U.S. patent application number 16/379637 was filed with the patent office on 2019-10-17 for gun pocket for a garment with rapid access and flexible closure mechanism.
The applicant listed for this patent is Kevin Lee Schmadeka. Invention is credited to Kevin Lee Schmadeka.
Application Number | 20190316875 16/379637 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 68160253 |
Filed Date | 2019-10-17 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20190316875 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Schmadeka; Kevin Lee |
October 17, 2019 |
GUN POCKET FOR A GARMENT WITH RAPID ACCESS AND FLEXIBLE CLOSURE
MECHANISM
Abstract
A garment pocket for the concealed carrying of a gun includes an
inside gun pocket having a front panel and a back panel and having
a top opening between the front panel and the back panel. An
elastic band is affixed across the width and proximate the top of
the front panel. A pair of opposing flexible closure elements are
affixed to opposing sides of the opening. A first closure element
is affixed parallel to and proximate the elastic band and a second
closure element is affixed across the width and proximate the top
of the back panel. An outside accessory pocket is attached to a top
end of the inside gun pocket, the inside gun pocket includes an
opening adapted to receive a gun and the outside accessory pocket
is sized to accommodate receiving an item.
Inventors: |
Schmadeka; Kevin Lee;
(Puyallup, WA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
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Schmadeka; Kevin Lee |
Puyallup |
WA |
US |
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Family ID: |
68160253 |
Appl. No.: |
16/379637 |
Filed: |
April 9, 2019 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62656834 |
Apr 12, 2018 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45F 2200/0591 20130101;
A45F 5/02 20130101; F41C 33/048 20130101; F41C 33/0218
20130101 |
International
Class: |
F41C 33/02 20060101
F41C033/02; F41C 33/04 20060101 F41C033/04; A45F 5/02 20060101
A45F005/02 |
Claims
1. A gun pocket system for a garment for holding and concealing a
handgun comprising: an inside gun pocket having a front panel and a
back panel and having a top opening between the front panel and the
back panel; an elastic band affixed across the width and proximate
the top of the front panel; a pair of opposing flexible closure
elements affixed to opposing sides of the opening; wherein a first
closure element is affixed parallel to and proximate the elastic
band and a second closure element is affixed across the width and
proximate the top of the back panel; an outside accessory pocket
attached to a top end of the inside gun pocket; where the inside
gun pocket includes an opening adapted to receive a gun; and where
the outside accessory pocket is sized to accommodate receiving an
item.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the inside gun pocket and the
accessory pocket are attached in a foldable arrangement so as to be
adapted to be sewn to a garment.
3. The system of claim 2 wherein the inside gun pocket is adapted
to be sewn into the interior of the garment and the outside
accessory pocket is adapted to be sewn to the outside of the
garment.
4. The system of claim 1 wherein the accessory pocket is sized to
accommodate receiving a smartphone, cell phone, checkbook, wallet
or stiff panel.
5. The system of claim 1 wherein the inside gun pocket includes
stitching that conforms to a predetermined gun profile.
6. The system of claim 1 wherein the outside accessory pocket has a
cargo pocket design.
7. The system of claim 1 wherein the outside accessory pocket is
covered in fabric matching a selected clothing item.
8. The system of claim 1 wherein the first and second closure
elements comprise material selected from the group consisting of
plastic, elastic, polycarbonate plastic, nylon, polypropylene,
polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, acrylic, polycarbonate, acetal
(Polyoxymethylene), synthetic polymers, thermoplastic
acrylic-polyvinylchloride sheets, spring metal strips and
combinations thereof.
9. The system of claim 1 wherein the opposing flexible closure
elements substantially conform to the circumference of a user's
thigh.
10. The system of claim 1 wherein the flexible closure elements
comprise a first strip sewn into the inside of the opening and a
shorter strip sewn into the outside edge of the gun pocket opening,
inside the elastic strap so as to form a pair of stiffened lips at
the pocket opening.
