U.S. patent application number 14/485081 was filed with the patent office on 2016-03-17 for hunting garment for controlling odors.
The applicant listed for this patent is Louis Bayne Nezat, Hunter Bayne Wyse. Invention is credited to Louis Bayne Nezat, Hunter Bayne Wyse.
Application Number | 20160073697 14/485081 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 55453483 |
Filed Date | 2016-03-17 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160073697 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Nezat; Louis Bayne ; et
al. |
March 17, 2016 |
HUNTING GARMENT FOR CONTROLLING ODORS
Abstract
A preferred embodiment of the invention is directed to a garment
for controlling odors and, more specifically, to a hunting garment
for both reducing and masking body odors or other scents emitted by
hunters. In a preferred embodiment, the garment is an undergarment
shaped to fit around the pelvic region of a person wearing the
garment, similar to boxer shorts or briefs. The undergarment is
comprised of constricting elements around the waist and legs to
create a barrier to air flow through the openings for the waist and
legs. The undergarment further comprises odor control areas located
at the front and rear areas of the garment. The odor control areas
contain an amount of an odor-reducing agent for adsorbing odors
emanating from the body of the hunter. The undergarment further
comprises a masking scent incorporated into the fabric of the
garment in order to mask any odors that may escape into the
surrounding environment.
Inventors: |
Nezat; Louis Bayne; (Wilmer,
AL) ; Wyse; Hunter Bayne; (Wilmer, AL) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Nezat; Louis Bayne
Wyse; Hunter Bayne |
Wilmer
Wilmer |
AL
AL |
US
US |
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Family ID: |
55453483 |
Appl. No.: |
14/485081 |
Filed: |
September 12, 2014 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/113 ; 2/247;
2/400 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41B 2400/36 20130101;
A41B 9/001 20130101; A41B 9/06 20130101; A41B 17/00 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41B 17/00 20060101
A41B017/00; A41B 9/00 20060101 A41B009/00; A41B 9/06 20060101
A41B009/06 |
Claims
1. An article of clothing comprising: a. at least one constricting
element located around at least one of the legs, arms, or waist of
the person wearing said article of clothing, the constricting
element being capable of forming a barrier to at least partially
prevent the release of human odors emanating from the torso or the
pelvic region of the person wearing said article of clothing; b. at
least one odor control area comprising a pocket attached to said
article of clothing, said pocket containing an odor-reducing agent
capable of adsorbing odors emanating from the torso or the pelvic
region of the person wearing said article of clothing; and, c. at
least one masking scent incorporated into said article of clothing,
the masking scent capable of being released into the environment
surrounding the person wearing said article of clothing.
2. The article of clothing of claim 1, wherein said article of
clothing is an undergarment.
3. The undergarment of claim 2, wherein the undergarment is shaped
such that the undergarment covers the torso of the person wearing
the undergarment.
4. The undergarment of claim 2, wherein the undergarment is shaped
such that the undergarment covers the pelvic region of the person
wearing the undergarment.
5. The article of clothing of claim 1, wherein said article of
clothing is disposable.
6. The article of clothing of claim 1, wherein the constricting
element comprises an elastic band incorporated into said article of
clothing.
7. The article of clothing of claim 1, wherein the constricting
element comprises a strip of resealable tape.
8. The article of clothing of claim 1, wherein the pocket is
located in close proximity to at least one armpit of the person
wearing said article of clothing.
9. The article of clothing of claim 1, wherein the pocket is
located in close proximity to the groin of the person wearing said
article of clothing.
10. The article of clothing of claim 1, wherein the pocket is
located in close proximity to the anus of the person wearing said
article of clothing.
11. The article of clothing of claim 1, wherein the odor-reducing
agent is activated charcoal.
12. The article of clothing of claim 1, wherein the masking scent
is concentrated in the at least one constricting element of the
article of clothing.
13. An undergarment shaped to cover the pelvic region of a person
wearing said undergarment, the undergarment comprising: a. at least
one constricting element located around the legs or the waist of
the person wearing said undergarment, the constricting element
being capable of forming a barrier to at least partially prevent
the release of human odors emanating from the pelvic region of the
person wearing said undergarment; b. at least one odor control area
comprising a pocket attached to the interior of said undergarment,
said pocket containing an odor-reducing agent capable of adsorbing
odors emanating from the pelvic region of the person wearing said
undergarment; and, c. at least one masking scent incorporated into
said undergarment, the masking scent capable of being released into
the environment surrounding the person wearing said
undergarment.
