U.S. patent application number 14/523574 was filed with the patent office on 2015-09-17 for concealed and discreet security pocket.
The applicant listed for this patent is Judith Ann Kenny. Invention is credited to Judith Ann Kenny.
Application Number | 20150257457 14/523574 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 43731040 |
Filed Date | 2015-09-17 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150257457 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Kenny; Judith Ann |
September 17, 2015 |
CONCEALED AND DISCREET SECURITY POCKET
Abstract
This discrete, easily accessible, and selectively introduced and
selectively removed pocket holds, e.g., keys, cash, credit cards,
metro cards, cosmetics, valuables, or other accessories. The pocket
is worn in the interior of a brassiere cup or bathing suit top to
provide convenience and safety and is shaped and contoured
appropriately to the interior of such garment. The pocket can be
used with any brassiere and is held in place with a plurality of
attaching members, including but not limited to magnets. The pocket
is alternately and easily removed from an article of clothing, even
in public, and worn as a sachet around the wrist.
Inventors: |
Kenny; Judith Ann; (Merrick,
NY) |
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Applicant: |
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Kenny; Judith Ann |
Merrick |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
43731040 |
Appl. No.: |
14/523574 |
Filed: |
October 24, 2014 |
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13602475 |
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14523574 |
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12560638 |
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8257140 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
450/89 |
Current CPC
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A41C 3/0035 20130101;
A41C 3/12 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41C 3/12 20060101
A41C003/12 |
Claims
1. In combination, a brassiere and detachable pocket comprising: a
brassiere having a pair of cups, a pocket having a front and back
wall, each wall having at least, a first edge, a second edge, and a
third edge, the first edge of the front wall aligned with the first
edge of the back wall, the second edge of the front wall aligned
with and secured to the second edge of the back wall, and the third
edge of the front wall aligned with and secured to the third edge
of the back wall, wherein the first edge of the front wall and the
first edge of the back wall define an access opening to the
interior of the pocket, and one or more fasteners for fastening the
pocket to the interior of a brassiere cup.
2. The combination of claim 1, wherein the one or more fasteners
are fastener sets, each set comprising of a first fastener and a
second fastener, the second fastener cooperating with the first
fastener to secure the pocket to the interior of a brassiere
cup.
3. The combination of claim 2, wherein the fastener sets are
magnets.
4. The combination of claim 2, wherein there are three fastener
sets.
5. The combination of claim 2, further comprising a plurality of
attaching members, each with a first end and a second end, wherein
the first end of the attaching member is affixed to the pocket, the
second fastener is affixed to second end of the attaching member,
and the first fastener is affixed to the pocket.
6. The combination of claim 1, wherein the first edges are
elasticized so as to bias the first edge of the front wall against
the first edge of the second wall to secure any contents introduced
into the pocket.
7. The combination of claim 1, wherein the second and third edges
are arcuate.
8. The combination of claim 1, wherein the fasteners are selected
from the group consisting of: double-sided tape, hook-and-eye
closures, hooks, snaps, and buttons.
9. The combination of claim 1, further comprising an additional
pocket attached to the front or back walls.
10. The combination of claim 1, further comprising an attaching
member having a first end and a second end and further comprising a
mirror, wherein the first end of the attaching member is affixed to
the front or back wall of the pocket and the second end of the
attaching member is affixed to the mirror, wherein the mirror is
stored in the interior of the pocket and is selectively
removable.
11. A pocket with a carrying strap comprising: pocket having a
front and back wall with, at least, a first edge, a second edge,
and a third edge, the first edge of the front wall aligned with the
first edge of the back wall, the second edge of the front wall
aligned with and secured to the second edge of the back wall, and
the third edge of the front wall aligned with and secured to the
third edge of the back wall, wherein the first edge of the front
wall and the first edge of the back wall define an access opening
to the interior of the pocket, and one or more fasteners for
fastening the pocket to the interior of a brassiere cup, wherein
the carrying strap is selectively removable.