11. The system of claim 10 wherein the elastic strip substantially
covers the top of the outside of the gun pocket from end to end and
the shorter strip of plastic is centered, and stitched underneath
it, and the portion of the elastic strip going from the ends of the
shorter strip to the ends of the first strip are unstitched, to
allow the elastic to pull the shorter strip tight against the
longer strip, thus holding the pocket closed.
12. The system of claim 1 wherein the inside gun pocket and the
outside accessory pocket comprise a durable fabric with a measure
of stiffness the fabric being selected from the group consisting of
ballistic nylon, high strength denim, canvas, and fabrics that
contain blends of nylon 6,6 fiber and cotton.
13. A gun pocket system for a garment for holding and concealing a
handgun comprising: the garment having an outer layer and an inner
layer; an inside gun pocket having a front panel and a back panel
and having a top opening between the front panel and the back
panel; an elastic band affixed across the width and proximate the
top of the front panel; a pair of opposing flexible closure
elements affixed to opposing sides of the opening; wherein a first
closure element is affixed parallel to and proximate the elastic
band and a second closure element is affixed across the width and
proximate the top of the back panel; an outside accessory pocket
attached to a top end of the inside gun pocket; where the inside
gun pocket includes an opening adapted to receive a gun and is
affixed to the inner layer; and where the outside accessory pocket
is sized to accommodate receiving an item and is affixed to the
outer layer.
14. The system of claim 13 wherein the inside gun pocket and the
accessory pocket are attached in a foldable arrangement so as to be
adapted to be sewn to a garment.
15. The system of claim 14 wherein the inside gun pocket is sewn
into the interior of the garment and the outside accessory pocket
may be sewn to the outside of the garment.
16. The system of claim 15 wherein accessory pocket is sized to
accommodate receiving a smartphone, cell phone, checkbook, wallet
or stiff panel.
17. The system of claim 13 wherein the inside gun pocket includes
stitching that conforms to a predetermined gun profile.
18. The system of claim 13 wherein the first and second closure
elements comprise material selected from the group consisting of
plastic, elastic, polycarbonate plastic, nylon, polypropylene,
polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, acrylic, polycarbonate, acetal
(Polyoxymethylene), synthetic polymers, thermoplastic
acrylic-polyvinyl chloride sheets, spring metal strips and
combinations thereof.
19. The system of claim 13 wherein the garment is selected from the
group consisting of pants, outerwear, leisure wear, skirts,
dresses, and kilts.
20. The system of claim 19 wherein the pocket opening is located
immediately beneath the waist band of a pair of pants, skirt,
dress, or kilt.
21. A pocket system comprising: an inside pocket having a front
panel and a back panel and having a top opening between the front
panel and the back panel; an elastic band affixed across the width
and proximate the top of the front panel; a pair of opposing
flexible closure elements affixed to opposing sides of the opening;
wherein a first closure element is affixed parallel to and
proximate the elastic band and a second closure element is affixed
across the width and proximate the top of the back panel; and where
the inside pocket includes an opening adapted to receive an item
and the pair of opposing flexible closure elements when closed
conceal the item, while allowing rapid access by pushing a hand
into the opening.
22. The system of claim 21 wherein the pair of opposing flexible
closure elements are straight or curved and made from materials
selected from the group consisting of plastic, elastic,
polycarbonate plastic, nylon, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride,
polyethylene, acrylic, polycarbonate, acetal (Polyoxymethylene),
synthetic polymers, thermoplastic acrylic-polyvinyl chloride
sheets, spring metal strips and combinations thereof.
23. A closure mechanism for an item having an opening for a pocket
comprising: a pair of opposing closure elements affixed to opposing
sides of the opening; wherein one closure element is affixed across
the width and proximate the top of one side of the opening and the
opposing closure element is affixed across the width of the
opposing side of the opening.
