Male Upper Body Garment to Facilitate Urination

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel male designed upper body garment in the form of an improved shirt for male users. The upper body garment appears and functions as conventional shirt and has a modified bottom hemline. More specifically, a front portion of the bottom hemline has a rounded cut-out opening for easily accessing the male organ through the opening for urination while the shirt is tucked inside the pants. The simple design is male oriented and allows the shirt to remain comfortably tucked inside the pants without bunching up or requiring the shirt to be re-tucked. The cut-out opening is formed by removing an area from about 8 square inches to about 30 square inches.

Claims

1. A shirt for facilitating male urination, the shirt comprising: a shirt portion; an opening generally centered along a front area at a bottom hemline of said shirt portion, wherein said opening is bordered by a hemline edge defining an open area having a height from about 3″ to about 8″ and a width from about 2″ to about 6″; wherein said bottom hemline of said shirt portion is discontinuous; and further wherein said hemline edge is configured as an inverted U-shape.

2. The shirt of claim 1, wherein said shirt portion comprises a front torso section, and further wherein said opening is centered at a bottom of said front torso section.

3. The shirt of claim 2, wherein said hemline edge comprises a first terminal end and a second terminal end, and further wherein said first terminal end and said second terminal end are positioned on either side of a male organ when said shirt is worn by a male user.

4. The shirt of claim 3, wherein said hemline edge comprises a rounded top end.

5. The shirt of claim 4, wherein said hemline edge includes a polyester thread stitched therearound.

6. The shirt of claim 4, wherein said first terminal end and said second terminal end are separated by a distance from about 3″ to about 6″.

7. The shirt of claim 6, wherein said shirt is selected from a group consisting of a t-shirt, a short sleeve shirt, a hoody shirt and a polo shirt.

8. A shirt for facilitating male urination, the shirt comprising: a shirt portion; an opening generally centered along a front area at a bottom hemline of said shirt portion, wherein said opening is bordered by a hemline edge defining an open area; wherein said opening includes an area from about 8 sq. in. to about 30 sq. in.; wherein said shirt portion comprises a front torso section; and further wherein said opening is centered at a bottom of said front torso section.

9. The shirt of claim 8, wherein said opening includes an area from about 12 sq. in. to about 24 sq. in.

10. The shirt of claim 8, wherein said hemline edge includes a first terminal end and a second terminal end, and further wherein said first terminal end and said second terminal end are positioned on either side of a male organ when said shirt is worn by a male user.

11. The shirt of claim 8, wherein said hemline edge comprises a rounded top end.

12. The shirt of claim 10, wherein said first terminal end and said second terminal end are separated by a distance from about 3″ to about 6″.

13. The shirt of claim 8, wherein said hemline edge is configured as an inverted U-shape.

14. The shirt of claim 13, wherein said hemline edge comprises a polyester thread stitched therearound.

15. A method of facilitating male urination while wearing garments, the method comprising the steps of: providing a shirt including an opening generally centered along a front area at a bottom hemline of said shirt, wherein said opening is bordered by a hemline edge defining an open area from about 8 sq. in. to about 30 sq. in.; wearing said shirt by a male user, wherein said shirt comprises a front torso section tucked into a lower body garment and said opening is centered at a bottom of said front torso section; positioning said hemline edge on either side of a male organ when said shirt is worn by the male user; centering said opening over the male organ of the male user; providing open access to remove the male organ to urinate; and urinating while said front torso section remains tucked into the lower body garment.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein said hemline edge comprises a rounded top end.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein said hemline edge is configured as an inverted U-shape.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein said hemline edge comprises a polyester thread stitched therearound.

