Groin protector with opening hatch

1. A device for protecting a groin area of a user, the device comprising:

a main body including an opening therein, an outer surface and an inner surface, the inner surface configured for encompassing the groin area of the user, the main body includes a tail section extending rearwardly from a bottom thereof, the tail section includes a receptacle, the receptacle being is sized to hold at least one temperature therapy pack;

a cover attached to the main body and configured to selectively cover and uncover the opening, thereby moving the opening between an open position and a closed position;

a fastener attached to the main body and configured to secure the device to the user; and

wherein the opening is located about a genital area of the user when the device is secured to the user, and wherein the open position enables the user to urinate through the opening.

2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the outer surface is at least partially convex, and wherein the inner surface is at least partially concave.

3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the cover is pivotably attached to the main body, wherein the main body includes at least one hinge bracket, and wherein the cover includes a hinge member for engagement with at least one hinge bracket.

4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the hinge member is located at a top edge of the cover, and wherein the at least one hinge bracket is located about a top periphery edge of the opening.

5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising an attachment mechanism configured to selectively secure the cover over the opening.

6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the attachment mechanism includes a latch mechanism, wherein the main body includes at least one latch bracket, and wherein the cover includes at least one latch protrusion configured for engagement with the at least one latch bracket.

7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the at least one latch protrusion is located at a bottom edge of the cover, and wherein the at least one latch bracket is located about a bottom periphery edge of the opening.

8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the fastener includes at least one strap, and wherein the at least one strap is configured to fasten around a waist area of the user.

9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the main body comprises a plastic material.

10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the cover comprises the plastic material.

11. A device for protecting a groin area of a user, the device comprising:

a main body including an opening therein, an at least partially convex outer surface, an at least partially concave inner surface, a tail section, and at least one hinge bracket, the at least partially concave inner surface configured for encompassing the groin area of the user, the tail section including a receptacle sized to hold at least one temperature therapy pack;

a cover pivotably attached to the main body and configured to selectively cover and uncover the opening, thereby moving the opening between an open position and a closed position, the cover including a hinge member configured for engagement with the at least one hinge bracket;

at least one strap attached to the main body, the at least one strap configured to fasten around a waist area of the user to secure the device to the user; and

wherein the opening is located about a genital area of the user when the device is secured to the user, and wherein the open position enables the user to urinate through the opening.

12. The device of claim 11 , wherein the hinge member is located at a top edge of the cover, and wherein the at least one hinge bracket is located about a top periphery edge of the opening.

13. The device of claim 11 , further comprising an attachment mechanism configured to selectively secure the cover over the opening.

14. The device of claim 13 , wherein the attachment mechanism includes a latch mechanism, wherein the main body includes at least one latch bracket, wherein the cover includes at least one latch protrusion configured for engagement with the at least one latch bracket, wherein the at least one latch protrusion is located at a bottom edge of the cover, and wherein the at least one latch bracket is located about a bottom periphery edge of the opening.

15. The device of claim 11 , wherein the main body comprises a plastic material, and wherein the cover comprises the plastic material.

16. A method of using a device for protecting a groin area of a user, the method comprising the steps of:

providing the device including:

a main body including an opening therein, an outer surface, and an inner surface, the inner surface configured for encompassing the groin area of the user, the main body includes a tail section extending rearwardly therefrom relative to the user, the tail section includes a receptacle, the receptacle being is sized to hold at least one temperature therapy pack; and positioning at least one temperature therapy pack within the receptacle;

a cover attached to the main body and configured to selectively cover and uncover the opening, thereby moving the opening between an open position and a closed position;

a fastener attached to the main body and configured to secure the device to the user; and

wherein the opening is located about a genital area of the user when the device is secured to the user, and wherein the open position enables the user to urinate through the opening;

securing the device to the user via the fastener;

arranging the main body such that the inner surface encompasses the groin area of the user;

selectively moving the cover to uncover the opening, thereby placing the opening in the open position and enabling the user to urinate therethrough; and

moving the cover to cover the opening, thereby placing the opening in the closed position.