Underwear abstract
A male underwear includes a front portion, a rear portion, a waistband
attached to the front and rear portions, a pair of leg openings,
and a comfort panel. The comfort panel includes a top edge, a bottom
edge, two side edges, and an opening for receiving male genitalia.
The comfort panel is at least partially attached to the interior
of the front portion of the underwear. The side edges of the comfort
panel may be left unattached or at least partially attached to the
front portion of the underwear from the bottom edge of the front
portion continuing up toward the waistband of the front portion.
The top edge of the comfort panel is at least partially attached
along the bottom edge of the waistband of the front portion of the
underwear. The bottom edge of the comfort panel may be left unattached
or at least partially attached along the bottom edge of the front
portion of the underwear. A standard fly portion may be added to
the underwear if desired. The comfort panel can also include a partial
waistband, which is at least partially attached to the waistband
of the underwear. A comfort pouch, which is at least partially attached
to the front portion of the underwear and to the comfort panel below
the opening for receiving male genitalia, can also be added for
additional support and comfort.
Underwear claims
1. A male undergarment for improving the comfort of the wearer,
comprising: a front portion, comprising top, bottom and two side
edges; a rear portion, comprising top, bottom and two side edges,
wherein said two sides edges of said front portion is attached to
said two sides edges of said rear portion; a waistband attached
to said top edges of said front and rear portions; a pair of leg
openings; and a comfort panel, comprising a top edge, a bottom edge,
two side edges, and an opening for receiving male genitalia, wherein
said comfort panel is at least partially attached to the interior
of said front portion.
2. The undergarment of claim 1, wherein said side edges of said
comfort panel are at least partially attached to said front portion
along said pair of leg openings, and said side edges of said comfort
panel may be left unattached or at least partially attached to said
front portion continuing up toward said waistband, and said top
edge of said comfort panel is at least partially attached to said
waistband, and said bottom edge of said comfort panel may be left
unattached or is at least partially attached along said bottom edge
of said front portion.
3. The undergarment of claim 1, wherein said side edges of said
comfort panel may be left unattached or at least partially attached
to said front portion from said bottom edge of said front portion
continuing up toward said waistband, and said top edge of said comfort
panel is at least partially attached to said waistband, and said
bottom edge of said comfort panel may be left unattached or is at
least partially attached along said bottom edge of said front portion.
4. The undergarment of claim 1, wherein at least one of said waistband,
said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving male genitalia,
is at least partially elastic.
5. The undergarment of claim 1, wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
6. The undergarment of claim 1, wherein at least one of said waistband,
said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving male genitalia,
is at least partially elastic, and wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
7. The undergarment of claim 2, wherein at least one of said waistband,
said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving male genitalia,
is at least partially elastic.
8. The undergarment of claim 2, wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
9. The undergarment of claim 2, wherein at least one of said waistband,
said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving male genitalia,
is at least partially elastic, and wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
10. The undergarment of claim 3, wherein at least one of said waistband,
said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving male genitalia,
is at least partially elastic.
11. The undergarment of claim 3, wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
12. The undergarment of claim 3, wherein at least one of said waistband,
said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving male genitalia,
is at least partially elastic, and wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
13. A male undergarment for improving the comfort of the wearer,
comprising: a front portion, comprising top, bottom and two side
edges; a rear portion, comprising top, bottom and two side edges,
wherein said two sides edges of said front portion is attached to
said two sides edges of said rear portion; a waistband attached
to said top edges of said front and rear portions; a pair of leg
openings; a comfort panel, comprising a top edge, a bottom edge,
two side edges, and an opening for receiving male genitalia, wherein
said comfort panel is at least partially attached to the interior
of said front portion; and a comfort pouch at least partially attached
to said front portion and to said comfort panel below said opening
for receiving male genitalia.
14. The undergarment of claim 13, wherein said side edges of said
comfort panel are at least partially attached to said front portion
along said pair of leg openings, and said side edges of said comfort
panel may be left unattached or at least partially attached to said
front portion continuing up toward said waistband, and said top
edge of said comfort panel is at least partially attached to said
waistband, and said bottom edge of said comfort panel may be left
unattached or is at least partially attached along said bottom edge
of said front portion.
