Undergarment shorts for use with a medical device and accessories

Abstract

A pair of undergarments for concealing a medical device under a tight or form fitting garment such as a dress or skirt is provided. The pair of undergarments includes a pair of shorts having first and second legs and a pocket on one of the legs that extends from a front side of the garment to a rear side of the garment. The pocket defines a hollow interior and includes an access slot adjacent to a bottom edge of the pocket. The pocket further includes an access opening adjacent to a top edge of the pocket for passage of a tube. Various closure mechanisms are provided for opening and closing the access slot.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional No. 63 / 668,815, filed on Jul. 9, 2024, entitled SHAPEWEAR SHORTS FOR USE WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates generally to undergarment apparel, and more particularly to undergarment shorts for discreetly carrying medical devices, such as those used for routine injections of insulin, and / or other accessories.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Millions of people suffer from the condition known as diabetes, including insulin-dependent diabetes (also referred to as “Type 1” diabetes). In order to manage the condition, routine injections of insulin are required to manage glucose levels in the body. Some people are able to manage the condition with insulin injections on an occasional basis, while other people need frequent and routine injections of insulin. In some instances, quick access to an insulin injection may be a lifesaving factor for a diabetes patient. For many diabetic people, the timing of their insulin injections is based on their glucose level measurements. Should a person suddenly feel ill, an on the spot glucose measurement is taken, and the appropriate level of insulin is subsequently administered.

[0004] In such an example, the insulin can be administered with preloaded single dose injectables or can be administered with a programmable injection pump assembly having an insulin injection pump and a tethered access port. The insulin injection pump can be programmed to deliver a precise amount of insulin based on the glucose readings. The access port contains a needle that pierces the person's skin. In some instances, a subcutaneous cannula or needle is inserted through the skin and remains in place for two to three days before being switched out (e.g., to minimize site reactions and the risk of infection). Namely, some users of insulin pumps maintain a physical connection to the insulin pump continuously (or for most of the time).

[0005] While the insulin injection pump assemblies are a convenient way to be treated with varying doses of insulin, the insulin pump device itself may be bulky. One common approach is to clip the insulin pump, secured in a protective case, to the wearer's waistband or bra. However, this method is not feasible when wearing clothing such as dresses that lack a waistband. In such examples, such placement of an insulin pump presents challenges if a user prefers to be discreet, without creating a bulge in the clothing or external attachment created by the presence of the insulin injection pump. Multiple types of insulin pumps may be available for a user, including patch-style or tubeless pumps (e.g. Omnipod).

[0006] For some users, the lack of ability to discreetly store a medically necessary device such as an insulin pump may cause physical and / or emotional discomfort. This is particularly true in cases in which the clothing worn is tight fitting (e.g., a form fitting dress or skirt) or otherwise not supportive of a clip, waistband, or other external storage. Even if a user was to place the medical device (e.g., insulin pump) in a large, external pocket, the pocket may be sewn on the outside of the clothing rendering the contents more apparent, thus providing no discreet or comfortable solution. What is more, traditional pockets may be shallow, causing a medical device to remain unsecured or causing the medical device to fall out of the shallow pocket. Further, if the medical device is carried beneath a tight fitting piece of clothing, it may create an unwanted visible bulge, and access to the device requires that the person partially or fully remove the tight clothing in order to access the device, thus further compromising the privacy and options available to the user. Moreover, traditional pockets may not allow for tubing pass-through for certain medical devices.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] Accordingly, there is need for a solution that provides more comfortable and discreet access to necessary medical devices that may require extensive or full time storage within reach of the user's body. There remains a need for an undergarment that secures, for example, a tethered insulin pump, safely routes tubing, and allows discreet yet accessible operation without exposing the wearer. Additionally, such a garment may keep emergency medical supplies-such as glucagon or glucose tablets-close at hand. The larger front thigh pocket may also accommodate a smartphone, which in some cases acts as a CGM receiver or is used to control insulin delivery (e.g., with Tandem pumps). Users of tethered insulin pumps (e.g., insulin pumps connected to the body via flexible tubing) may be among the users that benefit from the shapewear systems and methods described herein.

[0008] The present invention is directed to a pair of undergarment shorts (e.g., shapewear shorts, undergarments) for concealing, for example, a medical device under a (e.g. tight fitting) dress or skirt. The pair of undergarment shorts described herein may have two different pockets, providing options for accessing a tethered insulin pump from beneath the hem of a dress or skirt, depending on the occasion. In some embodiments, the pair of undergarment shorts may be shapewear shorts and have an inner thigh pocket for use with form-fitting, bodycon-style dresses for which the user may have a desire to hide the insulin pump without creating a bulge underneath the garment. In some embodiments, the undergarments may have a large front thigh pocket for easy access, intended for use with looser garments that may flow (e.g., a dress, skirt). In some embodiments, the undergarments may also hold emergency supplies or other items (e.g., a smartphone) as needed. The undergarments includes a pair of shorts having first and second legs and a pocket on one of the legs that extends from a front side of the garment to a rear side of the garment. The pocket defines a hollow interior and includes an access slot adjacent to a bottom edge of the pocket. The pocket further includes an access opening adjacent to a top edge of the pocket for passage of a tube. Various horizontal and vertical closure mechanisms are provided for opening and closing the access slot.

[0009] In a first implementation of the invention, a undergarments for use in concealing, for example, a medical device is provided, the undergarments comprising: a garment comprising a first leg and a second leg, wherein the first leg and the second leg comprise sections of shapewear fabric; a first pocket positioned on the first leg, wherein the first pocket defines a hollow interior, and wherein the first pocket comprises a first access slot to the hollow interior, wherein the first pocket extends on an inner thigh portion of the first leg from a front side of the garment to a rear side of the garment; and a second pocket positioned on a front of the second leg, the second pocket comprising a second access slot, wherein the first pocket and the second pocket are positioned on the garment so that a wearer of the undergarments does not reposition an outerwear garment to access an item from the first pocket or the second pocket.

[0010] In a second aspect, the sections of shapewear fabric comprise four-way fabric.

[0011] In another aspect, the first access slot or the second access slot comprises a zipper.

[0012] In another aspect, the first pocket comprises a first pocket opening at a base of the first pocket, and wherein the second pocket comprises a second pocket opening at a base of the second pocket.

[0013] In another aspect, the first access slot or the second access slot comprises an overlapping fabric closure.

