Male undergarment to protect against excess heat, moisture, and friction

Abstract

A novel genital support undergarment for men is disclosed comprising a material pouch which supports male genitalia such that in use a back edge of the pouch tucks underneath the scrotum above a lowest point of the pouch. The back edge includes a thickened material seam that contacts the scrotum of the user. The pouch is a soft material and can be simply attached to an elastic waistband or affixed to a larger undergarment, such as briefs or boxers. No strap or other material between the legs is used to connect the bottom of the pouch to a waistband at the back.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0001]This invention relates to male undergarments. More particularly, this invention relates to male undergarments designed to promote men's health and wellness.2. Description of the Related Art[0002]Previously, several differing types of male undergarments were designed to either protect or support male genitalia. More common examples of such male undergarments are jock-straps, thongs, and tangas. More traditional and cultural examples include the fundoshi and kaupina. While many of these provide some support and protection from chafing between the genitalia and the legs, all of these items have either a string or a strap to connect the front panel of the undergarment to the back portion of the waistband. The jock-strap has two, one on either side that connect the front cup to the waistband. Tangas and kaupina are essentially a front panel and a back panel, attached together by string and worn similar to briefs. Thongs and fundos...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0006]The Go Softwear Strapless Jock is a jock strap without any straps. This garment is designed for appearance rather than function. The garment includes a waistband having elastic at a top edge and a contoured pouch with elastic trim which merges into the waistband to provide a bottom edge of elastic as well. The pouch is formed and supported directly by the tension associated with the waist band and its own elastic trim. This tension creates a direct adverse effect on the backside of the scrotum that is incompatible with long term comfort. Because the lower seam merges into the waistband along a nearly horizontal line, the seam does not rise far enough underneath the backside of the scrotum leaving a significant, critical gap. In addition, the material of this product is a cotton and lycra blend that does not absorb sweat / moisture well resulting in an irritating effect when worn for an extended period of time, particularly in warm conditions.

[0007]Other products currently marketed include the Good Devil Suspended Pouch and the Male Power Branded Elastic Power Sock from Freshpair.com. This jock is also strapless and includes an elastic waistband. Like the Go Softwear product, these products are designed for appearance rather than function. The genital pouch does not surround the scrotum at a high point behind, only enclosing the genitals from the front. These products also do not absorb sweat / moisture well resulting in an irritating effect when worn for an extended period of time, particularly in warm conditions.

Problems solved by technology

However, none of these items offer stand-alone and strapless support for the genitalia.

This tension creates a direct adverse effect on the backside of the scrotum that is incompatible with long term comfort.

Because the lower seam merges into the waistband along a nearly horizontal line, the seam does not rise far enough underneath the backside of the scrotum leaving a significant, critical gap.

In addition, the material of this product is a cotton and lycra blend that does not absorb sweat / moisture well resulting in an irritating effect when worn for an extended period of time, particularly in warm conditions.

These products also do not absorb sweat / moisture well resulting in an irritating effect when worn for an extended period of time, particularly in warm conditions.

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