12. The combination of claim 11, wherein the one or more fasteners
are fastener sets, each set comprising of a first fastener and a
second fastener, which when cooperating with the first fastener
secures the pocket to the interior of a brassiere cup.
13. The combination of claim 12, wherein the fastener sets are
magnets.
14. The combination of claim 12, wherein there are three fastener
sets.
15. The combination of claim 12, further comprising a plurality of
attaching members, each with a first end and a second end, wherein
the first end of the attaching member is affixed to the pocket, the
second fastener is affixed to second end of the attaching member,
and the first fastener is affixed to the pocket.
16. The combination of claim 11, wherein the first edges are
elasticized so as to bias the first edge of the front wall against
the first edge of the second wall to secure any contents introduced
into the pocket.
17. The combination of claim 11, wherein the second and third edges
are arcuate.
18. The combination of claim 11, wherein the fasteners are selected
from the group consisting of: magnets, double-sided tape,
hook-and-eye closures, hooks, snaps, and buttons.
19. The combination of claim 11, further comprising an additional
pocket attached to the front or back walls.
20. The combination of claim 11, further comprising an attaching
member having a first end and a second end, and further comprising
a mirror, wherein the first end of the attaching member is affixed
to the front or back wall of the pocket and the second end of the
attaching member is affixed to the mirror, wherein the mirror is
stored in the interior of the pocket and is selectively removable.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] This invention relates to a discrete, easily accessible, and
selectively introduced and selectively removed pocket which holds,
e.g., keys, cash, credit cards, metro cards, cosmetics, valuables,
or other accessories and which is contoured to be worn in the
interior of a brassiere cup or bathing suit top to provide
convenience and safety. The pocket is alternately and easily
removed from an article of clothing and worn as a sachet around the
wrist.
PRIOR ART
[0002] Because many items of women's clothing do not feature
pockets, women have long stored items such as cash and cosmetics in
the interior of their brassieres instead of carrying a pocketbook.
However, this method of storing items does not provide any security
as such items are not fully enclosed or secured. Therefore, several
security pouches have been created for use during, inter alia,
travel. Many of these security pouches are marketed as a method to
prevent pick-pocketing or purse-snatching.
[0003] For example, pouches permanently attached to a belt worn
around the waist are to be worn underneath one's slacks or skirt.
These pouches are often rectangular and not contoured to a female's
lower torso, causing awkward and obvious protrusions under the
clothing. Further, items are not discretely removable from the
pouch during use as the pockets are difficult to open and have
openings below the beltline.
[0004] Another example is a pouch attached to a brassiere's straps.
The pouch is worn underneath one's shirt or blouse and lies
underneath one's arm. Again, the wearer cannot discretely remove
items from the pouch during use because the pouch lies beneath the
wearer's arm and the wearer cannot physically reach the pouch or
see the contents therein. Further, the pouch can only be worn if
the brassiere has conventional straps and could not be used on a
strapless, halter, racerback, or cross-the-body-strap
brassiere.
[0005] Another similar example is a pouch attached to one brassiere
strap. The pouch is a flat pouch worn inside the bra. However, the
pouch has one attachment point, allowing the pouch to shift
inconveniently such that the items are inaccessible without fully
removing the pouch from the brassiere. Further, because the pouch
requires attachment by a loop around a brassiere strap, the pouch
can only be worn is the brassiere has conventional straps and could
not be used on a strapless brassiere.
[0006] Several other pouches are permanently attached to or part of
the brassiere, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,517,410 or U.S. Pat.
No. 5,496,205. These pouches are neither selectively introduced nor
selectively removed from the garment. Thus, these pouches cannot be
transferred from one undergarment to another and may only be used
with the attached garment.
[0007] Other pouches are selectively introduced or selectively
removed but do not provide appropriate security to the garment.
