U.S. patent application number 11/177751 was filed with the patent office on 2006-01-19 for pocket band.
Invention is credited to Christina A. Kane.
Application Number | 20060010578 11/177751 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 33547333 |
Filed Date | 2006-01-19 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060010578 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Kane; Christina A. |
January 19, 2006 |
Pocket band
Abstract
A pocket system or pocket band comprises a basic band made of a
flat material on which at least one pocket is disposed, wherein its
ends are connected into a closed loop or can be connected into an
easily releasable loop whose circumference can be adjustable. The
pocket band may, e.g., be worn under and/or over clothing on the
abdomen or a limb for conspicuous or inconspicuous transport and
carry of a vast variety of objects such as, e.g., cell phones,
money, etc.
Inventors: |
Kane; Christina A.; (Los
Angeles, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
CHRISTIE, PARKER & HALE, LLP
PO BOX 7068
PASADENA
CA
91109-7068
US
|
Family ID: |
33547333 |
Appl. No.: |
11/177751 |
Filed: |
July 7, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/311 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 2001/101 20130101;
A45F 5/00 20130101; A45F 2005/008 20130101; A45F 2003/006 20130101;
A45C 11/26 20130101; A45F 2200/0516 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
002/311 |
International
Class: |
A41F 9/00 20060101
A41F009/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jul 17, 2004 |
DE |
20 2004 011 262.0 |
Claims
1. A pocket band comprising a basic band releasably connected at
two ends distanced from each other longitudinally on the band to
form a loop, and at least one pocket on one side of the basic
band.
2. A pocket band comprising a basic band having two ends, at least
one end having a closing element for releasably connecting the
ends,
3. A pocket band according to claim 1, wherein the basic band has
an elastic portion between the two ends.
4. A pocket band according to claim 1, wherein the basic band is
multiple layered.
5. A pocket band according to claim 1, wherein the basic band is of
a single layer.
6. A pocket band according to claim 1, further comprising a
plurality of pockets offset relative to each other longitudinally
on the band.
7. Pocket band according to claim 1, wherein at least one pocket is
provided on each surface side of the basic band.
8. A pocket band according to claim 1, wherein a first pocket on
one side of the basic band is placed longitudinally offset from a
second one pocket on the other side of the basic band.
9. A pocket band according to claim 1, further comprising multiple
pockets provided on the basic band, and openings of said pockets
are facing a common longitudinal side of the basic band.
10. A pocket band according to claim 1, wherein the pocket has
means for closing.
12. A pocket band according to claim 1, wherein the pocket is
constructed of generally water-proof material.
13. A pocket band according to claim 1, wherein the pocket can be
sealed waterproof.
14. A pocket band according to claim 1, wherein an opening of the
pocket is spaced at a distance from a longitudinal edge of the
basic band facing this pocket opening.
15. A pocket band according to claim 1, wherein the basic band is
made at least partially from a woven material.
16. A pocket band according to claim 1, wherein the basic band is
made at least partially from a foil material.
17. A pocket band according to claim 1, wherein the basic band is
made at least partially from a leather material.
18. A pocket band according to claim 1, wherein the basic band is
made at least partially from a leather substitute material.
19. A pocket band according to claim 1, wherein the pocket is
adapted to be worn on an arm or a thigh.
20. A band adapted to be worn on a limb, comprising: a longitudinal
portion configured to extend circumferentially around the limb, the
portion defining two surfaces, one of which is an inner surface and
the other of which is an outer surface; two opposing ends
releasably fastened to each other; at least one pocket on one of
the surfaces, the pocket adapted to contain at least an object.
21. A band of claim 20, wherein the object is money.
22. A band of claim 20, wherein the object is a tool.
23. A band of claim 20, wherein the object is cosmetics.
24. A band of claim 20, wherein the object is a personal electronic
device.
25. A band of claim 20, wherein the object is a key.
26. A band of claim 20, wherein the pocket comprises means for
sealing the pocket.
27. A band of claim 20, further comprising a plurality of pockets
of different sizes.
28. A band of claim 20, further comprising means for adjusting a
circumference of the band worn on the limb.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)
[0001] This application claims priority of German Application for
Utility Model Registration Serial No. 202004011 262.0, filed Jul.
17, 2004, now issued as German Utility Model Registration No.
202004011 262.0 on Dec. 23, 2004, the entire disclosure of which is
incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The innovation relates to a pocket band, e.g., a pocket band
that may be worn in particular on the body and specifically on the
arm or the thigh.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] It is the object of the innovation to disclose a pocket band
which allows for the easily accessible safekeeping of a variety of
objects. To accomplish this object, a pocket band is disclosed.
