensioned to fit the genital region.

7. The layered garment of claim 1, wherein the pocket further comprises a dart sewn into a bottom surface of the pocket, the dart configured to create at least two inches of depth inside the pocket.

8. The layered garment of claim 7, wherein the dart bisects the bottom surface of the pocket to divide the pocket into two equal sized areas with one area located on each side of the dart.

9. The layered garment of claim 1, wherein the layered garment is one of shorts, pants, tights, underwear, or leggings.

10. The layered garment of claim 1, wherein the outer layer is formed from a blend of fabrics including nylon and lycra.

11. The layered garment of claim 1, wherein the inner layer is formed from a blend of fabrics including polyester and lycra.

12. The layered garment of claim 1, wherein the pocket is formed from a blend of fabrics including polyester and lycra.

13. The layered garment of claim 1, wherein the liner is high density gauze mesh material formed from a blend of fabrics including nylon and lycra.

14. An engineered portion of a layered garment comprising:

a pocket having an irregular shape configured to receive and contain a genital region of a body of a wearer of the layered garment; and
a liner having two or more curved portions positioned around a perimeter of the pocket to form a curved opening for accessing an interior of the pocket, the one or more curved portions of the liner configured to wrap around the genital region of the body of the wearer to seal the genital region inside the pocket.

15. The engineered portion of claim 14, wherein the two or more curved portions include a right panel and a left panel, wherein multiple portions of the right panel overlap with multiple portions of the left panel to form an upper overlap region and a lower overlap region.

16. The engineered potion of claim 15, wherein the lower overlap region is configured to wrap around and support a scrotum included in the genital region.

17. The engineered portion of claim 14, wherein the irregular shape of the pocket includes a rectangular section and a curved section connected at an angle.

18. The engineered portion of claim 17, wherein the rectangular section, the curved section, and the angle are dimensioned to fit the genital region.

19. The engineered portion of claim 14, wherein the pocket further comprises a dart sewn into a bottom surface of the pocket, the dart configured to create at least two inches of depth inside the pocket.

20. The engineered portion of claim 19, wherein the dart bisects the bottom surface of the pocket to divide the pocket into two equal sized areas with one located on each side of the dart.

Patent History
Publication number: 20220378116
Type: Application
Filed: May 31, 2022
Publication Date: Dec 1, 2022
Inventors: James Monroe Morris, V (Columbia, SC), Evan Matthew Tate (Boynton Beach, FL)
Application Number: 17/829,117
Classifications
International Classification: A41B 9/02 (20060101); A41B 9/00 (20060101); A41D 1/06 (20060101); A41D 31/02 (20060101);