Accessories for apparel
An accessory adapted for attachment to an item of apparel or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the accessory simulates a cell phone attached to the pocket area of jeans. The simulated cell phone has a flip top, which flip top is provided with a pocket for holding a selected celebrity or personal photo therein. The bottom portion of the cell phone is attached to an area adjacent the pocket of the jeans.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/672,876, filed Apr. 20, 2005.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to design accessories for apparel. More specifically, the preferred embodiment of the present invention is drawn to an accessory designed to replicate a cell telephone.
2. Description of the Related Art
Today's “pop culture” scene almost demands that aficionados' attire be classified as “cool”. Thus, designers are always searching for ideas to update yesterday's fashion. The cell phone has taken the world of communication by storm and is on just about everyone's “must have” list. This is especially true of teenagers, some pre-teens and young adults whose buying power drives the fashion industry. To incorporate the design of the popular cell phone into wearing apparel and/or adjuncts thereof would be a “way cool” idea.
Accessories for apparel are well known in the related art. Pertinent samples of this related art are cited and identified in the accompanying IDS. However, none of the cited related art, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to disclose unique accessories for apparel as will be subsequently described and claimed in the instant invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention is an accessory adapted for attachment to an item of apparel or the like. In one embodiment, the accessory simulates a cell phone attached to an exterior surface of a pair of jeans. The simulated cell phone has a flip-top, which flip-top is provided with a window area for holding a selected celebrity or personal photo therein. The bottom portion of the cell phone is attached to the jeans.
A second embodiment shows the cell phone attached to the outside of a hidden pocket on a backpack. The cell phone has a flip-top that may be open or closed. A window area is provided on both the front and rear surfaces of the flip-top.
A third embodiment of the invention employs simulated sunglasses wherein each lens incorporates a pocket for holding a photo.
Although illustrated as attached to jeans, a backpack and a handbag, it should be noted that the design accessory can be utilized on almost any item including umbrellas, swimsuits, shirts, sweaters, etc. It should also be noted that the accessory can be fabricated in various fabrics and colors to appeal to different aesthetic tastes.
Accordingly, the invention presents an accessory design that is unique and fashionable. The invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.
A clear understanding of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Attention is first directed to
Bottom portion 12 and top portion 16 may be fabricated from any conventional, suitable material that will accept the design of the keypad and retain its shape through repeated laundering. The interior of both portions can be made from a host of suitable materials including foam and/or plastic. As best seen in FIG. 3, a thin, bendable material 20 defines the periphery of top portion 16. The wire may be copper, floral wire, pipe cleaner wire or any wire that is flexible and yet durable enough to retain the shape of the flip top in spite of opening and closing. The colors of the fabrics employed to cover the top and bottom portions (and wire) will be varied and chosen to appeal to different aesthetic tastes.
A pocket 24 is formed in the front surface of the central area of top portion 16. The face 24a of pocket 24 is fabricated from transparent material, preferably a washable plastic material. Pocket 24 is adapted to retain a photo P therein. Pocket 24 is open at one side so that the photo may be removed and replaced if desired. As stated above, the photo may be personal or that of a selected pet or celebrity as desired.
It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
Claims
1. An accessory for attachment to personal apparel comprising:
- a simulated accessory device, said simulated accessory device being attached to said personal apparel;
- a pocket disposed on said accessory device, said pocket having a transparent face; and
- a selected photograph removably disposed in said pocket.
2. The accessory for attachment to personal apparel according to claim 1, wherein said simulated accessory device is a cell phone.
3. The accessory for attachment to personal apparel according to claim 1, wherein said simulated accessory device is a pair of sunshades.
4. The accessory for attachment to personal apparel according to claim 1, wherein said transparent face is fabricated from a washable plastic material.
5. An accessory for attachment to personal apparel comprising:
- a simulated cell phone, said simulated cell phone having a bottom portion and a flip-top portion, wherein said flip-top portion has a front surface and wherein said bottom portion is attached to said personal apparel;
- a pocket disposed in said front surface of said flip-top portion, said pocket having a transparent face; and
- a selected photograph removably disposed in said pocket.
6. The accessory for attachment to personal apparel according to claim 5, wherein said transparent face is fabricated from a washable plastic material.
7. The accessory for attachment to personal apparel according to claim 5, wherein said bottom portion is a replica of a cell phone keypad.
8. An accessory for attachment to personal apparel, said personal apparel having a first pocket comprising:
- a simulated cell phone, said simulated cell phone having a bottom portion and a flip-top portion, wherein said flip-top portion has a front surface and a rear surface and wherein said bottom portion is attached to said personal apparel;
- a second pocket disposed in said front surface of said flip-top portion, said pocket having a transparent face;
- a third pocket disposed in said rear surface of said flip-top portion; and
- a respective, selected photograph removably disposed in said second pocket and said third pocket.
9. The accessory for attachment to personal apparel according to claim 8, wherein said transparent face is fabricated from a washable plastic material.
10. The accessory for attachment to personal apparel according to claim 8, wherein said bottom portion is a replica of a cell phone keypad.
11. The accessory for attachment to personal apparel according to claim 8, wherein said bottom portion of said cell phone is attached to said first pocket.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 19, 2006
Publication Date: Nov 9, 2006
Inventor: Debra Dow (Burlington, MA)
Application Number: 11/406,285
International Classification: A41D 13/00 (20060101);