ORNAMENTAL POCKET STORAGE UNIT

Abstract

An ornamental pocket storage device comprising a pocket storage unit adapted for receiving an object; and an ornamental flap extending from a first end of the pocket storage unit is described. The ornamental pocket storage unit can include a front panel and a back panel, which define the front and back of the primary pocket volume. In some embodiments, at least one of the front panel and the back panel can include a flexible window for viewing a device within the primary pocket volume. In some embodiments, the pocket storage unit further comprises a charging adapter, including a device coupling port, where the charging adapter is coupled to the pocket storage unit, where the charging adapter is adapted for charging an electronic device coupled to the coupling port. A method of using the ornamental pocket storage device using to store belongings in an outer pocket of a jacket is also described.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an ornamental pocket storage unit, particularly, a pocket storage unit having a pocket square flap extending from an upper end thereof.

BACKGROUND

Men's jackets generally include a number of internal pockets for storage and an external pocket for appearance. In some instances the external pocket is a faux pocket, while it is an actual pocket into which an ornamental pocket square can be placed. In order to maintain a sleek appearance, the internal pockets are used for storage, while the external pocket is used solely for an ornamental pocket square.

SUMMARY

An ornamental pocket storage device comprising a pocket storage unit adapted for receiving an object; and an ornamental flap extending from a first end of the pocket storage unit is provided. The ornamental pocket storage unit can include a front panel and a back panel, which define the front and back of the primary pocket volume. In some embodiments, at least one of the front panel and the back panel can include a flexible window for viewing a device within the primary pocket volume. In some embodiments, the pocket storage unit further comprises a charging adapter, including a device coupling port, where the charging adapter is coupled to the pocket storage unit, where the charging adapter is adapted for charging an electronic device coupled to the coupling port.

A method of using the ornamental pocket storage device using to store belongings in an outer pocket of a jacket is also provided. The method of organizing items can include providing an ornamental pocket storage device as described herein, storing items in the pocket storage unit, and placing the ornamental pocket storage device in an outer jacket pocket, wherein the ornamental flap remains visible when placed in the outer jacket pocket.

These and other features, objects, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent to one skilled in the art from the following description and claims when read in light of the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of an ornamental pocket storage device as described herein.

FIG. 2 is a back view of the ornamental pocket storage device shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an ornamental pocket storage device as described herein.

FIG. 4 is a back view of the ornamental pocket storage device shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a front view of an ornamental pocket storage device as described herein.

FIG. 6 is a back view of the ornamental pocket storage device shown in FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the ornamental pocket storage device shown in FIG. 1 taken along cut line A-A.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 7 with a continuous pocket storage panel.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the ornamental pocket storage device shown in FIG. 1 taken along cut line B-B.

FIG. 10 is a front view of an ornamental pocket storage device consistent with that of FIG. 1, except with a different arrangement for the ornamental flap.

FIG. 11 is a front view of an ornamental pocket storage device consistent with that of FIG. 1, except with a different arrangement for the ornamental flap.

FIG. 12 is a back view of the ornamental pocket storage device of FIG. 11.

FIG. 13 is a front view of an ornamental pocket storage device consistent with that of FIG. 1, except with a different arrangement for the ornamental flap.

FIG. 14 is a back view of the ornamental pocket storage device of FIG. 13.

FIG. 15 is a front view of an ornamental pocket storage device consistent with that of FIG. 1, except with a different arrangement for the ornamental flap.

FIG. 16 is a back view of the ornamental pocket storage device of FIG. 15.

FIG. 17 is a front view of an ornamental pocket storage device consistent with that of FIG. 1, except that it includes an externally accessible charging adapter.

FIG. 18 is a back view of the ornamental pocket storage device of FIG. 17.

FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the ornamental pocket storage device of FIG. 17 taken along cut line 19-19.

FIG. 20 is a front view of an ornamental pocket storage device consistent with that of FIG. 1, except that it includes an internal charging adapter and a viewing window.

FIG. 21 is a back view of the ornamental pocket storage device of FIG. 20.

FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of the ornamental pocket storage device of FIG. 17 taken along cut line 22-22.

