US20110314592A1

US20110314592A1 - Removable pocket

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Publication number: US20110314592A1
Application number: US12/821,844
Authority: US
Inventors: Juanita Wells-Chubb
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-06-23
Filing date: 2010-06-23
Publication date: 2011-12-29

Abstract

The present invention provides a removable pocket connected to wearer's garment. A pocket section is attached to one end of a flexible fabric. At the other end of the flexible fabric is reinforced support section. The reinforced support section is inserted between the wearer's garment and the wearer's body. The reinforced support section is held in place by compressive force between the wearer's garment and the wearer's body. The flexible fabric is draped over the top edge of the wearer's garment so that the pocket section is exposed for storage of items. In a preferred embodiment, the wearer's garment is a pair of pants and the reinforced support section is held in place by compressive force between the waist band of the pants and the wearer's body.

Description

The present invention relates to items for connection to clothing, and in particular, to pockets for connection to clothing.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Clothing is worn by people from the day they are born and then throughout their lives. Clothing provides warmth, comfort and modesty. Also clothing is fashionable. Throughout civilized history people have been concerned with the appearance of their clothing. In general most people prefer to dress fashionably and look their best.
Pockets are common in many clothing items. For example, pants commonly have pockets and jackets commonly have pockets. However, some items of clothing do not include pockets for various reasons. For example, pockets can often be bulky and make the wearer appear to be heavier than he truly is. Also, female golfing pants or a golfing skirts are designed to be sleek and form fitting and often do not include pockets. Or, swim trunks (for males or females) may dispense with pockets because they can fill with water while the wearer is swimming and slow him down.
Prior art removable pockets are known. However, they include clips for clipping the pocket onto a belt. Unfortunately, the prior art removable pocket will not work correctly if the individual is not wearing a belt. Also, there are cumbersome, bulky pockets that tie around the waist.
What is needed is a better removable pocket.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows an example of utilizing a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2A shows another example of utilizing a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2B shows another example of utilizing a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 3-7 show a method for fabricating a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 8-9 show another example of utilizing a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 shows another example of utilizing a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1 shows an individual wearing a preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown clearly in FIG. 1, reinforced support section 2 has been inserted between pants 3 and the user's body. Removable pocket 1 is held in place as reinforced support section 2 is draped over top edge 3A of pants 3 and squeezed tightly between pants 3 and the user's body. Flap 4 has been sewn onto removable pocket 1 forming a pocket section for carrying items.

Method for Fabricating a Preferred Embodiment of the Present Invention

In FIG. 3 a section of fabric 5 has been cut out in the shape shown. In a preferred embodiment, fabric 5 is roughly rectangular with a length of approximately 15 inches and a width of approximately 6¼ inches. The right side of fabric 5 is squared off and the left side of fabric 5 has rounded edges as shown.
In FIG. 4 fabric flap 4 has been cut into the shape shown. In a preferred embodiment, flap 4 measures approximately 5 inches from left to right and is approximately 6¼ inches high. The right side of flap 4 is squared off and the left side of flap 4 has rounded edges as shown. Preferably, the shape of flap approximates the left side of fabric 5.
In FIG. 5, a 3¾ in.×5¼ in. section of 1/16 inch thick bendable plastic piece 7 has been cut as shown. Bendable plastic piece 7 is preferably flexible enough to allow for bending, yet stiff enough to provide appropriate support for removable pocket 1 when squeezed tightly by the waistband of the user's pants. Other materials besides plastic may be utilized that accomplish the same goal. For example, in another preferred embodiment, a bendable rubber piece is used instead.
In FIG. 6, flap 4 has been sewn onto fabric 5 as shown forming a pocket to carry items.
In FIG. 7, right end 5 b of fabric 5 has been folded over around bendable plastic piece 7 as shown. Right end 5 b has also been sewn into place using threads 8 to form reinforced support section 2. Removable pocket 1 has been formed as shown.

