APPARATUSES FOR PROVIDING PRIVACY IN GARMENTS

Abstract

This invention discloses a privacy insert apparatus and a storage apparatus to be used in tandem with the privacy insert apparatus. The intended application of such apparatuses is to improve the privacy features of garments. The insert privacy apparatus may be comprised of a silicone, which is produced by pouring a liquid silicone into a pre-made mold. The material of the storage apparatus may comprise the properties of durability, elasticity, quick-dry, ultraviolet resistance, or chlorine resistance and may be held together by polyester, nylon, or cotton thread. The aforementioned apparatuses provide improvements on durability and permeability.

Description

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure is directed to improvements on the durability and permeability of privacy insert apparatuses and corresponding storage apparatuses for use in garments.

BACKGROUND

Garments are often designed without the proper foresight or consideration that when, in the course of wear, the garment's fit around the crotch area may begin to easily reveal creases and lines in the crotch region. The tight fit of these garments cause fabrics to cling to the natural curvature of a person's private area, which creates an uncomfortable contour for the wearer. The depiction of this curvature creates an embarrassing and undesirable effect.

A tight fitting and clingy garment in the crotch area creates a challenge of privacy for the wearer and is often referred to as, ‘cameltoe’. The exposure of such contours should be up to the wearer, and currently there are no solutions to easily conceal the undesirable contour. These challenges are especially prevalent for individuals who are highly active. These challenges often lead to the wearer needing to resort to subpar solutions and use a great deal of effort to attempt to conceal these anatomical lines. In many cases, the wearer will have to refrain from wearing certain types of garments, which is restrictive. This type of desired privacy should be something that is easily attainable.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

Apparatuses synonymous to privacy inserts have evolved over the decades. Some examples of current privacy apparatuses include those composed of cotton, polyester, or other absorbent materials, and variations of absorbent pads, which are not applicable for swimwear garments. Other example apparatuses harness an adhesive backing. The problem with this approach is that the adhesive backing wears with use and moisture or water contact. Other examples of privacy apparatuses on the market include liners that are thick and padded, which may leave an outline of the liner, causing undesirable contours of their own. Another current approach to this problem, specifically applicable to swimwear, includes wearing a thinner underwear-like garment under a swimsuit to try and conceal lines. The style of swimsuits that are currently popular are higher and cheekier cuts, so this approach of doubling up on swimsuits will lead to the under layer shifting. Current privacy apparatuses do not provide a suitable solution for every type of garment.

Storage apparatuses for privacy inserts and the like are not hyper-present on the market. Some examples of current storage apparatuses for privacy inserts include those made of cloth, padded fabric pockets, fabric and elastic pockets, and other materials. While these approaches may be sufficient for some garments, they are not a sufficient solution for all types of garments. For example, in swimwear and athletic wear, there is a need for a storage apparatus that has enhanced durability and permeability. This is especially crucial when considering garments that are worn in environments where sand, snow, other terrain, or debris may become entrapped in the garments.

Accordingly, in view of the drawbacks and disadvantages of current privacy apparatuses and their counterpart storage apparatuses, there is a need for a versatile privacy insert apparatus that provides sufficient privacy for every type of garment. There is also a need for the aforementioned privacy insert apparatus and its corresponding storage apparatus to possess improved durability and permeability.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure provides a variety of embodiments of a privacy insert apparatus for incorporation or use in conjunction with a storage apparatus to be fastened, or pre-fastened, to a variety of garments to conceal, eliminate, and/or obfuscate the undesirable exposure of a person's anatomy.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a privacy insert apparatus comprising silicone, to provide privacy in the crotch area of garments. The silicone has a smooth surface that enables it to slide in and out of the pocket material with minimal friction. The middle of the privacy insert apparatus is the thickest portion, while the edges taper out and become thinner to seamlessly blend into the garment. The middle portion of the privacy insert apparatus has a thickness of between about 1.0 mm and about 6.0 mm. The edges of the privacy insert apparatus have a thickness of between about 0.2 mm and about 3.0 mm. The length of the privacy insert apparatus is between about 7.6 cm and about 17.7 cm. The width of the privacy insert apparatus is between about 2.5 cm and about 12.7 cm.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a storage apparatus. The material of the storage apparatus may comprise nylon, polyester, elastane, polybutylene terephthalate, neoprene, power mesh, or cotton. The material of the storage apparatus may comprise the properties of durability, elasticity, quick-dry, ultraviolet resistance, or chlorine resistance. The storage apparatus may include gaps in the fastening at the bottom and along the sides, gaps in the fastening along the sides, or gaps in the fastening at the bottom. The storage apparatus is held together by polyester, nylon, or cotton thread.

