Versatile Concealment Pouch

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a device directed to a pouch that assists an individual in carrying small objects. More specifically, the present invention generally relates to a device directed to a pouch that an individual would utilize in carrying discreetly and securely small objects such as but not limited to identification, debit/credit cards, keys, makeup, and mobile devices. In one embodiment the device is directed to a pouch comprising a body element forming a pouch of sufficient size to store small objects, having an open portion of the body and a closed portion of the body. Said body element having a cover element attached to conceal from view said body element. Said pouch having at least a means to attach said pouch to a user of the device or another object.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit under Title 35 United States Code §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No.: 61/703,581; Filed: Sep. 20, 2012, the full disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to a device directed to a pouch that assists an individual in carrying small objects. More specifically, the present invention generally relates to a device directed to a pouch that an individual would utilize in carrying discreetly and securely small objects such as but not limited to identification, debit/credit cards, keys, makeup, and mobile devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Without limiting the scope of the disclosed device, the background is described in connection with a novel device to efficiently and effectively assist an individual in the carrying and storing of small items in a concealed manner.

Currently, when small personal items are carried, purses and handbags are often utilized. While these methods of carrying can sometimes be useful, often times there is a need to carry a limited number of small personal items in an efficient and effective mobile manner. The use of purses and handbags are noticeable, heavy, bulky, and inconvenient when one needs to only carry a limited number of small personal items. In addition, since purses and handbags are noticeable, they make easy targets for theft.

In some environments such as the beach or a dance club, a large bulky and heavy purse or handbag is not desirable. They limit your ability to move and are cumbersome given the limited number of items needed to carry. In a grocery store environment, purses and handbags limit the person's ability to carry and hold groceries. In yet another environment, such as when handling small children, purses and handbags also limit the person's ability to hold and/or carry children.

While other prior art such as pockets within articles of clothing and small carriers such as fanny packs serve limited purposes, they are limited in a number of ways. For example, pockets within articles of clothing are not always available since not every item will have them and pockets are not transferable between articles of clothing. Fanny packs are not easily concealable and are bulky and do not complement various articles of clothing such as a dress.

While all of the aforementioned devices may fulfill their unique purposes, none of them fulfill the need for a practical, effective, and efficient means for carrying and storing small items in a concealed manner on a person or object.

Therefore, the present invention proposes a novel device and method for a pouch that an individual would utilize in carrying discreetly and securely small objects such as but not limited to identification, debit/credit cards, keys, makeup, and mobile devices.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention, therefore, provides for a device directed to a pouch that assists an individual in carrying items.

In one embodiment, the device is directed to a pouch comprising a body element forming a pouch of sufficient size to store small objects, having an open portion of the body and a closed portion of the body. Said body element having a cover element attached to conceal from view, said body element. Said pouch having at least a means to attach said pouch to a user of the device or another object. In another embodiment, the means to attach is a pin, which allows attachment of the pouch to an individual. In yet another embodiment, the means to attach is Velcro or an adhesive, which allows attachment of the pouch to an individual. In another embodiment, the means to attach is at least one belt loop, which allows attachment of the pouch to an individual. In another embodiment, the means to attach is a carry strap.

In summary, the present invention discloses a device directed to a pouch that assists an individual in carrying small objects. More specifically, the present invention generally relates to a device directed to a pouch that an individual would utilize in carrying discreetly and securely small objects such as but not limited to identification, debit/credit cards, keys, makeup, and mobile devices.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more complete understanding of the features and advantages of the present invention, reference is now made to the detailed description of the invention along with the accompanying figures in which:

FIG. 1 is a front side view of the versatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a back side view of the versatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a top side view of the versatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a bottom side view of the versatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a right side perspective view of the versatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a left side perspective view of the versatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a front side perspective view of the versatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Disclosed herein is an improved device directed to a pouch that an individual would utilize in carrying discreetly and securely small objects such as but not limited to identification, debit/credit cards, keys, makeup, and mobile devices. The numerous innovative teachings of the present invention will be described with particular reference to several embodiments (by way of example, and not of limitation).