Further, these pouches are not contoured to the upper torso or
chest. Moreover, one cannot access the contents of the pouch easily
or discreetly while the pouch is worn. For example, D241,189 does
not attach to the garment securely and does not provide any fit or
contour to a woman's chest. Meanwhile, U.S. Pat. No. 5,573,331 is
attached by a strap with a rectangular pouch sitting between a
woman's breasts. This placement is awkward and uncomfortable,
causing an unsightly protrusion under one's clothing, unless this
surface between the woman's breasts is flat. Further, this pouch is
attachable only to brassieres in which a strap connects the two
cups, limiting the type of brassiere to which the pouch can be
attached. Moreover, because the placement of the pocket falls at
the base of the sternum, the wearer cannot discretely access the
contents of the pouch unless the outer garment is extremely low-cut
such that the outer garment allows one to introduce one's fingers
to the pouch interior easily and discretely.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The present invention is a pocket contoured to the interior
cup of a woman's brassiere or bathing suit top. The pocket is
securely and selectively attached to the interior of virtually any
brassiere or bathing suit top. The pocket is also selectively
removable from this location. Further, the pocket secures objects
in a convenient and enclosed location from which such objects are
easily and discretely removed. The pocket can also be removed and
worn as a sachet around the wrist.
[0009] The pocket is sized to fit various brassiere cups to enhance
comfort and fit. The pocket allows the wearer to carry necessities
in an invisible and not easily accessible location to potential
muggers. The pocket also allows the wearer to carry valuables and
accessories without carrying a pocketbook. The present invention
provides the wearer a fashionable alternative to a bulky
pocketbook, which attracts muggers and thieves, and is also
convenient in, for example, crowded public places such as bars and
nightclubs, or open spaces such as at the beach or park where
mobility is desirable.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
[0010] It is an object of this invention to provide a closable
security pocket for holding keys, cash, credit cards, metro cards,
cosmetics, valuables, or other accessories;
[0011] It is a further object of this invention that the pocket is
worn in a position that is easily accessible to the wearer;
[0012] It is a further object of this invention that the pocket's
contents are easily and discretely removable by the wearer;
[0013] It is a further object of this invention that the pocket is
securely attachable to the interior of a brassiere or bathing suit
top;
[0014] It is a further object of this invention that the pocket is
selectively introduced or removed from virtually any brassiere or
bathing suit top;
[0015] It is a further object of this invention that the pocket is
contoured to a woman's chest or interior of a brassiere cup or
bathing suit top;
[0016] It is a further object of this invention that the pocket
does not create unsightly protrusions from underneath the
clothing;
[0017] It is a further object of this invention that the pocket is
made from a thin material that can be invisible from the exterior
of the outer garments;
[0018] It is a further object of this invention that provides the
wearer an option to carry valuables and other accessories, which
provides enhanced security and safety for the wearer;
[0019] It is a further object of this invention that provides a
fashion-conscious option to carry necessities securely without
having to carry a pocketbook.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] FIG. 1 shows a frontal view of a security pocket with three
edges, where the second and third edges are arcuate, and the pocket
is contoured to the interior cup of a brassiere;
[0021] FIG. 2. shows a side view of a security pocket with three
edges, where the second and third edges are arcuate, and the pocket
is contoured to the interior cup of a brassiere;
[0022] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a security pocket with
three edges, where the second and third edges are arcuate, and the
pocket is contoured to the interior cup of a brassiere, partially
opened;
[0023] FIG. 4 shows the perspective view of a security pocket with
three edges, where the second and third edges are arcuate, with a
ribbon threaded through an opening in the pocket to be carried as a
sachet around the wrist;
[0024] FIG. 5 shows a frontal view of a security pocket with three
edges defining a circle, contoured to the interior cup of a
brassiere;
[0025] FIG. 6 shows a side view of a security pocket with three
edges defining a circle and contoured to the interior cup of a
brassiere; and
[0026] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a security pocket with
circular edges, contoured to the interior cup of a brassiere,
partially opened.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0027] This invention is further described by reference to the
drawings.
[0028] FIGS. 1-3 show a security pocket with a front wall 11 and
back wall 11a (shown in FIG. 3), with first edges 14, second edges
12, and third edges 13. The first edge of the front wall and the
first edge of the back wall define an access opening, and the
second edges 12 and third edges 13, which are arcuate, are
permanently attached. Walls 11 and 11a are contoured to the
interior cup of a brassiere 10. Walls 11 and 11a can be made of any
thin material, including without limitation, lycra, nylon, spandex,
silk, lace, polyester, cotton or terrycloth, depending on use and
function.
