Abstract: A shoulder pad configured and sized to dwell on the shoulder of a wearer; the shoulder pad includes an outer cover having upper and lower sheet portions which are folded over and stitched together so as to enclose a resilient core layer, and has an opening into a pocket provided within the core layer so that valuable articles may be placed therein for safekeeping. The pad also has lip portions provided at the pocket opening which are reinforced and include fasteners, such as VELCRO.TM. fastener strips, to close the pocket. The pad upper surface is provided with at least one VELCRO.TM. patch fastener or strip to engage the inside of the shoulder zone of a garment of a wearer to maintain the pad in desired position, and the pad lower surface includes a loop which can be opened and closed to embrace a brassiere strap of a wearer of the pad.

Abstract: An improved sweatband is disclosed comprising a first fabric configured to fit about the head of a wearer. A second fabric is attached to the first fabric and a third fabric is partially secured to the second fabric thereby forming a pocket therebetween. A removable package for holding granular moisture absorbing material is configured to fit withnin the pocket. The sweatband is secured to head of the wearer to absorb perspiration. The removable package can be removed and dried upon saturation of the granular moisture absorbing material.

Abstract: A cooling vent having opposed front and back panels to substantially cover a user's torso, the panels being non-integral along at least a first side and a first shoulder. First shoulder connector means allows the front and back panels to be releasably connected to one another such that the first shoulder can open or close. A plurality of elongated pockets are provided on at least one of the panels and preferably both, each of which has an opening to receive a cooling pack into the pocket. By virtue of the foregoing open side and shoulder construction, the vest can be removed sideways after use allowing a user to wear protective headgear, such as a gas mask, until after the vest is removed and without having to attempt to remove the vest over their head. In one embodiment, each pocket has inner and outer walls, each wall having a structural layer and an insulation layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a garment which houses an ostomy appliance. The garment has a rear section, a left section and a right section, of which the sections are combined together such that the left and right sections are secured to the back section. The garment further has an interior pocket for holding the ostomy appliance. The pocket, which is lined with a moisture resistant pliable material for retaining moisture within said pocket, is stitched to the interior of the garment. The pocket further includes a flap for securing the ostomy appliance in place.

Abstract: A cloak-like garment having artificial sleeves and hands provided thereon so that when the garment is worn by a person having his arms and hands inside the garment there is an illusion of a person wearing a conventional sleeved garment with his arms and hands outside the body of the garment.

Abstract: A sock having a cuff portion with an inner and outer layer disposed in overlying relation and including a pocket integrally formed therebetween having an opening near a top edge of the cuff. A seam extending downwardly on opposite sides of the opening and along a bottom of the cuff defines the boundaries of an interior of the pocket. A hook and loop-type fastener attached on opposite, opposing surfaces of the pocket's interior, adjacent the opening, serves to releasably secure the opening in a closed, sealed position.

Abstract: A loose fitting garment for use as a costume on a doll or an adult is styled for presentation of a first selected costume design. The loose fitting garment includes, on one surface, a design corresponding to the style for the first selected costume design. The opposite or second surface of the garment includes a design representative of a second selected costume design. The garment is reversible to convert the costume from the first selected costume design to the second selected costume design. To facilitate a change in the costume, the garment includes a mask which is featured as a part of the costume for the second selected costume design. The mask is secured to the garment in a position to be concealed from view when the garment is presented to display the first selected costume design on the wearer.

Abstract: Resin-coated bottoms of pockets to provide extended life for the porous material. Coating one side of the pocket bottoms provides enhanced abrasion resistance and reduces seam slippage along the stitching on the pocket's bottom. The resin may include a polyurethane or a polyacrylate, with a polyester polyurethane combination finding particular utility. The resin fills many of the pores of material, but leaves others open. The open pores avoids perspiration and other moisture from adhering to the wearer's skin. Coloring the resin helps identify the resin's presence as well as providing an indication of origin for the garment or pocket itself. Typically, the only manufacturing of the pocket includes coating one side of the pocketing material with the uncured resin. The compound embedded on one side of the material then undergoes curing, generally through the application of heat, to form a coherent substance and open the pores.

