Adjustable Supporter

Abstract

Aspects of the present invention pertain to men's apparel, and specifically, men's undergarments. Aspects of the present invention pertain to an adjustable supporter.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A supporter comprising:
 a waistband;   a support pouch having a base and a top portion, whereby the top portion is directly secured to the waistband, whereby the support pouch is adapted to receive a user's injured genitalia; and   a single strap, wherein a point on the strap is secured to the support pouch, whereby opposite ends of the strap are adjustably secured to the waistband, whereby the base of the pouch is configured to not extend beyond the user's injured genitalia, whereby the base of the pouch is configured to not extend into the user's intergluteal cleft for the user's comfort.   
     
     
         2 . The supporter of  claim 1 , wherein the waistband is adjustable. 
     
     
         3 . The supporter of  claim 1 , wherein the top portion of the support pouch is adjustably secured to the waistband. 
     
     
         4 . The supporter of  claim 1 , wherein the point on the strap secured to the base of the support pouch is a midpoint. 
     
     
         5 . The supporter of  claim 1 , wherein the support pouch is formed as an envelope with an aperature adapted to receive a cup. 
     
     
         6 . The supporter of  claim 1 , wherein the waistband has opposite ends that are adjustably secured with hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         7 . The supporter of  claim 1 , wherein the top portion of the support pouch is adjustably secured to the waistband with hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         8 . A supporter comprising:
 a waistband;   a support pouch having a base and a top portion, whereby the top portion is directly secured to the waistband, whereby the support pouch is adapted to receive a user's injured genitalia;   a first strap having a first end and an opposite end, whereby the first end is secured to the base of the support pouch and the opposite end of the first strap is adjustably secured to the waistband;   a second strap having a first end and an opposite end, whereby the first end is secured to the base of the support pouch and the opposite end of the second strap is adjustably secured to the waistband; and   whereby the base of the pouch is configured to not extend beyond the user's injured genitalia, whereby the base of the pouch is configured to not extend into the user's intergluteal cleft for the user's comfort.   
     
     
         9 . The supporter of  claim 8 , wherein the waistband is adjustable. 
     
     
         10 . The supporter of  claim 8 , wherein the top portion of the support pouch is adjustably secured to the waistband. 
     
     
         11 . The supporter of  claim 8 , wherein the first end of the first strap is secured to the base of the support pouch with stitches. 
     
     
         12 . The supporter of  claim 8 , wherein the first end of the second strap is secured to the base of the support pouch with stitches. 
     
     
         13 . The supporter of  claim 8 , wherein the support pouch is formed as an envelope with an aperature adapted to receive a cup. 
     
     
         14 . A method of treating male genital trauma using a supporter comprising the steps of: placing a user's injured genitalia in a support pouch having a left side, a right side, a base, and a top portion, whereby the top portion is directly secured to a waistband; and adjusting the position of the support pouch by adjustably securing a right end and a left end of a single strap to the waistband, whereby a point on the single strap is secured to the support pouch, whereby the base of the pouch is configured to not extend beyond the user's genitalia and into the user's intergluteal cleft. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the position of the left side of the support pouch is adjusted by adjustably securing the left strap end at a different position on the waistband. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the position of the right side of the support pouch is adjusted by adjustably securing the right strap end at a different position on the waistband. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the position of the left side of the support pouch is adjusted by adjustably securing the left strap end at a different position on the waistband with hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the position of the right side of the support pouch is adjusted by adjustably securing the right strap end at a different position on the waistband with hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the position of the support pouch is adjusted by adjustably securing the top portion of the support pouch at a different point on the waistband. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the position of the support pouch is adjusted by adjustably securing the top portion of the support pouch at a different point on the waistband with hook and loop fasteners.