Some embodiments of the present disclosure provides for a method of producing a privacy insert apparatus, wherein liquid silicone is poured into a pre-made mold. In some embodiments, the liquid silicone is medical grade liquid silicone.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

So that the manner in which the above-recited features of the present disclosure can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the implementation, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to implementations, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical implementations of this disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the disclosure may admit to other equally effective implementations.

FIG. 1 depicts an example schematic illustration of a front view of a privacy insert apparatus.

FIG. 2 depicts an example schematic illustration of a side view of a privacy insert apparatus.

FIG. 3 depicts an example schematic illustration of an angled view of a privacy insert apparatus.

FIG. 4 depicts an example schematic illustration of a storage apparatus design, wherein the illustrated storage apparatus can be used for storage of a privacy insert apparatus.

FIG. 5 depicts an example schematic illustration of a storage apparatus design, wherein the illustrated storage apparatus can be used for storage of a privacy insert apparatus.

FIG. 6 depicts an example schematic illustration of a storage apparatus design, wherein the illustrated storage apparatus can be used for storage of a privacy insert apparatus.

FIG. 7 depicts an example schematic illustration of a storage apparatus design, wherein the illustrated storage apparatus can be used for storage of a privacy insert apparatus.

FIG. 8 depicts an example schematic illustration of a possible placement of an example storage apparatus on a garment.

FIG. 9 depicts an example schematic illustration of a privacy insert apparatus placed in an example storage apparatus on a garment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

While this invention may be embodied in many different forms, there will herein be described in detail illustrative embodiments with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles and is not intended to limit the broad aspects of the invention to the embodiments illustrated. It will be understood that the invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or central characteristics thereof. The present embodiments, therefore, are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and the invention is not to be limited to the details given herein.

The present invention is directed to improvements on the durability and permeability of privacy insert apparatuses and corresponding storage apparatuses for use in garments.

In certain embodiments, a privacy insert apparatus provides privacy in the crotch area of garments, wherein the privacy insert apparatus comprises silicone.

In certain embodiments, the silicone of the privacy insert apparatus is medical grade silicone.

In certain embodiments, the silicone has a smooth surface that enables it to slide in and out of a storage apparatus with minimal friction.

In certain embodiments, the privacy insert apparatus is comprised of thermoplastic polyurethane, thermoplastic copolyester, styrenic block copolymer, polyether block amide, polyurethane, liquid silicone rubber, neoprene, polyvinyl chloride, or nitrile.

In certain embodiments, the privacy insert apparatus is comprised of silicone and one of thermoplastic polyurethane, thermoplastic copolyester, styrenic block copolymer, polyether block amide, polyurethane, liquid silicone rubber, neoprene, polyvinyl chloride, or nitrile.

In certain embodiments, the shape and size of the privacy insert apparatus is formed by pouring a liquid silicone into a pre-made mold.

In certain embodiments, the shape and size of the privacy insert apparatus is formed by pouring medical grade liquid silicone into a pre-made mold.

In certain embodiments, a medical grade liquid silicone is formed by mixing a silicone base with a crosslinker, subsequently adding catalysts and additives to create a final mixture, and stirring and heating the final mixture until the final mixture is homogeneous.

In certain embodiments, a liquid silicone is formed by mixing a silicone base with a crosslinker, subsequently adding catalysts and additives to create a final mixture, and stirring the final mixture until the final mixture is homogeneous.