[0014] In another aspect, the first pocket or the second pocket is attached to an inner surface of the undergarments with an inner seam in contact with the wearer.

[0015] In another aspect, the first pocket or second pocket is configured to receive and hold a medical device.

[0016] In another aspect, the first pocket further comprises a top access opening at a top edge of the first pocket on a front side of the undergarments adjacent to a front edge of the first pocket.

[0017] In another aspect, the second pocket further comprises a top access opening at a top edge of the second pocket on a front side of the undergarments adjacent to a front edge of the second pocket.

[0018] In another aspect, the top access opening comprises at least one of: a seam gap, a buttonhole, or an edge seam.

[0019] In a second implementation of the invention, a method of designing undergarments for use in concealing a device, the undergarments comprising: assembling a garment having fabric for a first leg and a second leg; attaching a first pocket on the first leg, wherein the first pocket defines a hollow interior, and wherein the first pocket comprises a first access slot to the hollow interior, wherein the first pocket extends on an inner thigh portion of the first leg from a front side of the garment to a rear side of the garment; and attaching a second pocket on the second leg; wherein the second pocket on the second leg comprises an access slot, wherein the first pocket and the second pocket are positioned on the garment so that a wearer of the undergarments does not reposition an outerwear garment to access an item from the first pocket or the second pocket.

[0020] In another aspect, attaching the first pocket includes attaching the first pocket to the first leg so that the access slot to the first pocket is adjacent to an edge seam of the first leg, and wherein the edge seam wraps around an inner thigh of a wearer of the garment.

[0021] In another aspect, the first pocket allows tubing of an insulin pump to pass through the edge seam.

[0022] In another aspect, the second pocket comprises a second edge seam, and wherein the second edge seam allows tubing of an insulin pump to pass through the second edge seam.

[0023] In another aspect, the sizing of the undergarments includes extended sizing of at least one of: XXS, XXXS, XXL, XXXL, 4XL, or 5XL.

[0024] In another aspect, the access slot comprises an invisible zipper, a zipper, a hook and eye, a hook and loop fastener, an overlapping fabric closure, or a snap button.

[0025] In another aspect, assembling a garment includes sewing an invisible hem of the garment on an inner panel of the garment to attach the first pocket.

[0026] In another aspect, assembling a garment includes sewing an invisible hem of the garment on an inner panel of the garment to attach the second pocket.

[0027] In another aspect, the first pocket or the second pocket stores an emergency glucose supply (e.g., glucagon nasal spray), a medical device, a smartphone, a wallet, keys, a protective device, or a travel document.

[0028] In another aspect, the undergarments compress a silhouette of a wearer with a tight fit to a body part of the wearer.

[0029] These and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the attached drawings and the detailed description of the embodiments, which follow.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Embodiments of various inventive features will now be described with reference to the following drawings. Throughout the drawings, reference numbers may be reused to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. The drawings are provided to illustrate example embodiments described herein and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 1A presents a front plan view of a pair of shapewear shorts;

[0032] FIG. 1B presents a rear plan view of the pair of shapewear shorts illustrated in FIG. 1A;

[0033] FIG. 2A presents a front, side isometric view of the pair shapewear shorts of FIG. 1A, in use on a person and retaining a medical device in a first pocket of the shapewear shorts;

[0034] FIG. 2B presents a front, side isometric view, similar to FIG. 2A, with a medical device retained in a second pocket of the shapewear shorts;

[0035] FIG. 3 presents a front plan view of a pair of shapewear shorts incorporating buttonholes in front portions of first and second pockets of the shapewear shorts;

[0036] FIG. 4 presents a front, side isometric view of the pair shapewear shorts of FIG. 3, in use on a person and retaining a medical device in a second pocket of the shapewear shorts;

[0037] FIG. 5 presents a front plan view of a pair of shapewear shorts;

[0038] FIG. 6 presents a front plan view of a user wearing a pair of shapewear shorts under a loose fitting skirt;

[0039] FIG. 7A presents a front and back view of the pair of shapewear shorts depicting various numbered measurements of fabric pieces for shapewear shorts, in which the numbered measurements correspond to the pattern card specifications of FIG. 7E;

[0040] FIG. 7B presents an inside out view of the front and back of the pair of shapewear shorts depicting various numbered measurements of fabric pieces for shapewear shorts, in which the numbered measurements correspond to the pattern card specifications of FIG. 7E;

[0041] FIG. 7C presents a view of detailed callout measurements for the pair of shapewear shorts depicting various numbered measurements of fabric pieces for the pair shapewear shorts, in which the numbered measurements correspond to the pattern card specifications of FIG. 7E;

[0042] FIG. 7D presents a view of detailed callout measurements for the gusset of the pair of shapewear shorts, in which the numbered measurements correspond to the pattern card specifications of FIG. 7E;

[0043] FIG. 7E presents a table depicting various measurements of shapewear shorts according to an example pattern card.

[0044] FIG. 8 presents a front plan view of a user wearing a pair of shapewear shorts holding a medical device and / or other accessories under a loose fitting garment.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “rear”, “right”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 1A. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply examples of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. As otherwise used herein, the term “comprising” can also encompass the terms “consisting essentially of” and “consisting of”.

[0046] The present disclosure is directed to an undergarment (e.g., undergarment shorts, shapewear shorts) designed to discreetly accommodate and conceal one or more devices, such as a medical device (e.g., a tethered insulin pump), underneath clothing such as formal or form-fitting clothing, and addresses a long-standing challenge faced by individuals who, for example, depend on wearable medical devices yet also desire to wear clothing with easy access to a tethered insulin pump through the hem of a dress or skirt. The struggle to balance medical necessity with comfort and access presents difficulties, particularly during special events calling for formal or otherwise fitted attire, or in professional settings where both appearance and discretion are prioritized. The pockets of the present undergarment shorts disclosed herein, along with the tubing pass-throughs of the undergarment shorts allow insulin pump tubing to be worn safely and discretely. Though the examples disclosed herein may refer to shapewear shorts, one of skill in the art will recognize the same features can be implemented in undergarment shorts that are not shapewear, and the instant disclosure (even when referencing shapewear shorts) therefore also applies to undergarment shorts that are not shapewear (e.g., not made of shapewear material). Therefore, shapewear and undergarment are understood to apply interchangeably in the disclosure herein.

