U.S. patent application number 13/490961 was filed with the patent office on 2012-12-13 for garment having elasticized waistband with pocket.
This patent application is currently assigned to Dollface Designs, LLC. Invention is credited to Robin Gonzalez, Joseph J. Nicholson.
Application Number | 20120311758 13/490961 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47291860 |
Filed Date | 2012-12-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120311758 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Nicholson; Joseph J. ; et
al. |
December 13, 2012 |
GARMENT HAVING ELASTICIZED WAISTBAND WITH POCKET
Abstract
A garment is provided that has a waistband, and a segment of
fabric connected to the waistband. The waistband and the segment of
fabric are connected to form a pocket. A pocket connected to a
garment having waistband, the pocket having a first segment of
fabric, and a second segment of fabric. One of the first segment of
fabric and the second segment of fabric is a portion of a waistband
of the garment and the other of the first segment of fabric and the
second segment of fabric is attached to the waist band to form the
pocket.
Inventors: |
Nicholson; Joseph J.; (New
York, NY) ; Gonzalez; Robin; (New York, NY) |
Assignee: |
Dollface Designs, LLC
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Family ID: |
47291860 |
Appl. No.: |
13/490961 |
Filed: |
June 7, 2012 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61494145 |
Jun 7, 2011 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/67 ; 2/247;
2/400; 2/69 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41B 9/14 20130101; A41D
7/005 20130101; A41D 27/20 20130101; A41F 9/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/67 ; 2/69;
2/400; 2/247 |
International
Class: |
A41D 1/00 20060101
A41D001/00; A41D 7/00 20060101 A41D007/00; A41D 27/20 20060101
A41D027/20; A41B 9/00 20060101 A41B009/00 |
Claims
1. A garment comprising: a waistband, and a segment of fabric
connected to said waistband, wherein said waistband and said
segment of fabric are connected to form a pocket.
2. The garment according to claim 1, wherein said waistband and
said segment of fabric can be moved apart for securement of an
object therebetween.
3. The garment according to claim 1, wherein said waistband
comprises an elasticized fabric connected to the garment.
4. The garment according to claim 1, wherein said segment of fabric
comprises an elasticized fabric.
5. The garment according to claim 1, wherein said waistband is made
from elasticized fabric and said segment of fabric is made from
elasticized fabric.
6. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the garment is an
athletic garment, an exercise garment or an undergarment.
7. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the garment is
selected from the group consisting of a male athletic supporter, an
athletic short, a swimming trunk, women's undergarment or a bikini
panty, men's briefs and women's panties.
8. The garment according to claim 1 wherein the waistband comprises
rubber or a synthetic elastomer.
9. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the segment of fabric
comprises rubber or synthetic elastomer.
10. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the segment of fabric
comprises a shape selected from the group consisting of a square, a
rectangle, a parallelogram, a quadrilateral.
11. The garment according to claim 10, wherein said segment of
fabric is connected to said waistband on three sides.
12. The garment according to claim 1, wherein said segment of
fabric has a semi-circular shape and has an edge and said segment
of fabric is connected to said waistband at said edge.
13. The garment according to claim 1, further comprising a second
segment of fabric connected to said waistband to form a second
pocket.
14. The garment according to claim 1, further comprising a
plurality of segments of fabric connected to said waistband to form
a plurality of pockets.
15. A pocket connected to a garment having a waistband, the pocket
comprising: a first segment of fabric, and a second segment of
fabric; wherein one of said first segment of fabric and said second
segment of fabric is a portion of a waistband of the garment and
the other of the first segment of fabric and the second segment of
fabric is attached to the waist band to form the pocket.
16. The pocket according to claim 15, wherein said first segment of
fabric and said second segment of fabric are elasticized fabric,
and wherein the elasticized fabric comprises rubber or a synthetic
elastomer.
17. The pocket according to claim 15, wherein said first segment of
fabric is said portion of the waistband and wherein said first
segment of fabric has two sides and said second segment of fabric
is connected to either side of the first segment to form a
pocket.
18. The pocket according to claim 17, wherein said first segment of
fabric and said second segment of fabric can be moved apart for
securement of an object therebetween.
19. The pocket according to claim 15, wherein the garment is an
athletic garment, an exercise garment or an undergarment.
20. The pocket according to claim 15, wherein the garment is
selected from the group consisting of a male athletic supporter, an
athletic short, a swimming trunk, a man's undergarment, a woman's
undergarment or a bikini panty.
21. The pocket according to claim 17, wherein the second segment of
fabric comprises a shape selected from the group consisting of a
square, a rectangle, a parallelogram or a quadrilateral.
22. The pocket according to claim 17, wherein the second segment of
fabric is connected to said waistband on three sides.
23. The pocket according to claim 17, wherein said second segment
of fabric has a semi-circular shape.
24. The pocket of claim 15, wherein the pocket further comprises a
closure to secure said first segment and said second segment.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Application No. 61/494,145 filed on Jun. 7, 2011, which is
incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] This disclosure relates to a garment with a built-in pocket
for carrying small items. More particularly, this disclosure
relates to a garment with an elasticized waistband with a built-in
pocket for carrying small items.