Abstract: A garter with a concealed compartment is disclosed comprising a band with an outer covering providing the appearance of clothing. The garter's appearance allows a user to safely carry and conceal money and other valuables in the concealed compartment eliminating vulnerability to loss and theft. The garter is especially adapted for use by a woman as an undergarment.

Abstract: A jacket construction is arranged to provide support and transport for various infant associated care items, to include a central jacket torso portion formed with a first pocket containing moistened towel members therewithin, with a second pocket containing diaper members, a plurality of third pockets for securing of infant feeding bottles, and fourth pockets for securing infant clothing therewithin.

Abstract: An undergarment which include a centrally-located pocket for the storage of small items, such as prophylactics. A crotch panel is generally attached by its edges to the front of the garment, the crotch panel extending from the waist opening to an area between the leg openings, forming a closed space between the garment and the crotch panel. An opening is defined to provide access to the enclosed space.

Abstract: A combination garment and purse worn by a person as an article of clothing is adapted for carrying articles normally carried in a purse, handbag or briefcase and includes a garment of flexible sheet material having a back panel and a pair of side and frontal panels joined therewith. A fastener is provided for detachably securing confronting edges of the frontal panel when the garment is worn closed at the front. First pockets are provided accessible from inside of the garment for carrying articles and second pockets accessible from outside the garment are also provided for carrying articles. A resilient yoke is secured to the inside of the garment and includes a central neck segment extending across the back of a person at an upper level and a pair of forwardly extending shoulder segments joining the neck segment at opposite ends.

Abstract: A necktie is formed with an elongated front flap of a flattened tubular fabric material having a forward layer and a rearward layer with a cavity therebetween. A rear flap of fabric material is connected at the upper end to the upper end of the front flap to form an elongated tie. A fabric sheet is mounted in the cavity in the front flap with the upper end of the fabric sheet attached to the rearward layer and the lower end of the fabric sheet folded upwardly and connected to the rearward surface of the forward layer so as to form to a generally J-shaped configuration. A transverse slot is formed in the rearward layer above the fabric sheet to permit the insertion of a photograph into the cavity. An opening is formed in the forward layer immediately forward of the fabric sheet and located above the lower end of the fabric sheet so as to reveal the photograph inserted within the cavity.

Abstract: Outerwear garments for use by emergency medical services personnel particularly in cold weather months are provided with an exterior tool holster panel positioned on the exterior of the front of the garment. The tool holster panel includes a plurality of pockets each adapted to receive a piece of emergency medical equipment. Each pocket has a top opening which permits the item to be easily introduced and removed through the top opening in use. The tool holster panel is hingedly connected to a front panel of the garment so that its bottom edge is free to swing outwardly to thereby maintain the vertical alignment of the pockets when the wearer bends over a victim in use. The top hinged connection of the tool holster panel to a breast portion of the jacket prevents the contents of the pockets from being spilled in use and maintains the items within ready visual and manual access of the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention involves an undergarment and an integral pocket secured thereto. The invention is applicable to men's brief, men's boxer shorts, women's panties, women's brassieres, and to pockets which may be secured thereto. The undergarment is generally made of a first material, and the pocket is made of second material which is different from the first material. The pocket has an elasticized band of material disposed across the opening thereof, the elasticized band of material being stretched taut across the body portion. The pocket opening includes a double density of material. Preferably, the pocket material is made of a plurality of stretch fibers which are oriented transversely from a plurality of nonstretch fibers.

Abstract: A reversible fishing garment, preferably in the form of a vest, having front and rear torsal portions which are substantially identical in construction and selectively accessible by the wearer. Both the front and the rear torsal portions include exterior flaps attached to the left and right sides thereof. Each of the flaps opens outwardly from the wearer's body to expose a plurality of easily accessible clear plastic pockets that are detachably secured to interior surfaces of the flaps. The detachability of the clear plastic pockets permits the wearer to modify the vest by fitting the flaps with pockets of predetermined sizes to suit the wearer's needs. The clear plastic of the pockets provides unhindered visibility of the fishing gear carried within the pockets.