[0047] Traditionally, wearers of medical devices (e.g., insulin pumps, glucose monitors, infusion systems) experience limitations in their clothing choices due to the visibility or bulk of these devices when worn underneath an item of clothing. Many current options involve makeshift solutions such as clipping devices to undergarments, tucking them into waistbands, or wearing external pouches. These workarounds are not only uncomfortable but also may fail to prevent the device from shifting, protruding, or being visible through tight-fitting garments, which may make users self-conscious about their appearance. As a result, users frequently find themselves choosing between managing their medical needs discreetly and wearing comfortable clothing. In addition, some users may wear continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) that may be adhered directly to the skin and synced to software (e.g., a mobile application) or connected to a separate receiver. For this reason, some users may find additional medical uses and applications for the shapewear shorts described herein.

[0048] Traditional shapewear products may prioritize aesthetic shaping and compression but may not address the need to carry and conceal bulky devices, such as medical devices. Meanwhile, products aimed at supporting medical devices often lack the aesthetic, comfort, or compression features desired in shapewear. This divide highlights a need for a comprehensive solution that merges the functional requirements of (medical) device storage with the contouring benefits of modern shapewear.

[0049] The present disclosure describes a shapewear solution. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a garment that enables both a sleek silhouette and the practical capability to secure a device (such as a medical device) in a method that ensures comfort and discretion for the individual. In this way, an individual may experience peace of mind while maintaining their privacy. The solution described herein provides more comfort and safety than traditional solutions, providing pump stability, minimizing tubing snags, and contributing to peace of mind for the user.

[0050] For example, the garment disclosed herein allows a wearer of a medical device an accessible way to enjoy any occasion that may require fitted clothing without making the wearer of the device choose between appearance and medical safety. By integrating accommodation of devices (such as medical devices) into a shapewear garment, the present solution empowers such individuals with confidence and freedom in their wardrobe choices.

[0051] By prioritizing inclusivity and normalizing, for example, medical device use without sacrificing the wearer's participation in activities that involve fitted attire, this design provides an improvement over traditional shapewear designs and traditional solutions for wearable medical devices. Shown throughout the figures, the present solution is directed toward a pair of shapewear short for concealing one or more devices, such as a personal medical device (e.g., insulin pump), while retaining easy access to the device.

[0052] Turning now to FIGS. 1A-7, and initially with regard to FIG. 1A, a pair of shapewear shorts for use with one or more devices, hereinafter shapewear shorts 100, is illustrated in accordance with a first example. As used herein, the term “pair” of shorts means a single garment as is the convention when describing garments.

[0053] As shown, the shapewear shorts 100 have a first pocket 112 provided on and around an outer surface 114 of the shorts 100 (e.g., at or near an inner thigh area of the pair of shorts). The outer surface 114 of the shorts 100 is one not in contact with the user's body. In some embodiments, the first pocket 112 can receive and hold (e.g., secure) a device, such as a medical device (e.g., an insulin pump, diabetic supplies) or a non-medical object, such as a smartphone or keys, while discreetly concealing the device near the inner thigh area between a wearer's legs and in a position for easy access as described in detail hereinbelow. Notably, throughout this disclosure, while examples of use for the shapewear shorts 100 may refer to a “medical device,” and while the solution supports storage of a medical device, one of skill in the art will recognize that the shapewear shorts 100 disclosed herein are not limited for use with medical devices and can be used to conceal other (non-medical) objects or accessories that a user may desire to discreetly store within their shapewear. The shapewear shorts 100 can include a second pocket 116 located on a front side 118 of the shorts 100. In some embodiments, like the first pocket 112, the second pocket 116 may be used to retain a medical device or, alternatively, other devices such as, for example, cell phones, compacts, a wallet, keys, etc.

[0054] The first pocket 112 is formed by positioning a piece of first pocket material 120 (e.g., fabric) on the outer surface 114 of the shorts and securing the first pocket material 120 to the shorts 100 with a stitched outer seam 122. In some embodiments, the stitched outer seam 122 may be single needle chain stitch or a flat lock stitch. In order to position a device (e.g., medical device) within the first pocket 112, the first pocket 112 defines an access slot 124 located adjacent to a bottom edge 126 of the first pocket 112. This design allows a wearer to easily access the first pocket 112 at the lowest point of the first pocket 112, thus enabling a wearer to discreetly access the first pocket 112 (e.g., to insert the device into the first pocket 112, to remove the device from the first pocket 112) without having to significantly lift up an edge of a skirt or dress to do so.

[0055] In some embodiments, while the first pocket 112 of the shapewear shorts 100 is illustrated being formed on an outer surface 114 of the shorts 100, in another embodiment, the first pocket 112 is formed by attaching the piece of first pocket material 120 to an inner surface (not shown) of the shorts 100 with an inner seam (not shown). The inner surface of the shorts 100 is one in contact with the user's body. In this manner, the contents of the first pocket 112 of the shapewear shorts 100, as well as the seams, may be less visible and thus more discreet through an overlying tight or form fitting dress or skirt.

[0056] In some embodiments, the first pocket 112 includes a first horizontal access device 128 to open and close the access slot 124 of the first pocket 112. The first horizontal access device 128 may take a variety of forms such as, for example, overlapping flaps (of fabric), hook and loop fasteners, etc. In an embodiment, the first horizontal access device 128 is a six inch zipper. In another embodiment, the first horizontal access device 128 is a zipper of any desired length. In another embodiment, the zipper is an invisible zipper (e.g., a concealed zipper, a zipper hidden within a seam of the access slot 124).

[0057] In some embodiments, the second pocket 116 is formed by positioning a piece of second pocket material 130 (e.g., fabric) over the outer surface 114 of the shorts 100 and securing the piece of second pocket material 130 to the shorts 100 with an outer seam 132 in a manner similar to that described with regard to the outer seam 122 of the first pocket 112. The second pocket 116 also has an access slot 134 located adjacent to a bottom edge 136 of the second pocket 116 and a similar second horizontal access device 138 is provided to open and close the access slot 134. One of skill in the art will recognize that the disclosure above for the access slot 124 and first horizontal access device 128 applies to the access slot 134 and second horizontal access device 138, respectively.