The measurements and comments in the figures are intended only as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure made herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As shown in FIGS. 1-10, an ornamental pocket storage device 10 is disclosed. The storage device 10 can include a pocket storage unit 12 adapted for receiving an object, and an ornamental flap 14 extending from a first end 16 of the pocket storage unit 12. The ornamental pocket storage device 10 is adapted to be inserted into a jacket pocket with the ornamental flap 14 extending out of the jacket pocket to provide the appearance of a pocket square, while providing the user the ability to organize and store money, credit cards, mobile devices, glasses, and otherwise provide a wallet-type functionality.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1-6, 10-18 & 20-21, the pocket storage unit 12 is rectangular. In some embodiments, the ornamental flap 14 extends from an upper, minor edge 22 of the pocket storage unit 12.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1-6 & 17-22, the ornamental flap 14 is ruffled, while the ornamental flap 14 is folded or flat in other embodiments, such as those shown in FIGS. 10-16. In some embodiments, the ornamental flap 14 comprises at least one peak 18 extending longitudinally from the pocket storage unit 12. As shown in FIGS. 10-14, the at least one peak 18 can be positioned laterally between longitudinal edges 20 of the pocket storage unit 12, in some embodiments.

FIGS. 11-12 show an embodiment where the ornamental flap 14 includes three peaks 18 between the longitudinal edges 20 of the pocket storage unit 12, where the peaks 18 are staggered from one another laterally. The peaks 18 are formed by three generally-triangular projections 78, one of which is folded to continue a longitudinal edge 20b.

FIGS. 13-14 show an embodiment where the ornamental flap 14 includes two peaks 18 between the longitudinal edges 20 of the pocket storage unit 12. The peaks 18 are staggered, both longitudinally and laterally, and are formed by two generally-triangular projections 78, each of which extends from the first longitudinal edge 20a to the second longitudinal edge 20b.

FIGS. 15-16 show an embodiment where the ornamental flap 14 is generally rectangular. In such an embodiment, the user has a variety of options for folding the ornamental flap 14 to produce different effects.

In some embodiments, the pocket storage unit 12 comprises a primary pocket 24. In some embodiments, the pocket storage unit 12 comprises a front panel 26 and a back panel 28, wherein longitudinal (i.e., vertically-extending) edges of the front panel 26 and the back panel 28 are coupled to form a primary pocket volume 30 accessible through a primary pocket opening 32 extending between the front panel 26 and the back panel 28. In some embodiments, the primary pocket opening 32 extends between the upper, lateral edges of the front panel 26 and the back panel 28. In some embodiments, the lateral edges of the front panel 26 and the back panel 28 are shorter than the longitudinal edges of the front panel 26 and the back panel 28.

The primary pocket volume 30 can be adapted to receive objects, such as money, credit cards, mobile devices (e.g., smart phones), glasses, etc. The external pocket 62 can be adapted to receive objects such as credit cards, money, receipts, valet tickets, etc.

In some embodiments, the ornamental flap 14 extends from a portion of the back panel 28 adjacent the primary pocket opening 32. In some embodiments, as best shown in FIGS. 7 & 8, the ornamental flap 14 extends from an upper edge of the back panel 28.

As best shown in FIG. 8, in some embodiments, a single pocket storage panel 34 comprises the front panel 26 and the back panel 28. In such embodiments, the front panel 26 and back panel 28 can be separated by a fold line 36. In other embodiments, the front panel 26 and back panel 28 are joined along bottom edges (e.g., via sewing).

In some embodiments, the longitudinal edges of the front and back panel 26, 28 are coupled (e.g., via stitching, rivets, glue, etc.), while lateral edges of the front and back panels 26, 28 opposite the bottom edge 38 define the primary pocket opening 32.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 8, the front panel 26 comprises a front reinforcing material 40 between inner and outer front panel facings 42, 44. In some embodiments, the back panel 28 comprises a back reinforcing material 46 between inner and outer back panel facings 48, 50, as shown in FIG. 8.

