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Breathable underwear

a technology of underwear and breathable materials, applied in the field of men's underwear, can solve the problems of affecting many people, reducing the rate and quality of sperm production, and affecting the area of the body where skin-to-skin contact is fairly constant, so as to improve the comfort of wearers, reduce the temperature of the groin, testicular and pubic area, and increase the air circulation

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-01-12
TAYLOR RICHARD ANTHONY
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides underwear that improves air circulation in the crotch area, reducing the temperature of the groin, testicular, and pubic areas, providing more comfort to the wearer. The invention uses a single crotch panel made of open weave fabric, similar to men's swimsuit netting, which allows for optimal air flow and heat dissipation. This invention can be applied to various types of underwear such as shorts, drawers, jockey shorts, briefs, long underwear, boxer shorts, skivvies, and variations thereof."

Problems solved by technology

Certain areas of the body where skin-to-skin contact is fairly constant are very susceptible to aggravation from heat and moisture due to perspiration.
Overheating of the testes can also cause a decrease in the rate and quality of sperm production.
Much of the prior art has been directed toward athletes and athletic wear, but the itching and other discomforts associated with overheating in the groin area affect many people, not only athletes.
Wearing layers of clothing, i.e., trousers or shorts and underwear on a warm day or during periods of moderate activity in hot, humid conditions can be quite uncomfortable.

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[0014]FIG. 1 shows the anterior side 3 of a pair of preferred breathable underwear 2 in a long-legged jockey style with a button-fly 5. The open weave netting of the crotch panel 1 is stitched securely on all sides 11, 12, and 13 to the main body of the garment 9. The elastic waistband 6 encircles the abdomen.

[0015]FIG. 2 shows the anterior view 3 of a section of the crotch panel 1. The crotch panel 1 is stitched securely to the main body of the garment 9 on the three visible sides 11, 12, and 13 and on the remaining side 14 shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 4 shows male wearer 8 in the prone position with a section of the crotch panel 1 visible. FIGS. 2 AND 4 illustrate the manner in which the open weave fabric and the placement of the crotch panel 1 allow air to circulate to the pubic area, groin, testes and in part to the gluteal cleft 10, thereby facilitating greater heat dissipation.

[0016]FIG. 5 shows the anterior side 3 of the invention in a short-legged jockey style with a horizontal f...

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Abstract

Breathable underwear for men that has an open weave netting, similar to that found in men's bathing trunks, as the sole crotch material. The small holes in this open weave netting encourages air circulation, lowers the temperature to which the testes, groin and pubic area are subjected, thereby facilitating heat dissipation, reducing perspiration and wetness, and increasing the comfort of the wearer.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] The present invention relates to articles of apparel, and in particular to men's underwear. [0005] Certain areas of the body where skin-to-skin contact is fairly constant are very susceptible to aggravation from heat and moisture due to perspiration. Moisture retention and lack of air flow in the groin area of men may produce itching, rashes, offensive body odor, and provides an excellent breeding ground for fungus. This moisture may cause or aggravate a condition commonly known as jock itch. Overheating of the testes can also cause a decrease in the rate and quality of sperm production. [0006] Much of the prior art has been directed toward athletes and athletic wear, but the itching and oth...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41B9/02
CPCA41B2400/20A41B9/02
Inventor TAYLOR, RICHARD ANTHONY
Owner TAYLOR RICHARD ANTHONY
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