[0058] In some embodiments, as with the first pocket 112 of the shorts 100, the second pocket 116 may be formed by attaching the piece of second pocket material 130 on an inner surface (not shown) of the shorts 100 with a second inner seam (not shown). This further reduces the visibility of any contents in the second pocket 116 and associated seams when worn under a tight or form fitting dress or skirt. In one example, the first pocket 112 can be sewn on the inside of the shapewear shorts 110, with the access slot 124 on the outside of the shapewear shorts 100 proximate a bottom hem of the shapewear shorts 100. The tubing (e.g., of a tethered insulin pump) can pass on the inside of the shapewear shorts (e.g., between the fabric of the shapewear shorts 100 and the user's body) which can inhibit kinking or snagging of the tubing while the user wears the shapewear shorts 100 and other clothing. In one example, the second pocket 116 can be sewn on the inside of the shapewear shorts 110, with the access slot 134 on the outside of the shapewear shorts 100 proximate a bottom hem of the shapewear shorts 100. In one example, the shapewear shorts 100 can have the first pocket 112 and not have the second pocket. In one example, the shapewear shorts 100 can have the second pocket 116 and not have the first pocket. In one example, the shapewear shorts 100 can have the second pocket 116 on both the left leg and the right leg (e.g., have two second pockets 116 and no first pocket).

[0059] While not specifically shown, it is within the contemplated scope of the present solution that the access slot 124 in the first pocket 112 and / or the access slot 134 in the second pocket 116 may be oriented vertically. Thus, the first horizontal access device 138 in the first pocket 112 would be replaced with a first vertical access device (not shown) and / or the second horizontal access device 138 would be replaced with a second vertical access device (not shown).

[0060] In some embodiments, the shorts 100 include a first leg 140 and a second leg 142 joined together by a U-shaped central seam 144. The first leg 140 includes a first upper leg portion 146 and the second leg 142 includes a second upper leg portion 148. Together, the first upper leg portion 146 and the second upper leg portion 148 form a waist portion 150 of the shorts 100. A waist band or upper seam 152 extends around an upper edge 154 of the waist portion 150 of the shorts 100 and defines a top opening 156 in the shorts 100.

[0061] The first leg 140 further includes a first lower leg portion 160 extending downward from the first upper leg portion 146. A bottom edge 162 of the first lower leg portion 160 defines a bottom opening 164 of the first leg 140. In some embodiments, the first pocket 112 of the pair of shapewear shorts 100 is partially positioned on a thigh or front side 166 of the first lower leg portion 160 of the shorts 100.

[0062] The second leg 142 similarly includes a second lower leg portion 170 having a bottom edge 172 defining a bottom opening 174. In the embodiment, the second pocket 116 of the pair of shapewear shorts 100 is similarly positioned on a thigh or front side 176 of the second lower leg portion 170 of the shorts 100.

[0063] In both FIGS. 1A and 1B, and as noted herein, the first pocket 112 of the pair of shapewear shorts 100 is formed partially around the outer surface 114, or an inner surface, of the shorts 100 to conceal a device (e.g., medical device) in an inner thigh area of the pair of shapewear shorts 100. For example, this may prevent a medical device from protruding, showing, or otherwise causing discomfort underneath tight fitting clothing such as a skirt or dress.

[0064] In some embodiments, the pair of shapewear shorts 100 has the front side 118 (FIG. 1A) and a rear side 180 (FIG. 1B). The first pocket 112 and, in particular, the first pocket material 120 has a front edge 182 on the front side 118 of the shorts 100 (FIG. 1A) and a rear edge 184 on the rear side 180 of the shorts 100 (FIG. 1B). A top edge 186 of the first pocket 112 extends from the front edge 182, around an inner thigh or inner side 190 of the first lower leg portion 160 to the rear edge 184. Similarly, a bottom edge 188 of the first pocket 112 may extend from the front edge 182 of the first pocket 112, around the inner side 190 of the first lower leg portion 160 and to the rear edge 184 of the first pocket 112. Thus, the first pocket 112 is positioned in and around the inner thigh area or inner side 190 of the shorts 100 to aid in concealing a medical or other device retained in the first pocket112.

[0065] The shorts 100 may be formed from a variety of materials suitable for undergarments. In some embodiments, the shorts 100 may be formed from a performance wear fabric with four-way stretch for the comfort of the user or wearer. Likewise, the first and second pieces of pocket material 120 and 130 forming the first pocket 112 and the second pocket 116, respectively, may also be formed from four-way stretch performance wear fabric. In some embodiments, the four-way stretch material allows for improvement over traditional medical device storage solutions in which the fabric does not stretch enough for active movement, or in which a pocket for, for example, a medical device pump is in the center (e.g., swinging uncomfortably between the legs with insecure tubing due to a top-open pocket design). In some embodiments, the fabric of the shorts 100 may be a blend of 70% nylon and 30% spandex comprising a weight of 145 GSM, thus providing a design that offers stretch and lightweight flexibility for a wide range of wearer sizes. The compression provided by such a fabric blend allows a firm hold on stored objects (in the first pocket 112 and / or the second pocket 116) while providing comfort to the wearer. In some embodiments, the fabric of the shorts 100 may include polyester / elastane blends, recycled yarns, and other spandex-containing combinations. In some embodiments, the fabric blend may be any shade or color of fabric available.

[0066] In another embodiment, the waistband 152 around the upper edge 154 of the shorts 100 may be formed from one half inch elastic and secured with a cover stitch. In some embodiments, the waistband 152 may include stretch fabric rather than elastic. In some embodiments, a piece of reinforcing material or crotch flap 194 may be provided between the first and second legs 112 and 116 and extend from the front side 118 of the shorts 100 to the rear side 180 of the shorts 100. In some embodiments, the shorts 100 may provide compression (e.g., light compression, medical grade compression) in a high-waisted design comprising a material with four-way stretch. In this way, the shorts 100 may not only store a device or object (e.g., a medical device), but may also provide a smooth silhouette for a wearer underneath other clothing, as is seen in other forms of shapewear. For example, the shapewear compression of the shorts 100 may provide compression near the hips, stomach, backside, or thighs of a wearer of the shorts. In this way, the wearer may receive the benefits of shapewear as well as the benefits of medical device storage, without any sacrifice in terms of the silhouette or figure portrayed underneath the outer layer of clothing (e.g., tight fitting clothing, formal wear).

[0067] As shown in FIG. 2A, the first pocket 112 of the pair of shapewear shorts 100 includes a buttonhole or top access opening 200 at the top edge 186 of the first pocket 112. In some embodiments, the top access opening 200 is located on the front side 118 of the shorts 100 adjacent to the front edge 182 of the first pocket 112. This may allow a medical device to better serve a front side of a patient as discussed in more detail herein. Similarly, the second pocket 116 also has a buttonhole or top access opening 202 (see FIG. 2B) similarly positioned through the second pocket 116.