Abstract: A system of interchangeable pockets. The system generally comprises a plurality of base pads attached to articles of clothing and a plurality of interchangeable pockets. The pockets of the system are made interchangeable by attaching a first type of fastening material to the back of each pocket and a corresponding second type of fastening material to each base pad.

Abstract: A garment to be worn by a person with an implanted catheter line. The garment includes a close fitting garment body that is easily donned and includes a pocket on an inside surface thereof adjacent the site of the catheter implant. The pocket stores a portion of the catheter line during normal activities of the person and includes closure means for partially closing the pocket. For certain patients the garment includes double closures that inhibit the wearer from opening the garment once it is donned.

Abstract: A packet container for tissues for attachment to a garment for patients particularly old patients, specially adapted for use by a user who is immobilized in a chair or confined as an invalid in a bed by attaching the packet to the users garment, normally a gown or pajamas. The packet is constructed of a transparent material on the front panel to display the within contained package of tissues with an access opening and having a back panel provided with hook and loop attachment means for selectively attaching the packet to the users garment for use by the wearer or by an attendant.

Abstract: A therapeutic garment is adapted to be worn on a human torso for therapeutic treatment of back pain. The garment has at least one pocket in the lower back section of the garment. The pocket is capable of removably receiving a packet to create a thermal change in the pocket. The distance between the pocket and the upper back section of the garment is adjustable so that the garment can be used by persons of different torso length.

Abstract: A unitary full body exercise suit is disclosed. The invention is a one piece garment including a pair of shorts with two thigh portions for covering at least part of the thigh of a user integrally connected to an upper body portion which covers a substantial portion of the abdomen of the user. A set of pockets adapted to receive a weight are included, one on each thigh portion of the shorts.In the more specific embodiment, the invention is constructed of synthetic rubber and further includes belt loops between the upper body portion and the lower body portion adapted to receive a belt therebetween. The belt loops are comprised of straps which further support the weights in the pockets. The straps are sewn into the suit. Look and loop type fasteners are provided at the top of each of the pockets. Shoulder straps are included on the upper body portion of the suit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a pocket construction provided with a welt. In order to provide a simple, efficient and automatable process of manufacture, a pocket pouch blank (8) is brought on the reverse side of a garment (3); at the ends of a future pocket slot (4) are punched V-shaped slits, the points of the slits pointing at each other, and the triangular points (15, 16) so formed are secured in their folded position at the same time securing the garment (3) and the pocket pouch blank (8) to each other, the pocket slot (4) is cut open, a lower welt (7) is brought partially on the pocket slot (4) and partially on the lower edge (6) thereof and secured to this lower edge (6) by a stitch (10), and an inner pocket pouch panel (2) is secured on the outer pocket pouch panel (1) to form a pocket pouch.

Abstract: A jacket (1) for motorcyclists comprises a waist-coat constituted by a band (2) which is intended to be wrapped around the trunk of a user (3), the band (2) including a central part (4) which is intended to be situated in correspondence with the back of the user (3), two end flaps (5) which can be closed together at the front, and a pair of adjustable braces (14) associated with the band (2), the jacket (1) being further provided with a rear pouch (6) connected to the central part (4) of the band (2), of a size suitable for holding the motorcyclist's helmet (7).

Abstract: A self storing coat having a coat body or shell and a lining including a storage pocket attached to the lining between the lining and the inside back of the coat, the lining having a longitudinal opening into the storage pocket with fabric fastener strips along the opening for releasably holding the opening closed when wearing the coat and when the coat is stored in the pocket, the coat and lining being foldable in halves and reverse foldable into the lining storage pocket which is turned wrong side out over the folded coat halves, so that the coat is stored within the reversed pocket and the fabric strips close the opening into the pocket forming a package containing the coat, the outer surfaces of the packages being the normal inside surfaces of the storage pocket when the coat is in normal wearing mode.