Reference is first made to FIG. 1, a front side view of the versatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. In this illustration the cover element 10 and the carry strap 110 can be seen. The carry strap 110 can be made of various materials such as but not limited to leather, fabric, polymers, and metals. In one embodiment, the carry strap 110 is a chain which has a detachable means. That is the carry strap 110 may be easily detached from the versatile concealment pouch allowing the individual the option of utilizing the carry strap 110 or removing it quickly. Detachable means employed include but are not limited to Velcro, hooks, and clips. The cover element 10 is a component that conceals the body element 20 and may be made of various materials such as but not limited to leather, fabric, polymers, and metals. The cover element 10 is attached to the body element 20 by various means such as but not limited to stitching, sewing, Velcro, buttons, clips, pins, or an adhesive. The body element 20 may be decorative in nature and be used to match and coordinate with the individuals clothing selection. In one embodiment, the body element 20 is a flower made out of fabric having a radius 16 or height 12 and width 14 of sufficient size to cover from the front view, the body element 20 of the versatile concealment pouch. In another embodiment, the radius 16 is in the range of 3 centimeters to 5 centimeters.

Reference is next made to FIG. 2, a back side view of the versatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. In this illustration, the back side of the body element 20 can be seen. Also seen in this illustration are the connection points 120, 130 of the carry strap 110. The right connection point 120 illustrates a fixed connection point for the carry strap 110. The left connection point 130 illustrates a detachable means connection point for the carry strap 110. In this illustration the left connection point 130 employs a clip as the detachable means. This illustrates the flexibility in the carry strap 110 being detachable or fixed. In one embodiment, the connection points 120, 130 both have a detachable means. In one embodiment, the body element 20 is comprised of a circle back side 20 and a circle front side 170 that have been sealed or attached together along their edges 100 except for a top portion allowing the formation of a pouch to store personal items. The sealing or attachment of the edges may be done through various means such as but not limited to adhesive, stitching, or sewing. Also illustrated in this view is an attachment means 70, 80, 90 for the versatile concealment pouch allowing an individual to attach the device to them. The attachment means can be various to include but not limited to Velcro, a belt loop, a pin, a Velcro strap, or an adhesive. In one embodiment, the attachment means is a pin having a pin arm 80 and a pin locking cover 90 which has been attached to the body element's back side via a sewn patch 70. In another embodiment, the versatile concealment pouch may be comprised of more than one attachment means. Also illustrated in this view are belt loops 50, 60 that have been formed by sewing two strips of material to the back side of the body element 20. The belt loops 50, 60 run vertically and have sewn down portions 30, 35, 40, 45 forming the belt loops portion 50, 60. This attachment means allows the individual to attach the device to their belt or other elongated element on their person. As can be seen, the attachment means allows the individual to attach the versatile concealment pouch to just about any item they may or may not be wearing including but not limited to a belt, string, ribbon, scarf, hat, dress, or pants.

Reference is now made to FIG. 3, a top side view of the versatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. In this illustration, the body element 20 forming a pouch can be readily seen, with the back side 20 and front side 170 sealed or attached along their edges 100 forming a closed portion of the body element 100 except for a top portion beginning at a location 180 and ending at a location 190 forming an open portion of the body element which allows the insertion and storage of personal items within the versatile concealment pouch. In an embodiment, the versatile concealment pouch also comprises a closing means attached to the open portion of the body element 20, 170. The closing means may be any number of means to securely close the open portion of the body element 20, 170 in order to secure the item in the pouch. The closing means may be and of the following to include but not be limited to Velcro, adhesive, pins, buttons, zippers, or clips. In one embodiment, the closing means is Velcro 150, 160 attached to the inner side of the pouch on the front side of the body element 140 and the inner side of the pouch on the back side of the body element 120.

Reference is now made to FIG. 4, a bottom side view of the versatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. Illustrated here further are the belt loops 50, 60 from a bottom view as well as the carry strap 110.

Reference is next made to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, a right side perspective view and a left side perspective view respectively of the versatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. Illustrated here is a clear view down the belt loops 50, 60 as well as the pin 70, 80, 90 both serving as attachment means. In addition, the inner portion of the front side of the body element 140 can be seen as well as the beginning locations for the open portion of the body element 180, 190 which forms the pouch area for insertion of personal items to be stored.

