U.S. patent application number 14/837436 was filed with the patent office on 2015-12-24 for customizable attachable article with insulated beverage pocket and binocular kit.
The applicant listed for this patent is Russell Murrey. Invention is credited to Russell Murrey.
Application Number | 20150366330 14/837436 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 54868481 |
Filed Date | 2015-12-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150366330 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Murrey; Russell |
December 24, 2015 |
CUSTOMIZABLE ATTACHABLE ARTICLE WITH INSULATED BEVERAGE POCKET AND
BINOCULAR KIT
Abstract
A customizable attachable article with insulated beverage pocket
includes a main body having an adhesive material and removable
covering layer disposed along the back surface, and a pocket
disposed along the front surface. The main body and pocket being
constructed from a durable and printer friendly material. A pocket
liner is constructed from a heat resistant material and covers the
outside facing area of the pocket. A set of folding binoculars are
provided, and each of the main body, the pocket, the pocket liner
and the binoculars include user-customizable event indicia.
Inventors: |
Murrey; Russell; (Valrico,
FL) |
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Applicant: |
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Murrey; Russell |
Valrico |
FL |
US |
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Family ID: |
54868481 |
Appl. No.: |
14/837436 |
Filed: |
August 27, 2015 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Patent Number |
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13904320 |
May 29, 2013 |
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14837436 |
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14018083 |
Sep 4, 2013 |
9155375 |
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13904320 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
224/191 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 25/205 20130101;
A45F 5/02 20130101; A45F 2200/0583 20130101; A45C 11/08 20130101;
A47G 23/0216 20130101; G02B 23/20 20130101; A47G 2023/0275
20130101; G02B 23/18 20130101; B65D 81/3876 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A45F 3/00 20060101
A45F003/00; A47G 23/02 20060101 A47G023/02; A45C 11/08 20060101
A45C011/08; B65D 25/20 20060101 B65D025/20; B65D 81/38 20060101
B65D081/38 |
Claims
1. A customizable attachable article with insulated pocket, said
article comprising: a main body having a front surface, a back
surface and a plurality of side surfaces; a cover material that is
removably secured along an entirety of the back surface; an
adhesive material that is interposed between the back surface and
the cover material, said adhesive material being configured to
adhere the main body to an article of clothing; a pocket that is
disposed along the front surface of the main body, said pocket
including an opening along a top end; and an insulated pocket liner
that is configured to be secured along an outside facing surface of
the pocket.
2. The article of claim 1, wherein the pocket is secured onto the
main body in a generally flat manner, and further comprises a
plurality of folds that are configured to expand a size of the
pocket.
3. The article of claim 1, wherein each of the main body and the
pocket are formed from a single sheet of material that is designed
to receive indicia from a printer.
4. The article of claim 1, wherein each of the main body and the
pocket are formed from a single sheet of 8.5.times.11 inch printer
ready synthetic polyester paper.
5. The article of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of
scored lines disposed along the main body forming at least one
removable section.
6. The article of claim 5, wherein at least one of the removable
sections includes a shape and dimension that is complementary to a
shape and dimension of a front panel of a folding binocular
device.
7. The article of claim 6, wherein each of the main body, pocket
and at least one removable section includes identical event
indicia.
8. The article of claim 6, wherein each of the main body, pocket
and at least one removable section includes different event
indicia.
9. The article of claim 1, wherein the pocket liner is constructed
from a heat resistant material having an adhesive disposed along a
back surface thereof.
10. The article of claim 9, wherein each of the pocket and the
pocket liner include a dimension that is complementary to a
dimension of a beverage container; and said pocket is configured to
receive and store a beverage container.
11. A customizable attachable article with insulated pocket and
binocular kit, said kit comprising: a main body having a front
surface, a back surface and a plurality of side surfaces; a cover
material that is removably secured along an entirety of the back
surface; an adhesive material that is interposed between the back
surface and the cover material, said adhesive material being
configured to adhere the main body to an article of clothing; a
pocket that is disposed along the front surface of the main body,
said pocket including an opening along a top end; an insulated
pocket liner that is configured to be secured along an outside
facing surface of the pocket; and a binocular device having a pair
of folding side members that are in communication with a front
plate having a pair of objective lenses disposed therein, wherein
said pocket includes a dimension that is complementary to a
dimension of a beverage container, and is configured to receive and
store the same.
12. The kit of claim 11, further comprising: a plurality of scored
lines that disposed along the main body of the article, said lines
forming at least one removable section.
13. The kit of claim 12, wherein one of the removable sections
includes a shape and dimension that is complementary to a shape and
dimension of the front plate of the binocular device.
14. The kit of claim 13, wherein the removable section having the
shape and dimension of the binocular device further includes a pair
of circular scored lines defining a pair of apertures.