14. The undergarment of claim 13, wherein undergarment is
disposable.
15. The undergarment of claim 13, wherein the constricting element
comprises an elastic band incorporated into said undergarment.
16. The undergarment of claim 13, wherein the constricting element
comprises a strip of resealable tape.
17. The undergarment of claim 13, wherein the pocket is located in
close proximity to the groin of the person wearing said
undergarment.
18. The undergarment of claim 13, wherein the pocket is located in
close proximity to the anus of the person wearing said
undergarment.
19. The undergarment of claim 13, wherein the odor-reducing agent
is activated charcoal.
20. The undergarment of claim 13, wherein the masking scent is
concentrated in the at least one constricting element of the
undergarment.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention refers generally to a garment for
controlling odors and, more specifically, to a hunting garment for
both reducing and masking body odors or other scents emitted by
hunters.
BACKGROUND
[0002] All human beings emit various types of odors. Some human
odors are emitted directly from the skin, such as odors found in
perspiration and oil on a person's skin. Some odors are the result
of various types of personal hygiene products, such as soap,
deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, cologne, perfume, etc. Other odors
may come from a person's clothing, which absorbs odors and then
releases those odors slowly over time.
[0003] For hunters or any other person wishing to approach animals
in the wild, these odors are a particular problem. Many wild
animals that are hunted have an exceptional sense of smell and can
detect unfamiliar odors from a great distance. This ability may
result in an animal being alerted to a hunter's presence at a
distance too far away for the hunter to see the animal.
[0004] One type of odor that is particularly problematic for
hunters is human sweat and other types of naturally occurring body
odors. Hunters typically wear camouflage clothing covering most of
their body in order to avoid being seen by animals. Wearing a great
deal of clothing unavoidably causes a person to sweat. Even in
winter when temperatures are cold, hunters need to wear very warm
clothing, often in layers, which also cause odors due to sweat.
Thus, the problem of odors emanating from a hunter cannot be
avoided simply by using scent-free personal hygiene products and
scent-free laundry detergent.
[0005] Many attempts have been made to eliminate or reduce such
odors emanating from hunters. Examples include different types of
clothing that are treated with various types of odor-reducing
agents. Other examples include odor-reducing clothing having
substances that reduce odors incorporated into the clothing.
However, such garments are often either very expensive or not very
effective in reducing odors. In addition, the effectiveness of such
garments diminishes over time as a hunter uses the garment
throughout the hunting season.
[0006] Other attempts to control odors unfamiliar to wildlife
include various types of scents, such as deer lure, that are
designed to attract particular types of wild animals such as deer.
However, it is undesirable to incorporate such substances into
clothing due to the often pungent nature of the scent, which may be
provided by natural substances such as deer urine.
[0007] Accordingly, a need exists in the art for a relatively
inexpensive, reusable garment that incorporates a mechanism for
both reducing and masking human odors, particularly odors caused by
human sweat, thus allowing a hunter to come within close proximity
of wild game.
SUMMARY
[0008] A preferred embodiment of the invention is directed
generally to a garment for controlling odors and, more
specifically, to a hunting garment for both reducing and masking
body odors or other scents emitted by hunters. The garment is
designed to allow hunters to approach animals in the wild without
alerting the animals to the hunter's presence through the animal's
sense of smell. The garment is particularly effective in reducing
human odors resulting from sweat. The design of the garment focuses
on reducing odors emanating from the pelvic area. An alternative
embodiment of the invention focuses on reducing odors emanating
from the armpits. Each of these areas of the body produces strong
odors due to sweat.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the hunting garment comprises an
undergarment that is worn beneath the hunter's typical hunting
clothing. In a preferred embodiment, the undergarment is
disposable, though it may be reused several times before being
disposed of A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an
undergarment used for covering the pelvic area, similar to
underwear such as boxer shorts or briefs. An alternative embodiment
comprises an undergarment used for covering the torso of the person
wearing the garment, similar to an undershirt. Yet another
alternative embodiment comprises a single garment used to cover
both the torso and the pelvic areas.