In some embodiments, a continuous inner material sheet 52 comprises the inner front panel facing 42 and the inner back panel facing 48. In some embodiments, a continuous reinforcing material 54 comprises the front reinforcing material 40 and the back reinforcing material 46. In some embodiments, a continuous outer material sheet 56 comprises the outer front panel facing 44 and the outer back panel facing 50.

In some embodiments, as best shown in FIGS. 7-9, at least one edge of at least one panel facing 42, 44, 48, 50 is folded over a corresponding edge of a reinforcing material 40, 46. In some embodiments, at least two edges, at least three edge or at least four edges of at least one panel facing 42, 44, 48, 50 are folded over corresponding edges of the a reinforcing material 40, 46.

In some embodiments, the front reinforcing material 40 comprises an inner front reinforcing material 40a and an outer front reinforcing material 40b. In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 7-9, edges of the outer front panel facing 44 are folded over edges of the outer front reinforcing material 40b, edges of the inner front panel facing 42 are folded over edges of the inner front reinforcing material 40a, or both.

In some embodiments, the back reinforcing material 46 comprises an inner back reinforcing material 46a and an outer back reinforcing material 46b. In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 7-9, edges of the outer back panel facing 50 are folded over edges of the outer back reinforcing material 46b, edges of the inner back panel facing 48 are folded over edges of the inner back reinforcing material 46a, or both.

In some embodiments, the facings can be formed of or include one or more sheets of material. The sheets of material can be formed of natural or synthetic fibers, or sheets or films of material (e.g., leather, plastic films, etc.), coated materials, and combinations thereof. Examples of natural or synthetic fibers include, but are not limited to, cotton, nylon, silk, cashmere, wool, other appropriate materials, and blends thereof. Examples of sheets or films of material include, but are not limited to, leather, plastic films, and other appropriate materials.

The sheets of materials forming the facings, reinforcing materials, or other layers and surfaces of the pocket storage device 10 can also have properties particularly adapted to a particular use or design. For example, some or all facings, reinforcing materials, or other layers disposed within, or attached to, the pocket storage unit 12 can be anti-magnetic materials (e.g., fabrics), radiation shielding materials (e.g., fabrics of films), or both.

For example, as shown in FIG. 19, a separate radiation shielding layer 68 can be disposed between the inner and outer facings 52, 56 of the pocket storage unit 12. As will be understood, in some embodiments, one or more of the facings 42, 44, 48, 50, 52, 56 and/or reinforcing materials 40, 46, 54 can be materials that exhibit radiation shielding properties, so a separate radiation shielding layer would not be necessary.

As shown in FIGS. 21 & 23, in some embodiments, at least one of the front panel 26 and the back panel 28 can include a flexible window 66. As best shown in FIG. 23, the flexible window 66 can be secured to the rest of the pocket storage unit 12 by stitching 58. For example, the edges of the flexible window 66 may extend between the reinforcing materials 54a, 54b, and between the facings 52, 56, and then the flexible window 66, the reinforcing materials 54a, 54b, and the facings 52, 56 can all be joined together (e.g., stitching, adhesive, rivets, etc.).

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 17-22, the pocket storage unit 12 can include a charging adapter 70. In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 17-19, the charging adapter 70 can include a power/data port 72 adapted for coupling to a power/data connection chord and a device coupling port 74 adapted for coupling to a device (e.g., a smart phone, mini-tablet, etc.). In some embodiments, the charging adapter 70 can be coupled to the pocket storage unit 12 along the bottom edge 38. In some embodiments, the power/data port 72 is accessible from the exterior of the pocket storage unit 12. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 20-22, the charging adapter 70 and the flexible window 66 can be arranged so that the screen of a device coupled to the charging adapter 70 is viewable through the flexible window 66.

In some embodiments, as best shown in FIG. 22, the charging adapter 70 is designed to provide a wireless charging functionality for charging a battery coupled to the charging adapter 70 or a device attached to the device coupling port 74. In some embodiments, the pocket storage unit 12 includes an energy transfer/storage unit 76 electrically coupled to, or incorporated into, the charging adapter 70. In some embodiments, the energy transfer/storage unit 76 comprises a battery for charging a device attached to the device coupling port 74.