Abstract: A garment is provided for improving physical conditioning. The garment is formed with shorts having thigh encasing leg sections extending downwardly from a waist to surround and resiliently conform to the thighs of a wearer. A plurality of pouches are defined in each of the thigh encasing leg sections and are spaced laterally apart about the front, rear and outer thigh areas of the leg sections. A plurality of solid plastic encased lead weights are deployed and gripped within at least selected ones of the pouches. The leg sections are preferable secured about the legs of the wearer above the knees by adjustable belts located in hems at the lower extremities of the leg sections. The conforming nature of the garment and the way in which the weights are snugly gripped in the pockets ensures that the weights do not move relative to the wearer's skin, and do not bobble or shift as the wearer runs or engages in other physical conditioning activities.

Abstract: An athletic supporter having a pouch adapted to receive and retain a protector cup through an aperture at a peripheral edge, and having a member overlapping the aperture for retaining the protector cup therein when the athletic supporter is worn.

Abstract: An anti-pickpocket device for pockets of garments, and for trouser pockets in particular, designed to make it extremely difficult to steal objects, for example wallets, from pockets after cutting the outer fabric of the pocket by means, for example, of a knife. According to the invention, the anti-pickpocket device is composed of a metal lattice from which extend at least two connecting elements designed to be secured to different points of the internal fabric of the pocket in such a way that the lattice extends over most of the internal surface of the outer fabric of the pocket, so that it is disposed between the object contained in the pocket and the outer fabric of the pocket.

Abstract: A jacket comprising a pair of front panels, a back panel, a collar, and sleeves. The outer surface of the jacket having vent panels attached to front and rear panels which create accessible, upwardly extending vent panel pockets. Inside each vent panel pocket is a detachable flexible informational display panel which can be stored inside each pocket and hidden from view. When the situation arises, the flexible informational display panel can be repositioned and extended downwardly below the vent panel pocket and used to display information.

Abstract: A sock with a pocket in which the fabric of the sock itself is used as the primary material used in the construction of the sock compartment. The present invention contemplates a variety of embodiments, including both horizontal and vertical opening members for the pocket(s), as well as teaching a variety of means of closure, including zippers (FIG. 4), "Velcro" (.TM.) (FIG. 5), buttons (FIG. 6), strings or ribbons (FIG. 7), and the like, or no closure (FIG. 8). The method of the present invention may be used with "off-the-shelf" socks and the like, and comprises essentially the folding over of the cuff of the sock, "sealing" the fold by sewing the folded portion to create a compartment, and providing resealable closure means to enter said compartment via the use of the "Velcro" (.TM.), buttons, zippers, snaps or the like, with a slit (which can be reinforced) being made through the material at the closure means to provide access into the compartment.

Abstract: Athletic legwear designed especially for use by a person while engaged in aerobic exercise includes a pair of pants of approximately knee-length. A plurality of pocket assemblies are removably attached to the pants between the waist and knee of the wearer, each pocket assembly having one or more pockets adapted to hold securely therein one or more weights.

Abstract: A garment having a flat panel is provided with a clear, flexible plastic sheet window. One member of a hook-and-loop fastener is affixed to the perimeter of the window. The second member of the hook-and-loop fastener is affixed to the flat panel of the garment in a pattern matching that of the first member on the window. Any sheet or card bearing indicia may be removably displayed on the garment by simply laying it on the garment within the space enclosed by the second member of the fastener and covering it with the window which removably seals it in place when the two members of the hook-and-loop fastener are pressed together. To change indicia, one pulls the window off the garment, replaces the indicia bearing sheet, and presses the window back in place. The invention may be supplied in kit form for application to a garment of the user's choice.

Abstract: A self-sufficient pocket for concealing a small item, the pocket being attachable to the inner surface of an undergarment or garment where it is accessible only to the wearer thereof. The pocket is composed of a rectangular back sheet marginally sealed to a larger rectangular front sheet except at the top side to leave a top entry to form an open pocket for receiving the item. The back sheet is centered with respect to the front sheet to define a frame-like border thereon which is coated with a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive. When the loaded pocket is pressed against the inner surface of the garment, this action also serves to close the pocket. When the pocket is thereafter stripped off the garment, the pocket is then open and the item can be removed from the pocket.

