One or more embodiments relate generally to undergarments and, more particularly, to systems and methods for men's undergarments having a customized front pouch size.
Conventional undergarments are provided in standard sizes designed to fit average anatomical dimensions per size. Some individuals may have anatomies not suited to the standard sizes, leading to discomfort and/or improper fit/support. Therefore, there is a need in the art for systems and methods that address the above deficiencies, other deficiencies known in the industry, or at least offers an alternative to current techniques.
Systems and methods are provided for an undergarment. According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, an undergarment system is provided. The undergarment system may include a first undergarment and a second undergarment. The first undergarment may have a waist size and include a first front pouch having a first pouch size. The second undergarment may have the waist size and include a second front pouch having a second pouch size. The first pouch size of the first undergarment may be different than the second pouch size of the second undergarment.
According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, an undergarment is provided. The undergarment may include a first fabric panel, a second fabric panel, a third fabric panel, and a fourth fabric panel. The first fabric panel may include an annular elastomeric waistband. The second fabric panel may be connected to the first fabric panel and define a first leg opening. The third fabric panel may be connected to the first fabric panel and define a second leg opening. The fourth fabric panel may be connected to the first fabric panel, the second fabric panel, and the third fabric panel. The fourth fabric panel may be selected to provide a front pouch size as desired by a buyer.
According to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, a method is provided. The method may include receiving, from a buyer, a first input indicating a desired waist size. The method may include receiving, from the buyer, a second input indicating a desired pouch size. The method may include providing, to the buyer, an undergarment having the desired waist size and the desired pouch size.
Additional features are set forth in part in the description that follows and will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the specification and drawings or may be learned by the practice of the disclosed subject matter. A further understanding of the nature and advantages of the present disclosure may be realized by reference to the remaining portions of the specification and the drawings, which forms a part of this disclosure.
One of skill in the art will understand that each of the various aspects and features of the disclosure may advantageously be used separately in some instances, or in combination with other aspects and features of the disclosure in other instances. Accordingly, individual aspects can be claimed separately or in combination with other aspects and features. Thus, the present disclosure is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the claimed invention or its applications or uses. It is to be understood that structural and/or logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
The present disclosure is set forth in various levels of detail and no limitation as to the scope of the claimed subject matter is intended by either the inclusion or non-inclusion of elements, components, or the like in this summary. In certain instances, details that are not necessary for an understanding of the disclosure or that render other details difficult to perceive may have been omitted. Moreover, for the purposes of clarity, detailed descriptions of certain features will not be discussed when they would be apparent to those with skill in the art so as not to obscure the description of the present disclosure. The claimed subject matter is not necessarily limited to the arrangements illustrated herein, with the scope of the present disclosure is defined only by the appended claims.
The description will be more fully understood with reference to the following figures in which components may not be drawn to scale, which are presented as various embodiments of the undergarment described herein and should not be construed as a complete depiction of the scope of the exercise system.
Embodiments of the disclosure and their advantages are best understood by referring to the detailed description that follows. It should be appreciated that like reference numerals may be used to identify like elements illustrated in one or more of the figures.
According to the present disclosure, undergarment systems and methods are provided. An undergarment or undergarment system may be customizable to provide a desired front pouch size, such as to size the undergarment to the particular crotch anatomy of the buyer/user. The undergarment may be provided as part of an undergarment system. For example, an undergarment system may include a first undergarment and a second undergarment. The first undergarment may have a waist size and include a first front pouch having a first pouch size. The second undergarment may have the waist size and include a second front pouch having a second pouch size. To suit various anatomies, the first pouch size of the first undergarment may be different than the second pouch size of the second undergarment.
Although described as underwear, the term “undergarment” is used for convenience only, and the undergarment 100 may be any item of clothing configured to be worn on at least a portion of the lower extremities of a person. In addition, the undergarment 100 may be appropriate both as an undergarment and as outer clothing. For example, the concepts described herein with reference to underwear may be applied to shorts, pants, leggings, sweatpants, joggers, legwear, swimsuits, or swim shorts, among others. Thus, undergarment 100 may be any article of clothing, depending on the application.
As shown, the undergarment 100 may be a multi-panel garment. For example, the undergarment 100 may include a first fabric panel 110, a second fabric panel 112, a third fabric panel 114, and a fourth fabric panel 116, although other configurations are contemplated. For example, the undergarment 100 may include more than four panels, such as a fifth fabric panel, or the undergarment 100 may include less than four panels. The fabric panels may be formed from any suitable textile fabric. The fabric panels may be formed from the same material or from different material. For example, some fabric panels may include greater elasticity, differing weight, differing drape, or differing breathability compared to other panels of the undergarment 100 to provide a desired functional characteristic or feel.
The first fabric panel 110 may define a trunk opening or waist size 120. Depending on the application, the first fabric panel 110 may include or otherwise define an annular elastomeric waistband 122 or other confining fabric configured to encircle the waist and hold the undergarment 100 in place. The second fabric panel 112 may be connected to the first fabric panel 110 and define a first leg opening 130 (e.g., for the left leg of the wearer). Similarly, the third fabric panel 114 may be connected to the first fabric panel 110 and define a second leg opening 132 (e.g., for the right leg of the wearer). The second fabric panel 112 and third fabric panel 114 may be sewn, welded, or otherwise secured to the first fabric panel 110, such as along the bottom of the waistband 122.