In certain embodiments, the middle of the privacy insert apparatus is the thickest portion, while the edges taper out and become thinner to seamlessly blend into the garment being worn by the user. The thicker middle portion of the privacy insert apparatus assists in concealing undesired body contours. The privacy insert apparatus has a wider front-facing portion and thinner back-facing portion, wherein the wider front-facing portion of the privacy insert apparatus has extended coverage along the edges of the privacy insert apparatus to conceal anatomical lines, and wherein the back-facing portion decreases in width approaching the edges to prevent a bubbling or cupping effect.

In certain embodiments, the middle portion of the privacy insert apparatus has a thickness of between about 1.0 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 1.1 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 1.2 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 1.3 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 1.4 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 1.5 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 1.6 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 1.7 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 1.8 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 1.9 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 2.0 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 2.1 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 2.2 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 2.3 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 2.4 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 2.5 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 2.6 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 2.7 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 2.8 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 2.9 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 3.0 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 3.1 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 3.2 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 3.3 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 3.4 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 3.5 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 3.6 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 3.7 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 3.8 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 3.9 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 4.0 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 4.1 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 4.2 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 4.3 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 4.4 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 4.5 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 4.6 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 4.7 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 4.8 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 4.9 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 5.0 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 5.1 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 5.2 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 5.3 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 5.4 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 5.5 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 5.6 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 5.7 mm and about 6.0 mm, between about 5.8 mm and about 6.0 mm, or between about 5.9 mm and about 6.0 mm.

In certain embodiments, the middle portion of the privacy insert apparatus has a thickness of between about 1.0 mm and about 5.5 mm, between about 1.5 mm and about 5.5 mm, between about 2.0 mm and about 5.0 mm, between about 3.0 mm and about 5.0 mm, between about 4.0 mm and about 5.0 mm, between about 4.0 mm and about 5.5 mm, between about 4.5 mm and about 5.5 mm, or between about 5.0 mm and about 5.5 mm.

In certain embodiments, the middle portion of the privacy insert apparatus has a thickness of about 1.0 mm, about 1.1 mm, about 1.2 mm, about 1.3 mm, about 1.4 mm, about 1.5 mm, about 1.6 mm, about 1.7 mm, about 1.8 mm, about 1.9 mm, about 2.0 mm, about 2.1 mm, about 2.2 mm, about 2.3 mm, about 2.4 mm, about 2.5 mm, about 2.6 mm, about 2.7 mm, about 2.8 mm, about 2.9 mm, about 3.0 mm, about 3.1 mm, about 3.2 mm, about 3.3 mm, about 3.4 mm, about 3.5 mm, about 3.6 mm, about 3.7 mm, about 3.8 mm, about 3.9 mm, about 4.0 mm, about 4.1 mm, about 4.2 mm, about 4.3 mm, about 4.4 mm, about 4.5 mm, about 4.6 mm, about 4.7 mm, about 4.8 mm, about 4.9 mm, about 5.0 mm, about 5.1 mm, about 5.2 mm, about 5.3 mm, about 5.4 mm, about 5.5 mm, about 5.6 mm, about 5.7 mm, about 5.8 mm, about 5.9 mm, or about 6 mm.

In certain embodiments, the edges of the privacy insert apparatus have a thickness of between about 0.2 mm and about 3.0 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 2.9 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 2.8 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 2.7 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 2.6 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 2.5 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 2.4 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 2.3 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 2.2 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 2.1 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 2.0 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 1.9 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 1.8 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 1.7 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 1.6 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 1.5 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 1.4 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 1.3 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 1.2 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 1.1 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 1.0 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 0.9 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 0.8 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 0.7 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 0.6 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 0.5 mm, between about 0.2 mm and about 0.4 mm, or between about 0.2 mm and about 0.3 mm.