[0010] The undergarment is comprised of one or more constricting
elements located around the waist and legs of the person wearing
the garment. An alternative embodiment comprising an undershirt
also includes constricting elements located around the arms of the
person wearing the garment. The constricting elements may be
comprised of an elastic band incorporated into the garment,
resealable tape, or any other mechanism for tightening the garment
around the waist, legs, or arms. The constricting elements reduce
the flow of air from the area beneath the garment to the
surrounding environment, thereby reducing the amount of odors that
escape into the surrounding environment.
[0011] The undergarment is also comprised of at least one odor
control area. In a preferred embodiment, the odor control area
comprises a pocket attached to the interior of the garment. In an
alternative embodiment, the pocket may be attached to the outside
of the garment. The inside of the pocket contains an odor-reducing
agent such as activated carbon, which is capable of adsorbing odors
emanating from the body. The odor control areas are positioned
inside the garment to maximize the reduction of odors due to sweat.
Thus, in a preferred embodiment, odor control areas are positioned
near both the front and rear areas of the pelvic region. In an
alternative embodiment comprising an undershirt, odor control areas
are positioned near each armpit.
[0012] A preferred embodiment of the undergarment further comprises
a masking scent incorporated into the garment. The masking scent is
effective in covering any remaining odors that may escape into the
surrounding environment. In a preferred embodiment, the masking
scent is concentrated in the constricting elements of the garment.
Thus, the masking scent will cover any odors that may escape from
beneath the undergarment around the constricting elements. The
masking scent is preferably the scent of pine.
[0013] Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to
provide a garment for reducing human odors such that hunters may
approach animals in the wild without being detected. Another object
of the present invention is to provide a garment effective for
reducing sweat odors or other body odors emanating from the areas
of the body most likely to produce strong odors due to sweat or
other natural body odors. Yet another object of the present
invention is to provide a garment for masking any human odors that
may escape into the surrounding environment. Furthermore, another
object of the present invention is to provide an odor-reducing
undergarment that is disposable and relatively inexpensive to
manufacture.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the
present invention will become better understood with regard to the
following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings
where:
[0015] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an apparatus embodying
features of the present invention.
[0016] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of an apparatus embodying
features of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] In the Summary above and in this Detailed Description, and
the claims below, and in the accompanying drawings, reference is
made to particular features, including method steps, of the
invention. It is to be understood that the disclosure of the
invention in this specification includes all possible combinations
of such particular features. For example, where a particular
feature is disclosed in the context of a particular aspect or
embodiment of the invention, or a particular claim, that feature
can also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with/or in
the context of other particular aspects of the embodiments of the
invention, and in the invention generally.
[0018] The term "comprises" and grammatical equivalents thereof are
used herein to mean that other components, ingredients, steps, etc.
are optionally present. For example, an article "comprising"
components A, B, and C can contain only components A, B, and C, or
can contain not only components A, B, and C, but also one or more
other components.
[0019] As used herein, the terms "pelvic area" or "pelvic region"
mean both the front and rear areas of the human body below the
waist and above the thigh of the person wearing a garment as
disclosed herein.
[0020] Turning now to the drawings, FIGS. 1-2 illustrate preferred
embodiments of the invention. A preferred embodiment of the
invention is directed generally to a garment for reducing and
masking odors released from a human body. The garment is
particularly useful to hunters. The garment comprises an
odor-reducing agent that prevents the release of at least a portion
of odors, particularly odors resulting from sweat, from the
hunter's body that may alert wild animals to the presence of the
hunter. In a preferred embodiment, the odor-reducing agent is
comprised of activated carbon. The garment also comprises a masking
scent that covers any odors from the hunter's body that may escape
from beneath the garment into the surrounding environment.
[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the garment comprises an
undergarment that is worn beneath the hunter's typical outer
garments used for hunting. Thus the garment comes into direct
contact with the skin of the person wearing the garment and is the
first layer of clothing to come into contact with any
odor-producing molecules emanating from the skin.