[0068] In embodiments where the first and second pockets 112 and 116 are formed on an inner surface (see e.g., FIG. 6) of the shapewear shorts 100, the respective top access openings 200 and 202 are also located on the inner surface of the shorts 100. This further reduces the visibility of the top access openings 200 and 202 and medical device components extending through the top access openings 200 and 202, when the shapewear shorts 100 are worn beneath a tight or form fitting dress or skirt. In some examples, the shorts 100 include upside down pockets that are easily accessible from the hem of the outerwear garment closest to the knee of the wearer. The shorts 100 may thus be worn in addition to the outerwear garment (e.g., underneath the outerwear garment), while providing access to the contents of the pocket without adjustment of the outerwear garment. In some embodiments, the term “upside down pockets” refers to the fact that the opening of the pocket opens at the bottom of the pocket (e.g., rather than the top of the pocket, as found in a traditional pocket design). In some embodiments, a wearer of the shapewear shorts does not need to reposition an outerwear garment to access an item from a pocket of the shapewear shorts.

[0069] For example, a medical device may be stored in an upside down pocket of the shorts 100, and a user may be able to discreetly access the medical device while standing or sitting without removing the outer garment or adjusting it (e.g., dress, skirt). In such an example, other devices (e.g., smartphones, travel documents, a wallet, diabetic supplies, car keys, protective devices) may also be stored in an upside down pocket without requiring removal or adjustment of the outer garment. In this way, a wearer may achieve not only privacy, but also more secure storage of important items that may be subject to loss if they were not able to be stored securely in connection with the present solution. For example, a parent of small children at a playground or in a shopping area may need secure storage of such devices while maintaining freedom of movement and free hands. In another example, a wearer of the shorts 100 attending a formal evening event may need access to such items without displaying the items directly throughout the evening.

[0070] Turning now to FIG. 2A, the disclosed pair of shapewear shorts 100 are provided to conceal a medical device (e.g., tethered insulin pump assembly 1000 used by a wearer 2000). The tethered insulin pump assembly 1000 generally includes an electronic insulin pump 1010, a tether or transfer hose 1012 for transporting insulin to the wearer 2000 and an access port 1014. The transfer hose 1012 extends between the electronic insulin pump 1010 and the access port 1014. In some embodiments, the access port 1014 is of the type penetrating into the body of the wearer 2000. A first end 1016 of the transfer hose 1012 extends from the electronic insulin pump 1010 and a second end 1018 of the transfer hose 1012 extends into the access port 1014.

[0071] In some embodiments, the wearer 2000 may have a first leg 2010, a second leg 2012 and a waist 2014. The access port 1014 of the tethered insulin pump assembly 1000 is positioned at an injection site 2016 on the wearer 2000. In most instances, the injection site 2016 is located in a lower torso area 2018 of the wearer 2000 and above the waist 2014.

[0072] In some embodiments, the wearer 2000 may don the pair of sportswear shorts 100 by inserting the first leg 2010 through the top opening 156 of the shorts 100, down through the first leg 114 of the shorts 100 and out the bottom opening 164 of the first leg 114 (FIG. 1A). Similarly, the wearer 2000 inserts the second leg 2012 through the top opening 156 of the shorts 100, through the second leg 116 and out the bottom opening 174 of the second leg. The elastic waist band 152 of the shorts 100 secures the shorts 100 about the waist 2014 (FIG. 2A) of the wearer 2000.

[0073] The tethered insulin pump assembly 1000 can be positioned in the pair of shapewear shorts 100 before or after donning by the wearer 2000. The insulin pump 1010 may be positioned within the first pocket 112 of the pair of shapewear shorts 100 by opening the first access slot 124 with the first horizontal access device 128 and positioning the insulin pump 1010 in a hollow interior 210 defined by the first pocket 112. The first horizontal access device 128 can then be operated to close the first access slot 124 and seal the insulin pump 1010 within the first pocket 112 of the pair of shapewear shorts 100.

[0074] The access port 1014 of the tethered insulin pump assembly 1000 may be inserted into the wearer 2000 at the injection site 2016 and the transfer hose 1012 connected to both the insulin pump 1010 and the access port 1014. More specifically, the transfer hose 1012 may be positioned through the buttonhole or access opening 200 (e.g., an edge seam allowing for a tubing pass-through such as a scam gap) in the first pocket 112 of the pair of shapewear shorts 100. Notably, the transfer hose 1012 may be detached either from the access port 1014 or the insulin pump 1010 and then reattached to the access port 1014 or the insulin pump 1010, respectively, after it is fed through the access opening 200. The wearer 2000 may then don a form fitting dress or skirt (not shown). Because the insulin pump 1010 of the tethered insulin pump assembly 1000 is positioned near the inner side 190 of the first lower leg portion 160 of the shorts 100 (see also FIGS. 1A and 1B), the insulin pump 1010 does not press up against the front of the tight or form fitting dress or skirt and is thus concealed from view.

[0075] In order to use the tethered insulin pump assembly, the wearer 2000 may lift the tight or form fitting dress or skirt slightly to reach the first pocket 112 of the pair of shapewear shorts 100. Positioning the access slot 124 near the bottom edge 188 of the first pocket 112 places the access slot 124 at the lowest point in the first pocket 112. By using a horizontal, as opposed to vertical, first horizontal access device 128, the wearer 2000 need not lift the tight fitting dress or skirt very much to access the insulin pump 1010 retained within the first pocket.

[0076] The wearer opens the first horizontal access device 128 of the first pocket 112 of the pair of shapewear shorts 100 and operates the insulin pump 1010 of the tethered insulin pump assembly 1000 as needed. The first horizontal access device 128 can then be closed until such time as the wearer 2000 needs to re-operate the insulin pump. Thus, the disclosed pair of shapewear shorts 100 provides an effective garment for concealing a medical device underneath a form fitting or tight fitting dress or skirt.

[0077] Turning now to FIG. 2B, in an alternative use where an indication of the presence of the tethered insulin pump assembly 1000 under clothing is not of concern to a wearer, the insulin pump 1010 of the tethered insulin pump assembly 1000 may be positioned in the second pocket 116 of the pair of shapewear shorts 100. The second pocket 116 is located on the front side 176 of the second lower leg portion 170 of the second leg 142 of the shorts 100, and thus faces forward on the wearer's second leg 2010. The second pocket 116 can also be used when concealment is not an issue such as, for example with loose shorts or skirts.

