US20210007416A1

US20210007416A1 - Clothing article system and method of use

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Publication number: US20210007416A1
Application number: US16/550,209
Authority: US
Inventors: Shondray Green
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2018-08-24
Filing date: 2019-08-24
Publication date: 2021-01-14

Abstract

A clothing article system provides a drop-down gusset attached to the inside of a mans article of clothing to support a man's penis. The gusset follows one of the legs of the article of clothing so that the penis is directed and controlled to eliminate bulges or unsightly evidence of a man's arousal.

Description

BACKGROUND

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to a new design of an article of clothing. More specifically, the invention is related to a system and method of design of a men's underwear, brief or boxer.

2. Description of Related Art

Systems and methods for designs for men's underwear is well known in the art. Men usually wear an article of clothing that covers male genitalia, buttocks and the upper portions of the thighs. It is important to have underwear that is comfortable and breathable. It acts to support male genitalia and separate the skin from more abrasive clothing like jeans and other materials used for outer clothing. FIG. 1 depicts a common underwear type system 101 and design of a conventional men's brief. The brief 101 traditionally is comprised of a breathable material in cylindrical shape forming a cylindrical cavity 107 with an elastic waistband 105 at the top, and two circular apertures for a person's legs 109, 111 to passthrough thus generally enclosing the groin area.
One of the problems commonly associated with process 101 is the limited use. For example, most designs of men's briefs force the male genetalia to be held tightly against the body which is very uncomfortable. This can become even more painful when a male becomes aroused, causing the male member to be pushed into the middle seam of the underwear. It is also inconvenient to have the enlarged male member conspicuous to other people. This further increases the importance of having comfortable underclothing as a way to increase modesty.
Although great strides have been made in the area of men's underclothing and methods of design and use, many shortcomings remain.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the present application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a front view of a conventional system and design of a men's underwear or brief;

FIG. 2 is a front view of a clothing article system and design of the present invention in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the system of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the main body of the system of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a front view of the first gusset of the system of FIG. 2; and

FIG. 6 is a front view of an alternative embodiment of the system of FIG. 2.

While the system and method of use of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Illustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the present application are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
The system and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with conventional systems and designs of men's underwear. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a men's brief that has a gusset that guides a large or aroused male genital along and down the leg. This allows the wearer to be more discrete and more comfortable. These and other unique features of the system and method of use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described otherwise.
Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views, FIGS. 2-6 depict various views of a clothing article system 201 and method of use in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application. It will be appreciated that system 201 overcomes one or more of the above-listed problems commonly associated with the conventional underwear type systems and designs of men's underwear briefs.
The clothing article system 201 is contemplated utilizing a main body 301 and a front covering 203 configured to overcome the problems commonly associated with conventional men's briefs and underwear.
Referring now to FIGS. 2 and 3, a front and side view, respectively, of the system 201 depict the preferred embodiment of the present invention. System 201 is shown and includes an oblong waistband 205 forming the outer circumference 207 of the of the main body 203 of the men's brief. It is anticipated that the waistband 205 is made of a flexible or elastic material that is comfortable and provides support for the brief on the hips of the user. A front covering 209 is shown attached to the main body 203 which is configured to cover the male genitalia. Two separate circular apertures 211, 213 are depicted and configured to allow the user's leg to pass through so that the main body 203 rests over and around the pelvic area of the user.
In the contemplated embodiment, the main body 203 includes a soft, flexible and breathable fabric. A guiding gusset 215 is attached and configured to be close to the main body when the article is either not being worn, or when the user is not aroused. The guiding gusset 215 having a joint 217 that attaches the guiding gusset 215 to the main body 203
It will be understood that the main body 203 could have non-circular features such as extra material 301 to accommodate for the buttocks without deviating from the intent of this disclosure.
Referring now to FIGS. 4, a front side view of the main body 203 of the system 201 in use is shown and includes a waistband 205, an aperture 207 to encompass the waist area, two apertures 211, 213 to cover the upper thigh. In use the guiding gusset 215 expands downward along inside material of the front covering of the main body 203 along one of the legs 403. The guiding gusset 215 creates a space for a male member to extend into when a male becomes aroused. Alternatively, the guiding gusset 215 allows for males with larger members to be generally more comfortable than in traditional men's briefs. The embodiment also includes a shelf gusset 405 allows for a man's testicles to be supported more comfortably than traditional underwear via two seams that flank either side of a man's testicles.
Referring now to FIG. 5, a front view of the guiding gusset 215 of the system of FIG. 2, is shown as a separate pattern of material configured to remain tight against the front covering of the main body 203 of the men's brief but will expand to house and guide the male penis down along one of the legs. This guiding gusset 215 allows the wearer to minimize the appearance of the aroused male genitalia as it is flattened against one of the legs and is all around more comfortable for those males who have generally larger male genitals. This is not only more comfortable and discrete, it is also healthier for the male since tight pressure in this area of the body decreases sperm count.
Referring now to FIG. 6 an alternative embodiment of the system 201 is depicted. Embodiment 601 includes features similar to system 201 wherein the guiding gusset 605 is attached to the inner surface of a main body 607 of a boxer style underwear near the fly opening 603.
In the preferred embodiment, it is anticipated that clothing article system 201 is a stand-alone men's brief or boxer as depicted by FIG. 6 or other configuration of underclothing. In an alternate embodiment, the clothing article system 201 could be incorporated into other clothing articles such as swim-suits or athletic wear which could also benefit from the additional benefits of comfort that are offered by clothing article system 201.
The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.

Claims

1. A clothing article system comprising:

a main body in the shape of a men's brief, boxer or other suitable pattern for underwear;

a circular waistband forming the upper outer circumference of the main body;

a set of circular apertures forming two bottom openings of the main body;

a front covering of the main body; and

a guiding gusset attached on the inside of the front covering of the main body configured to expand and extend along one of the legs of the user.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein the main body further comprises a shelf gusset between the legs wherein two seams flank either side of a man's testicles.

3. The system of claim 1 wherein the main body of the male underwear is sewn into the lining of a shorts or a pants.

4. The system of claim 3 wherein the main body of the male underwear comprises a shelf gusset sewn into the lining of the shorts or pants.

5. A method of manufacturing male underwear comprising:

manufacturing a main body of underwear comprising a waistband, two apertures through which the legs may extend, wherein the two apertures are connected between the legs by a drop down gusset; and

attaching a guiding gusset on the inside of the front side of the main body.