15. The undergarment of claim 13, wherein said side edges of said
comfort panel may be left unattached or at least partially attached
to said front portion from said bottom edge of said front portion
continuing up toward said waistband, and said top edge of said comfort
panel is at least partially attached to said waistband, and said
bottom edge of said comfort panel may be left unattached or is at
least partially attached along said bottom edge of said front portion.
16. The undergarment of claim 13, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic.
17. The undergarment of claim 13, wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
18. The undergarment of claim 13, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic, and wherein said
front portion further comprises a fly portion.
19. The undergarment of claim 14, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic.
20. The undergarment of claim 14, wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
21. The undergarment of claim 14, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic, and wherein said
front portion further comprises a fly portion.
22. The undergarment of claim 15, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic.
23. The undergarment of claim 15, wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
24. The undergarment of claim 15, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic, and wherein said
front portion further comprises a fly portion.
25. A male undergarment for improving the comfort of the wearer,
comprising: a front portion, comprising top, bottom and two side
edges; a rear portion, comprising top, bottom and two side edges,
wherein said two sides edges of said front portion is attached to
said two sides edges of said rear portion; a waistband attached
to said top edges of said front and rear portions; a pair of leg
openings; and a comfort panel, comprising a partial waistband, a
top edge attached to said partial waistband, a bottom edge, two
side edges, and an opening for receiving male genitalia, wherein
said comfort panel is at least partially attached to the interior
of said front portion.
26. The undergarment of claim 25, wherein said side edges of said
comfort panel are at least partially attached to said front portion
along said pair of leg openings, and said side edges of said comfort
panel may be left unattached or at least partially attached to said
front portion continuing up toward said partial waistband of said
comfort panel, and said partial waistband is at least partially
attached to said waistband, and said bottom edge of said comfort
panel may be left unattached or is at least partially attached along
said bottom edge of said front portion.
27. The undergarment of claim 25, wherein said side edges of said
comfort panel may be left unattached or at least partially attached
to said front portion from said bottom edge of said front portion
continuing up toward said partial waistband of said comfort panel,
and said partial waistband is at least partially attached to said
waistband, and said bottom edge of said comfort panel may be left
unattached or is at least partially attached along said bottom edge
of said front portion.
28. The undergarment of claim 25, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic.
29. The undergarment of claim 25, wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
30. The undergarment of claim 25, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic, and wherein said
front portion further comprises a fly portion.
31. The undergarment of claim 26, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic.
32. The undergarment of claim 26, wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
33. The undergarment of claim 26, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic, and wherein said
front portion further comprises a fly portion.
34. The undergarment of claim 27, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic.
35. The undergarment of claim 27, wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
36. The undergarment of claim 27, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic, and wherein said
front portion further comprises a fly portion.
37. A male undergarment for improving the comfort of the wearer,
comprising: a front portion, comprising top, bottom and two side
edges; a rear portion, comprising top, bottom and two side edges,
wherein said two sides edges of said front portion is attached to
said two sides edges of said rear portion; a waistband attached
to said top edges of said front and rear portions; a pair of leg
openings; a comfort panel, comprising a partial waistband, a top
edge attached to said partial waistband, a bottom edge, two side
edges, and an opening for receiving male genitalia, wherein said
comfort panel is at least partially attached to the interior of
said front portion; and a comfort pouch at least partially attached
to said front portion and to said comfort panel below said opening
for receiving male genitalia.
38. The undergarment of claim 37, wherein said side edges of said
comfort panel are at least partially attached to said front portion
along said pair of leg openings, and said side edges of said comfort
panel may be left unattached or at least partially attached to said
front portion continuing up toward said partial waistband of said
comfort panel, and said partial waistband is at least partially
attached to said waistband, and said bottom edge of said comfort
panel may be left unattached or is at least partially attached along
said bottom edge of said front portion.
