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US-20260123689-A1 - MALE GARMENT WITH SUPPORT ELEMENT

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Abstract

A male garment is designed with a support element for supporting the wearer's genitals. In one aspect, the support system is disposed within a garment body that includes a waistband, a front panel secured at the waistband, a rear panel secured at the waistband and positioned opposite the front panel, and a gusset extending between the front panel and the rear panel. The support system includes a front support piece positioned against the front panel and first and second side supports that extend from the waistband, along the front support piece, and beyond the gusset.

Inventors

  • Jarrad Hewett, JR.
  • Logan Wehling

Assignees

  • Nut Huggers Apparel Inc.

Dates

Publication Date
20260507
Application Date
20251103

Claims (10)

  1. 1 - 20 . (canceled)
  2. 21 . A garment, comprising: a garment body; a first side support coupled to the garment body; and a second side support coupled to the garment body so as to be separate and spaced from the first side support, wherein each of the first and second side supports comprises: a blunt end; a tapered end opposite the blunt end; an upper curved edge extending from the blunt end to the tapered end; and a lower curved edge opposite the upper curved edge extending from the blunt end to the tapered end, wherein the upper curved edge and the lower curved edge converge to a point at the tapered end, and wherein the blunt end and the lower curved edge are secured to the garment body, and the upper curved edge is a free edge unattached to the garment body, such that the tapered end is extendible away from the garment body.
  3. 22 . The garment of claim 21 , wherein the garment body comprises a waistband, and wherein the blunt end of each of first and second side supports is secured to the waistband.
  4. 23 . The garment of claim 22 , wherein the garment body further comprises: a first outer leg panel secured at the waistband; a first inner leg panel secured to the first outer leg panel to form a first leg opening; a second outer leg panel secured to the waistband and positioned opposite the first outer leg panel; and a second inner leg panel secured to the second outer leg panel to form a second leg opening.
  5. 24 . The garment of claim 21 , wherein first side support and the second side support are angled towards each other proximate to the blunt ends and angled away from each other proximate to the tapered ends.
  6. 25 . A garment, comprising: a garment body comprising: a waistband; a front panel secured to the waistband; a rear panel secured to the waistband and positioned opposite the front panel; and a gusset extending between the front panel and the rear panel; a first side support coupled to the garment body; and a second side support coupled to the garment body so as to be separate and spaced from the first side support, wherein each of the first and second side supports comprises: a blunt end; a tapered end opposite the blunt end; an upper curved edge extending from the blunt end to the tapered end; and a lower curved edge opposite the upper curved edge extending from the blunt end to the tapered end, wherein the upper curved edge and the lower curved edge converge to a point at the tapered end, and wherein the blunt end and the lower curved edge are secured to the garment body, and the upper curved edge is a free edge unattached to the garment body, such that the tapered end is extendible perpendicularly from the garment body.
  7. 26 . The garment of claim 25 , wherein the blunt end of each of first and second side supports is secured to the waistband.
  8. 27 . The garment of claim 26 , wherein the lower curved edge is secured to the front panel, the gusset, and the rear panel, and wherein the tapered ends of the first and second side supports is extendible perpendicularly from the rear panel.
  9. 28 . The garment of claim 25 , wherein first side support and the second side support are angled towards each other proximate to the blunt ends and angled away from each other proximate to the tapered ends.
  10. 29 . The garment of claim 25 , wherein the garment body further comprises: a first outer leg panel secured to the waistband; a first inner leg panel secured to the first outer leg panel to form a first leg opening; a second outer leg panel secured at the waistband and positioned opposite the first outer leg panel; and a second inner leg panel secured to the second outer leg panel to form a second leg opening.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 18/622,386, filed Mar. 29, 2024, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention is related to garments, and more particularly to a male garment with a support element for supporting the wearer's genitals. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The garment industry continues to wrestle with the complications involved in designing male underwear that is suitable for both support and comfort. Various designs have been proposed to meet these challenges. The first category of male underwear design focuses on providing a tight and secure fit—and, in some designs, an accentuating lift—for the male wearer's genitals. These compression designs often cause discomfort for the wearer by creating pressure on the groin and retaining perspiration. Other underwear designs lean toward accommodating the wearer's genitals with a loose fit. These designs, while more breathable, permit undesirable movement of both the genitals and the garment fabric, which can bunch and promote chafing about the thighs. To alleviate these concerns, several pouch-based underwear systems have been developed with a frontward oriented pouch to lift and hold the wearer's genitals within the undergarment. One problem with these load-bearing pouch systems is that the weight distribution can create unwanted pressure and pull the front of the underwear downward, causing the genitals to become dislodged from the pouch. Displacement is particularly likely with pouches that are positioned lower within the garment to maintain a more natural placement for the wearer's genitals. For pouches that are higher within the garment, displacement is less likely, but the wearer's genitals are subjected to an unnatural orientation. Although these prior art designs have taken steps in improving garment practicality for men, there remain opportunities to optimize the production and function of these male garments. It is to these and other deficiencies in the prior art that the present embodiments are directed. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a male garment having a garment body and a support system disposed within the garment body. The garment body includes a waistband, a front panel secured at the waistband, a rear panel secured at the waistband, where the rear panel is positioned opposite the front panel, and a gusset extending between the front panel and the rear panel. The support system includes a front support piece that is positioned against the front panel, a first side support, and a second side support opposite the first side support. Each of the first and second side supports extends from the waistband, along the front support piece, and beyond the gusset. In other embodiments, a male garment is disclosed for supporting a wearer's genitals. The male garment includes a garment body having a waistband, a front panel secured at the waistband, and a rear panel secured at the waistband opposite the front panel. The male garment further includes a support system disposed within the garment body, where the support system includes a first side support and a second side support opposite the first side support. Each of the first and second side supports includes a blunt end secured along the waistband and a tapered end that terminates at a height between that of the wearer's anus and the waistband. In yet other embodiments, a male garment is disclosed having a garment body and a support system disposed within the garment body. The garment body includes a waistband, a front panel secured at the waistband, a rear panel secured at the waistband opposite the front panel, and a gusset extending between the front panel and the rear panel. The garment body further includes a first leg having a first outer leg panel and a first inner leg panel that form a first leg opening. A second leg of the garment body has a second outer leg panel and a second inner leg panel that form a second leg opening. Turning to the support system, a first side support is positioned opposite a second side support, and each of the first and second side supports extends beyond the gusset. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1A presents a front view of a male garment constructed in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. FIG. 1B presents a partial cutaway view of the male garment of FIG. 1A. FIG. 2A presents a rear view of the male garment of FIG. 1. FIG. 2B presents a partial cutaway view of the male garment of FIG. 2A. FIG. 3A presents a left side view of the male garment in FIG. 1. FIG. 3B presents a partial cutaway view of the male garment of FIG. 3A. FIG. 4A presents a right side view of the male garment in FIG. 1. FIG. 4B present a partial cutaway view of the male garment of FIG. 4A. FIG. 5 presents a top view of the male garment of FIG. 1. FIG. 6A presents a close-up left side view of the support sys