U.S. patent application number 12/048661 was filed with the patent office on 2009-09-17 for pocket plus.
Invention is credited to Joseph BUGNI.
Application Number | 20090229037 12/048661 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41061339 |
Filed Date | 2009-09-17 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090229037 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
BUGNI; Joseph |
September 17, 2009 |
POCKET PLUS
Abstract
A pocket structure for a garment comprising an external covering
element. The external covering element may be sewn to the garment
and may form an opening of the pocket structure. The pocket
structure may further comprise an elastic band. The elastic band
may be sewn at a corner of the opening and between a side of the
external covering element and the garment.
Inventors: |
BUGNI; Joseph; (Greensboro,
NC) |
Correspondence
Address: |
KENYON & KENYON LLP
1500 K STREET N.W., SUITE 700
WASHINGTON
DC
20005
US
|
Family ID: |
41061339 |
Appl. No.: |
12/048661 |
Filed: |
March 14, 2008 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/250 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 2300/22 20130101;
A41D 27/20 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/250 |
International
Class: |
A41D 27/20 20060101
A41D027/20 |
Claims
1. A pocket structure on an exterior of a garment, the pocket
structure comprising: an external covering element, wherein the
external covering element is sewn to the garment and forms an
opening of the pocket structure; and an elastic band, wherein the
elastic band is sewn at a corner of the opening and between a side
of the external covering element and the garment.
2. The pocket structure of claim 1, wherein the elastic band has a
triangular shape, a first side of the elastic band is sewn to the
external covering element, a second side of the elastic band is
sewn to the garment, a third side of the elastic band is a section
of the opening.
3. The pocket structure of claim 2, wherein the garment is a pair
of jeans.
4. The pocket structure of claim 3, wherein the first side of the
elastic band is sewn into an outseam of the pocket structure and
the second side of the elastic band is sewn into a side seam of the
pair of jeans.
5. The pocket structure of claim 3, wherein the opening has a
curved shape.
6. The pocket structure of claim 3, wherein the opening is a top
side of the external covering element, the top side of the external
covering element comprises at least one metallic button.
7. The pocket structure of claim 3, wherein the opening is a top
side of the external covering element, the top side of the external
covering element comprises a seam at about the opening and two
metallic buttons at about two ends of the seam.
8. The pocket structure of claim 1, wherein the elastic band is in
a non-stretched position, if stretched, the elastic band enables
the pocket structure to have one fourth to one half inch elasticity
in the opening.
9. A pocket structure on an exterior of a pair of jeans, the pocket
structure comprising: an external covering element, wherein the
external covering element is sewn to the garment and forms an
opening of the pocket structure; and an elastic band in a
non-stretched state, wherein the elastic band has a triangular
shape and is sewn at a corner of the opening, a first side of the
elastic band is sewn into an outseam of the pocket structure, a
second side of the elastic band is sewn into a side seam of the
pair of jeans, and a third side of the elastic band forms a section
of the opening.
10. The pocket structure of claim 9, wherein the opening has a
curved shape.
11. The pocket structure of claim 9, wherein the opening is a top
side of the external covering element, and the top side of the
external covering element comprises at least one metallic
button.
12. The pocket structure of claim 9, wherein the opening is a top
side of the external covering element, the top side of the external
covering element comprises a seam at about the opening and two
metallic buttons at about two ends of the seam.
13. The pocket structure of claim 9, wherein if stretched, the
elastic band enables the pocket structure to have one fourth to one
half inch elasticity in the opening.
14. A pocket structure on an exterior of a pair of jeans, the
pocket structure comprising: an external covering element, wherein
the external covering element is sewn to the garment and forms a
curved opening of the pocket structure, the curved opening is a top
side of the external covering element, the top side of the external
covering element comprises a seam at about the curved opening and
two metallic buttons at about two ends of the seam; and an elastic
band, wherein the elastic band is in a non-stretched state and is
sewn at a corner of the curved opening, and if stretched, the
elastic band enables the pocket structure to have one fourth to one
half inch elasticity in the curved opening, the elastic band
comprises three sides, a first side of the elastic band is sewn
into an outseam of the pocket structure, a second side of the
elastic band is sewn into a side seam of the pair of jeans, and a
third side of the elastic band forms a section of the curved
opening.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention generally relates to pockets. More
specifically, the present invention relates to pockets with
expandable openings.
BACKGROUND
[0002] It is known that clothes and other items are usually
provided with pockets having various shapes, which are meant to
contain small objects, coins, documents and the like or are used as
a mere trimming.
[0003] Pockets, particularly in clothes, are generally constituted
by a pouch sewn inside an appropriate opening of the item of
clothing. However, external pockets applied as patches, pockets cut
in the lining, and others are also in widespread use.