Reference is lastly made to FIG. 7, a front side perspective view of the versatile concealment pouch in accordance with embodiments of the disclosure. In this illustration the cover element 10 and the carry strap 110 can be seen with a slight portion of the front side of the body element 170 and the belt loop 50 visible.

In brief, the device is directed to a pouch that assists an individual in carrying small objects.

The disclosed device and method is generally described, with examples incorporated as particular embodiments of the invention and to demonstrate the practice and advantages thereof. It is understood that the examples are given by way of illustration and are not intended to limit the specification or the claims in any manner.

To facilitate the understanding of this invention, a number of terms may be defined below. Terms defined herein have meanings as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the areas relevant to the present invention. Terms such as “a”, “an”, and “the” are not intended to refer to only a singular entity, but include the general class of which a specific example may be used for illustration. The terminology herein is used to describe specific embodiments of the invention, but their usage does not delimit the disclosed device or method, except as may be outlined in the claims.

Alternative applications for this invention include using this device for storage of small personal or non-personal items either to conceal or not to conceal. Consequently, any embodiments comprising a one piece or multi piece device having the structures as herein disclosed with similar function shall fall into the coverage of claims of the present invention and shall lack the novelty and inventive step criteria.

It will be understood that particular embodiments described herein are shown by way of illustration and not as limitations of the invention. The principal features of this invention can be employed in various embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, numerous equivalents to the specific device and method of use described herein. Such equivalents are considered to be within the scope of this invention and are covered by the claims.

All publications and patent applications mentioned in the specification are indicative of the level of those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. All publications and patent application are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.

In the claims, all transitional phrases such as “comprising,” “including,” “carrying,” “having,” “containing,” “involving,” and the like are to be understood to be open-ended, i.e., to mean including but not limited to. Only the transitional phrases “consisting of” and “consisting essentially of,” respectively, shall be closed or semi-closed transitional phrases.

The device and/or methods disclosed and claimed herein can be made and executed without undue experimentation in light of the present disclosure. While the device and methods of this invention have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variations may be applied to the device and/or methods and in the steps or in the sequence of steps of the method described herein without departing from the concept, spirit, and scope of the invention.

More specifically, it will be apparent that certain components, which are both shape and material related, may be substituted for the components described herein while the same or similar results would be achieved. All such similar substitutes and modifications apparent to those skilled in the art are deemed to be within the spirit, scope, and concept of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A concealed carrying pouch comprising:

a body element forming a pouch of sufficient size to store small objects, having an open portion of the body and a closed portion of the body;

a cover element attached to said body element to conceal said body element from view;

and an attachment means allowing said pouch to be fastened to a user or another object.

2. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 1, wherein said attachment means is a pin.

3. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 1, wherein said attachment means is Velcro.

4. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 1, wherein said attachment means is an adhesive.

5. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 1, wherein said cover element is an ornamental flower.

6. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 1, wherein said cover element is a belt loop.

7. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 1, wherein said cover element is two belt loops.

8. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 1, further comprising a carry strap attached to said body element.

9. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 1, further comprising a carry strap attached to said body element that is detachable.

10. A concealed carrying pouch comprising:

a body element forming a pouch of sufficient size to store small objects, having an open portion of the body and a closed portion of the body;

a cover element attached to said body element to conceal said body element from view;

an attachment means allowing said pouch to be fastened to a user or another object;

and a closing means attached to said open portion on said body element for securely closing said open portion on said body element while in use.

11. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10, wherein said closing means is a button.

12. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10, wherein said closing means is Velcro.

13. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10, wherein said closing means is a zipper.

14. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10, wherein said closing means is a snap.

15. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10, wherein said attachment means is a pin.

16. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10, wherein said attachment means is Velcro.

17. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10, wherein said attachment means is an adhesive.

18. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10, wherein said cover element is an ornamental flower.

19. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10, wherein said cover element is a belt loop.

20. The concealed carrying pouch of claim 10, further comprising a carry strap attached to said body element that is detachable.