Method of Utilizing the Removable Pocket

To use removable pocket 1, the user tucks reinforced support section 2 into the space between the waist band of her pants and her body. Removable pocket 1 is then draped over the upper edge of the waist band (FIG. 1). Furthermore, pressure from the waist band then squeezes reinforced support section 2 against her body. In this fashion removable pocket 1 is held in place while the user goes about her activities.
In one preferred embodiment, the user uses removable pocket 1 while playing golf. Golf pants commonly are designed with athleticism in mind. Golf pants for women fit snug against the body and often do not include pockets and/or belt loops. Removable pocket 1 allows the golfer to nevertheless have a pocket for golf.
In another preferred embodiment, the user uses removable pocket 1 with his swimsuit trunks. Swimsuits typically do not include pockets because they are bulky and can slow the swimmer down while he is trying to swim. Removable pocket 1 allows the user to have a pocket available while he is walking around the swimming pool or to and from his automobile.
In another preferred embodiment, the user utilizes removable pocket 1 with her gym shorts. Gym shorts are light weight and are designed with simplicity in mind, so typically there are no pockets. Removable pocket 1 allows the user to have a pocket available while he is walking around the gym and between his automobile and the locker room.
In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 2A, removable pocket 1 is used with skirt 8. Reinforced support section 2 has been inserted between skirt 8 and the user's body. Removable pocket 1 is held in place as reinforced support section 2 is draped over top edge 3B of skirt 8 and squeezed tightly between skirt 8 and the user's body.
In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 2B, removable pocket 1 is used with pants 20 having belt loops and belt 18. Reinforced support section 2 has been inserted between belt 18 and pants 20. Removable pocket 1 is held in place as reinforced support section 2 is draped over top edge of belt 18 and squeezed tightly between belt 18 and pants 20.

Reversible Removable Pocket

FIGS. 8 and 9 show that removable pocket 1 can be reversible for added security. For example, the user reverses the direction of removable pocket 1 so that reinforced support section 2 is on the outside of her pants and the pocket section is on the inside of the pants adjacent the user's body. FIG. 9 shows the pocket section in dotted line. By having the pocket section on the inside of the pants, the user achieves increased security against pick pockets and thieves.

Other Method for Reversing Removable Pocket

FIG. 10 shows another method of reversing removable pocket 1. Pocket section 35 is flipped in this embodiment so that it is facing inward adjacent the outside of the user's skirt. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 10, reinforce support section 2 is still squeezed tightly between the waistband of the skirt and the user's body. This embodiment provides for extra security because the contents inside pocket section 35 are not exposed to potential pick pockets and thieves.
Although the above-preferred embodiments have been described with specificity, persons skilled in this art will recognize that many changes to the specific embodiments disclosed above could be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, it should be understood that removable pocket 1 can be fabricated from a variety of materials. Some possible materials include cotton, polyester, wool or leather or a blend of materials. Also, although the above preferred embodiments utilized the words “he” or “she” in the description, it should be understood that removable pocket 1 is not for the exclusive use of just one sex but can be utilized with equal effectiveness by either males or females. Also, it should be noted that in a preferred embodiment removable pocket 1 is fabricated to appear very fashionable so that it can be donned with dressier clothing. For example, in one preferred embodiment removable pocket 1 is fabricated from high quality leather and is worn while going out at night. Or it should be noted that the length of sewn flap 4 can be extended and made longer. This would be desirable for tennis players who could place multiple tennis balls into removable pocket 1 while playing tennis. Therefore, the attached claims and their legal equivalents should determine the scope of the invention.

Claims

1) A removable pocket connected to a wearer's garment, said removable pocket comprising:

A) a flexible fabric comprising a first end and a second end,

B) a pocket section at said first end of said flexible fabric, and

C) a reinforced support section at said second end of said flexible fabric, wherein said reinforced support section is inserted between said wearer's garment and said wearer's body, and wherein said reinforced support section is held in place by compressive force between said wearer's garment and said wearer's body,

wherein said flexible fabric is draped over the top edge of said wearer's garment so that said pocket section is exposed for storage of items.

2) The removable pocket as in claim 1, wherein said pocket section is a flexible fabric flap sewn onto said flexible fabric.

3) The removable pocket as in claim 1, reinforced support section comprises a plastic piece sewn into said flexible fabric.

4) The removable pocket as in claim 3, wherein said plastic piece is bendable.

5) The removable pocket as in claim 1, wherein said wearer's garment is a pair of pants and said reinforced support section is held in place by compressive force between the waist band of said pair of pants and said wearer's body, wherein said flexible fabric is draped over the top edge of said pants waist band so that said pocket section is exposed for storage of items.

6) The removable pocket as in claim 1, wherein said wearer's garment is a skirt and said reinforced support section is held in place by compressive force between the waist band of said skirt and said wearer's body, wherein said flexible fabric is draped over the top edge of said skirt waist band so that said pocket section is exposed for storage of items.

7) The removable pocket as in claim 1, wherein said wearer's garment is a belt and said reinforced support section is held in place by compressive force between said belt and said wearer's body, wherein said flexible fabric is draped over the top edge of said belt so that said pocket section is exposed for storage of items.

8) The removable pocket as in claim 1, wherein said removable pocket is reversible for extra security so that said pocket section is inserted between said wearer's garment and said wearer's body, and wherein said pocket section is held in place by compressive force between said wearer's garment and said wearer's body, wherein said flexible fabric is draped over the top edge of said wearer's garment so that said reinforced support section is exposed.

9) The removable pocket as in claim 1, wherein said pocket section is adjacent said wearer's garment, and wherein said pocket section is a covered by said flexible fabric for extra security.