[0029] FIGS. 1-3 show the plurality of fasteners 15 and 16, for
fastening the security pocket to the interior of brassiere 10.
Here, the fasteners are fastener sets, consisting of a first
fastener and a second fastener, preferably a thin magnet and its
mating magnetic piece, but also any lightweight and waterproof
fastener including without limitation double-sided tape (one side
of which defines the first fastener and the other side of which
defines the second fastener), a magnetic strip and mating magnetic
piece, button and eye or loop, hook-and-eye closure, hooks and eyes
or loops, and snap buttons and their mating pairs. In this
preferred embodiment, fastener sets are magnets 15 and 16. The
first fastener magnet 15 is affixed to the pocket. In this
preferred embodiment, an attaching member 17, with a first end and
a second end, is affixed at its first end to the pocket, and the
second fastener magnet 16 is affixed to the second end of the
attaching member 17. The first fastener magnet 15 attaches to the
second fastener magnet 16 through the fabric of brassiere 10 and
the front wall 11 of the pocket.
[0030] As depicted in FIG. 3, open edges 14 are elasticized for
added security for items introduced and contained within the pocket
without the need for additional bulky and inconvenient closures or
fasteners. This preferred embodiment also includes an additional
pocket 18, here, permanently attached to front wall 11. An
attaching member 19, having a first end and a second end, has its
first end affixed to third edge 13 and its second end affixed to a
small mirror 20.
[0031] FIG. 4 shows a security pocket that is selectively removed
from brassiere 10 and used as a sachet. In this preferred
embodiment, carrying strap 22 is introduced to a gap between the
third edges 13 of front wall 11 and back wall 11a that define
opening 21. Carrying strap 22 can be attached to the security
pocket in a plurality of methods, including without limitation
loops and eyeholes. Carrying strap 22 can, for example, encircle
the wrist. A key is shown inside the security pocket.
[0032] FIGS. 5-7 show a security pocket with a front wall 32 and
back wall 32a (shown in FIG. 7), with first edges 35, second edges
33, and third edges 34. The first edge of the front wall and the
first edge of the back wall define an access opening, and the
second edges 33 and third edges 34, which together define a circle,
are permanently attached. Other shapes include but are not limited
to ovals and rectangles. Walls 32 and 32a are contoured to the
interior cup of a brassiere 31. Walls 32 and 32a can be made of any
thin material, including without limitation, lycra, nylon, spandex,
silk, lace, polyester, cotton or terrycloth, depending on use and
function.
[0033] FIGS. 5-7 show the plurality of fasteners 36 and 37, for
fastening the security pocket to the interior of the brassiere 31.
Here, the fasteners are fastener sets, consisting of a first
fastener and a second fastener, preferably a thin magnet and its
mating magnetic piece, but also any lightweight and waterproof
fastener including without limitation double-sided tape (one side
of which defines the first fastener and the other side of which
defines the second fastener), a magnetic strip and mating magnetic
piece, button and eye or loop, hook-and-eye closure, hooks and eyes
or loops, and snap buttons and their mating pairs. In this
preferred embodiment, fastener sets are magnets 36 and 37. The
first fastener magnet 36 is affixed to the pocket. The second
fastener magnet 37 attaches to its mate, first fastener magnet 36,
through the fabric of brassiere 31 and the front wall 32.
[0034] As depicted in FIG. 7, open edges 35 are elasticized for
added security for items introduced and contained within the pocket
without the need for additional bulky and inconvenient closures or
fasteners. This preferred embodiment also includes ornamental
pieces 38, affixed to the second fastener magnet 37, to be worn on
the outside of, for example, a bathing suit. Cash is shown inside
the security pocket.
[0035] While this invention has been described in its preferred
embodiments, it is to be appreciated that variations therefrom may
be made without departing from the true scope and spirit of the
invention.
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