[0022] In another preferred embodiment, the garment comprises an
undergarment adapted for use in covering the pelvic region of the
person wearing the garment. This embodiment may include an
undergarment similar to boxer shorts, briefs, or any other type of
undergarment designed to cover the pelvic region of a person. The
garment covers the pelvic region, the waist region, and the upper
portions of the legs of the person wearing the garment. In a
preferred embodiment, the undergarment extends downward to
approximately the midpoint of the thigh of the person wearing the
garment.
[0023] The undergarment comprises at least one constricting element
10 and preferably multiple constricting elements. In a preferred
embodiment, there are three constricting elements 10 located around
the waist and each of the legs, respectively, of the person wearing
the garment. The constricting elements allow the person wearing the
garment to tighten the fit of the garment around the waist and each
of the legs. By tightening the fit of the garment in these specific
areas, the constricting elements 10 form a barrier to reduce the
flow of air from the area inside the garment to the environment
surrounding the outside of the garment, thereby reducing odors
emanating from sweat or other body odors released from the area of
the skin that is covered by the garment. By locating the
constricting elements 10 around the waist and each of the legs, the
constricting elements form a barrier against the flow of air
through each of the openings in the garment through which air may
easily escape from the pelvic region. Such a configuration allows
the undergarment to substantially and effectively reduce the odors
emanating from the pelvic region to a level whereby wild animals
are unlikely to detect the presence of a hunter due to odors
emanating from the pelvic region of the hunter.
[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the constricting elements 10 are
each comprised of an elastic band 12 incorporated into the garment
(show in FIGS. 1-2 around the waist only). The elastic bands 12 of
each constricting element 10 allow the person wearing the garment
to stretch out the constricting elements 10 when putting on the
garment. The bands 12 then automatically contract into a tightened
position around the waist and each of the legs to form an effective
barrier to air flow.
[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the constricting elements 10 are
also each comprised of adjustable strips of resealable tape 14 that
allow the user to manually tighten the strips 14 around the waist
and each of the legs. The tape 14 is attached to the garment and is
resealable. Thus, each strip of tape 14 has an adhesive material on
one side and can be sealed or attached to a corresponding strip of
non-adhesive material attached to the garment. Because the tape 14
is resealable, it can be easily removed and resealed to the
corresponding strip. The resealable tape 14 gives the person
wearing the garment an additional option for adjusting the
tightness of the fit around the waist and legs, thereby creating a
more effective barrier to air flow. In an alternative embodiment,
the constricting elements 10 are comprised of drawstrings
incorporated into the garment, which also allow the person wearing
the garment to manually tighten the fit of the garment around the
waist and each of the legs.
[0026] Although the most preferred embodiment of the constricting
elements 10 is comprised of a combination of elastic bands 12 and
resealable tape 14, it should be understood by one skilled in the
art that the constricting elements 10 may be comprised of any
mechanism for sealing the garment against the skin of the person
wearing the garment or for creating any type of barrier or
restriction to air flow through the waist and leg openings of the
garment, including, but not limited to, the different types of
constricting elements described above, individually or in
combination, and still fall within the scope of the invention
described herein. Furthermore, it should be understood by one
skilled in the art that the constricting elements of any individual
garment may be comprised of any combination of different types of
constricting elements, including, but not limited to, those types
of constricting elements described above. For instance, in one
embodiment, the constricting element 10 around the waist may
comprise an elastic band 12 only. In the same embodiment, the
constricting elements around each of the legs may comprise
drawstrings or resealable tape 14.
[0027] The undergarment will be available in various sizes to fit
various body sizes of individuals wearing the garment. The
constricting elements 10 will be sized according to the size of the
garment. When the constricting elements 10 are in a tightened
position, the elements will form an effective barrier to odors. In
the preferred embodiment comprising elastic bands 12, when the
elastic bands 12 are in a tightened position around the waist
and/or legs, the bands 12 will be sized such that the bands 12 will
not be so tight as to cause discomfort to a person wearing the
garment after several hours of use. Other embodiments allow the
person wearing the garment to manually adjust the tightness of the
fit of the garment to a level which provides an effective barrier
to odors while still being comfortable to the person wearing the
garment.
[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the undergarment further
comprises at least one odor control area and preferably two odor
control areas 16, 18. One odor control area 16 is located on the
front side of the undergarment in close proximity to the groin of
the person wearing the garment. Another odor control area 18 is
located on the rear side of the undergarment in close proximity to
the anus of the person wearing the garment. The odor control areas
16, 18 are designed to be as effective as possible in reducing
odors by being positioned in close proximity to the areas from
which the strongest odors are emitted from the pelvic region.
