U.S. patent application number 13/348354 was filed with the patent office on 2013-07-11 for wristband with concealed key pocket.
The applicant listed for this patent is Alex Moye. Invention is credited to Alex Moye.
Application Number | 20130174320 13/348354 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48742842 |
Filed Date | 2013-07-11 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130174320 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Moye; Alex |
July 11, 2013 |
WRISTBAND WITH CONCEALED KEY POCKET
Abstract
A wristband with a concealed key pocket includes a continuous
generally circular main body having a pocket assembly with an
elongated sleeve for holding a key, and a flap for disguising the
existence of the sleeve.
Inventors: |
Moye; Alex; (Gainesville,
FL) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Moye; Alex |
Gainesville |
FL |
US |
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Family ID: |
48742842 |
Appl. No.: |
13/348354 |
Filed: |
January 11, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/170 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 27/20 20130101;
A41D 20/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/170 |
International
Class: |
A41D 20/00 20060101
A41D020/00 |
Claims
1. A wristband with concealed key pocket, comprising: a continuous
generally circular main body having an inside surface configured to
contact with an appendage of a user, and an opposing outside
surface; and a concealed pocket assembly permanently secured to the
main body, said assembly including an elongated sleeve having a
length and width configured to accommodate a key, said sleeve
including an opening for receiving the key, a flap configured to
cover the sleeve and disguise the existence of the sleeve, and a
sleeve connector configured to removably secure an inside portion
of the flap to an outside portion of the sleeve, wherein said main
body is constructed from a singular piece of elastic material
configured to stretch and contract to a dimension of the
appendage.
2. The wristband of claim 1, wherein said sleeve opening further
includes a connector configured to manipulate the opening in a
closed position.
3. The wristband of claim 2, wherein said connector includes at
least one of a hook and loop material, a pair of magnetic elements
and a compression fitting.
4. The wristband of claim 1, wherein said pocket assembly is
constructed from an identical material as the main body.
5. The wristband of claim 1, wherein said pocket assembly is
constructed from a material that is different from the main
body.
6. The wristband of claim 1, wherein an outside portion of the flap
further includes a marking configured to disguise the existence of
the sleeve.
7. The wristband of claim 1, wherein said pocket is integrated into
the main body so as to appear to be a single seamless element.
8. The wristband of claim 1, wherein said pocket assembly is
permanently secured to the inside portion of the main body.
9. The wristband of claim 1, wherein said pocket assembly is
permanently secured to the outside portion of the main body.
10. A wristband with concealed key pocket, comprising: a main body
having a first end, a second end, an inside surface configured to
contact with an appendage of a user, and an opposing outside
surface; a band connector configured to removably secure the first
end and the second end of the main body together, said connector
including at least one of a hook and loop material, a pair of
magnetic elements and a compression fitting; and a concealed pocket
assembly permanently secured to the main body, said assembly
including an elongated sleeve having a length and width configured
to accommodate a key, said sleeve including an opening for
receiving the key, a flap configured to cover the sleeve and
disguise the existence of the sleeve, and a sleeve connector
configured to removably secure an inside portion of the flap to an
outside portion of the sleeve, wherein said main body is
constructed from a singular piece of semi-flexible material
configured to conform to a shape of an appendage.
11. The wristband of claim 10, wherein said sleeve opening further
includes a connector configured to manipulate the opening in a
closed position.
12. The wristband of claim 11, wherein said connector includes at
least one of a hook and loop material, a pair of magnetic elements
and a compression fitting.
13. The wristband of claim 10, wherein said pocket assembly is
constructed from an identical material as the main body.
14. The wristband of claim 10, wherein said pocket assembly is
constructed from a material that is different from the main
body.
15. The wristband of claim 10, wherein an outside portion of the
flap further includes a marking configured to disguise the
existence of the sleeve.
16. The wristband of claim 10, wherein said pocket is integrated
into the main body so as to appear to be a single seamless
element.
17. The wristband of claim 10, wherein said pocket assembly is
permanently secured to the inside portion of the main body.
18. The wristband of claim 10, wherein said pocket assembly is
permanently secured to the outside portion of the main body.
Description
BACKGROUND
Field of the Invention
[0001] The present invention relates generally to key carriers, and
more particularly to a wristband having an integrated and concealed
carrying pocket capable of holding a user's key in situations where
pockets and purses are inaccessible or undesirable to utilize.
