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.

What I claim as my invention is: 
     
         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.