Abstract: A pair of pants and an associated method of construction utilizes an hourglass-shaped panel and a pair of leg sections each including a tube-like portion operatively attached to the hourglass-shaped panel. The hourglass-shaped panel defines, when placed in a planar, spread condition, two relatively broad parallel edges at opposite ends thereof and a pair of generally C-shaped side edges extending between the broad end edges. Furthermore, the side edges of the hourglass-shaped panel are arranged relative to one another so that the Cs thereof open generally away from one another and so that a neck region is defined substantially midway between the broad edges. Each of the leg sections define an endless upper edge for encircling the corresponding one of the legs adjacent the top thereof, and each leg section is joined to a corresponding one of the C-shaped edges and along seams extending the entire length thereof to operatively join the leg sections to the hourglass-shaped panel.

Abstract: A jacket comprising a pair of front panels, a back panel, a collar and sleeves. The outer surface of the jacket having vent panels attached to front and rear panels which create accessible, upwardly extending vent panel pockets. Inside each vent panel pocket is a detachable flexible informational display panel which can be stored inside each pocket and hidden from view. When the situation arises, the flexible informational display panel can be repositioned and extended downwardly below the vent panel pocket and used to display information.

Abstract: A health care personnel blouse of light-weight material including a pocket which is designed for holding pens, scissors, and the like normal to activities of health care personnel. The pocket is orientated in such a position as to be aligned with the fold of the groin of the wearer so that articles in the pocket when the wearer is bending over remain within the contours of the natural bend of the body, thereby preventing items from poking into the wearer or falling out of the pocket. Also, the pocket has a reinforced bottom to provide extended use of the garment even though it is of light-weight construction.

Abstract: A necktie fastening device having a loop pile strip with two button holes for fastening to a shirt front. The loop pile strip having an outer surface and an inner surface which has an open topped pocket attached thereto in order to place an article or the like to be hidden from sight. A hook pile strip is placed between the designer label and the necktie so that when the loop pile strip and the hook pile strip are in position to be mated surface to surface, the necktie is secured and the necktie fastening device is invisible.

Abstract: A surface of an article of clothing is provided with a transparent pouch for holding a liquid representative of a beverage. The article has indicia thereon whereby the indicia is visible through the pouch.

Abstract: A garment to be worn on the upper torso of a human comprises:a shirt adapted and sized to fit on the upper torso of a human, the shirt having a front side and a back side, and a head opening for the head of the human;right and left sleeves associated with the shirt, and adapted and sized to receive the right and left arms, respectively, of the human;a front pocket secured to the front side of the shirt and adapated and sized to receive and hold an audio device for producing audio signals; andright and left sleeve pockets secured to the right and left sleeves, respectively and each being adapted and sized to receive and hold an audio speaker device.

Abstract: A shoe includes a storage pocket and a carrying bag either permanently or detachably attached to the shoe such that the carrying bag can be stored in the storage pocket when not in use or, when needed, can be extended away from the storage pocket and then turned inside out so that the shoe will be contained therein. The carrying bag is made of flexible material and is large enough to carry a companion shoe. The carrying bag can include a tie cord to close the mouth thereof when desired.

Abstract: A pants garment having a pad retention member and liner sewn in place within the crotch and lower seat portion of the garment. Lines of stitching define rear and frontal pockets within which are retained resilient pads which cushion muscle and tissue of the anatomy subjacent the pelvis. Unstitched segments of the main member and liner provide openings for insertion and removal of the pads which may be of selected thicknesses to provide the desired amount of cushioning. Paired rear pads cushion the ischium of the pelvis while a forward pad cushions the pubic structure of the pelvis. Unfolding of the pads subsequent to pocket insertion contributes toward pad retention.

Abstract: A hunting apron or vest which is comprised of a base material which is cut and fashioned into the general overall shape of the apron or vest, to which, over a substantial majority of the outer surface, is loosely attached a net-like mesh material. The purpose of the loosely attached mesh material is to form pockets into which game, food, equipment and other items can be carried while a hunter, or other user, wears the apron or vest.