[0029] Each odor control area 16, 18 comprises a pocket attached to
the interior of the undergarment. In an alternative embodiment, the
pocket may be attached to the exterior of the garment. Each pocket
contains a quantity of an odor-reducing agent that is capable of
adsorbing various odors that emanate from a human body. In one
embodiment, the garment is constructed such that the pocket is
permanently closed and the odor-reducing agent is enclosed within
the closed pocket during the manufacturing of the garment.
[0030] In another embodiment, the garment is constructed such that
the pocket can be opened and closed by a zipper, buttons, or any
other means that allows the user of the garment to easily open and
close the pocket. In this embodiment, the odor-reducing agent is
enclosed within a sealed pouch which can be easily inserted into
the pocket and removed from the pocket. Additional pouches of
odor-reducing agent may be sold separately from the garment and
replaced as needed. In this embodiment, the garment may be reused
as many times as desired by simply replacing the used pouches
containing the odor-reducing agent.
[0031] The pouches that house the odor-reducing agent are comprised
of a breathable, air-permeable fabric. In addition, the pockets
attached to the garment are also comprised of a breathable,
air-permeable fabric. Such a fabric allows both air and moisture
vapor to pass through the fabric, thereby allowing odor-producing
molecules to be adsorbed by the odor-reducing agent located inside
the pocket.
[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the odor-reducing agent comprises
activated carbon. Activated carbon, also referred to as activated
charcoal, is a type of carbon processed to have a large ratio of
surface area to mass. The large surface area is a result of the
carbon having a high number of pores, which allows the activated
carbon to adsorb a large number of odor-producing molecules. In a
preferred embodiment, the activated carbon is in the form of carbon
granules and has a surface area of at least 500 m.sup.2 per gram of
activated carbon. Each pouch of activated carbon preferably
contains an amount of carbon in the range of about ______ grams per
pouch.
[0033] After using the garment, pouches of activated carbon can be
reactivated for reuse by washing and drying the pouches in a
standard household washer and dryer. Washing and drying the pouches
will remove at least a portion of the odor-producing molecules from
the surface of the activated carbon, thereby allowing the activated
carbon to adsorb more odor-producing molecules. Over time, however,
the effectiveness of the activated carbon may decrease, at which
time the pouch can be replaced with a new pouch. In the embodiment
of the present invention in which the pocket containing the
odor-reducing agent is permanently closed, the activated carbon can
be reactivated by washing and drying the entire garment, including
the activated carbon enclosed within the pocket of the garment.
[0034] In alternative embodiments, the odor-reducing agent may be
comprised of baking soda, an inorganic odor-reducing compound, or
any other suitable solid material that is capable of adsorbing or
neutralizing odor-producing molecules.
[0035] The garment further comprises at least one masking scent
incorporated into the fabric comprising the body 20 of the garment.
The masking scent covers any small amounts of odors that may escape
from the garment into the surrounding environment such that wild
animals nearby will smell the masking scent instead of the human
odors. In a preferred embodiment, the masking scent is comprised of
the scent of pine. However, the masking scent may be comprised of
any scent or combination of scents familiar to animals in a
particular habitat, thereby allowing the hunter to remain
undetected. Thus, the best choice of masking scent will depend on
the location in which the hunter is using the garment and the types
of naturally-occurring scents found in that location. Accordingly,
individual garments may be sold having a variety of options for
different masking scents depending on the location in which the
garment will be used.
[0036] The masking scent will be impregnated in the fabric of the
garment throughout the entire body 20 of the garment. In a
preferred embodiment, however, the masking scent will be
concentrated in the areas of the garment around the constricting
elements 10, i.e., the areas around the waist and each of the legs.
The openings in the garment for the waist and each of the legs are
the areas where any human odors are most likely to escape from
beneath the garment to the surrounding environment. Although the
odor control areas 16, 18, in combination with the constricting
elements 10, will prevent the release of most odors to the
surrounding environment, a small amount of odor-producing molecules
may escape through the areas around the waist and legs. The
concentration of a masking scent in these locations will prevent
wildlife from detecting any human odors, thereby allowing the
hunter to approach the wildlife without being detected.