In some embodiments, the energy transfer/storage unit 76 can be adapted to receive and/or generate electrical energy through the outer facing 56 (e.g., via inductive charging). The energy generated by the wireless charging can be stored in a battery within the energy transfer/storage unit 76 or can be transmitted directly to a device coupled to the device coupling port 74. As will be understood, in some embodiments, the charging adapter 70 does not include a power/data inlet port 72.

The flexible window 66 can be of a sufficient size to allow the user to view and, optionally, operate a touch screen device (e.g., a smart phone or mini-tablet) stored in the pocket storage unit 12. The flexible window 66 can be formed of a material that is transparent when viewed straight on. Examples of transparent materials that may be useful include, but are not limited to, plastics, such as urethanes, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinylchloride, vinyl, and glass. In some embodiments, the flexible window 66 can be made of an antiglare material and/or a material useful for providing privacy (i.e., transparent when looking straight on, but sufficiently opaque that information on the screen is not clear from angles).

In some embodiments, the continuous reinforcing material 54 comprises an inner reinforcing material 54a and an outer reinforcing material 54b. In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 7-9, edges of the continuous outer material sheet 56 are folded over edges of the outer reinforcing material 54b, edges of the continuous inner material sheet 52 are folded over edges of the inner reinforcing material 54a, or both.

In some embodiments, the reinforcing materials 40, 46, 54 can be independently formed of one or more sheets of materials formed from plastic, fabric, leather, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the reinforcing materials 40, 46, 54 are single layers of material, while the reinforcing materials 40, 46, 54 are multi-layer structures in other embodiments. Examples of dual-layer reinforcing structures are shown in FIGS. 7-9. Where the reinforcing member is a plastic sheet or board, the reinforcing member can be formed of a material including, but not limited to, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyesters, combinations thereof, and other durable polymer materials. In some embodiments, the reinforcing material 40, 46, 54 is between 0.1 mm and 1.5 mm in total sheet thickness (i.e., the total thickness of the individual material sheets used to form the reinforcing material, excluding glue). Examples of natural or synthetic fibers that can be utilized to form reinforcing materials include, but are not limited to, cotton, nylon, silk, cashmere, wool, other appropriate materials, and blends thereof. In some embodiments, the front and back reinforcing materials 40, 46 are formed from two sheets of material each ranging from 0.3 mm to 1.5 mm thick.

In some embodiments, as evident from FIGS. 8-9, longitudinal edges of the front and back panel 26, 28 are coupled, and lateral edges of the front and back panel opposite the bottom edge 38 define the primary pocket opening 32. In some embodiments, the longitudinal edges are coupled by stitching 58.

In some embodiments, an inner surface of the front panel 46, the back panel 28, or both, comprises a cleaning wipe material 60. In some embodiments, as best shown in FIG. 9, the inner front panel facing 42, the inner back panel facing 48, or the inner continuous inner material sheet 52 can be formed of a cleaning wipe material 60. In other embodiments, as best shown in FIGS. 7-8, a separate cleaning wipe material 60 can be secured to the inner front panel facing 42, the inner back panel facing 48, or the inner continuous inner material sheet 52.

Examples of screen wiping materials include, but are not limited to, lint-free fabric (e.g., microfiber fabric) and other like materials. Examples of materials useful for forming microfibers include, but are not limited to, polyesters, polyamides (e.g., nylon, Kevlar®, Nomex®, trogamide), or a conjugation of polyester, polyamide, and polypropylene (e.g., Prolen®). As used herein, “microfiber” refers to synthetic fibers that are 1.3 denier or less, or 1.0 denier or less, or 0.8 denier or less.

In some embodiments, the ornamental pocket storage device 10 can include at least one external pocket 62 on an exterior of the pocket storage unit 12. In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1, 3, 5 & 7-9, an external pocket 62 can be secured to an exterior of the front panel 26. As shown in FIG. 6, an external pocket 62 can be secured to an exterior of the back panel 28 in other embodiments. The outer pocket opening 64 can be parallel to the primary pocket opening 32.

