Garment with improved fly opening and related system

Abstract

An undergarment is configured to be wearable by a wearer and includes a waist portion positionable around a portion of the torso of the wearer. The undergarment also includes a front panel extending from the waist portion. The front panel defines a pouch portion positionable so as to extend outwardly and upwardly from an area between the legs of the wearer. The front panel further has an opening defining spaced apart lateral ends and an apex vertically disposed above the lateral ends. A flap extends from the pouch portion and defines first and second lateral edges extending away from the lateral ends of the opening to a free end of the flap. The flap is releasably attachable with a portion of the front panel adjacent the opening so as to be selectively moveable between a closed position and an open position.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Underwear has been provided in a number of different styles and configurations. Such styles and configurations are often designed or developed for optimal comfort or performance depending on varying wearer preferences and varying activities. Underwear of different types has been offered in many colors, fabrics, and of styles that provide varying level of coverage. The overall design of the different types of men's underwear, however, often follows a general layout or template within the particular configuration (e.g. briefs, boxers, boxer briefs, etc., with subtle variations in fit and styling. In particular, the fly most often included in men's underwear is usually of a particular type depending on the style of underwear. For example, boxer short style underwear often simply has a vertical fly formed by slightly overlapping portions of fabric that may or may not be enclosed by a button. In other examples both briefs and boxer briefs often provide a ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is about an underwear that has a functional collapsible drawbridge-like fly which can provide easy and convenient urination as well as coverage and comfort without unintended exposure during regular wear. The underwear also has a unique aesthetic to the front portion thereof. The fly configuration is included in all types of underwear. The underwear describes a method for opening and closing the fly which allows for convenient use while maintaining the placement of all contents in the underwear during wear without touching parts of the body during urination. The underwear is minimal in size and provides breathability through air vents. The fly is also associated with a pouch that can be configured in a hammock-like shape that offers easy and comfortable access through the fly. The hammock can be made of different materials such as hard materials or more compliant materials like foam layers which can provide protection and support in activewear garments.

Problems solved by technology

Often such configurations result in a fly is merely decorative and sometimes even detrimental to the product and its use.

For example, some flies do not properly close and can result in exposure or escape of portions of the male body therefrom.

In some instances the extra fabric from the fly may add unneeded bulkiness to the garment as well.

Manny current fly configurations are so inconvenient that many people simply refuse to use it altogether, instead simply pulling down their underwear to urinate.

This requires contact that can be unsanitary and uncomfortable, especially in public bathrooms, as the wearer may come into contact with residual bodily fluids.

Additionally, many people with disabilities have difficulty fully removing their clothing, thus making convenient accessibility of utmost importance to those who may be required to assist them.

Further, in instances of athletic wear and athletic underwear in particular, people often sacrifice comfort for protection, requiring stiff and uncomfortable garments that require much time and effort to remove.

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