[0004] The pocket system or pocket band according to the invention
comprises a basic band made of a flat material on which at least
one pocket is disposed, wherein its ends are connected into a
closed loop or can be connected into an easily releasable loop. The
basic band is thus provided on both ends with means that make
possible the releasable connection of these ends, such as, a
Velcro.RTM. closure, a zipper, snap fasteners, hooks and eyes or by
tying with at least one string.
[0005] The releasable connective means are designed such that the
diameter of the loop formed by the basic band is adjustable and
thus adaptable to the thighs of the respective wearer.
[0006] The pocket band may, e.g., be worn under and/or over
clothing on the abdomen or on the arm or thigh and with the correct
color design may be a fashionable and, in particular, a useful
clothing accessory.
[0007] The pocket band according to the innovation in general is
particularly suitable for the safe and easily accessible keeping of
a vast variety of objects such as, e.g., cell phones, money,
etc.
[0008] The pocket band is suitable for personal use, e.g., for the
safekeeping of a vast variety of objects while swimming,
particularly of valuables that thus may be taken along to, e.g., a
beach or into the water. In particular, in these cases, at least
the pockets of the pocket band are waterproof.
[0009] The length of the basic band of the pocket band according to
the invention is, e.g., adjustable. The basic band furthermore is
elastic in at least a partial area between its two ends to thus
provide the best possible fit after fastening the pocket band.
[0010] The pocket band is, preferably, washable and, for fashion
reasons, or, also to provide an additional safety feature, may be
at least partially implemented with reflectors in a manner
generally known from fluorescent strips on jackets, back packs etc.
Materials suitable for the basic band and/or the storage pockets
single or multiple layer flat material are include, e.g., leather,
woven fabrics, foils, in particular, also elastic materials such as
silicones and other stretch materials.
[0011] The storage pockets, e.g., are sealable at their pocket
openings, that is, water resistant and preferably absolutely
waterproof. For sealing, the storage pockets are, for example,
provided with a waterproof zipper or, with a foldable pocket flap
that is fixable in its closed position by means of releasable
fixing means, e.g.; Velcro.RTM. closures or snaps.
[0012] The pocket band according to the invention is also suitable
for other purposes, such as, e.g., for craftsmen for the storage of
tools or other utensils.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the inside of
the basic band that is next to the user's body when worn is
provided with at least one storage pocket where objects may stored
in a particular safe manner.
[0014] The invention is explained in detail in the following with
reference to exemplary embodiments depicted in the drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] These and other features and advantages of the present
invention will be better understood by reference to the following
detailed description when considered in conjunction with the
accompanying drawings wherein.
[0016] FIGS. 1-3 show an exemplary embodiment of the pocket band
according to the innovation in front view, top view and back
view;
[0017] FIGS. 4-5 show the pocket band of FIGS. 1-3 attached to the
thigh of a user;
[0018] FIGS. 6-8 in views similar to FIGS. 1-3 show another
possible embodiment of the pocket band according to the
invention;
[0019] FIGS. 9 and 10 show in a side view as well as in a top view
another embodiment of the pocket band according to the
invention;
[0020] FIGS. 11 and 12 show use of the pocket band of FIGS. 9 and
10 on the thigh of a user;
[0021] FIGS. 13-15 in views similar to FIGS. 1-3 show another
possible embodiment of the pocket band according to the
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0022] The pocket band generally designated 1 in FIG. 1-5 includes
a strip or band 2 made of a flat material. On the outside 2.1 of
the band 2 storage pockets 3 and 4 made of the flat material used
for the band or any other suitable flat material are provided. On
the other surface side of the band, i.e., on the back side 2.2 of
the exemplary embodiment depicted, a corresponding pocket 5 is
provided. All pockets 3-5 form, in each case, on a side facing a
common longitudinal side 2.3 of the band, a pocket opening, which,
in the exemplary embodiment depicted, can be closed by means of a
zipper 6. Furthermore, the pockets 3-5 are provided longitudinally
offset from each other on the band 2 such that the pockets 3 and 4
are located of the front side 2.1, at a point where there is no
pocket on the back side 2.2, and, vice versa, the pocket 5 is
provided on the back side 2.2 at a point where the front side 2.1
has no pocket. Both ends of the band 2 have elements 7 and 8 of a
Velcro.RTM. closure. This Velcro.RTM., closure allows for the
releasable connection or attachment of the two ends of the band 2
for the wearing of the pocket band 1, e.g., on the thigh 9 as
depicted in FIGS. 4 and 5.