[0078] In some embodiments, the insulin pump 1010 may be positioned in the second pocket 116 of the shapewear shorts 100 in a manner similar to that described hereinabove. The second horizontal access device 138 is used to open the access slot 134 and the insulin pump 1010 positioned in the hollow interior 2020 of the second pocket 116. The transfer hose 1012 extends through the access opening 202 of the second pocket and extends to the access port 1014. In this application, the access port 1014 of the tethered insulin pump assembly 1000 is positioned at an alternative injection site 2021 in the torso area 2018 of the wearer 2000 and above the second leg 2012 and second pocket 116. While the second pocket 116 of the pair of shapewear shorts 100 is described for use with the tethered insulin pump assembly 1000, it should be noted that the second pocket 116 of the shapewear shorts 100 can be used to hold other items such as, for example, a cell phone, note pad, etc. As above, this use of the second pocket 116 is desirable when the wearer is wearing loose fitting shorts or skirts.

[0079] Turning now to FIGS. 3 and 4, and initially with regard to FIG. 3, there is disclosed an embodiment of a pair of shapewear shorts 300 including shorts 310 having a first pocket 312 on an outer surface 314 of the shorts 310 and a second pocket316 also on the outer surface 314 of the shorts 310. As with the pair of shapewear shorts 100 described hereinabove, the first and second pockets 312 and 316, respectively, are formed on an inner surface (not shown) of the shorts 310 to better conceal and contents when the pair of shapewear shorts 300 are worn under tight or form fitting dresses or skirts.

[0080] In some embodiments, the pair of shapewear shorts 300 may be constructed to function similarly to that described above with regard to shapewear shorts 100 described above. However, in some embodiments, a buttonhole or access opening 400 of the first pocket 312 of the shapewear shorts 300 is positioned in a central area 318 of a piece of pocket material 320 forming the first pocket 312. In some embodiments, this placement is in contrast to the access opening 200 positioned in the top edge 186 of the first pocket 112 of the pair of shapewear shorts 100 described hereinabove (FIG. 1A). Likewise, a second pocket 316 of the pair of shapewear shorts 300 also may have an access opening 402 in a central area 328 of a piece of material 330 forming the second pocket 316.

[0081] In another embodiment, the pocket 312 may comprise a piece of overlapping fabric as its access slot rather than a zipper or other attachment (see e.g., FIG. 5). The use of overlapping fabric in place of a zipper or other attachment may allow for additional sizing accommodations (e.g., sizing outside of standard sizing ranges, whether smaller or larger). For example, the shorts may consist of an XXS size, XXXL size, or any range of children's sizes. In some embodiments, pocket sizing may shift slightly in connection with the sizing of the garment. However, all pockets retain sizing large enough to contain a device, such as a medical device (e.g., an insulin pump). As some traditional solutions may be restricted to zippers, which do not accommodate stretch or flexible sizing, the overlapping fabric access slot (see e.g., FIG. 5) provides storage and compression solutions for a more diverse group of wearers. In some embodiments, the overlapping fabric closure comprises a top flap positioned underneath a lower flap. In some embodiments, the overlapping fabric closure comprises a top flap positioned over a lower flap.

[0082] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4, the insulin pump 1010 of the tethered insulin pump assembly 1000 is inserted into a hollow interior 410 of the second pocket 316. The transfer hose 412 is routed through the access opening 402 and the access port 1014 positioned at an injection site 2030 on the lower torso area 2018 of the wearer 2000. While not specifically shown, similar to that described hereinabove, the insulin pump 1010 can be positioned in the first pocket 312 to conceal the insulin pump 1010 and the transfer tube routed through the access opening 400 in the first pocket 312.

[0083] Referring now to FIG. 5 there is disclosed a further embodiment of a pair of shapewear shorts 500 for use with a device, such as a medical device (e.g., the tethered insulin pump assembly 1000 described hereinabove). The pair of shapewear shorts 500 includes shorts 510 and first and second pockets 512 and 516 on an outer surface 514 of the shorts 500. The pair of shapewear shorts 500 is constructed and functions substantially identical to those embodiments described hereinabove. In an embodiment, the first and second pockets 512 and 516 are formed on an inner surface (not shown) of the shorts 510.

[0084] In this embodiment, however, the first and second pockets 512 and 516 of the pair of shapewear shorts 500 utilize a different closure structure that those describe above with regard to the pairs of shapewear shorts 100 and 300. In this embodiment, the first pocket 512 includes a top piece of pocket material 518 having a horizontal lower edge flap 520 that overlaps a portion of the pocket material 524. The lower edge flap 520 is provided to cover a horizontal top edge 522 of a bottom piece of pocket material 524 forming the first pocket 512. Access to the first pocket 512 is obtained by lifting up the lower edge flap 520 of the top piece of pocket material 518.

[0085] The second pocket 516 is oriented on the shorts 510 similar to the first pocket 112 of the pair of shapewear shorts 100 described hereinabove. The second pocket 516 has a central piece of pocket material 528 that wraps around an inner thigh area 540 of the shorts 510. The central piece of pocket material 528 has a vertical end flap 530 that overlaps a portion of the pocket material 532. The second pocket 516 also has a side piece of pocket material 532 having a vertical end edge 534. The end flap 530 of the central piece of pocket material 528 overlies the end edge 534 of the side piece of pocket material 532. Access to the second pocket 516 is by lifting the end flap 530 of the central piece of pocket material 528 of the second pocket 516.

[0086] Referring now to FIG. 6, a wearer 2000 is depicted in an illustrative diagram wearing shorts 100 with an inner thigh pocket 601 and a front thigh pocket 602 (e.g., which can be on an inner surface or side of the shorts 100). In some embodiments, the inner thigh pocket 601 may include zipper and / or tubing access for wearing a medical device underneath form fitting dresses and skirts or other outerwear garments 603. In some embodiments, the front thigh pocket 602 may include zipper and tubing access for use underneath loose or flowing outerwear garments 603 (e.g., dress, skirt). As depicted in FIG. 6, the front thigh pocket 602 may receive and hold a medical device or other stored device or accessory. Alternatively, not pictured, the inner thigh pocket 601 may receive and hold storage for a medical or other device or accessory. In some embodiments, an access slot 604 to a pocket may include a zipper or hook and loop fasteners (e.g., VELCRO®). Such access slots 604 (e.g., on the pocket 601 or 602) may limit fabric stretch. In contrast, in some embodiments, an access slot 604 to a pocket may include an overlapping fabric closure, snap button, or a hook-and-eye fastener. Such access slots 604 (e.g., on the pocket 601 or 602) may allow for extended and plus sizing options in the design of the shorts 100. In some embodiments, the pocket 601 and / or 602 may include an access opening (e.g., a seam gap, an edge seam) so that medical device tubing may pass through easily.