39. The undergarment of claim 37, wherein said side edges of said
comfort panel may be left unattached or at least partially attached
to said front portion from said bottom edge of said front portion
continuing up toward said partial waistband of said comfort panel,
and said partial waistband is at least partially attached to said
waistband, and said bottom edge of said comfort panel may be left
unattached or is at least partially attached along said bottom edge
of said front portion.
40. The undergarment of claim 37, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic.
41. The undergarment of claim 37, wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
42. The undergarment of claim 37, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic, and wherein said
front portion further comprises a fly portion.
43. The undergarment of claim 38, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic.
44. The undergarment of claim 38, wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
45. The undergarment of claim 38, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic, and wherein said
front portion further comprises a fly portion.
46. The undergarment of claim 39, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic.
47. The undergarment of claim 39, wherein said front portion further
comprises a fly portion.
48. The undergarment of claim 39, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, and said opening for receiving
male genitalia, is at least partially elastic, and wherein said
front portion further comprises a fly portion.
49. A male shorts for improving the comfort of the wearer, comprising:
a front portion, comprising top, bottom and two side edges; a rear
portion, comprising top, bottom and two side edges, wherein said
two sides edges of said front portion is attached to said two sides
edges of said rear portion; a waistband attached to said top edges
of said front and rear portions; a pair of leg openings; a liner
panel at least partially attached to said waistband; and a comfort
panel, said comfort panel comprising a top edge, a bottom edge,
two side edges, and an opening for receiving male genitalia, wherein
said comfort panel is at least partially attached to the interior
of said liner panel.
50. The shorts of claim 49, wherein said liner panel comprises
a front portion and a rear portion, each said portion comprising
a top edge, a bottom edge, two leg opening edges, and two side edges,
and wherein said side edges of said comfort panel are at least partially
attached to said liner panel along said two leg opening edges, and
said side edges of said comfort panel may be left unattached or
at least partially attached to said liner panel continuing up toward
said top edge of said liner panel, and said top edge of said comfort
panel is at least partially attached along said top edge of said
liner panel, and said bottom edge of said comfort panel may be left
unattached or is at least partially attached along said bottom edge
of said liner panel.
51. The shorts of claim 49, wherein said liner panel comprises
a front portion and a rear portion, each said portion comprising
a top edge, a bottom edge, two leg opening edges, and two side edges,
and wherein said side edges of said comfort panel may be left unattached
or at least partially attached to said liner panel from said bottom
edge of said liner panel continuing up toward said top edge of said
liner panel, and said top edge of said comfort panel is at least
partially attached along said top edge of said liner panel, and
said bottom edge of said comfort panel may be left unattached or
is at least partially attached along said bottom edge of said liner
panel.
52. The undergarment of claim 49, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, said opening for receiving
male genitalia, and said two leg opening edges, is at least partially
elastic.
53. The undergarment of claim 50, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, said opening for receiving
male genitalia, and said two leg opening edges, is at least partially
elastic.
54. The undergarment of claim 51, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, said opening for receiving
male genitalia, and said two leg opening edges, is at least partially
elastic.
55. A male shorts for improving the comfort of the wearer, comprising:
a front portion, comprising top, bottom and two side edges; a rear
portion, comprising top, bottom and two side edges, wherein said
two sides edges of said front portion is attached to said two sides
edges of said rear portion; a waistband attached to said top edges
of said front and rear portions; a pair of leg openings; a liner
panel at least partially attached to said waistband; and a comfort
panel, said comfort panel comprising a top edge, a bottom edge,
two side edges, and an opening for receiving male genitalia, wherein
said comfort panel is at least partially attached to the interior
of said liner panel. a comfort pouch at least partially attached
to said front portion and to said comfort panel below said opening
for receiving male genitalia.
