Abstract: This invention provides pants with vertical pocket openings at the pant front center. The pants can have a central vertical closure, such as a zipper, with the pocket opening optionally internally adjacent or externally adjacent to the closure.

Abstract: An article of apparent is disclosed comprising a pocket for concealing objects proximate to a breast.

Abstract: An article of clothing for supporting a personal electronic listening device comprised of: at least one pocket on the clothing, each pocket having at least one pocket aperture to allow an earpiece cord of the personal electronic listening device to pass from inside the pocket to outside of the clothing, and at least one clothing aperture on the clothing, each clothing aperture allowing the earpiece cord to pass from outside to inside the clothing and to on or near the wearer's head. The pocket can further include a cover flap to temporarily close the opening and the cover flap can further include a fastening member to temporarily secure the cover flap to the body of the pocket.

Abstract: Garment designs are provided that facilitate ready access to a knife. The garments are particularly adapted for wear and use in connection with outdoor-related activities, e.g., fishing, hiking, climbing and the like. Ready access to the knife is facilitated by a releasable pocket flap that retains and covers the knife, while permitting instantaneous access and removal of such knife therefrom. The pocket flap is secured with respect to a garment surface along at least one edge of the flap. However, the pocket flap is not secured with respect to the garment surface along the lower edge thereof which features a releasable engagement mechanism, e.g., hook-and-loop fastener elements. The releasable engagement mechanism secures the knife below the pocket flap until needed and permits ready removal of the knife through a substantially downward motion relative to the pocket flap, thereby disengaging the releasable engagement mechanism and allowing withdrawal of the knife therefrom.

Abstract: A closure for use with a pocket for a protective garment is provided. The closure includes a margin, a closure body and an edge. The edge is thicker than the closure body so as to provide better tactile feedback for the wearer. The edge may also include an insert located within the edge.

Abstract: A work garment including a waist portion having a predetermined plurality of belt loops. A pants panel portion having a right leg portion and a left leg portion is attached to such waist portion for covering a predetermined portion of such wearer. There is a plurality of specialized pockets and an attachment means for securing such specialized pockets to such pants panel portion.

Abstract: Fumble Flaps are disclosed which are cradles strategically located on a vest or shirt to prevent the fumbling of a ball by an offensive player.

Abstract: A slide fastener and related pull are disclosed. The pull is formed of an elongate strip of material defining a handle portion between a first end and an opposite second end. The first end of the pull is attached to the article bearing an elongate set of engaging structures for the slide fastener. A slide for operably engaging the set of engaging structures is attached to the pull toward the opposite second end. Accordingly, the handle portion forms an easily graspable quasi-pull chord for opening and closing the pull fastener. In a preferred embodiment, a tab portion of the pull extends from the slide attachment point on the pull to the second end of the pull, and it is detachably secured to the article when the slide fastener is in its closed position. Accordingly, the pull itself can be used as a storage device to hang objects such as a towel, a pair of shoes or the like therefrom. The pull can also serve as a protective cover for the pull fastener and have surface ornamentation thereon.

Abstract: A substantially noiseless fastening system for a carrying pack includes a flap attached to the shell of the carrying pack along one edge of the flap, a fastener button attached to the flap near a second edge of the flap, and a button receiver attached to the shell. The button receiver has a tapered interference fit slot terminating in a notch for receiving the fastener button, the slot narrowing towards the edge of the flap attached to the shell. The fastening system also includes a pouch attached to the shell, a locking channel attached to the pouch, and a locking groove attached to the shell. The pouch has an edge that forms an opening between the pouch and the shell, and the locking channel engages the locking groove in an interference fit to close the opening.

Abstract: A pocket suitable for incorporation in garments, luggage items, personal accessories or the like is provided with an active mechanism and control apparatus to close the pocket. Such closing action may be triggered manually but can also be triggered automatically when the pocket is moved away from an upright orientation or experiences a jolting action. In one embodiment the closing action is performed by a length of shape memory material which contracts when heated to pull the pocket front panel top portion against the rear panel top portion and close the pocket opening.

Abstract: A tactical vest carrier to be worn over the clothing at a torso region of the wearer. The carrier has a front carrier section and a back carrier section for holding ballistic body armor items. The carrier has a pocket extending outwardly from the front carrier section with the pocket being sized for holding a handgun holster. The pocket includes a front flap having a top section, a bottom section, a fixed side section and a releasably securable side section. The bottom section, a fixed portion of the top section and the fixed side section are fixedly secured a pocket backing. A releasable portion of the top section and the releasably securable side section are releasably secured to the pocket backing of the tactical vest carrier.