In certain embodiments, the edges of the privacy insert apparatus have a thickness of between about 0.3 mm and about 3.0 mm, between about 0.3 mm and about 2.8 mm, between about 0.5 mm and about 2.6 mm, between about 0.6 mm and about 2.4 mm, between about 0.6 mm and about 2.0 mm, between about 0.6 mm and about 1.6 mm, between about 0.6 mm and about 1.0 mm, or between about 0.8 mm and about 1.0 mm.

In certain embodiments, the edges of the privacy insert apparatus have a thickness of about 0.2 mm, about 0.3 mm, about 0.4 mm, about 0.5 mm, about 0.6 mm, about 0.7 mm, about 0.8 mm, about 0.9 mm, about 1.0 mm, about 1.1 mm, about 1.2 mm, about 1.3 mm, about 1.4 mm, about 1.5 mm, about 1.6 mm, about 1.7 mm, about 1.8 mm, about 1.9 mm, about 2.0 mm, about 2.1 mm, about 2.2 mm, about 2.3 mm, about 2.4 mm, about 2.5 mm, about 2.6 mm, about 2.7 mm, about 2.8 mm, about 2.9 mm, about 3.0 mm.

In certain embodiments, the length of the privacy insert apparatus is between about 7.6 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 8.0 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 8.5 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 9 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 9.5 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 10.0 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 10.5 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 11.0 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 11.5 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 12.0 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 12.5 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 13.0 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 13.5 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 14.0 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 14.5 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 15.0 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 15.5 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 16.0 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 16.5 cm and about 17.7 cm, between about 17.0 cm and about 17.7 cm, or between about 17.5 cm and about 17.7 cm.

In certain embodiments, the length of the privacy insert apparatus is about 7.6 cm, about 7.7 cm, about 7.8 cm, about 7.9 cm, about 8.0 cm, about 8.1 cm, about 8.2 cm, about 8.3 cm, about 8.4 cm, about 8.5 cm, about 8.6 cm, about 8.7 cm, about 8.8 cm, about 8.9 cm, about 9.0 cm, about 9.1 cm, about 9.2 cm, about 9.3 cm, about 9.4 cm, about 9.5 cm, about 9.6 cm, about 9.7 cm, about 9.8 cm, about 9.9 cm, about 10 cm, about 10.1 cm, about 10.2 cm, about 10.3 cm, about 10.4 cm, about 10.5 cm, about 10.6 cm, about 10.7 cm, about 10.8 cm, about 10.9 cm, about 11.0 cm, about 11.1 cm, about 11.2 cm, about 11.3 cm, about 11.4 cm, about 11.5 cm, about 11.6 cm, about 11.7 cm, about 11.8 cm, about 11.9 cm, about 12.0 cm, about 12.1 cm, about 12.2 cm, about 12.3 cm, about 12.4 cm, about 12.5 cm, about 12.6 cm, about 12.7 cm, about 12.8 cm, about 12.9 cm, about 13.0 cm, about 13.1 cm, about 13.2 cm, about 13.3 cm, about 13.4 cm, about 13.5 cm, about 13.6 cm, about 13.7 cm, about 13.8 cm, about 13.9 cm, about 14.0 cm, about 14.1 cm, about 14.2 cm, about 14.3 cm, about 14.4 cm, about 14.5 cm, about 14.6 cm, about 14.7 cm, about 14.8 cm, about 14.9 cm, about 15.0 cm, about 15.1 cm, about 15.2 cm, about 15.3 cm, about 15.4 cm, about 15.5 cm, about 15.6 cm, about 15.7 cm, about 15.8 cm, about 15.9 cm, about 16.0 cm, about 16.1 cm, about 16.2 cm, about 16.3 cm, about 16.4 cm, about 16.5 cm, about 16.6 cm, about 16.7 cm, about 16.8 cm, about 16.9 cm, about 17.0 cm, about 17.1 cm, about 17.2 cm, about 17.3 cm, about 17.4 cm, about 17.5 cm, about 17.6 cm, or about 17.7 cm.