56. The shorts of claim 55, wherein said liner panel comprises
a front portion and a rear portion, each said portion comprising
a top edge, a bottom edge, two leg opening edges, and two side edges,
and wherein said side edges of said comfort panel are at least partially
attached to said liner panel along said two leg opening edges, and
said side edges of said comfort panel may be left unattached or
at least partially attached to said liner panel continuing up toward
said top edge of said liner panel, and said top edge of said comfort
panel is at least partially attached along said top edge of said
liner panel, and said bottom edge of said comfort panel may be left
unattached or is at least partially attached along said bottom edge
of said liner panel.
57. The shorts of claim 55, wherein said liner panel comprises
a front portion and a rear portion, each said portion comprising
a top edge, a bottom edge, two leg opening edges, and two side edges,
and wherein said side edges of said comfort panel may be left unattached
or at least partially attached to said liner panel from said bottom
edge of said liner panel continuing up toward said top edge of said
liner panel, and said top edge of said comfort panel is at least
partially attached along said top edge of said liner panel, and
said bottom edge of said comfort panel may be left unattached or
is at least partially attached along said bottom edge of said liner
panel.
58. The undergarment of claim 55, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, said opening for receiving
male genitalia, and said two leg opening edges, is at least partially
elastic.
59. The undergarment of claim 56, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, said opening for receiving
male genitalia, and said two leg opening edges, is at least partially
elastic.
60. The undergarment of claim 57, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, said opening for receiving
male genitalia, and said two leg opening edges, is at least partially
elastic.
61. A male shorts for improving the comfort of the wearer, comprising:
a front portion, comprising top, bottom and two side edges; a rear
portion, comprising top, bottom and two side edges, wherein said
two sides edges of said front portion is attached to said two sides
edges of said rear portion; a waistband attached to said top edges
of said front and rear portions; a pair of leg openings; a liner
panel at least partially attached to said waistband; and a comfort
panel, comprising a partial waistband, a top edge attached to said
partial waistband, a bottom edge, two side edges, and an opening
for receiving male genitalia, wherein said comfort panel is at least
partially attached to the interior of said front portion.
62. The shorts of claim 61, wherein said liner panel comprises
a front portion and a rear portion, each said portion comprising
a top edge, a bottom edge, two leg opening edges, and two side edges,
and wherein said side edges of said comfort panel are at least partially
attached to said liner panel along said two leg opening edges, and
said side edges of said comfort panel may be left unattached or
at least partially attached to said liner panel continuing up toward
said partial waistband of said comfort panel, and said partial waistband
is at least partially attached to said waistband, and said bottom
edge of said comfort panel may be left unattached or is at least
partially attached along said bottom edge of said liner panel.
63. The shorts of claim 61, wherein said liner panel comprises
a front portion and a rear portion, each said portion comprising
a top edge, a bottom edge, two leg opening edges, and two side edges,
and wherein said side edges of said comfort panel may be left unattached
or at least partially attached to said liner panel from said bottom
edge of said liner panel continuing up toward said partial waistband
of said comfort panel, and said partial waistband is at least partially
attached to said waistband, and said bottom edge of said comfort
panel may be left unattached or is at least partially attached along
said bottom edge of said liner panel.
64. The undergarment of claim 61, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, said opening for receiving
male genitalia, and said two leg opening edges, is at least partially
elastic.
65. The undergarment of claim 62, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, said opening for receiving
male genitalia, and said two leg opening edges, is at least partially
elastic.
66. The undergarment of claim 63, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, said opening for receiving
male genitalia, and said two leg opening edges, is at least partially
elastic.
67. A male shorts for improving the comfort of the wearer, comprising:
a front portion, comprising top, bottom and two side edges; a rear
portion, comprising top, bottom and two side edges, wherein said
two sides edges of said front portion is attached to said two sides
edges of said rear portion; a waistband attached to said top edges
of said front and rear portions; a pair of leg openings; a liner
panel at least partially attached to said waistband; and a comfort
panel, comprising a partial waistband, a top edge attached to said
partial waistband, a bottom edge, two side edges, and an opening
for receiving male genitalia, wherein said comfort panel is at least
partially attached to the interior of said front portion. a comfort
pouch at least partially attached to said front portion and to said
comfort panel below said opening for receiving male genitalia.
