Garment for carrying cell phones and the like
A specialized garment for wearing on a human hand such as a glove for enclosing the hand having a palm surface and a back surface is disclosed. There is a first pocket on the back surface of the glove comprising three seamed sides and a fourth side defining an opening and a closure element for the first pocket. The glove also has a wrist securing element such as a wristband. Preferably, the first pocket is stitched to the glove, and can have an elastic element and preferably has a closure element such as a hook and loop fabric element or a buckle and strap. The garment of claim 1, wherein the wrist securing element is an elastic member. Although described as a “glove,” it is preferred that the garment be a fingerless glove that has either short finger sections or an opening for the hand with no finger sections, but in either instance permits the majority of the length of the wearer's fingers to be uncovered. The garment is useful for carrying a cell phone or other devices and for carrying change, keys, transit tokens or other items of immediate need.
This application is related to Provisional U.S. application 60/720,063 filed on Sep. 23, 2005.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates to apparatus in the form of a garment wearable on the hand in the manner of a glove that is particularly adapted to hold a cell phone or other electronic device and that may also include the ability to retain coins, keys, jewelry and other small objects that are items of immediate importance.
There are numerous cell-phone carrying devices on the market today, ranging from simple belt clips and lanyards, to elaborate multifunction cases.
It would be desirable to provide an apparatus that permits easy, ever-ready access to a cell phone.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention provides a garment for wearing on a human hand, such as a glove for enclosing the hand having a palm surface and a back surface. There is a first pocket on the back surface of the glove comprising three seamed sides and a fourth side defining an opening and a closure element for the first pocket. The glove also has a wrist securing element such as a wristband. Preferably, the first pocket is stitched to the glove, and can have an elastic element and preferably has a closure element such as a hook and loop fabric element or a buckle and strap. The garment of claim 1, wherein the wrist securing element is an elastic member. Although described as a “glove,” it is preferred that the garment be a fingerless glove that has either short finger sections or an opening for the hand with no finger sections, but in either instance permits the majority of the length of the wearer's fingers to be uncovered.
In certain preferred embodiments, a second pocket is disposed on the palm surface of the glove and the and second pocket further also has a closure element, such as a zipper. The first pocket can include a section of transparent material and the glove itself can be made of leather or a man made material, and in certain embodiments at least a portion of said garment comprises a material adapted to be written upon.
In certain preferred embodiments, the present invention relates to a garment for retaining a cell phone on a human hand in the form of a fingerless glove for enclosing the hand having a palm surface and a back surface that has a first pocket for retaining a cell phone on the back surface of the glove comprising three seamed sides and a fourth side defining an opening, a closure element for the first pocket and a wrist securing element comprising a wrist band. There can also be a second pocket disposed on the palm surface with a closure element for that pocket.
Alternatively, in certain preferred embodiments, the present invention provides a garment for retaining an identification card on a human hand, comprising: a fingerless glove for enclosing the hand having a palm surface and a back surface that has a first pocket for retaining an identification card on the back surface of the glove comprising three seamed sides and a fourth side defining an opening along with a wrist securing element comprising an elastic cuff, and may or may not have a second pocket disposed on the palm surface.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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Preferably, a first pocket 102 retains a cell phone or the like, as seen in
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In the first embodiment illustrated and described above, the first and second pockets (102,107) are shown as being conventionally stitched to the body of the glove 100. It will be appreciated that such a construction would require some elasticity in the materials used or specific sizing to provide a snug yet reliable fit between the phone 52 and the pocket 102, for one example. It will be appreciated that numerous construction techniques such as bellows or elastic side panels can be incorporated into the design to permit non-elastic or less elastic materials such as leather, thick fabrics or certain man-made materials to be used. Similarly, although a wrist opening that is closed using a buckled strap 106 is illustrated, those of skill in the art will understand that the wrist strap 106 can be eliminated in favor of an elastic opening, as well as a non-elastic opening with other closures such as a Velcro flap or strap that is either integral with the glove 100 or is a separate element like the wristband 106 illustrated. Moreover, these elements can be combined, i.e., an elastic opening supplemented by a closure strap.
Another alternate embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in
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It will be appreciated that all the embodiments described herein can be created and sold as both fashion accessories, or practical cell phone accessories for individual consumers, but that the designs are also useful in industrial, military, law enforcement and similar settings. Rather than a cell phone, devices of similar size can be readily carried and identification, RFID tags or numerous other devices also installed in the gloves as described and shown herein.
In view of the foregoing, those of skill in the art will appreciate that there has been shown and described herein a garment which fulfills the various objects and advantages sought therefor. It will become apparent to those skilled in the art, however, that many changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications of the subject invention are possible and contemplated. All changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention are deemed to be covered by the invention, which is limited only by the claims which follow.
Claims
1. A garment for wearing on a human hand, comprising:
- a glove for enclosing the hand having a palm surface and a back surface;
- a first pocket on the back surface of the glove comprising three seamed sides and a fourth side defining an opening;
- a closure element for the first pocket; and
- a wrist securing element.
2. The garment of claim 1, wherein the first pocket is stitched to the glove.
3. The garment of claim 1, wherein the first pocket comprises an elastic element.
4. The garment of claim 1, wherein the closure element is a hook and loop fabric element.
5. The garment of claim 1, wherein the closure element is a buckle and strap.
6. The garment of claim 1, wherein the wrist securing element is an elastic member.
7. The garment of claim 1, wherein the wrist securing element is a wristband.
8. The garment of claim 1 further comprising a second pocket disposed on the palm surface
9. The garment of claim 8 wherein the second pocket further comprises a closure element.
10. The garment of claim 9wherein the closure element is a zipper.
11. The garment of claim 1, wherein the first pocket comprises a section of transparent material.
12. The garment of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said garment is comprised of leather.
13. The garment of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said garment is comprised of a man made material.
14. The garment of claim 1, wherein the at least a portion of said garment comprises a material adapted to be written upon.
15. The garment of claim 1 further comprising individual sections for receiving fingers of the hand.
16. A garment for retaining a cell phone on a human hand, comprising:
- a fingerless glove for enclosing the hand having a palm surface and a back surface;
- a first pocket for retaining a cell phone on the back surface of the glove comprising three seamed sides and a fourth side defining an opening;
- a closure element for the first pocket; and
- a wrist securing element comprising a wrist band.
17. The garment of claim 16 further comprising a second pocket disposed on the palm surface
18. The garment of claim 17 wherein the second pocket further comprises a closure element.
19. A garment for retaining an identification card on a human hand, comprising:
- a fingerless glove for enclosing the hand having a palm surface and a back surface;
- a first pocket for retaining an identification card on the back surface of the glove comprising three seamed sides and a fourth side defining an opening; and
- a wrist securing element comprising an elastic cuff.
20. The garment of claim 16 further comprising a second pocket disposed on the palm surface.
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 25, 2006
Publication Date: Apr 19, 2007
Inventor: Gwendolyn Daniels (Philadelphia, PA)
Application Number: 11/526,798
International Classification: A41D 19/00 (20060101);