[0087] Turning now to FIG. 7A, FIG. 7A presents a front and back view of the pair of shapewear shorts depicting various numbered measurements of fabric pieces for shapewear shorts, in which the numbered measurements correspond to the pattern card specifications of FIG. 7E. Due to their reference of the contents of FIG. 7E, FIGS. 7A-7D will be discussed now in parallel with FIG. 7E.

[0088] In FIG. 7A, Diagram 700 depicts a front view of the shorts with measurements labeled 3, 5, 6, and 14, respectively. Illustratively, measurement 3 corresponds to row 3 of the Table 704 provided later in this disclosure at FIG. 7E. Namely, measurement 3 represents the “waist relaxed flat” measurement found in Table 704 of FIG. 7E (hereafter “Table 704”). In some embodiments, the “waist relaxed flat” descriptor of measurement 3 references the flat measurement of the waist circumference of a pair of shapewear shorts 100. Notably, in some embodiments, the “waist relaxed flat” measurement is multiplied by two to represent the full waist circumference. Illustratively, measurement 5 corresponds to row 5 of Table 704, thus representing the “inseam length from gusset to edge” measurement found in Table 704. Illustratively, measurement 6 corresponds to row 6 of Table 704, thus representing the “outseam edge to edge” measurement found in Table 704. Illustratively, measurement 14 corresponds to row 14 of Table 704, thus representing the “front rise (to start of gusset)” measurement found in Table 704.

[0089] Further, Diagram 700 of FIG. 7A depicts a back view of the shorts with measurements labeled 4 and 15, respectively. Illustratively, measurement 4 corresponds to row 4 of Table 704, thus representing the “leg opening-relaxed flat” measurement found in Table 704. Illustratively, measurement 13 corresponds to row 13 of Table 704, thus representing the “leg band height” measurement found in Table 704. Illustratively, measurement 15 corresponds to row 15 of Table 704, thus representing the “back rise (to start of gusset)” measurement found in Table 704.

[0090] Turning now to FIG. 7B, FIG. 7B presents an inside out view of the front and back of the pair of shapewear shorts depicting various numbered measurements of fabric pieces for shapewear shorts, in which the numbered measurements correspond to the pattern card specifications of FIG. 7E. In FIG. 7B, Diagram 701 depicts an inside out front view of the shorts with measurements labeled 11 and 12, respectively. Illustratively, measurement 11 corresponds to row 11 of Table 704, thus representing the “left pocket (pocket b) length” measurement found in Table 704. Illustratively, measurement 12 corresponds to row 12 of Table 704, thus representing the “left pocket (pocket b) width” measurement found in Table 704.

[0091] Turning now to FIG. 7C, FIG. 7C presents a view of detailed callout measurements for the pair of shapewear shorts depicting various numbered measurements of fabric pieces for the pair shapewear shorts, in which the numbered measurements correspond to the pattern card specifications of FIG. 7E. In FIG. 7C, Diagram 702 depicts a detailed callout view of the shorts with measurements labeled 1 and 16, respectively. Illustratively, measurement 1 corresponds to row 1 of Table 704, thus representing the “waistband turnback height” measurement found in Table 704. Illustratively, measurement 16 corresponds to row 16 of Table 704, thus representing the “tubing opening at pockets” measurement found in Table 704.

[0092] Turning now to FIG. 7D, FIG. 7D presents a view of detailed callout measurements for the gusset of the pair of shapewear shorts, in which the numbered measurements correspond to the pattern card specifications of FIG. 7E. In FIG. 7D, Diagram 703 depicts a detailed callout view of the gusset of the shapewear shorts with measurements labeled 7 and 8, respectively. Illustratively, measurement 7 corresponds to row 7 of Table 704, thus representing the “gusset length” measurement found in Table 704. Illustratively, measurement 8 corresponds to row 8 of Table 704, thus representing the “gusset width” measurement found in Table 704. Illustratively, measurement 9 corresponds to row 9 of Table 704, thus representing the “right pocket (pocket A) length” measurement found in Table 704. Illustratively, measurement 10 corresponds to row 10 of Table 704, thus representing the “right pocket (pocket A) width” measurement found in Table 704.

[0093] Turning now to FIG. 7E, Table 704 presents a table depicting various measurements of shapewear shorts according to an example pattern card. Table 704 depicts sizing for seven sizes of illustrative shorts 100, where all measurements in the table 704 are in inches. While not intended to be exclusive sizing requirements, but rather illustrative in nature only, table 704 provides concrete sizing dimensions that may be used in some examples of the present solution. For example, the waistband and turnback height 1 in a size S (e.g., “small”) may be ½ inch. In another example, the waistband extended FLAT measurement 2 in a size S may be 17 inches. In another example, the waist relaxed flat measurement 3 in a size S may be 13 inches. In another example, the leg opening for a relaxed FLAT measurement 4 in a size S may be 8¼ inches. In another example, the inseam length from gusset to edge 5 in a size S may be 6 inches. In another example, the outseam edge to edge 6 in a size S may be 16¼ inches. In another example, the gusset length 7 in a size S may be 5 inches. In another example, the gusset width 8 in a size S may be 2¼ inches. In another example, the right pocket length 9 in a size S may be 3¾ inches. In another example, the right pocket width 10 in a size S may be 5¼ inches. In another example, the left pocket length 11 in a size S may be 7¼ inches. In another example, the left pocket width 12 in a size S may be 6⅝ inches. In another example, the leg band height 13 in a size S may be 1½ inches. In another example, the measurement of the front rise to the start of the gusset 14 in a size S may be 8¾ inches. In another example, the back rise to the start of the gusset 15 in a size S may be 10¼ inches. In another example, the measurement of the tubing opening at the pockets 16 in a size S may be 1 inch. Notably, any mention or discussion of “right” or “left” discussed herein, including any discussion of a specific leg of the garment, may be reversed in some embodiments (e.g., the pockets of the left leg may instead be placed on the right leg, or vice versa). Moreover, mentions of “length” refer to the vertical measurement of the garment, and mentions of “width” refer to the horizontal dimensions of the garment.