In certain embodiments, the width of the privacy insert apparatus is between about 2.5 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 3.0 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 3.5 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 4.0 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 4.5 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 5.0 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 5.5 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 6.0 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 6.5 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 7.0 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 7.5 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 8.0 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 8.5 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 9.0 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 9.5 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 10.0 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 10.5 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 11.0 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 11.5 cm and about 12.7 cm, between about 12.0 cm and about 12.7 cm, or between about 12.5 cm and about 12.7 cm.

In certain embodiments, the width of the privacy insert apparatus is about 2.5 cm, about 2.6 cm, about 2.7 cm, about 2.8 cm, about 2.9 cm, about 3.0 cm, about 3.1 cm, about 3.2 cm, about 3.3 cm, about 3.4 cm, about 3.5 cm, about 3.6 cm, about 3.7 cm, about 3.8 cm, about 3.9 cm, about 4.0 cm, about 4.1 cm, about 4.2 cm, about 4.3 cm, about 4.4 cm, about 4.5 cm, about 4.6 cm, about 4.7 cm, about 4.8 cm, about 4.9 cm, about 5.0 cm, about 5.1 cm, about 5.2 cm, about 5.3 cm, about 5.4 cm, about 5.5 cm, about 5.6 cm, about 5.7 cm, about 5.8 cm, about 5.9 cm, about 6.0 cm, about 6.1 cm, about 6.2 cm, about 6.3 cm, about 6.4 cm, about 6.5 cm, about 6.6 cm, about 6.7 cm, about 6.8 cm, about 6.9 cm, about 7.0 cm, about 7.1 cm, about 7.2 cm, about 7.3 cm, about 7.4 cm, about 7.5 cm, about 7.6 cm, about 7.7 cm, about 7.8 cm, about 7.9 cm, about 8.0 cm, about 8.1 cm, about 8.2 cm, about 8.3 cm, about 8.4 cm, about 8.5 cm, about 8.6 cm, about 8.7 cm, about 8.8 cm, about 8.9 cm, about 9.0 cm, about 9.1 cm, about 9.2 cm, about 9.3 cm, about 9.4 cm, about 9.5 cm, about 9.6 cm, about 9.7 cm, about 9.8 cm, about 9.9 cm, about 10.0 cm, about 10.1 cm, about 10.2 cm, about 10.3 cm, about 10.4 cm, about 10.5 cm, about 10.6 cm, about 10.7 cm, about 10.8 cm, about 10.9 cm, about 11.0 cm, about 11.1 cm, about 11.2 cm, about 11.3 cm, about 11.4 cm, about 11.5 cm, about 11.6 cm, about 11.7 cm, about 11.8 cm about 11.9 cm, about 12.0 cm, about 12.1 cm, about 12.2 cm, about 12.3 cm, about 12.4 cm, about 12.5 cm, about 12.6 cm, or about 12.7 cm.

In certain embodiments, the material of the storage apparatus may comprise nylon, polyester, elastane, polybutylene terephthalate, neoprene, power mesh, or cotton.

In certain embodiments, the material of the storage apparatus may comprise the properties of durability, elasticity, quick-dry, ultraviolet resistance, or chlorine resistance.

In certain embodiments, the storage apparatus may include gaps in the fastening at the bottom and along the sides, gaps in the fastening along the sides, or gaps in the fastening at the bottom.

In certain embodiments, the length of the storage apparatus is between about 7.62 cm and about 22.86 cm.

In certain embodiments, the length of the storage apparatus is between about 7.62 cm and about 21.59 cm, between about 7.62 cm and about 20.32 cm, between about 7.62 cm and about 19.05 cm, between about 7.62 cm and about 17.78 cm, between about 7.62 cm and about 16.51 cm, between about 7.62 cm and about 15.24 cm, between about 7.62 cm and about 13.97 cm, between about 7.62 cm and about 12.70 cm, between about 7.62 cm and about 11.43 cm, between about 7.62 cm and about 10.16 cm, or between about 7.62 cm and about 8.89 cm.