68. The shorts of claim 67, wherein said liner panel comprises
a front portion and a rear portion, each said portion comprising
a top edge, a bottom edge, two leg opening edges, and two side edges,
and wherein said side edges of said comfort panel are at least partially
attached to said liner panel along said two leg opening edges, and
said side edges of said comfort panel may be left unattached or
at least partially attached to said liner panel continuing up toward
said partial waistband of said comfort panel, and said partial waistband
is at least partially attached to said waistband, and said bottom
edge of said comfort panel may be left unattached or is at least
partially attached along said bottom edge of said liner panel.
69. The shorts of claim 67, wherein said liner panel comprises
a front portion and a rear portion, each said portion comprising
a top edge, a bottom edge, two leg opening edges, and two side edges,
and wherein said side edges of said comfort panel may be left unattached
or at least partially attached to said liner panel from said bottom
edge of said liner panel continuing up toward said partial waistband
of said comfort panel, and said partial waistband is at least partially
attached to said waistband, and said bottom edge of said comfort
panel may be left unattached or is at least partially attached along
said bottom edge of said liner panel.
70. The undergarment of claim 67, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, said opening for receiving
male genitalia, and said two leg opening edges, is at least partially
elastic.
71. The undergarment of claim 68, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, said opening for receiving
male genitalia, and said two leg opening edges, is at least partially
elastic.
72. The undergarment of claim 69, wherein at least one of said
waistband, said pair of leg openings, said opening for receiving
male genitalia, and said two leg opening edges, is at least partially
elastic.
Underwear description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates generally to wearing apparel. More
particularly, it relates to men's or boys'undergarment and sport
shorts or pants, which prolongs the comfort of the wearer with a
simple yet effective comfort panel attached to the front part of
the undergarment or shorts.
[0002] More recently, some prior art undergarments have attempted
to solve the discomfort problem concerning proper air circulation
to the genitals of the wearer. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,955,088
discloses an improvement in the form of a rectangular section of
fabric pouch attached at the leg portions and near the crotch portion,
which is like a shelf or ledge since it is not large enough to completely
encircle the male genitalia. Although this improved underwear structure
provides more comfort compared to conventional male underwear, it
does not provide adequate support of the male genitalia as it is
designed to not encircle the male genitalia.
[0003] U.S. Pat. No. 4,759,355 discloses a male undergarment formed
of two basic elements. The first element is a tubular body portion
and the second element is a genital-covering panel, which is attached
to the outer front section of the underwear. Although the underwear
of this invention addresses the problem of perspiration control,
it does not provide adequate support of the male genitalia because
the genital-covering panel allows too much freedom of movement of
the genitalia.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] This invention relates to men's or boys'undergarment and
shorts, which prolongs the comfort of the wearer with a simple yet
effective comfort panel attached to the front part of the undergarment,
shorts or pants. In one embodiment, a male underwear includes a
front portion, a rear portion, a waistband attached to the front
and rear portions, a pair of leg openings, and a comfort panel.
The comfort panel includes a top edge, a bottom edge, two side edges,
and an opening for receiving male genitalia. The comfort panel is
at least partially attached to the interior of the front portion
of the underwear. The side edges of the comfort panel may be left
unattached or at least partially attached to the front portion of
the underwear from the bottom edge of the front portion continuing
up toward the waistband of the front portion. The top edge of the
comfort panel is at least partially attached along the bottom edge
of the waistband of the front portion of the underwear. The bottom
edge of the comfort panel may be left unattached or at least partially
attached along the bottom edge of the front portion of the underwear.
A standard fly portion may be added to the underwear if desired.