[0002] Though individuals are often able to keep small items such
as keys, electronic key fobs, and the like accessible by way of
pockets, wallets and purses, it is not uncommon to occasionally
find oneself in a situation where these storage choices are not
readily available. For example, athletes often train on their own
outside of establishments like gyms and athletic clubs that offer
secure places to store personal items. As such, athletes are often
required to find or create makeshift areas to store house and/or
car keys, for example. Alternatively, they must leave their homes
and cars unlocked during their workout routine and hope that
nothing untoward happens during their absence. Moreover,
traditional workout clothing rarely, if ever, has pockets that
accommodate small items, such as keys, that are essential to the
average person's daily routine.
[0003] In light of the above, it would be beneficial to provide a
lightweight, unobtrusive key carrying wristband that can be
securely and comfortably worn by a user during any number of common
activities.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention is directed to a wristband with a
concealed key pocket. One embodiment of the device includes a
continuous generally circular main body having a pocket assembly
that includes an elongated sleeve for holding a key, and a flap for
disguising the existence of the sleeve.
[0005] Another embodiment of the device includes a main body having
an adjustable size and a pocket assembly located on the inside
portion of the main body.
[0006] This summary is provided merely to introduce certain
concepts and not to identify key or essential features of the
claimed subject matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] Presently preferred embodiments are shown in the drawings.
It should be appreciated, however, that the invention is not
limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities
shown.
[0008] FIG. 1a is a perspective view of a wristband with concealed
key pocket in accordance with one embodiment of the present
invention.
[0009] FIG. 1b is a perspective view of a wristband with concealed
key pocket in accordance with another embodiment of the present
invention.
[0010] FIG. 2 is a cutout view of a pocket assembly in accordance
with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0011] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a wristband with concealed
key pocket in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the
present invention.
[0012] FIG. 4 is a side view of an open concealed key pocket
wristband in accordance with one embodiment of the present
invention.
[0013] FIG. 5 is a side view of a closed concealed key pocket
wristband in accordance with one embodiment of the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0014] While the specification concludes with claims defining the
features of the invention that are regarded as novel, it is
believed that the invention will be better understood from a
consideration of the description in conjunction with the drawings.
As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are
disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the
disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention which
can be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural
and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted
as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a
representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to
variously employ the inventive arrangements in virtually any
appropriately detailed structure. Further, the terms and phrases
used herein are not intended to be limiting but rather to provide
an understandable description of the invention.
[0015] For purposes of this description, the terms "upper,"
"bottom," "right," "left," "front," "vertical," "horizontal," and
derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in
FIG. 1. Although described throughout this document as pertaining
to a wristband, one of skill in the art will recognize that the
described invention can be utilized as an ankle, bicep and/or
triceps band by simply increasing the dimension of the device.
Accordingly, the device is not limited to use strictly on the wrist
of a user.
[0016] FIG. 1a illustrates one embodiment of a wristband with
concealed key pocket that is useful for understanding the inventive
concepts disclosed herein. As shown, the device 10 can include a
main body 11 having a pocket assembly 20 secured thereon.
[0017] The main body 11 can include a generally circular shape
configured to be secured to the arm or leg of a user. In one
preferred embodiment, the main body 11 can include an inside
surface 11a configured to make contact with the arm or leg of a
user, and an outside surface 11b configured to face away from the
arm or leg of the user. The main body 11 can preferably be
constructed from a single piece of natural or blended fabric having
excellent elastic characteristics and can be configured to
stretch/contract around the appendage of the user to which it is
ultimately attached. The resilient quality of elastic materials
will thus allow the wristband to be worn without exhibiting signs
of continued wear. Though fabrics of the athletic variety are
mentioned, other fabrics, such as leather are also
contemplated.
[0018] In one alternate embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1b, the main
body 11 can include a single piece of semi-flexible material such
as rubber, plastic or nylon, for example, that are capable of
conforming to the shape of the arm or leg to which it is attached.
The main body can further include two ends 11c and 11d configured
to be removably secured together via a band connector having
opposing halves 12a and 12b. Such a feature can allow the device 10
to be sized for the arm of each individual user without requiring
the device to be installed over a hand or foot in order to be
worn.