Abstract: A health care personnel uniform of light-weight material including a jacket or blouse for the uniform having a conventional type of breast pocket. At the bottom across the full width of the blouse is a pocket panel with a vertical seam in the center to form two pouch pocket compartments. The bottom portion of the pocket panel has a separate piece of material for reinforcing the bottom of the pocket which is integral with the hemline along substantially the full width of the blouse. The pouch pocket openings are set at a convenient angle for entrance of the hand into the pocket and disallowing objects from falling out of the pockets.The outboard pant pockets have similar closures as the outside blouse pockets and like all pockets the bottoms are reinforced.

Abstract: An outer rain wear garment is provided with improved ventilation in the form of a mesh insert under a pocket flap of the garment. The flap can be secured to the garment either in a regular pocket-closing position effectively blocking the mesh or in an arched position providing a tunnel over the mesh for improved air circulation through the mesh.

Abstract: A sports accessory which can be used as a towel comprises a sheet of absorbent material which can be folded along lines (6) in a concertina fashion to form an elongate portion. The accessory may be in the form of a belt provided with an end region (1a) having a buckle (2) and, at the other end, a flap (3) which, with the sheet folded into the form of a belt, can be passed through buckle (2) for securing around the waist of a wearer.In another embodiment, the pleated sheet is permanently secured in the form of an elongate portion, but can be opened out for use as a towel for wiping hands and/or face of a person taking exercise. This embodiment may be used as a belt or may be provided with attachment means for attachment to sports equipment.

Abstract: A cardiac garment is disclosed which features front closing, an interior pocket for a monitor, a belt tying in front or in back, and closure means. It provides modesty, comfort, durability and an attractive appearance. The garment is designed for use in all cardiac rehabilitation situations including exercise and stress testing. The entire garment is made of x-ray transparent materials.

Abstract: A utility garment for load portage in the shape of a vest containing load carrying compartments on the back and front flaps of the vest. The vest closes at the front, and a waist belt attached to back and front flaps through tie down loops holds the loaded vest to the wearer to prevent shifting of loads and upward creeping of the front flaps and to distribute a portion of the read load directly to the wearer's hip region. A stowable water repellent seat protector hangs from the bottom of the back of the pack for the packer to sit upon.

Abstract: An auxilliary apparatus is illustrated having placement within the top pocket of a shirt or coat which utilizes a relatively stiff flap for retention within the top garment pocket, overlying the top pocket, while an outer pocket constructed of textile material is hinged to the relatively stiff flap to swing outwardly when the wearer leans forwardly to prevent articles carried within the auxilliary device from falling out.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an iron-on pocket for a pocketless shirt or similar article of clothing adapted to receive a pocket wherein a piece of pocket material substantially similar or equivalent to the shirt material and cut in the form of a pocket having a top edge, a bottom edge, a pair of sides a front surface, and a rear surface adapted to be operatively disposed against the surface of the shirt or article of clothing designated to receive the pocket. An attachment device including a first layer adapted to be fixedly secured to the interior surface or folded back edge surface of the pocket material proximate the peripheral edge portions of the bottom and sides of the pocket material and a second thermally-activated or heat responsive adhesive layer is fixedly secured to the first layer and has its rear surface adapted to be disposed against the shirt or clothing material in which the pocket is to be mounted.

Abstract: A replaceable patch type pocket with fastener at the corners of the pocket for attaching the pocket to the surface of a garment.

Abstract: in an athletic shoe having a pocket, generally disposed laterally and mounted upon the quarter portion of the shoe, the pocket comprises a liner of material, or a pair of the same, each stitched or otherwise fastened to the side of the shoe, so that various edges of the pocket are confiningly affixed to the shoe, while the bottom edge of the pocket may be stitched to the quarter panel upwardly of the sole, or the same may be secured with the shoe through the effort of the stitching that holds the sole shank to the shoe quarter portion. Proximate the rearward edge of the pocket, in the various embodiments, there is provided a slot opening, which may be securable through the connection of a zipper, so that access may be attained into the pocket for admitting personal items therein.