15. The kit of claim 14, wherein said apertures include a size and
shape that are complementary to the objective lenses disposed along
the front plate of the binocular device.
16. The kit of claim 12, wherein one of the removable sections
includes an elongated binocular strap having a pair of adhesive
backed ends, and wherein each of the adhesive backed ends are
configured to engage an outer edge of one of the folding side
members.
17. The kit of claim 11, wherein each of the main body, the pocket,
the pocket liner, and at least one removable section includes
identical event indicia.
18. The kit of claim 11, wherein each of the main body, the pocket,
the pocket liner, and at least one removable section includes
different event indicia.
19. The kit of claim 11, wherein the article is constructed from a
single sheet of 8.5.times.11 inch printer ready synthetic
paper.
20. The kit of claim 11, wherein the pocket liner is constructed
from a heat resistant material having an adhesive disposed along a
back surface thereof.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S.
application Ser. No. 13/904,320, filed on May 29, 2013, and U.S.
patent application Ser. No. 14/018,083, filed Sep. 4, 2013, the
contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of
ornamentation and event merchandise, and more particularly to an
adhesive backed customizable article for clothing that has an
insulated pocket and a collapsible binocular kit.
BACKGROUND
[0003] The statements in this section merely provide background
information related to the present disclosure and may not
constitute prior art.
[0004] Each year, millions of individuals pack venues across the
globe to view sporting events such as soccer, football, baseball,
basketball and golf, for example. While in attendance, these
individuals are presented with an exhausting choice of event
merchandise such as stickers, T-shirts, banners, and other such
keepsakes. Additionally, for those fans who are not seated close to
the event stage, binoculars, radios and other such items are often
needed to fully enjoy the event.
[0005] However, many people attending such events find carrying
binoculars inconvenient, or simply forget to bring binoculars with
them. Because of concerns about stock loss, hygiene, and
administrative convenience, selling binoculars is preferable over
renting binoculars at such events, even though these items are
likely to be used only once.
[0006] As the above noted merchandise items are event specific,
designs which incorporate details such as the team names, color
schemes, favorite players, dates and the like must be finalized
weeks in advance to ensure that all event merchandise items can be
manufactured and shipped to the venue in time for the event.
Additionally, great care must be taken by merchants to accurately
anticipate crowd levels, projected sales, and other such factors to
ensure they are not left with unsold merchandise after the event
has concluded.
[0007] Although there are known products such as iron-on patches,
for example, which can include event details and be created
on-demand during the event, these items are not generally popular,
as they cannot be customized to suit the end user, and cannot be
secured to the users existing clothing without permanently altering
the same.
[0008] Finally, while watching the sporting event many users will
purchase at least one beverage. Unfortunately, many venues do not
provide drink holders, thereby causing the beverages to be placed
on the ground where they are often spilled. Moreover, if the event
is in a hot, humid, or outdoor environment, the beverage will
quickly become hot.
[0009] Accordingly, it would be beneficial to provide a kit having
folding binoculars, and an attachable article with an insulated
beverage pocket for holding a beverage. It would also be beneficial
if each element of the kit could be customized during an event, so
as to be worn by users without causing permanent damage to their
existing clothing.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] The present invention is directed to a customizable
attachable article with insulated beverage pocket and binocular
kit.
[0011] One embodiment of the present invention can include an
attachable article having a main body that includes an adhesive
material and removable covering layer disposed along the back
surface, and a pocket disposed along the front surface. The main
body and pocket being constructed from a durable material and
including a size which can be utilized with a conventional printer.
The main body being attachable to an article of clothing and the
pocket includes a size that is suitable for receiving and storing a
beverage container.
[0012] Another embodiment of the present invention can include a
pocket liner that is constructed from a heat shielding material.
The pocket liner can be secured along the outside of the pocket,
and can act to provide insulation for a beverage stored within the
pocket.
[0013] In yet another embodiment, the kit can further include a
folding binocular device. Additionally, one or more sections of the
main body can be removable, and can include a shape and dimension
suitable for adherence onto the front panel of the binocular
device.
[0014] 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
[0015] 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.
[0016] FIG. 1A is a frontal view of a customizable attachable
article that is useful for understanding the inventive concepts
disclosed herein.
[0017] FIG. 1B is a frontal view of an insulated pocket liner, in
accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
[0018] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a folding binocular device
which can be utilized with the customizable attachable article of
FIG. 1.
[0019] FIG. 3 is a front view of the customizable attachable
article with insulated beverage pocket, in accordance with another
embodiment of the invention.
[0020] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a kit which includes the
customizable attachable article with insulated beverage pocket and
folding binocular device, in accordance with one embodiment of the
invention.
[0021] FIGS. 5-8 illustrate one embodiment of the kit in operation,
in accordance with one embodiment of the invention
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0022] 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.