In certain embodiments, the length of the storage apparatus is between about 8.89 cm and about 22.86 cm, between about 10.16 cm and about 22.86 cm, between about 11.43 cm and about 22.86 cm, between about 12.70 cm and about 22.86 cm, between about 13.97 cm and about 22.86 cm, between about 15.24 cm and about 22.86 cm, between about 16.51 cm and about 22.86 cm, between about 17.78 cm and about 22.86 cm, between about 19.05 cm and about 22.86 cm, between about 20.32 cm and about 22.86 cm, or between about 21.59 cm and about 22.86 cm.

In certain embodiments, the width of the storage apparatus is between about 5.08 cm and about 17.78 cm.

In certain embodiments, the width of the storage apparatus is between about 5.08 cm to about 16.51 cm, between about 5.08 cm and about 15.24 cm, between about 5.08 cm and about 13.97 cm, between about 5.08 cm and about 12.70 cm, between about 5.08 cm and about 11.43 cm, between about 5.08 cm and about 10.16 cm, between about 5.08 cm and about 8.89 cm, between about 5.08 cm and about 7.62 cm, or between about 5.08 cm and about 6.35 cm.

In certain embodiments, the width of the storage apparatus is between about 6.35 cm to about 17.78 cm, between about 7.62 cm and about 17.78 cm, between about 8.89 cm and about 17.78 cm, between about 10.16 cm and about 17.78 cm, between about 11.43 cm and about 17.78 cm, between about 12.70 cm and about 17.78 cm, between about 13.97 cm and about 17.78 cm, between about 15.24 cm and about 17.78 cm, or between about 16.51 cm and about 17.78 cm.

In certain embodiments, the storage apparatus is held together by polyester, nylon, or cotton thread.

In some examples, medical grade silicone is preferred over other alternatives like rubber latex due to biocompatibility, making this solution allergen free.

In some examples, silicone can maintain stable physical and mechanical properties across a wide temperature range. Silicone is non-reactive and non-toxic. Silicone is chemically inert and bodily substances will not alter its composition. Silicone has naturally low thermal conductivity. Silicone is highly water repellent. Silicone is extremely resistant to degradation by both radiation and oxidation. Silicone is highly permeable to gas molecules.

Referring now to the figures, FIG. 1 depicts a front view of a privacy insert apparatus 10 used to prevent the formation of a “camel toe” appearance in the crotch region of the user. The privacy insert apparatus 10 may be comprised of silicone, medical grade silicone, or silicone and one of thermoplastic polyurethane, thermoplastic copolyester, styrenic block copolymer, polyether block amide, polyurethane, liquid silicone rubber, neoprene, polyvinyl chloride, or nitrile. The front view of the privacy insert 10 provides a sufficient view of the approximate width of the privacy insert apparatus, which may be any width between about 2.5 cm and about 12.7 cm. The front view of the privacy insert 10 also provides a sufficient view of the approximate length of the privacy insert apparatus, which may be any length between about 7.6 cm and about 17.7 cm. The middle portion 11 of the privacy insert apparatus 10 may be found in the central region of the privacy insert apparatus. The middle portion 11 of the privacy insert apparatus 10 may be of a thickness that varies between about 1.0 mm and about 6.0 mm. The edges 12 of the privacy insert apparatus 10 may be found along the outer regions of the privacy insert apparatus 10. The edges 12 of the privacy insert apparatus 10 may be of a thickness that varies between about 0.2 mm and about 3.0 mm. The variation in length, width, middle portion 11 thickness, and edge 12 thickness is necessary due to variations in thickness of garment material, variations in garment size, variations in the need for durability, and other factors.

FIG. 2 depicts an x-axis side view of the privacy insert apparatus 20 used to prevent the formation of a “camel toe” appearance in the crotch region of the user. The privacy insert apparatus 20 depicted in FIG. 2 may have the same dimensions and compositions as the privacy insert apparatus 10 depicted in FIG. 1. The x-axis side view of the privacy insert apparatus 20 displays that the silicone the privacy insert apparatus may be comprised of may have a smooth surface, from the privacy insert apparatus' middle portion 21 to the edges 22, that enables it to slide in and out of a pocket material, or storage apparatus, with minimal friction.