Abstract: A removable pocket is formed over a flat surface such as the front of a shirt by adhesively securing to the fabric a treated and embossed label-type applique made of two plies of paper permanently bonded about their peripheries and in which a slit along a top edge allows access to the pouch thus formed between plies. The pouch may be filled with merchandise and temporarily sealed with a removable strip. A postcard format printed in the back of the removable pocket allows its use as a mailer. A type of pouch having a transparent front may be conveniently used as a document display. The above-described various devices are preferably manufactured using label printing presses that print a glue pattern that binds the edges of the plies.

Abstract: An exercise device with compartment-housed weights sometimes used without all weights in place, adapted for use in a pool environment by a flap which is held in place over the compartments by "VELCRO" hook and loop fasteners so as to contribute to providing a hermetic seal so that there is nominal seepage of water into empty compartments as might inadvertently add to the weight used for exercise routines.

Abstract: A garment for wear by the operator of a sport motor vehicle includes a map access pocket system disposed on or formed as part of an outer surface of the garment. This map access pocket system is configured to present a map to the wearer of the garment in a convenient orientation to be easily read when the map access pocket system is opened. The map access pocket system includes features which improve readability of the map by presenting the map aligned along a line of sight of the wearer of the garment, and other features which discourage the wearer of the garment from attempting to read the map while the vehicle is in motion. The map access pocket system also provides for storage of small items which are easily accessed by the operator of the vehicle. Both the map and other small items stored in the map access pocket system are protected from water, moisture, snow, and other elements commonly encountered in operation of sport motor vehicles.

Abstract: An expandable and collapsible belt-strap container for conveniently carrying sports cards on a person comprises a container (10) having an inner side attached to the mid-portion (14) of a belt (12) by elastic webbings (13 and 13'). The container comprises an expandable and collapsible bellows (11) with an open top, and a flap (18) hingeably attached to an outer side of the container. The flap stretches across the open top and down the inner side of the bellows. A long piece of hook-and-loop fastener (19) is attached to the inner side of the bellows, while a short piece of hook-and-loop fastener (20) is attached to the distal side of the flap. Therefore, when the bellows is fully collapsed, the distal side of the flap may be attached to the lower side of the long fastener. When the bellows is fully expanded for carrying a large number of sports cards, the side of the flap may be attached to the upper side of the long fastener.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a flexible pouch comprising a container portion and a neck portion. The neck portion is integrally connected to the container portion. The container portion may be constructed of flexible, elastic material with a water-impermeable layer, which is expandable to accommodate the insertion and storage of cleaning articles therein. The neck portion may be constructed of flexible, elastic material which includes an opening of a sufficient size to allow the insertion and extraction of cleaning articles to and from the container portion. The flexible, elastic material of which the pouch is constructed includes two panels of equal size and shape which are securely and cooperatively affixed to one another in parallel orientation about their circumferential edges to form the flexible pouch. Closure means are employed for narrowing the opening in the neck portion and retaining the contents therein.

Abstract: A new security beach blanket for ensuring valuables are secure when on a beach. The inventive device includes a blanket portion having a slotted opening therethrough. The slotted opening has a zippered closure coupled therewith. The zippered closure has a ring extending upwardly therefrom. A pair of flaps are foldably coupled with the blanket portion on opposing ends of the zippered closure. Each of the flaps have a slot therethrough whereby a first flap is folded over the zippered closure with the slot thereof receiving the ring therethrough and a second flap is folded over the first flap with the slot thereof receiving the ring therethrough. A padlock couples with the ring. A rubber pouch is secured to a lower surface of the blanket portion. The rubber pouch has an open upper end disposed below the slotted opening of the blanket portion.

Abstract: A removable pocket is formed over a section of fabric such as the front of a shirt by adhesively securing to the fabric a treated and embossed label-type applique made of two plies of paper permanently bonded about their peripheries and in which a slit along a top edge allows access to the pouch thus formed between plies. The pouch may be filled with merchandise and temporarily sealed with a removable strip.

Abstract: An improved dual-purpose golf and gym folded pocket towel having a concealed pocket therein for holding articles. the concealed pocket has zipper-type closure, and an adjustable hook and loop fastener attachment strap for securement to golf and gym equipment/apparatus. The folded pocket towel is uniquely designed to allow unhampered use by golf and gym patrons in cleaning golf implements and equipment and use in drying perspiration from face, hands and gym equipment/apparatus while carrying both accessories and personal items of the a fore mentioned patrons. An adjustable hook and loop fastener attachment strap provides convenient securemnet to a variety of golf and gym equipment/apparatus while adding to ease and accessibility of pocket/container therein.