[0019] As described herein, a band connector 12 can include any
number of known devices capable of securing two items together in a
removable manner. Several examples include opposing strips of hook
and loop material (i.e. Velcro.RTM., magnetic elements, and
compression fittings such as snaps and buttons which can be
permanently secured to each end of the main body 11 by a permanent
sealer such as glue, adhesive or stitching.
[0020] FIG. 2 illustrates one embodiment of a concealed key pocket
assembly 20. As shown, the pocket 20 can include an elongated
sleeve 21 formed by an additional portion of band material having a
length and width suitable for securely enclosing a small item 5
such as a key, key fob or other such item. As shown, sleeve 21 can
include an opening 21a at one end for allowing objects to be
inserted into and removed from the sleeve (see arrow A). In one
embodiment, the opening itself can include a connector 21a1 such as
Velcro.RTM. for preventing inserted objects from inadvertently
separating from the opening.
[0021] The pocket 20 can also include a an extension flap 22 having
an outside surface 22a and an inside surface 22b that is configured
to cover the sleeve 21 when the device is in operation (See arrow
B). The extension flap 22 can serve the dual purpose of better
disguising the existence of the sleeve 21, and as a secondary
method of preventing objects from falling out of the sleeve. As
shown, the flap 22 can be permanently secured to the main body 11
adjacent to the opening 21a and can be configured to be secured to
the outside portion of the sleeve 21 via another connector 23 such
as Velcro.RTM., for example.
[0022] As described herein, the pocket 20 can be constructed from a
material that is identical to or different from the main body.
Moreover, the physical construction of the pocket 20 can be
performed separately from the main body and then secured thereon by
stitching, or any other known method of joining fabrics.
Alternatively, the pocket 20 can be incorporated into the
construction of the main body itself by any number of known
construction methodologies.
[0023] Although illustrated as being positioned on the outside
portion of the main body 11b, one of skill in the art will
recognize that the pocket 20 can also be secured to the inside
portion of the main body 11a for increased secrecy.
[0024] In one alternate embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the device 10
can include any number of unique markings and/or designs. In one
preferred embodiment, the outside portion of the flap 22a (the part
which is visible when the device is worn) can include a logo 31 or
other such marking so as to further disguise the existence of the
sleeve underneath. Such a feature can be useful for both aesthetic,
advertising and security reasons.
[0025] As illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, once the extension flap 22
is secured over the sleeve 21, the pocket 20 appears to be a
seamless component of the main body 11, while being able to
securely and confidentially carrying a key or other such item.
After use, the operator can simply lift the extension flap 22 away
from the band, remove the key, reseal the flap and store the
band.
[0026] Although described above as utilizing Velcro.RTM. with
regard to the connector 23 and 21a1, this is for illustrative
purposes only, as one of skill in the art will recognize that many
other known items such as magnetic elements and/or compression
fittings, for example, can be utilized herein.
[0027] As described herein, one or more elements of the wristband
with concealed key pocket 10 can be secured together utilizing any
number of known attachment means such as, for example, glue,
fusible webbing and fabric adhesives, among others. Moreover,
although the above embodiments have been described as including
separate individual elements, the inventive concepts disclosed
herein are not so limiting. To this end, one of skill in the art
will recognize that one or more individual elements such as the
main band 11, securing flap 22, and sleeve pocket 21, including all
sub components, for example, may be formed together as one
continuous element, either through manufacturing processes, such as
stitching, gluing, or molding, or through the use of a singular
piece of material milled or machined with the aforementioned
components forming identifiable sections thereof. Accordingly, in
one alternate embodiment, each above described element of the
wristband with concealed key pocket 10 can be constructed from a
single piece of flexible, breathable nylon, polyester or fabric
blend that is elastic enough to be used by individuals of varying
sizes and age groups, however other materials such as leather, PVC,
plastic, rubber and/or metallic elements, are also
contemplated.
[0028] As to a further description of the manner and use of the
present invention, the same should be apparent from the above
description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the
manner of usage and operation will be provided.
[0029] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing
particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of
the invention. As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and
"the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood
that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising," when used in this
specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers,
steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude
the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers,
steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
[0030] The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and
equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the
claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or
act for performing the function in combination with other claimed
elements as specifically claimed. The description of the present
invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and
description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the
invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations
will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without
departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The
embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the
principles of the invention and the practical application, and to
enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the
invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are
suited to the particular use contemplated.
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