19. The method of claim 15, wherein said open area is from about 8 sq. in. to about 20 sq. in.

20. The method of claim 15, wherein said open area is from about 12 sq. in. to about 24 sq. in.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0023] FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of one potential embodiment of the male designed shirt of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates an enlarged view of the rounded cut-out design disposed on the front portion of the bottom hemline of the shirt of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0025] FIG. 3 illustrates a front perspective view of a wearer wearing the male designed shirt of the present invention allowing easier access for urinating in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0026] FIG. 4A illustrates a perspective view showing another exemplary embodiment of the male designed shirt of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0027] FIG. 4B illustrates a perspective view showing yet another exemplary embodiment of the male designed shirt of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

[0028] FIG. 5 illustrates a partial perspective view showing a wearer getting ready for urinating without untucking the male designed shirt/t-shirt of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0029] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0030] As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved shirt that allows for easier access for restroom purposes. There is also a long-felt need in the art for an improved shirt that allows people to keep their shirts tucked in while using the restroom. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a shirt designed to be worn tucked in and does not simultaneously interfere with the wearer's ability to urinate. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a shirt garment that appears like a conventional shirt and is easily worn. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for an improved shirt that eliminates any delay in the urination process by ensuring the shirt does not obstruct access. Furthermore, there is a long-felt need in the art for a shirt that prevents the shirt from becoming bunched up after urination is complete. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a practical shirt available in short or long sleeves with various neck designs that includes a modification to the bottom hemline for easier access for restroom purposes.

[0031] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel and improved shirt/t-shirt garment for male users. The shirt garment is available in various sizes and designs and allows a wearer of the shirt for easier access for restroom purposes. The shirt garment features a neck opening, a torso portion and a pair of sleeves; the torso portion having a bottom hemline; the hemline having a front portion and a rear portion; the front portion is positioned in front of the wearer on the shirt being worn; a rounded cut-out opening disposed on the torso section wherein the cut-out opening extends generally centered from the bottom hemline front portion towards the neck opening in an inverted U-shape thereby creating an opening for easier access of the male organ of the wearer for restroom purposes without untucking the shirt wherein the extension of the cut-out or opening section is about 6″ from the front of the bottom hemline.

[0032] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of one potential embodiment of the male designed shirt 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The male designed shirt/t-shirt 100 is designed as a practical shirt garment available in various designs that is ideal for use by men looking to ease the process of restroom access. More specifically, the shirt 100 has a modified front portion of the bottom hemline allowing for easier access for restroom purposes as described later in the disclosure.

[0033] The shirt/t-shirt 100 of the present embodiment is in the form of a short sleeve t-shirt and has a neck opening 102, a torso section 104 and a pair of sleeves 106,108 connected to the torso section 104. The torso section 104 has a bottom hemline 110 comprising a rear portion 112 and a front portion 114. The front portion 114 is positioned in front of the wearer of the shirt 100 when the shirt 100 is worn. The torso section 104 has a longer length and is preferably tucked into the pants of a wearer. The front portion 114 of the hemline 110 has a cut-out or opening 116 that extends into a portion of the torso section 104. The cut-out or opening 116 is preferably in the form of an inverted U-shape made by removing a portion of torso portion 104 having a front portion hemline length or height from about 3″ to about 8″ extending into the torso portion 104, and also having a width from about 2″ to about 6″. In one exemplary configuration, the closed rounded width of the cut-out or opening 116 is about 2.5″. The cut-out or opening edge 118 is sewn or stitched using cotton or polyester thread that matches the main color of the shirt 100. Further, the edge 118 may be sewn using a straight or zig-zag stitch 120.

[0034] The cut-out or opening section 116 is designed such that it is positioned in front of the male organ of the male wearer allowing the wearer easier access for restroom purposes without untucking the shirt and re-tucking after urinating. The wearer can easily unzip their pants and obviate untucking of the shirt for urinating. Further, the cut-out or opening section 116 does not obstruct the urinating process.