[0023] Identical reference numerals are used for like elements of
the invention or elements of like function. For the sake of
clarity, only those reference numerals are shown in the individual
figures which are necessary for the description of the respective
figure. 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.
[0024] As described throughout this document, the term "event
indicia" can include, without limitation, any type of decorative
elements such as colors, markings, words, shapes, symbols, logos,
designs, types of materials, lights, patterns, images, lithographs
and photographs, for example. To this end, the event indicia can be
tailored to a specific event such as a world cup soccer game, for
example, wherein each participating country and/or team can be
represented. Additionally, the event indicia can be customized to
suit the particular interests of an end user to include personal
items such as the users' name, dates and/or personal messages, for
example.
[0025] Additionally, the term "venue" can include any location such
as an arena, stadium, store, mall, home or office where the article
may be shipped, stored and/or sold to consumers. Finally, the term
"beverage container" and derivatives thereof can include any type
of vessel for storing a beverage such as a can or bottle of soda, a
drink pouch, and other such devices.
[0026] FIG. 1A illustrates one embodiment of a customizable
attachable article with insulated pocket 10 that is useful for
understanding the inventive concepts disclosed herein. As shown,
the article can include a main body 11 having a peel and stick
backing and at least one pocket 15. As will be described below, the
pocket can be covered with an insulating material, and can be
utilized to store the included binoculars 20, and a beverage 5.
[0027] The main body 11, can be custom printed with event indicia
and can be removably attached to an article of the users clothing.
To this end, the main body can include a top surface 11a, a back
surface 11b, a top edge 11c, a bottom edge lid and a pair of
opposing side edges lie and 11f. As the main body is designed to be
adhered to an article of clothing in a peel-and-stick manner, an
adhesive 12 such as glue or resin, for example, can be provided
along the back surface, and can be protected until use via a
removable covering layer 13. To this end, the main body can be
shipped to a venue with no indicia and can be printed on-site to
include the team name/colors that the user prefers. Of course, each
main body can be shipped pre-printed as well.
[0028] The pocket 15 can include, a front side member 15a and a
back side member 15b that are bound together by a bottom edge 15c
and a pair of opposing side edges 15d and 15e to form a pocket P
having an open top end for receiving any number of items, such as a
user's beverage 5 and/or the binoculars 20 described below. To this
end, the side and bottom edges 15c-15e can be folded F back upon
themselves any number of times in order to increase or decrease the
size of the pocket in order to receive and store the binoculars 20
when the article is being worn by a user.
[0029] In the preferred embodiment, the main body can be
constructed from a single sheet of 8.5.times.11 inch synthetic soft
polyester paper which is known to include waterproof and static
resistant features. Additionally, as synthetic polyester paper is,
essentially, a hybrid between traditional paper and cloth, it is
well known to be extremely durable, and to maintain printed images
and the like (e.g., event indicia) for extremely long periods of
time without fading or bleeding. Additionally, as is known to those
of skill in the art, synthetic paper is compatible with
commercially available laser and ink jet printers without requiring
modification of any kind. Additionally, the pocket 15 can be
pre-installed onto the main body in accordance with known
manufacturing techniques, or can be shipped flat and cutout of a
secondary material that is folded as shown and then adhered to the
top surface 11a. In this regard, the pocket 15 can be secured to
the main body in accordance with known construction methodologies,
such as adhesive tape and glue, for example, or can be formed as an
integral part of the main body at a time of initial construction in
accordance with known manufacturing techniques. Of course, any
number of other types and sizes of material can also be
utilized.
[0030] In either instance, the pocket 15 can preferably be
constructed from a substantially identical material as the main
body 11 and configured to rest in a flat orientation when no
secondary items are stored within the pocket itself. As will be
described below, the entire article 10 can be pressed flat, and fed
into a conventional printer in order to receive any number of event
indicia.
[0031] FIG. 1B shows one embodiment of an adhesive pocket liner 16
which can be mated in a peel-and-stick manner with the pocket 15,
in order to insulate the pocket area P. In one embodiment, the
liner 16 can include a main body 16a that is constructed from a
heat resistant material such as foam rubber, woven silica, or other
such material. An adhesive 17 such as glue or resin, for example,
can be provided along the back surface 16b, and can be protected
until use via a removable covering layer 18.
[0032] The liner 16 can be shipped as a roll of material that can
be cut on-site to include a shape and dimension that is
complementary to the shape and dimension of the pocket 15. The
liner can be aligned and mated with the pocket by removing the
covering layer 18 and pressing the back surface 16b containing the
adhesive 17 against the outside facing surfaces of the pocket 15.
In various embodiments, the liner 16 can also include any type of
event indicia, and can be installed onto the pocket 15, which can
then be pressed flat onto the main body 11, before being fed into a
printer to receive user selected/customized event indicia.