[0023] The flat material used for the band 2 and the pockets 3-5 is
an elastic or stretchable material, or the band 2 is designed
elastic or stretchable in at least partial areas such that it may
be fastened slightly stretched on a thigh 9 or another limb, such
as, e.g., an upper arm, etc., in conformity therewith. The pocket
band 1 is worn, for example, such that the back side 2.2 is
adjacent to the thigh 9 with the pocket 5 located there, whereas
pockets 3 and 4 are located on the front side 2.1 facing away from
the thigh 9.
[0024] The smaller pocket 3 serves, e.g., for the storage of keys
10. The larger pocket 4 may accommodate a cell phone 11, and the
pocket provided on the back side 2.2 of the band 2 may accommodate
cash in the from of coins 12. Obviously, the pocket band 1 or its
pockets 3-5 are also suitable for the storage of other objects.
[0025] As mentioned above, the flat material used for the band 2
and possibly also for the pockets 3-5 is elastically shapeable and,
for instance, made of an appropriate woven material. Single or
multiple layer material, in particular waterproof material, is
suitable as a flat material. Furthermore, the possibly exists to
make the band 2 and the pockets 3-5 from a different flat material,
to make, e.g., the band 2 from a single or multiple layered elastic
stretchable material and the pockets 3-5 from a single or multiple
layered flat material, etc. The attaching of pockets 3-5 on the
band 1 may be realized in a vast variety of manners, such as, e.g.,
sewing, gluing, welding, etc.
[0026] FIG. 6-8 depict a pocket band la which is distinguished from
the pocket band 1 in that instead of the Velcro.RTM. closure formed
by elements 7 and 8 at the two ends of the band 2, elements 13, 14
and 15 are provided for a zipper whereby element 15 on one end of
the band 2 has the slider of the zipper and can be selectively used
to connect the ends of the band with the elements 13 or 14, whereby
element 14 is located at the other end of the band 2 and element 13
is spaced at a distance such that loop diameters of various sizes
are possible when connecting the ends of the band 2.
[0027] FIG. 9-12 depict another possible embodiment of a pocket
band Ib, which is distinguished from the pocket band 1 in that only
on the front side of the band 2, in this case somewhat wider, two
pockets 3 and 4 are provided that each are somewhat larger than
pockets 3 and 4 of the pocket band 1 and suitable to accommodate
tools 16. The pocket band 1b may again be fastened, e.g., to the
thigh, with the elements 7 and 8 of the Velcro.RTM. closure.
[0028] And finally, FIG. 13-15 depict another embodiment of a
pocket band 1c, which is distinguished in that, instead of the
Velcro.RTM. closure formed by elements 7 and 8, a strip of hooks 17
is provided on one end of the band 2 and strips of eyes 18 and 19
are provided on the other end of the band 2 for a hook closure.
[0029] For coarse adjustment of the closed pocket band 1c, the two
strips of eyes 18 and 19 are again provided longitudinally offset
relative to each other on the band 2, i.e., as the strip of eyes 18
at the edge of the band and the strip of eyes 19 at a distance from
this edge.
[0030] In place of the pockets 3, 4 and 5 with zipper 6, in this
embodiment, pockets 20, 21 and 22 are provided, i.e., the two
pockets 20 and 21 on the front side 2.1 of the band 2 and the
pocket 22 on the backside 2.2. The arrangement of the pockets 20-22
on the band 2 corresponds to the arrangement of the pockets 3-5. At
least pockets 20 and 21 have a flap 20.1 and 21.1, respectively,
for the closing of the pocket opening. The flaps are fixable in
their closed position by suitable means, e.g., Velcro.RTM.
closures.
[0031] The manufacturing of the respective pocket band 1, 1a, or 1c
take place, e.g., in that on a strip shaped band material forming
the band 2 pulled from a supply, e.g., from a roll, first, pockets
3,4 and 5, or pockets 20,21 and 22 are, for example, sewn or
attached by any other suitable means, and, preferably, the
connecting means, that is, the elements 7 and 8 of the Velcro.RTM.
closure, the elements 13, 14 and 15 of the zipper, or the elements
17, 18 and 19 of the hook-and-eye closure are likewise attached,
e.g., by means of sewing or any other suitable manner, such as,
e.g., gluing or welding, even laser welding, and that,
subsequently, the band material is separated into the lengths
forming the respective band 2.
[0032] The invention was described in various exemplary embodiments
with reference to the drawings. Obviously, numerous additional
changes as well as variations are possible without leaving the
inventive idea upon which this invention is based.
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