[0004] 2. Description of Related Art
[0005] Currently, there exist different accessories for carrying
small valuables for hands free movement, or during athletic
activity or exercise. Typically such accessories are small purses
or wristlets that are often worn by women. There are also small
pockets for women that may be worn in the brassiere or at other
locations close to the body for such purposes. However, there do
not exist any articles of clothing, for women and particularly for
men, for discretely and securely carrying small personal items
during exercise or athletic activity.
[0006] Accordingly, there is a need for a simple and discrete
pocket or pouch that is built into a garment having an elasticized
waist to enable individual to carry small items securely to leave
their hands free for exercising and athletic activity.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0007] The present disclosure provides for a pocket that is
integral to a waistband of a garment.
[0008] The present disclosure also provides for an elasticized
pocket that is integral with the waistband of a garment to securely
hold small valuables and items.
[0009] The present disclosure further provides for a garment that
has an elasticized pocket that is made from the same or similar
material as a waistband of such athletic garment to securely hold
small valuables and items.
[0010] The present disclosure still further provides for a garment
having an elasticized waist that has a pocket that is made from the
same or similar material as the waistband of such garment and has a
closure to securely hold small valuable and items. Such garment is
a male athletic supporter, swimming trunks, athletic shorts, a
woman's undergarment or swimming suit bikini.
[0011] A garment is provided that has a waistband, and a segment of
fabric connected to the waistband. The waistband and the segment of
fabric are connected to form a pocket.
[0012] A pocket connected to a garment having waistband, the pocket
having a first segment of fabric, and a second segment of fabric.
One of the first segment of fabric and the second segment of fabric
is a portion of a waistband of the garment and the other of the
first segment of fabric and the second segment of fabric is
attached to the waist band to form the pocket.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of the pocket of
the present disclosure in an opened configuration; as part of a
waistband of a garment, a male athletic supporter;
[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates the garment of FIG. 1 showing the detail
of the pocket in a closed configuration, according to the present
disclosure; and
[0015] FIG. 3 illustrates the garment of FIG. 1 showing the detail
of the pocket in an opened orientation, according to the present
disclosure;
[0016] FIG. 4a illustrates a front side of men's athletic shorts
that have a pocket, according to the present disclosure;
[0017] FIG. 4b illustrates a rear side of the men's athletic shorts
of FIG. 4a, showing the pocket in an opened configuration,
according to the present disclosure;
[0018] FIG. 5 illustrates swimming trunks having a pocket,
according to the present disclosure, in an opened
configuration;
[0019] FIG. 6a illustrates a front side of a woman's undergarment
that has a pocket, according to the present disclosure;
[0020] FIG. 6b illustrates a rear side of the women's undergarment
of FIG. 6a, that has a pocket, according to the present
disclosure;
[0021] FIG. 7 illustrates the rear side of the lower part of a
woman's swimming suit or a panty that has pocket, according to the
present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERED EMBODIMENT
[0022] Referring to the drawings and, in particular to FIG. 1 a
garment according to the present disclosure is shown and referenced
by reference numeral 10. Garment 10, shown as a man's athletic
supporter, includes a waistband 15 and a pouch 20 connected to
waistband 15 for supporting male genital organs during exercise or
similar physical activity. Garment 10 is shown as having two leg
straps 25 that are each attached to waistband 15 and to the bottom
of pouch 20. Garment 10 includes a pocket 30, according to the
present disclosure, that is above pouch 20. FIG. 1 references
garment 10 that is structured as a man's athletic supporter,
however, garment 10 may be a different garment, such as those
discussed below, that have an elasticized waistband 15 and are
often worn during athletic activity or exercise at a time when
valuables must be stored on the person and when such valuables
cannot be held in the hands.
[0023] Referring to FIG. 2, a detailed view of front of garment 10
shows waistband 15, and a pocket 30. Waistband 15 can be of a
standard width such as 1 inch, 2 inches or 3 inches. Further, four
inch waistbands are possible for certain sports. Pocket 30 is
formed by a segment of fabric 35 and waistband 15. Segment of
fabric 35 is sewn to waistband 15 such that an opening 32 (not
shown) is formed between waistband 15 and segment of fabric 35. A
segment of fabric 40 that is a part of waistband 15 is opposite
segment of fabric 35. Accordingly, pocket 30 has two segments of
fabric, namely segment of fabric 35 and segment of fabric 40, where
segment of fabric 40 is integral with, or part of, waistband 15.
Segment of fabric 35 is secured to waistband 15 by sewing. Segment
of fabric 35 is the same width as waistband 15 to seamlessly blend
with waistband 15 to form pocket 30. Segment of fabric 35 is also
made from the same or similar elasticized material as waistband 15.
FIG. 1 shows segment of fabric 35 secured to an outer or facing
surface of waistband 15. Alternatively, segment of fabric 35 could
also be secured at inside of waistband 15 to form pocket 30, such
in garments in which waistband is covered with fabric of clothing
to which waistband 15 is connected, as shown in FIG. 4b.