The comfort panel can also include a partial waistband, which is
at least partially attached to the waistband of the underwear. A
comfort pouch, which is at least partially attached to the front
portion of the underwear and to the comfort panel below the opening
for receiving male genitalia, can also be added for additional support
and comfort.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] There are shown in the drawings certain exemplary embodiments
of the invention as presently preferred. It should be understood
that the invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed as
examples, and is capable of variations within the scope of the appended
claims. In the drawings,
[0006] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary male underwear;
[0007] FIG. 2 is a partial cutaway view of the interior of the
underwear of FIG. 1;
[0008] FIG. 3 is a partial cutaway view of the interior of another
embodiment of the underwear of FIG. 1;
[0009] FIG. 4 is a partial cutaway view of the interior of a boxer-type
embodiment of the underwear of FIG. 3;
[0010] FIG. 5 is a partial cutaway side view showing the comfort
pouch; and
[0011] FIG. 6 is a front view of the interior of an exemplary male
shorts.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0012] FIG. 1 shows an exemplary brief-type male underwear 100.
It is well known that bikini and boxer style underwear are also
popular where generally bikini style male underwear has a lower
waistline and no fly opening and the boxer type typically has a
looser fit and tubular extensions for the leg openings. Male underwear
which includes all of the elements of the invention, greatly prolongs
the comfort of the wearer with a simple yet effective comfort panel
attached to the front part of the underwear.
[0013] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, one embodiment of the invention
of the brief-type includes a front portion 110, a rear portion 120,
a waistband 130 attached to the front 110 and rear 120 portions,
a pair of leg openings 140, and a comfort panel 150. The comfort
panel 150 includes a top edge 152, a bottom edge 154, two side edges
156, and an opening 160 for receiving male genitalia. The comfort
panel 150 is at least partially attached to the interior 115 of
the front portion 110 of the underwear 100. The side edges 156 of
the comfort panel 150 are at least partially attached along the
leg openings 140 and may be left unattached or at least partially
attached continuing up toward the waistband 130 of the front portion
110 of the underwear 100. The top edge 152 of the comfort panel
150 is at least partially attached along the bottom edge 132 of
the waistband 130 of the front portion 110 of the underwear 100.
The bottom edge 154 of the comfort panel 150 may be left unattached
or at least partially attached along the bottom edge 114 of the
front portion 110 of the underwear 100.
[0014] Similarly, in another embodiment, shown in FIG. 3, the underwear
100 includes a front portion 110, a rear portion 120 (shown in FIG.
1), a waistband 130 attached to the front 110 and rear 120 portions,
a pair of leg openings 140, and a comfort panel 150. However, in
this embodiment, the comfort panel 150 also includes a partial waistband
135 in addition to a top edge 152 which is attached to the partial
waistband 135, a bottom edge 154, two side edges 156, and an opening
160 for receiving male genitalia. This comfort panel 150 is also
at least partially attached to the interior 115 of the front portion
110 of the underwear 100. As shown in FIG. 3, the side edges 156
of the comfort panel 150 are at least partially attached along the
leg openings 140 and may be left unattached or at least partially
attached continuing up toward the partial waistband 135 of the comfort
panel 150. The partial waistband 135 of the comfort panel 150 is
at least partially attached to the waistband 130 of the front portion
110 of the underwear 100. The bottom edge 154 of the comfort panel
150 may be left unattached or at least partially attached along
the bottom edge 114 of the front portion 110 of the underwear 100.
[0015] A boxer-type embodiment of the invention with a partial
waistband 135 is shown in FIG. 4. In this embodiment, the comfort
panel 150 also includes a partial waistband 135 in addition to a
top edge 152 which is attached to the partial waistband 135, a bottom
edge 154, two side edges 156, and an opening 160 for receiving male
genitalia. This comfort panel 150 is also at least partially attached
to the interior 115 of the front portion 110 of the underwear 100.
As shown in FIG. 4, the side edges 156 of the comfort panel 150
may be left unattached or at least partially attached to the front
portion 110 of the underwear 100, continuing up toward the partial
waistband 135 of the comfort panel 150. The partial waistband 135
of the comfort panel 150 is at least partially attached to the waistband
130 of the front portion 110 of the underwear 100. The bottom edge
154 of the comfort panel 150 may be left unattached or at least
partially attached along the bottom edge 114 of the front portion
110 of the underwear 100.