A method of using the ornamental pocket storage device using to store belongings in an outer pocket of a jacket is also provided. The method of organizing items can include providing an ornamental pocket storage device according to any of the variations described herein. The method can also include storing items in the pocket storage unit, and placing the ornamental pocket storage device in an outer jacket pocket, wherein the ornamental flap remains visible when placed in the outer jacket pocket. The items can be stored in the primary pocket volume 30 or any of the internal or external pockets 62. In some embodiments, the method includes operating an electronic device located within the pocket storage unit through the flexible window 66.

The item can be an electronic device (e.g., a smart phone, mini-tablet, etc.) that can be coupled to the charging adapter 70 via the device coupling port 74. In some embodiments, the method also includes charging an electronic device coupled to the device coupling port 74.

The foregoing is provided for purposes of illustrating, explaining, and describing embodiments of this invention. For purposes of clarity, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale and measurement are provided purely for reference and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure and claims in any way. Modifications and adaptations to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art and may be made without departing from the scope or spirit of this invention.

Claims

1. An ornamental pocket storage device, comprising:

a pocket storage unit adapted for receiving an object; and

an ornamental flap extending from a first end of the pocket storage unit.

2. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 1, wherein the pocket storage unit is rectangular, and the ornamental flap extends from an upper, minor edge of the pocket storage unit.

3. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 1, wherein the pocket storage unit comprises a primary pocket.

4. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 3, wherein the pocket storage unit comprises a front panel and a back panel, wherein edges of the front panel and the back panel are coupled to form a primary pocket volume accessible through a primary pocket opening extending between the front panel and the back panel.

5. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 4, wherein the ornamental flap extends from a portion of said back panel adjacent said primary pocket opening.

6. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 4, wherein a single pocket storage panel comprises the front panel and the back panel, wherein the front panel and back panel are separated by a fold line.

7. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 6, wherein longitudinal edges of the front and back panel are coupled, and lateral edges of the front and back panel opposite the fold line define the primary pocket opening.

8. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 3, wherein the front panel comprises a front reinforcing material between inner and outer front panel facings.

9. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 3, wherein the back panel comprises a back reinforcing material between inner and outer back panel facings.

10. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 9, wherein the front panel comprises a front reinforcing material between inner and outer front panel facings, wherein a continuous inner material sheet comprise the inner front panel facing and the inner back panel facing, wherein a continuous reinforcing material comprises the front reinforcing material and the back reinforcing material, and wherein a continuous outer material sheet comprises the outer front panel facing and the outer back panel facing.

11. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 10, wherein at least one edge of at least one panel facing is folded over a corresponding edge of a reinforcing material.

12. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 10, wherein the continuous reinforcing material comprises an inner reinforcing material and an outer reinforcing material; wherein edges of the continuous outer material sheet are folded over edges of the outer reinforcing material, and edges of the continuous inner material sheet are folded over edges of the inner reinforcing material.

13. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 12, wherein longitudinal edges of the front and back panel are coupled, and lateral edges of the front and back panel opposite the bottom edge define the primary pocket opening.

14. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 1, further comprising an internal pocket within said primary pocket.

15. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one external pocket on an exterior of the pocket storage unit.

16. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 1, wherein an inner surface of a front panel, a back panel, or both, comprises a cleaning wipe material.

17. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 1, wherein the ornamental flap comprises at least one peak extending longitudinally from the pocket storage unit.

18. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 1, wherein the pocket storage unit comprises a front panel and a back panel, which define a front and back of a primary pocket volume, wherein at least one of said front panel and said back panel comprises a flexible window for viewing a device within said primary pocket volume.

19. The ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 1, wherein the pocket storage unit comprises a front panel and a back panel, which define a front and back of a primary pocket volume,

wherein said pocket storage unit further comprises a charging adapter, comprising a device coupling port, coupled to the pocket storage unit, wherein said charging adapter is adapted for charging an electronic device coupled to said device coupling port.

20. A method of organizing items, comprising:

providing an ornamental pocket storage device according to claim 1;

storing items in the pocket storage unit; and

placing the ornamental pocket storage device in an outer jacket pocket, wherein the ornamental flap remains visible.