[0035] It should be appreciated that the shirt 100 functions and appears like a conventional tucked in shirt when worn by a wearer. Further, the cut-out or opening section 116 is ingeniously designed and dimensioned allowing the wearer easier access for restroom purposes, while allowing the wearer to keep their shirt tucked into their pants

[0036] FIG. 2 illustrates an enlarged view of the rounded cut-out design disposed on the front portion of the bottom hemline of the shirt 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The rounded cut-out or opening 116 is created to allow easier restroom access while the shirt is tucked inside the pants. A wearer does not need to untuck or even adjust the shirt 100 while using the restroom. More specifically, the rounded cut-out or opening 116 has a continuous edge 118 from an originating point 1140 to an end point 1142 positioned on the front portion 114 of the hemline 110 such that the points 1140,1142 are positioned on either side of the male organ of the male wearer. The rounded top end 202 of the cut-out or opening 116 can be positioned between about a 3″ to 9″ perpendicular distance from the middle point of the terminal ends 1140,1142. The terminal ends 1140,1142 can be spaced at a distance from about 2″ to about 6″ allowing easier access for urinating. It should be noted that dimensions of the cut-out or opening section 116 can be designed as per dimensions of the shirt 100 and also as per preferences of consumers and manufacturers.

[0037] FIG. 3 illustrates a front perspective view of a wearer wearing the male designed shirt 100 of the present invention allowing easier access for urinating in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As shown, a wearer 300 is wearing the shirt 100 tucked in the pants or lower body garment 302 such that lower portion 304 including hemline 110 is tucked inside the pants or lower body garment 302. The cut-out or opening portion 116 is positioned in front of the wearer 300 and more specifically the terminal ends 1140,1142 are placed towards either side of the zipper 306 of the pants or lower body garment 302 and also on either side of the male organ, thereby allowing a user easier access without untucking the shirt.

[0038] The wearer 300 does not need to readjust the shirt 100 to be ready for urinating and the shirt 100 does not bunch up after urinating is complete. The shirt 100 is worn by the wearer 300 in a manner similar to a conventional shirt and also maintains the shape of the shirt 100 even after urinating.

[0039] The cut-out or opening section 116 is designed and dimensioned so that the cut-out or opening section 116 is always tucked inside the pants, shorts, or lower body garment and is not visible from outside of the lower body garment.

[0040] FIG. 4A illustrates a perspective view showing another exemplary embodiment of the male designed shirt of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In the present embodiment, the shirt is in the form of a polo shirt 400 having a torso portion 402, a collared neck opening 404 and a pair of half or short sleeves 406,408. Front portion 412 of the bottom hemline 410 has the rounded cut-out or opening section 116 allowing a wearer of the shirt 400 easier access for urination without untucking the t-shirt 400 from the pants or lower body garments. It should be noted that the polo shirt 400 may come in a variety of sizes, designs, and materials.

[0041] FIG. 4B illustrates a perspective view showing yet another exemplary embodiment of the male designed shirt of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In the present embodiment, the shirt is in the form of a hoody shirt 414 having a hood neck opening 416, a torso portion 418, and a pair of full sleeves 420,422. The front portion 426 of the bottom hemline 424 has the rounded cut-out or opening section 116 allowing a wearer of the hoody shirt 414 easier access for urination without untucking the hoody shirt 414 from the pants or lower body garment. It should be noted that the hoody shirt 414 may come in a variety of sizes, designs, and materials.

[0042] FIG. 5 illustrates a partial perspective view showing a wearer getting ready for urinating without untucking the male designed shirt/t-shirt of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. As illustrated, the pants 502 worn by the wearer 300 is partially removed by loosening or removing the waistband 504 of the pants 502, thereby allowing easier access through the rounded cut-out or opening portion 116 positioned on the front portion 114 of the bottom hemline. The rounded cut-out portion 116 allows easier access to the male organ without adjusting or untucking the shirt 100. The shirt 100 is prohibited from bunching-up after urinating and thus saves time before and after urination.

[0043] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “male designed shirt for easier restroom access”, “male designed shirt/t-shirt”, “male designed shirt”, “shirt”, “t-shirt”, and “improved shirt” are interchangeable and refer to the male designed shirt for easier restroom access 100,400,414 of the present invention.

[0044] Notwithstanding the foregoing, the male designed shirt for easier restroom access 100,400,414 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the male designed shirt for easier restroom access 100,400,414 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the male designed shirt for easier restroom access 100,400,414 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the male designed shirt for easier restroom access 100,400,414 are important design parameters for user convenience, the male designed shirt for easier restroom access 100,400,414 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

[0045] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0046] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.