[0016] FIG. 5 shows one embodiment of a comfort pouch 180. The
comfort pouch 180 is at least partially attached to the interior
of the front portion 110 and the comfort panel 150, below the opening
for receiving male genitalia (not shown). The comfort pouch 180
can be attached to brief-type, shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, bikini-type
(not shown), or boxer-type underwear, shown in FIG. 4, with or without
a partial waistband 135 (shown in FIGS. 3 and 4). The addition of
the comfort pouch 180 provides additional support and comfort to
the wearer. Obviously, various sizes and shapes of the pouch can
be added to the underwear based on the preference of the wearer.
It is preferred however, that a comfort pouch 180, which provides
the maximum comfort and support be added to the underwear.
[0017] In yet another embodiment, shown in FIG. 6, male shorts
200 includes a front portion 210, a rear portion (not shown), a
waistband 230, where the waistband is attached to the front 210
and rear 220 portions, a pair of leg openings 240, a liner panel
270, and a comfort panel 250. The liner panel 270, includes a front
portion 275 and a rear portion (not shown), each portion including
a top edge 272, a bottom edge 274, two leg opening edges 276, and
two side edges 278. The comfort panel 250 includes a top edge 252,
a bottom edge 254, two side edges 256, and an opening 260 for receiving
male genitalia, where the comfort panel 250 is at least partially
attached to the interior 275 of the liner panel 270. The side edges
256 of the comfort panel 250 may be left unattached or at least
partially attached to the liner panel 270 from the bottom edge 274
of the liner panel 270 continuing up toward the top edge 272 of
the liner panel 270. The top edge 252 of the comfort panel 250 is
at least partially attached along the top edge 272 of the liner
panel 270. The bottom edge 254 of the comfort panel 250 may be left
unattached or at least partially attached along the bottom edge
274 of the liner panel 270.
[0018] The comfort and support of male sports shorts such as jogging
shorts, swim shorts and bike shorts would be greatly improved by
attaching a comfort panel. The embodiment shown in FIG. 6 closely
resembles boxer-type underwear. It is readily appreciated that a
comfort panel can be added to a pair of shorts which resembles a
bikini-type or brief-type underwear (such as jogging shorts, swim
shorts and bike shorts, etc.) shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3. In bikini-type
or brief-type shorts, the side edges of the comfort panel are at
least partially attached to the liner panel along the two leg opening
edges and the side edges of the comfort panel may be left unattached
or at least partially attached to the liner panel continuing up
toward the top edge of the liner panel. When a partial waistband
is added, the side edges of the comfort panel may be left unattached
or at least partially attached to the liner panel continuing up
toward the partial waistband of the comfort panel, where the partial
waistband is at least partially attached to the waistband.
[0019] A comfort pouch, shown in FIG. 5 can be added to male shorts.
Again, comfort and support of male sports shorts such as jogging
shorts, swim shorts and bike shorts would be greatly improved by
attaching a comfort pouch. The comfort pouch is at least partially
attached to the interior of the liner panel (instead of the front
portion) and the comfort panel, below the opening for receiving
male genitalia. The comfort pouch can be attached to brief-type,
bikini-type, or boxer-type shorts, with or without a partial waistband.
The addition of the comfort pouch 180 provides additional support
and comfort to the wearer. Obviously, various sizes and shapes of
the pouch can be added to the shorts based on the preference of
the wearer. It is preferred however, that a comfort pouch 180, which
provides the maximum comfort and support be added to the shorts.
[0020] A standard fly portion 147, shown in FIG. 1 may be added
to the underwear if desired. Of course, any of the waistband, the
leg openings of the underwear and the liner panel, and the opening
for receiving male genitalia, can be at least partially elastic.
[0021] The invention having been disclosed in connection with the
foregoing variations and examples, additional variations will now
be apparent to persons skilled in the art. The invention is not
intended to be limited to the variations specifically mentioned,
and accordingly reference should be made to the appended claims
rather than the foregoing discussion of preferred examples, to assess
the scope of the invention in which exclusive rights are claimed. |