[0024] Segment of fabric 35 is shown as being rectangular, although
other four sided shapes such as a square, a parallelogram, or a
quadrilateral may also be used for the shape of segment of fabric
35. When segment of fabric 35 is four sided, such segment is sewn
to waistband 15 on three sides. Alternatively, segment of fabric 35
could also have a triangular shape or a semi-circular shape, in
which, segment of fabric 35 is secured to waistband 15 on two sides
or along a semi-perimeter, respectively.
[0025] Referring to FIG. 3, segment of fabric 35 of pocket 30 is
movable or stretchable relative to waistband 15 to provide access
to contents within pocket 30. In particular segment of fabric 35,
or both segment of fabric 35 and waistband 15 can be moved or
stretched to provide access to contents of pocket 30. Segment of
fabric 35 is secured, to waistband 15 to form pocket 30. Opening 32
may be oriented facing upward towards the face of the wearer or
along the circumference or perimeter of waistband 15 such that
pocket 30 opens to the left or right side.
[0026] Pocket 30 can be of different sizes depending upon the
height of waistband 15. Pocket 30 has the same height as the height
of waistband 15. Accordingly, the size of pocket 30, specifically
height and width of pocket 30, can be varied according to the
desires of the manufacturer. In an alternative embodiment,
additional pocket 30 or a plurality of pockets can be added to
garment 10 at different locations along waistband 15.
[0027] Referring to FIG. 3, pocket 30 has a closure mechanism 50
that can be a hook and eye closure, snaps or buttons. Closure
mechanism 50 is disposed on inside of segment of fabric 35, facing
body of wearer, and on outside of segment of fabric 40, away from
body of wearer, for simple and secure closing of pocket 30. Pocket
30 is sized to hold small items and valuables such as money, a
locker key or a license. Closure mechanism 50 together with
elasticized segment fabric 35 and elasticized fabric of waistband
15 and, in particular, of segment of fabric 40 ensure that
valuables will be secure inside of pocket 30 during active movement
that characterizes exercise.
[0028] Referring to FIGS. 4a and 4b, garment 10 is structured as a
pair of athletic shorts 60 often worn by men. Athletic shorts 60
have a waistband 15; however, do not contain a pocket typically
connected to a side seam. Accordingly, garment 10 has pocket 30 at
front. As shown above with regard to FIGS. 1 through 3, pocket 30
has segment of fabric 35 and a segment of fabric 40 that is
integral and actually part of waistband 15. Further, and as shown
in FIG. 4b, segment of fabric 35 is connected to inside of
waistband 15 to form pocket 30. Alternatively, as noted above,
pocket could be located along the side or at the rear of athletic
shorts, as opposed to the front of garment.
[0029] FIG. 5 shows a pair of swimming trunks 70. Swimming trunks
70 have a pocket 30 formed from segment of fabric 35 and waist band
15. In particular, pocket 30 has a segment of fabric 35 and a
segment of fabric 40 that is integral with waistband 15. FIG. 5
shows segment of fabric 35 that is attached inside of waistband
15.
[0030] Referring to FIGS. 6a and 6b, shows a woman's undergarment
80. Undergarment 80 has a waistband 15 and a pocket 30 at front
side of undergarment 80. As shown above with regard to FIGS. 1
through 5, pocket 30 is formed from a segment of fabric 35 and
waistband 15. Segment of fabric 35 is connected to waistband,
preferably by sewing. Segment of fabric 40 is part of waistband 15
and is opposite segment of fabric 35. Undergarment 80 shows pocket
30 located towards the right side of the garment or towards the
right hip of the wearer. Alternatively, pocket could be located
above the buttocks of the wearer in the rear of garment 10.
[0031] FIG. 7 shows garment 10 as a bikini bottom (or panty) 90,
such as those commonly worn as part of a bathing suit. Panty 90 has
two pockets 30 and 31, one pocket at the front of panty 90 and
another pocket at the rear of panty 90. Each pocket 30 and 31 has a
segment of fabric 35 and a segment of fabric 40 that is integral
with waistband 15. Garment 10 of the present disclosure could have
a plurality of pockets along waistband 15.
[0032] Segment of fabric 35 is easily incorporated into the
existing manufacturing process of garment 10, of the various types
disclosed herein, to form pocket 30. Additionally, pocket 30 is
easily be incorporated into male and female undergarments. The
sewing of pocket 30 is additional simple step during the sewing of
garment 10. During the sewing process, fabric 35 is sewn to
waistband 15 to make pocket. 30. Waistband 15 and segment of fabric
35 that form pocket are made from material that incorporates an
elasticized material such as rubber, or a synthetic elastomer.
Waistband 15, including segment of fabric 40, and segment of fabric
35 are moved apart by wearer of garment 10 to secure items between
segment of fabric and waistband 15 that form pocket 30.
[0033] Although the present disclosure describes in detail certain
embodiments, it is understood that variations and modifications
exist known to those skilled in the art that are within the
disclosure. Accordingly, the present disclosure is intended to
encompass all such alternatives, modifications and variations that
are within the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the
disclosure.
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