[0094] FIG. 8 presents a front plan view 800 of a user wearing a pair of shapewear shorts holding a medical device and / or other accessories under a loose fitting garment. More specifically, FIG. 8 depicts a full body view 810 of a user wearing a pair of shapewear shorts 100 under a garment. FIG. 8 also depicts a close up view 820 of the shorts worn by the user in the full body view 810. As depicted in FIG. 8 in both the full body view 810 and the close up view 820, the shapewear shorts 100 may store a medical device and other accessories or objects (e.g., phone, keys, wallet).

[0095] Since many modifications, variations, and changes in detail can be made to the described embodiments of the solution, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Thus, the scope of the solution should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents. Conditional language used herein, such as, among others, “can,”“could,”“might,”“may,”“e.g.,” and the like, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments or that one or more embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without other input or prompting, whether these features, elements or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment. The terms “comprising,”“including,”“having,” and the like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended fashion, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations, and so forth. Also, the term “or” is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term “or” means one, some, or all of the elements in the list.

[0096] Disjunctive language such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, or Z,” unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to present that an item, term, etc., may be either X, Y, or Z, or any combination thereof (e.g., X, Y, or Z). Thus, such disjunctive language is not generally intended to, and should not, imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z to each be present.

[0097] Unless otherwise explicitly stated, articles such as “a” or “an” should generally be interpreted to include one or more described items throughout this application. Accordingly, phrases such as “a device configured to” are intended to include one or more recited devices. Such one or more recited devices can also be collectively configured to carry out the stated recitations. For example, “a processor configured to carry out recitations A, B and C” can include a first processor configured to carry out recitation A working in conjunction with a second processor configured to carry out recitations B and C. Unless otherwise explicitly stated, the terms “set” and “collection” should generally be interpreted to include one or more described items throughout this application. Accordingly, phrases such as “a set of devices configured to” or “a collection of devices configured to” are intended to include one or more recited devices. Such one or more recited devices can also be collectively configured to carry out the stated recitations. For example, “a set of servers configured to carry out recitations A, B and C” can include a first server configured to carry out recitation A working in conjunction with a second server configured to carry out recitations B and C.

[0098] While the above detailed description has shown, described, and pointed out novel features as applied to various embodiments, it can be understood that various omissions, substitutions, and changes in the form and details of the devices illustrated can be made without departing from the spirit of the disclosure. As can be recognized, certain embodiments described herein can be embodied within a form that does not provide all of the features and benefits set forth herein, as some features can be used or practiced separately from others. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

Claims

1. Undergarments for use in storing a device, the undergarments comprising:a garment comprising a first leg and a second leg, wherein the first leg and the second leg comprise sections of fabric;a first pocket positioned on the first leg, wherein the first pocket defines a hollow interior, and wherein the first pocket comprises a first access slot to the hollow interior, wherein the first pocket extends on an inner thigh portion of the first leg from a front side of the garment to a rear side of the garment; anda second pocket positioned on a front of the second leg, the second pocket comprising a second access slot,wherein the first pocket and the second pocket are positioned on the garment so that a wearer of the undergarments does not reposition an outerwear garment to access an item from the first pocket or the second pocket.

2. The undergarments of claim 1, wherein the sections of fabric comprise shapewear four-way fabric.

3. The undergarments of claim 1, wherein the first access slot or the second access slot comprises a zipper.

4. The undergarments of claim 1, wherein the first pocket comprises a first pocket opening at a base of the first pocket, and wherein the second pocket comprises a second pocket opening at a base of the second pocket.

5. The undergarments of claim 1, wherein the first access slot or the second access slot comprises an overlapping fabric closure.

6. The undergarments of claim 1, wherein the first pocket or the second pocket is attached to an inner surface of the undergarments with an inner seam in contact with the wearer.

7. The undergarments of claim 1, wherein the first pocket or second pocket is configured to receive and hold a medical device.

8. The undergarments of claim 1, wherein the first pocket further comprises a top access opening at a top edge of the first pocket on a front side of the undergarments adjacent to a front edge of the first pocket.

9. The undergarments of claim 1, wherein the second pocket further comprises a top access opening at a top edge of the second pocket on a front side of the undergarments adjacent to a front edge of the second pocket.

10. The undergarments of claim 9, wherein the top access opening comprises at least one of: a seam gap, a buttonhole, or an edge seam.

11. A method of designing undergarments for use in concealing a device, the undergarments comprising:assembling a garment having fabric for a first leg and a second leg;attaching a first pocket on the first leg, wherein the first pocket defines a hollow interior, and wherein the first pocket comprises a first access slot to the hollow interior, wherein the first pocket extends on an inner thigh portion of the first leg from a front side of the garment to a rear side of the garment; andattaching a second pocket on the second leg; wherein the second pocket on the second leg comprises an access slot, wherein the first pocket and the second pocket are positioned on the garment so that a wearer of the undergarments does not reposition an outerwear garment to access an item from the first pocket or the second pocket.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein attaching the first pocket includes attaching the first pocket to the first leg so that the access slot to the first pocket is adjacent to an edge seam of the first leg, and wherein the edge seam wraps around an inner thigh of a wearer of the garment.

13. The method of claim 11, wherein the first pocket allows tubing of an insulin pump to pass through an edge seam.

14. The method of claim 11, wherein the second pocket comprises a second edge seam, and wherein the second edge seam allows tubing of an insulin pump to pass through the second edge seam.

15. The method of claim 11, wherein sizing of the undergarments includes extended sizing of at least one of:XXS,XXXS,XXL,XXXL,4XL, or5XL.

16. The method of claim 11, wherein the access slot comprises an invisible zipper, a zipper, a hook and eye, a hook and loop fastener, an overlapping fabric closure, or a snap button.

17. The method of claim 11, wherein assembling a garment includes sewing an invisible hem of the garment on an inner panel of the garment to attach the first pocket.

18. The method of claim 11, wherein assembling a garment includes sewing an invisible hem of the garment on an inner panel of the garment to attach the second pocket.

19. The method of claim 11, wherein the first pocket or the second pocket stores an emergency glucose supply, a medical device, a smartphone, a wallet, keys, a protective device, or a travel document.

20. The method of claim 11, wherein the undergarments compress a silhouette of a wearer with a tight fit to a body part of the wearer.

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