FIG. 3 depicts an angled view of the privacy insert apparatus 30 used to prevent the formation of a “camel toe” appearance in the crotch region of the user. The privacy insert apparatus 30 depicted in FIG. 3 may have the same dimensions and compositions as the privacy insert apparatuses 10, 20 depicted in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2. The angled view of the privacy insert apparatus 30 displays that the middle portion 31 of the privacy insert apparatus is the thickest portion, while the edges taper out and become thinner to seamlessly blend into a garment. The thicker middle portion 31 of the privacy insert apparatus 30 assists in concealing undesired body contours. The privacy insert apparatus 30 has a wider front-facing portion 32 and thinner back-facing portion 33 to increase comfortability for the user. The wider front-facing portion 32 of the privacy insert apparatus 30 has extended coverage along edges to conceal anatomical lines and the back-facing portion 33 decreases in width approaching the edges to ensure no bubbling or cupping effect takes place between the user's legs.

FIG. 4 depicts a storage apparatus 40 used for the storage of a privacy insert apparatus. The storage apparatus 40 does not include any gaps in its fastening. The material of the storage apparatus 40 may comprise nylon, polyester, elastane, polybutylene terephthalate, neoprene, power mesh, or cotton. The storage apparatus may be held together by polyester, nylon, or cotton thread. The material of the storage apparatus 40 may comprise the properties of durability, elasticity, quick-dry, ultraviolet resistance, and/or chlorine resistance. The length of the storage apparatus 40 may be between about 3 inches (7.62 cm) and about 9 inches (22.86 cm). The width of the storage apparatus 40 may be between about 2 inches (5.08 cm) and about 7 inches (17.78 cm).

FIG. 5 depicts a storage apparatus 50 used for the storage of a privacy insert apparatus. The storage apparatus 50 depicted in FIG. 5 may have the same dimensions and compositions as the storage apparatus 40 depicted in FIG. 4. The storage apparatus 50 includes a gap in the fastening at the bottom 52, a gap in the fastening along the lower left side 51, and a gap in the fastening along the lower right side 53. The gaps 51, 52, 53 included in the storage apparatus 50 may be functional for filtering out terrain or debris that may otherwise become entrapped in the storage apparatus 50.

FIG. 6 depicts a storage apparatus 60 used for the storage of a privacy insert apparatus. The storage apparatus 60 depicted in FIG. 6 may have the same dimensions and compositions as the storage apparatus 40 depicted in FIG. 4. The storage apparatus 60 includes a gap in the fastening along the middle left side 61, and a gap in the fastening along the middle right side 62. The gaps 61, 62 included in the storage apparatus 60 may be functional for filtering out terrain or debris that may otherwise become entrapped in the storage apparatus 60.

FIG. 7 depicts a storage apparatus 70 used for the storage of a privacy insert apparatus. The storage apparatus 70 depicted in FIG. 7 may have the same dimensions and compositions as the storage apparatus 40 depicted in FIG. 4. The storage apparatus 70 includes a gap in the fastening at the bottom 72, a gap in the fastening along the middle left side 71, and a gap in the fastening along the middle right side 73. The gaps 71, 72, 73 included in the storage apparatus 70 may be functional for filtering out terrain or debris that may otherwise become entrapped in the storage apparatus 70.

FIG. 8 depicts a storage apparatus 50 fastened to the inside portion of a garment. The storage apparatus 50 depicted in FIG. 8 may have the same dimensions and compositions as the storage apparatus 40 depicted in FIG. 4. The storage apparatus 50 includes a gap in the fastening at the bottom 52, a gap in the fastening along the lower left side 51, and a gap in the fastening along the lower right side 53. The gaps 51, 52, 53 included in the storage apparatus 50 may be functional for filtering out terrain or debris that may otherwise become entrapped in the storage apparatus 50. The storage apparatus 50 is fastened to the garment along its edges at every point except where there are gaps 51, 52, 53 in the fastening.

