REMOVABLE POCKET
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.
The present invention relates to items for connection to clothing, and in particular, to pockets for connection to clothing.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONClothing 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 INVENTIONThe 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.
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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 (
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.
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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: 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.
- 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,
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.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 23, 2010
Publication Date: Dec 29, 2011
Inventor: Juanita Wells-Chubb (Stockton, CA)
Application Number: 12/821,844