Anti-chafe gusset crotch for pants

Abstract

The current invention teaches a novel, simple, and cost effective preventative solution to the irritating outcome experienced when the friction of the inner thighs rubbing together results in a condition commonly known as chafing. This condition is commonly experienced by athletes, obese people, and people with specific physiological conditions. While there are preventative measures to hinder chafing on the market, none address the issue with a simple, cost effective, and comfortable solution. The current invention is a panel embodied by two-plies of a lightweight, highly breathable, stretchable fabric with a slick surface sewn only on the periphery to create a seamless gusset throughout the crotch of a garment such as a short that creates a near friction free environment and keeps the skin dry thus preventing chafing.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The instant invention claims priority of Provisional Application No. 60 / 496,949 filed Aug. 20, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention applies to pant type apparel in the form of pants, shorts, Capri's, trousers or any other garment having two openings known as pant legs that may be worn to cover the lower extremities. The current invention excludes skirts and dresses or any other garments that do not contain fabric that wraps around the crotch area from anterior to posterior from a point beginning at the top of the inseam and down to the bottom of the gusset panel. For the purpose clarity in this current patent description the garment that will be referred to as containing the invention in question will be “pant”. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] The current invention addresses an age-old problem that has inflicted many people throughout the ages. The problem of chafing or the skin irrit...

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Benefits of technology

[0017] The wealth of this current patent lies within the interdependent relationship between the functioning elements of the design to create a simple, cost effective solution to chafing: the seamless crotch eliminates seems that may chafe, the smooth nature of the fabric used for the gusset allows a friction reduced environment between the wearer's skin and the pant leg, the multi-ply layering of the fabric allows for the transfer of any friction between the wearer's skin and the fabric to be absorbed within the friction reduced relationship of the layers, the highly breathable fabric allows moisture to escape in an area that is highly prone to moisture condensation, the stretch of the fabric allows the fabric to move with the wearer more effectively than a non-stretch fabric which creates resistance between the fabric and the wearers skin when the wearer's lower limb movement pushes the fabric to its maximum stretch potential- this resistance abrades the skin and can result in chafing while also can cause adjoining seams to blowout.

[0018] Common to other prior art inventions, the seamless crotch eliminates seems throughout the crotch of the pant and applies a stretchable, breathable fabric. The current invention is the first known invention to build on and combine discussed prior art with new techniques to create a comfortable, mobile pant that aids in the prevention of chafing in a simple unobtrusive manner.

Problems solved by technology

The problem of chafing or the skin irritation caused by friction against the dermis layer of the skin and another entity be it organic or inorganic such as another body part or a fabric such as that which is used as clothing.

Chafing is a painful condition that may result in minor abrasions with localized swelling to more severe cases of third degree burns that can become infected and are difficult to heal.

The wearer often spent long periods of time wearing the armor in hot conditions that caused their bodies to perspire.

If the armor was ill fitting or rubbed their skin in anyway, it was not uncommon for chafing to occur.

The obese population of humans has problems with chafing as the subcutaneous adipose tissue (excess body mass in the form of fatty tissue) that is present rubs against each other causing friction.

This can occur any place where friction is caused between masses of skin though it is most common between the inner thighs due to the necessity to walk which causes the friction to occur which leads to chafing.

In the case of runners, moisture condensates in moisture prone areas under increased physical exertion and / or rising atmospheric temperatures and if the “hot spot” is not taken care of as soon as it forms it can worsen and become the painful bum or abrasion known as chafing.

Distance runners often have the most problems associated with chafing between their legs on the upper inner thigh and under their armpits.

The healing process is often extensive as it is difficult to stop friction from occurring between the legs long enough for the wound to heal.

As is the nature of humans, keeping the inflicted area immobile long enough to completely heal is difficult.

That is, each of these treatments requires that the person attempting to prevent chafing applies something or wears an uncomfortable or additional garment.

While chafing between the inner thighs isn't an affliction that commonly affects a person's life to a catastrophic degree, it can cause a severe annoyance and pain.

This patent addressed the friction reduction that is important to preventing chafing but is cumbersome and actually adds external elements that could possibly cause skin irritations.

Crotch blowout is a common problem that is prevalent in other seamless crotches cited.

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