[0004] Depending on its shape, the pocket may have a greater or
smaller opening. However, it is evident that the opening of a
pocket is currently predefined, independently of its utilization
requirements. In other words, the opening of conventional pockets
cannot be adapted so as to facilitate actual use. For example, a
user may experience difficulty in getting a key from a pocket if
the user wears a winter glove. Similarly, a worker may have
difficulty reaching for a tool in a pocket wearing a protective
glove. Furthermore, fixed openings of pockets may not be
comfortable for users, such as when a cell phone is placed
therein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
[0005] The present invention is directed to a pocket that may be
expanded at its opening. The enlarged opening may facilitate a user
to more easily reach inside the pocket. In one of many embodiments,
for example, a pocket in accord with the present disclosure may
comprise an elastic band. The elastic band may be sewn between a
side seam of the pocket and then a back patch of the pocket. In
another exemplary embodiment, a pocket in accordance with certain
embodiments of the present invention may be a pocket of a pair of
jeans. The pocket may comprise a triangular elastic band. The
triangular elastic band may be sewn into a side seam of the jeans
and then to an outseam of the pocket. The triangular elastic band
may be sewn in a non-stretched state and when stretched, may allow
for movement of the pocket opening. With the elastic band sewn into
the side seam, there may be more space for a user to put a hand
into the pocket. Thus, the user may experience more comfort of
entry into the pocket of the jeans.
[0006] The invention may be embodied in numerous other systems and
through numerous other methods. The following detailed description,
which, when taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings,
discloses examples of the invention. Other embodiments, which
incorporate some or all of the features, are also possible.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] Referring to the drawings, which form a part of this
disclosure:
[0008] FIG. 1 shows a pocket with expandable opening in accordance
with certain embodiments of the present invention; and
[0009] FIG. 2 shows a pocket of a pair of jeans with expandable
opening in accordance with certain embodiments of the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0010] FIG. 1 shows a pocket structure 100 that may be employed in
accordance with certain embodiments of the present invention. The
pocket structure 100 may comprise an external covering element 102.
The external covering element 102 may be sewn to a garment 104. The
external covering element 102 may comprise a top side 106. The top
side 106 may form an opening for the pocket structure 1 00. The
pocket structure 100 may further comprise an elastic band 108. The
elastic band 108 may be at a corner of the top side 106, thus at a
corner of the opening of the pocket structure 100. The elastic band
108 may be of a triangular shape. A first side 110a of the elastic
band 108 may be sewn to the external covering element 102. A second
side 110b of the elastic band 108 may be sewn to the garment 104. A
third side 110c of the elastic band 108 may be part of the opening
for the pocket structure 100. The triangular elastic band 108 may
be in a non-stretched state when sewn into the garment. However,
when stretched, the triangular elastic band 108 may allow for
expandable movement of the pocket opening. For example, the pocket
structure 100 may provide more of an opening for a user to put a
hand into the pocket. Therefore, the user may experience more
comfort when using the pocket.
[0011] FIG. 2 shows a pocket structure 200 of a pair of jeans 204
with a expandable opening in accordance with other embodiments of
the present invention. The pocket 200 may comprise an external
covering element 202. The external covering element 202, which may
be a part of the pair of jeans 204. The external covering element
202 may comprise a top side 206. The top side 206 may have a curved
shape and form a curved opening for the pocket structure 200. The
top side 206 may comprise a sewing seam 216. Further, the top side
206 may comprise two metallic buttons 212 and 214 at two ends of
the sewing seam 216. The two metallic buttons 212 and 214 buttons
may provide decoration and may also strengthen the material for the
opening. The pocket structure 200 may further comprise an elastic
band 208. The elastic band 208 may be at a corner of the top side
206, thus at a corner of the opening of the pocket structure 200.
The elastic band 208 may be of a triangular shape. A first side
210a of the elastic band 208 may be sewn to the external covering
element 202. A second side 210b of the elastic band 208 may be sewn
to the pair of jeans 204. A third side 210c of the elastic band 208
may be part of the opening for the pocket structure 200. A user of
the pocket structure 200 may enjoy comfort of entry provided by the
elasticity to the opening. The triangular elastic band 208 may be
in a non-stretched state when sewn into the garment. A user of the
pocket structure 200 may stretch the triangular elastic band 208 to
reach into the pocket. In one particular embodiment, the elasticity
may provide one fourth to one half inch in the pocket opening.
[0012] It should be noted that in the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIG. 2, the second side 210b of the elastic band 208 may be sewn
into a side seam 220 of the pair of jeans 204. In another exemplary
embodiment, the second side 210b of the elastic band 208 may be
sewn to a different place of the pair of jeans. Still other
configurations may be used.
[0013] The examples described herein are merely illustrative, as
numerous other embodiments may be implemented without departing
from the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments of the
present invention. Moreover, while certain features of the
invention may be shown on only certain embodiments or
configurations, these features may be exchanged, added, and removed
from and between the various embodiments or configurations while
remaining within the scope of the invention.
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