[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the fabric comprising the body 20
of the garment is comprised of cotton. In another preferred
embodiment, the fabric comprising the body 20 of the garment is
comprised of two layers. The inner layer is comprised of either
cotton or a non-woven polypropylene fabric. The outer layer is
comprised of polyethylene, a composite of polyethylene film and a
non-woven polypropylene fabric, or a light plastic material similar
to polyethylene. The inner layer comes into direct contact with the
skin of the pelvic region and provides a soft, comfortable feel for
the person wearing the garment. The outer layer of the garment is a
breathable material, yet provides a barrier to at least a portion
of the odors emanating from the skin of the person wearing the
garment. Any small amount of odors that may escape through the
outer layer of the garment will be masked by the masking scent
impregnated throughout the fabric comprising the body 20 of the
garment. However, the majority of the odor-producing molecules
emanating from the skin of the pelvic region will be adsorbed by
the odor-reducing agent located in the odor control areas 16, 18 of
the garment.
[0038] In a preferred embodiment, the outer surface of the garment
described herein comprises a camouflage color pattern. Although the
garment is intended to be worn as an undergarment in its preferred
embodiment, a camouflage pattern is desirable because it is
visually appealing to hunters, who will likely be the primary users
of the garment.
[0039] In an alternative embodiment, the garment of the present
invention may also comprise a shirt. The shirt is preferably worn
as an undershirt beneath a hunter's typical hunting clothing. The
shirt is designed to reduce odors emanating from the torso of the
person wearing the garment and, in particular, the person's
armpits, which emit strong odors resulting from sweat. This
embodiment of the invention is very similar to the embodiment
comprising the undergarment used for covering the pelvic region,
but has been adapted for use in covering the torso. In this
embodiment, the garment is adapted to cover both the front and rear
areas of the torso, including the waist area, and at least an upper
portion of the arms of the person wearing the garment.
[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the undershirt is also comprised
of constricting elements, which are located around the waist and
around each of the arms. In a preferred embodiment, the
constricting elements are comprised of elastic bands, but may also
be comprised resealable tape or any other mechanism for creating
any type of barrier or restriction to air flow through the waist
and arm openings of the garment and still fall within the scope of
the invention as described herein.
[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the undershirt also comprises at
least one odor control area and preferably two odor control areas,
one located in close proximity to each armpit of the person wearing
the garment. In this embodiment, the odor control areas are
designed to be as effective as possible in reducing odors by being
positioned in close proximity to each of the user's armpits, which
emit strong odors due to sweat. The odor control areas are each
comprised of a pocket (either permanently sealed or capable of
being opened and closed) attached to the garment near each armpit.
The pockets may be attached to either the interior or the exterior
of the garment. The odor control areas contain a quantity of an
odor-reducing agent. In a preferred embodiment, the odor-reducing
agent is comprised of activated carbon, but may be comprised of any
other suitable solid material that is capable of reducing human
odors.
[0042] The undershirt is further comprised of a masking scent. In a
preferred embodiment, the masking scent comprises the scent of
pine, but may also be comprised of any scent that would be familiar
to wild animals present in the location where the garment is being
used. In another preferred embodiment, the masking scent is
concentrated in the areas around the constricting elements. The
concentration of masking scent in the constricting elements around
each of the arms is particularly effective in covering odors
emanating from the armpits of the hunter.
[0043] The undershirt described herein may be used in combination
with the undergarment covering the pelvic region in order to
increase the probability that a hunter will not be detected by wild
animals. In an alternative embodiment, the undershirt and the
pelvic undergarment may be combined into single undergarment having
constricting elements around each of the arms and each of the legs.
In this embodiment, the garment will have four odor control areas.
The odor control areas are located in close proximity to the groin
of the person wearing the garment, in close proximity to the anus,
and in close proximity to each of the armpits, respectively. This
embodiment is also comprised of a zipper in the front of the
garment to allow the user to easily put on and take off the
one-piece garment.
[0044] It is understood that versions of the invention may come in
different forms and embodiments. Additionally, it is understood
that one of skill in the art would appreciate these various forms
and embodiments as falling within the scope of the invention as
disclosed herein.
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