Abstract: A sock is provided with a pocket comprising an outer pocket wall having an extension forming a flap. A slot opening in the sock receives the flap which is fastened to the inside of the sock leg.

Abstract: An apparatus for the retaining of the contents in pockets of garments comprising a garment having a pocket, the pocket formed with side edges and a bottom edge stitched to the garment over one chest area, the garment pocket having a free open upper edge for the insertion and removal of objects to and from the area between the pocket and garment; and a resilient component in a curved configuration removably positioned in the operative association with the upper edge of the pocket.

Abstract: A garment having an easily opened secure pocket is provided. The pocket has a spring biased closure which will retain pocket contents when the pocket is inverted.

Abstract: A concealed pocket assembly, and more particularly, a concealed pocket assembly which can be incorporated into swim wear, beach wear, active wear, exercise wear and related articles. The concealed pocket assembly is generally provided for incorporation into clothing. The concealed pocket assembly includes a pocket member attached to a fabric portion adjacent an edge of the opening of the pocket and in association with a lining portion of the garment.

Abstract: A concealed pocket assembly, and more particularly, a concealed pocket assembly which can be incorporated into swim wear, beach wear, active wear, exercise wear and related articles. The concealed pocket assembly is generally provided for incorporation into clothing. The concealed pocket assembly includes a pocket member attached to a fabric portion adjacent an edge of the opening of the pocket and in association with a lining portion 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: 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: 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: 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: The invention relates to a pocket enclosure for removably holding a resilient recoil pad for attachment to a shoulder portion of a shooting garment, the pocket enclosure comprising a plurality of panels forming a space for removably receiving the recoil pad, and where one of the panels includes an extended flap portion foldable over the recoil pad and into contacting relation with another of said panels, whereby the recoil pad is firmly held against movement within the enclosure.

Abstract: A nighttime garment to be worn by a person for concealing an ostomy pouch used by the person, the garment including a decorative wrap-around skirt-like member having an inner pocket for receiving the ostomy pouch for concealment behind the skirt-like member, and a securing arrangement enabling adjustment of the skirt-like member for waist size and for location of the ostomy pouch.

Abstract: Garment pockets can be closed by buttons or zip fasteners but because many people neglect to do so, there is a need for garments with pockets which prevent pickpocketing without using the traditional closures. This goal has been achieved by having a point in the vicinity of at least one of the ends of the pocket inlet connected by a coupling part to a resilient element which serves to issue an acoustic, or other signal in case of pickpocketing.

Abstract: The jeans or trousers have a pocket or pockets sewn onto the hip portion to define an opening along the top of the pocket for gaining access to the interior of the pocket. The top of the pocket may be slanted for better access, and may include optional closure means or flap for closing the pocket. The interior of the pocket is provided with an opening through the hip portion of the trousers to permit access to the wearer's body.

Abstract: In an athletic shoe having a pocket, generally disposed laterally and mounted upon the quarter portion for 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 the front and back 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 upward edge of the formed pocket, in one embodiment, is stitched to the shoe near the location of its eyestay, and having a zipper provided through the pocket, or at least its front liner, to attain access into the pocket and wherein miscellaneous personal items may be located for safe keeping, particularly during shoe usage, as when jogging.

Abstract: An elongated pocket having a flat bottom edge and a flaring top is reinforced with a back up piece of fabric and is closed by a zipper attached to the upper inner edge of the front panel and to the face of the garment, a flap attached above the zipper covers the zipper and increases the ornamentation of the pocket and gives it strengthening support.

Abstract: A shirt having a breast pocket that is designed to hold a pair of eyeglasses in a manner so that the eyeglasses cannot fall out accidentally; the pocket depending behind a rear side of the shirt front panel and being closable by a slide fastener.

Abstract: A method for providing in a garment, at a predetermined pocket location therein, a closable pocket entry having a zipper closure therefor which comprises the steps of providing a zipper fastener tape having a pair of substantially continuous zipper teeth chains along the outermost extremities thereof, which tape is secured to the garment at the predetermined location adjacent each of the zipper teeth chains with the chain being located along the outermost opposed extremities of the zipper fastener tape. The garment is cut at the predetermined location to provide a substantially continuous slit for the pocket entry and each of the pair of opposed extremity zipper teeth chains are bent until the chains are in opposed adjacent relationship with means being provided thereon for completing the formation of the secured closable zipper at the pocket entry in order to provide the zipper closure therefor.