[0033] FIG. 2 illustrates one suitable embodiment of folding
binoculars 20 which can be provided with the device 10. As shown,
the binoculars 20 can resemble a traditional pair of eye glasses
having a pair of folding side members 21 and 22 that are connected
to a fixed rear frame member 23 housing a pair of spaced eyepiece
lenses 24. A front panel 25 having a pair of spaced objective
lenses 25a is slidably secured to the rear frame to allow users to
focus the lenses. Folding binoculars such as that described above
are known in the art and include U.S. Pat. No. 4,637,696, the
contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Of course,
the invention is not to be limited to these binoculars, as any
number of other folding binoculars can also be provided without
limitation.
[0034] FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of the device 10
wherein the main body 11 further includes a plurality of removable
sections 31, 33 and 35. As shown, a pair of scored lines 11g1 and
11g2 can extend from the top edge 11c to the bottom edge 11d.
Scored line 11h can extend transversely from the first scored line
11g1 to the side edge 11f.
[0035] In one embodiment, an elongated binocular strap 33 can be
provided. As shown, the shape of the binocular strap can be defined
by the scored line 33a, and can be removed from the main body. Each
of the ends 33b and 33c, can further include an adhesive backing,
as described above with respect to elements 12 and 13, and can
allow ends 33b and 33c to be affixed onto the outer edges of the
folding side members 21 and 22.
[0036] In one embodiment, removable section 35 can include a shape
and dimension that is complementary to the shape of the front panel
25 of the binoculars described above, and can further include a
pair of circular scored lines 11i which, when removed from section
35 form a pair of circular apertures 35a having a shape and
position that is complementary to the lenses 25a of the
binoculars.
[0037] As described above, the entire article can be imprinted with
any number of event indicia A, B, C, D, E and/or I, for example. As
such, the event indicia imprinted onto sections 31, 33 and 35 can
be different than the event indicium that is printed on the
remainder of the main body 11, the pocket 15 and/or liner 16. To
this end, in the preferred embodiment, section 31 can include
instructions for utilizing the kit, or can include any number of
secondary information such as a drink coupon, for example.
[0038] FIGS. 4-8 pictorially illustrate one embodiment of a kit 100
that includes the article 10, the liner 16 and the binoculars 20
described above, in operation and a method of utilizing the
same.
[0039] As shown, the originally blank article 10 can first be
imprinted with any number of desirable event indicia A-I, as
described above. Next, the removable sections 33, 31 and 35 can be
separated from the main body 11, as shown by arrows a, b and c, at
which time the circular apertures 35a can be created by removing
the material encompassed by scored lines 11h. Once the sections
have been separated, the covering layer 13 can be removed from the
back surface of the section 35, and section 35 can then be adhered
to the front panel of the binoculars 25. Likewise, covering layer
13 can be removed from the ends 33b and 33c of the binocular strap,
and the same can be adhered onto the outer ends of the binocular
arms 22 and 21.
[0040] Next, the insulated liner 16 can be mated with the pocket
15, and finally, the covering layer 15 which remains on the back
surface of the body 11 can be removed, and the main body 11 can be
adhered to an article of clothing of the user 5. When so
positioned, the user can experience the benefits of wearing event
indicia without damaging their clothing, and simultaneously be
provided with a convenient and insulated beverage holder into which
a beverage 5 such as a can or bottle of soda, for example, can be
stored. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 8, when not utilized for a
beverage, the binoculars 20 can be folded and inserted within the
pocket area.
[0041] Although described above as including a single pocket,
and/or specific removable sections, this is for illustrative
purposes only, as those of skill in the art will recognize that any
number of pockets and/or removable sections can be incorporated
into the design of the article 10. These pockets and sections can
be located anywhere along the main body and can be used to store
any number of items which may also be sold with the kit. These
items can include, for example, walkie-talkies, radios, headphones,
and other such goods commonly sold or rented at events. To this
end, with each additional pocket, the article can also include one
or more additional removable sections having a shape and dimension
for being adhered thereto in a manner similar to that described
above. Moreover, although described above as being printed at the
venue, this is but one preferred method of distribution, as the
articles can also be pre-printed at the location of manufacture and
shipped to the venue.
[0042] Accordingly, the inventive concepts disclosed herein
function to allow a virtually unlimited number of articles to be
initially produced in a blank state (i.e., without indicia), and
shipped in bulk to venues across the globe. Upon purchase by a
consumer, each unit can be imprinted and/or uploaded with event
specific indicia at the event. Accordingly, the above noted article
and method alleviates the previous concern relating to overstocking
expired merchandise, and is much more environmentally friendly as
the waste associated with such expired merchandise is
eliminated.
[0043] 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.
[0044] 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.
[0045] 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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