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In such embodiments, a buyer may select the desired size characteristics of the undergarment 100 for purchase. For instance, buyers may select a desired waist size 120 and front pouch size 300 to suit their anatomy. In some embodiments, buyers may select different characteristics of the undergarment 100 for further customization. For example, buyers may select a desired length of the undergarment 100 (e.g., leg length) and/or a desired leg opening size. In such embodiments, the second fabric panel 112 and the third fabric panel 114 may be selected to provide the leg length and/or leg opening size desired by the buyer.
Depending on the application, the undergarment 100 may include additional features. As one example, the undergarment 100 may include a storage pocket 150 (see
With the ability to customize the undergarment 100 to suit anatomies of different buyers, the undergarment 100 may be provided as part of an undergarment system. For example, the undergarment system may include a first undergarment (e.g., undergarment 100) and a second undergarment. The first undergarment may have a waist size and include a first front pouch having a first pouch size (e.g., standard pouch size 300A). The second undergarment may have the waist size and include a second front pouch having a second pouch size (e.g., large pouch size 300B).
To suit various anatomies, the first pouch size of the first undergarment may be different than the second pouch size of the second undergarment. Similarly, the first undergarment may include a first leg length, and the second undergarment may include a second leg length different than the first leg length. Additionally, or alternatively, the first undergarment may include a first leg opening size, and the second undergarment may include a second leg opening size different than the first leg opening size.
The undergarment system may include additional undergarments depending on desired inventory and/or sizing. For instance, the undergarment system may include a third undergarment having the waist size and including a third front pouch having a third pouch size (e.g., X-large pouch size 300C) that is different than the first pouch size and the second pouch size. In some embodiments, the undergarment system may include a fourth undergarment having the waist size and including a fourth front pouch having a fourth pouch size (e.g., XX-large pouch size 300D) that is different than the first pouch size, the second pouch size, and the third pouch size.
At block 402, method 400 may include receiving, from a buyer, a first input indicating a desired waist size. For example, the buyer may input the desired waist size on a website, in an application running on a smart device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, etc.), at a store kiosk, or on an ordering form, among other methods or devices. The buyer may choose from a list of available sizes or the buyer may input an exact size desired.
At block 404, method 400 may include receiving, from the buyer, a second input indicating a desired pouch size. The buyer may input the desired pouch size on a website, in an application running on a smart device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, etc.), at a store kiosk, or on an ordering form, among other methods or devices. The buyer may choose from a list of available sizes or the buyer may input an exact size desired.
At block 406, method 400 may include receiving, from the buyer, a third input indicating a desired leg length. For example, the buyer may desire a shorter undergarment (e.g., briefs) or a longer undergarment (e.g., boxers, thermal underwear, etc.). The buyer may input the desired leg length on a website, in an application running on a smart device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, etc.), at a store kiosk, or on an ordering form, among other methods or devices. The buyer may choose from a list of available sizes or the buyer may input an exact size desired.
At block 408, method 400 may include receiving, from the buyer, a fourth input indicating a desired leg opening size. For example, the buyer may desire a narrow leg opening or a wider leg opening based on personal anatomy/fit preference. The buyer may input the desired leg opening size on a website, in an application running on a smart device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, etc.), at a store kiosk, or on an ordering form, among other methods or devices. The buyer may choose from a list of available sizes or the buyer may input an exact size desired.
At block 410, method 400 may include making an undergarment with the desired size characteristics (e.g., waist size, pouch size, leg length, leg opening size, or any combination thereof). Block 410 may include connecting a fabric panel (e.g., fourth fabric panel 116) to a main body (e.g., first fabric panel 110, second fabric panel 112, and third fabric panel 114) of the undergarment. The main body may provide the desired waist size. In addition, the main body may provide the desired leg length and/or leg opening size. The fabric panel may be selected to provide the desired pouch size, as noted above. For example, a fabric panel of a first size may be selected and connected to the main body of the undergarment to provide a pouch size of a first size (e.g., a standard pouch size). Similarly, a smaller fabric panel of a second size may be selected and connected to the main body of the undergarment to provide a pouch size of a second size (e.g., a large or larger pouch size).
At block 412, method 400 may include providing, to the buyer, an undergarment (e.g., undergarment 100) having the desired size characteristics. For example, block 412 may include providing, to the buyer, the undergarment with the desired waist size and the desired pouch size. Block 412 may include providing, to the buyer, the undergarment having the desired leg length. Block 412 may include providing, to the buyer, the undergarment having the desired leg opening size.
All relative and directional references (including up, down, upper, lower, top, bottom, side, front, rear, and so forth) are given by way of example to aid the reader's understanding of the examples described herein. They should not be read to be requirements or limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use unless specifically set forth in the claims. Connection references (e.g., attached, coupled, connected, joined, and the like) are to be construed broadly and may include intermediate members between a connection of elements and relative movement between elements. As such, connection references do not necessarily infer that two elements are directly connected and in fixed relation to each other, unless specifically set forth in the claims.
The present disclosure teaches by way of example and not by limitation. Therefore, the matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings should be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. The following claims are intended to cover all generic and specific features described herein, as well as all statements of the scope of the present method and system, which, as a matter of language, might be said to fall there between.