FIG. 9 depicts a garment equipped with a fastened storage apparatus 93 that does not include any gaps in its fastening. Within the storage apparatus 93, is a privacy insert apparatus 90. The edges 91 of the privacy insert apparatus 90 fit comfortably near the inside perimeter of the storage apparatus 93. There is an adequate amount of tension in storage apparatus 93 regions around the thinner edges 91 of the privacy insert apparatus 90 that allow the privacy insert apparatus 90 to be held in place within the storage apparatus 93. There is more flexibility at the center portion of the storage apparatus 93, where the thicker middle portion 92 of the privacy insert apparatus rests. The storage apparatus 93 remains uniformly taut while housing the privacy insert apparatus 90.

While the inventive apparatuses have been described with a high degree of particularity, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that numerous modifications and substitutions may be made thereto. Therefore, it is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A privacy insert apparatus comprising silicone, wherein the privacy insert apparatus has a wider front-facing portion and thinner back-facing portion, wherein the wider front-facing portion of the privacy insert apparatus extends to conceal anatomical lines, and wherein the back-facing portion decreases in width approaching the edges.

2. The privacy insert apparatus of claim 1, wherein the silicone is a medical grade silicone.

3. The privacy insert apparatus of claims 1, wherein forming the shape and size of the privacy insert apparatus comprises pouring a liquid silicone into a pre-made mold.

4. The privacy insert apparatus of claim 3, wherein the liquid silicone is formed by mixing a silicone base material with a crosslinker, subsequently adding catalysts and additives to create a final mixture, and stirring the final mixture until the final mixture is homogeneous.

5. The privacy insert apparatus of claim 3, wherein the liquid silicone is a medical grade liquid silicone, wherein the medical grade liquid silicone is formed by mixing a silicone base material with a crosslinker, subsequently adding catalysts and additives to create a final mixture, and stirring and heating the final mixture until the final mixture is homogeneous.

6. The privacy insert apparatus of claim 1, wherein the silicone has a smooth surface.

7. The privacy insert apparatus of claim 1, wherein the privacy insert apparatus is comprised of silicone and one of thermoplastic polyurethane, thermoplastic copolyester, styrenic block copolymer, polyether block amide, polyurethane, liquid silicone rubber, neoprene, polyvinyl chloride, or nitrile.

8. The privacy insert of claim 1, wherein the middle of the privacy insert apparatus is the thickest portion, and wherein the edges taper out and become thinner.

9. The privacy insert apparatus of claim 1, wherein the middle portion of the privacy insert apparatus has a thickness of between about 1.0 mm and about 6.0 mm.

10. The privacy insert apparatus of claim 1, wherein the edges of the privacy insert apparatus have a thickness of between about 0.2 mm and about 3.0 mm.

11. The privacy insert apparatus of claim 1, wherein the length of the privacy insert apparatus is between about 7.6 cm and about 17.7 cm.

12. The privacy insert apparatus of claim 1, wherein the width of the privacy insert apparatus is between about 2.5 cm and about 12.7 cm.

13. A storage apparatus used for the storage of a privacy insert apparatus.

14. The storage apparatus of claim 13, wherein the material of the storage apparatus may comprise nylon, polyester, elastane, polybutylene terephthalate, neoprene, power mesh, or cotton.

15. The storage apparatus of claim 13, wherein the material of the storage apparatus may comprise the properties of durability, elasticity, quick-dry, ultraviolet resistance, or chlorine resistance.

16. The storage apparatus of claim 13, wherein the storage apparatus may include gaps in the fastening at the bottom and along the sides, gaps in the fastening along the sides, or gaps in the fastening at the bottom.

17. The storage apparatus of claim 13, wherein the storage apparatus is held together by polyester, nylon, or cotton thread.

18. The storage apparatus of claim 13, wherein the length of the storage apparatus is between about 7.62 cm and about 22.86 cm.

19. The storage apparatus of claim 13, wherein the width of the storage apparatus is between about 5.08 cm and about 17.78 cm.