24. The closure mechanism of claim 23 wherein the pair of opposing
closure elements are adapted to accommodate an item selected from
the group consisting of a coat, a concealed carry purse, a wearable
pouch, and a belt pouch for containing a gun.
25. The closure mechanism of claim 23 wherein the pair of opposing
closure elements comprise straight or curved elements.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention is in the field of hand gun pockets,
and, more particularly, to a gun pocket with rapid access having a
flexible closure mechanism.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A number of garment pockets for concealing guns are known.
Such garment pockets typically come with drawbacks of some kind.
With some, the garment has to be made with the pocket already
installed, which is unworkable for people who don't find the brand
of garment usable and prefer to wear their own brand.
[0003] Some gun pockets make use of modified existing pockets.
These can be difficult to use for people who are accustomed to
using their normal pockets for carrying things other than a gun.
With some such pockets, the gun is not positioned for comfortable
everyday carry, such as with pockets that allow access to a gun
that is strapped to the thigh. With many gun pockets available
today, the pocket opening must be unzipped, unsnapped, pulled open
or have an outer flap opened before the gun can be accessed and
drawn.
[0004] There are apparently no gun pocket systems that use
stiffened lips along with elastic or other pulling devices or
materials to hold it closed while allowing rapid access, while also
combining an inner gun pocket with a dual-purpose outer pocket,
while also creating this pocket system in a form that can be
installed by a clothing alteration professional in the clothing of
the user's choice, or by a clothing manufacturer at time of
manufacture.
[0005] The present invention solves the drawbacks inherent in the
prior art by providing, for the first time, a gun pocket with a
flexible closure apparatus allowing for rapid access to a gun, that
may be retro-fitted to an existing garment. Further, disclosed
herein is a second pocket element, attached directly outside the
aforementioned gun pocket, for storing a cell phone, wallet or the
like which further serves to obscure any imprint on the garment
from the gun. The present invention further addresses these
drawbacks by creating a pocket and gun pouch system which can be
pre-made and installed in the user's clothing of choice. It could
also be installed in clothing at the time of manufacture.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0006] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of
concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in
the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify
key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to
be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject
matter.
[0007] A garment pocket for the concealed carrying of a gun
includes an inside gun pocket having a front panel and a back panel
and having a top opening between the front panel and the back
panel. An elastic band is affixed across the width and proximate
the top of the front panel. A pair of opposing flexible closure
elements are affixed to opposing sides of the opening. A first
closure element is affixed parallel to and proximate the elastic
band and a second closure element is affixed across the width and
proximate the top of the back panel. An outside accessory pocket is
attached to a top end of the inside gun pocket. The inside gun
pocket includes an opening adapted to receive a gun and the outside
accessory pocket is sized to accommodate receiving an item.
[0008] In another aspect, the ends of the gun pocket opening may,
if needed, have vertical relief slits extending downward to permit
the pocket to open wider and more freely.
[0009] In one aspect a pocket system is provided for fully
concealing a gun inside a garment.
[0010] In another aspect a means of holding the pocket closed in
such a way that it can be accessed rapidly by pushing one's
fingertips and hand directly into the pocket opening, without
additional steps needed to unsecure the pocket opening is
provided.
[0011] In another aspect a dual-purpose secondary pocket is
provided outside the primary gun pocket. The dual purposes are
additional covering and concealment of the primary gun pocket and
carrying space for additional everyday items such as a
smartphone.
[0012] In another aspect, the gun pocket system provided does not
use up space from the user's normal pockets which the user may be
accustomed to using for different purposes.
[0013] In another aspect a gun pocket system is disclosed in a form
that the user can have installed in the clothing of choice, and in
the location of choice that best suits the user.
[0014] In another aspect, to fully conceal the gun inside the
garment, a pocket is provided that is made of highly durable fabric
such as ballistic nylon or Cordura.RTM., which can be installed by
the user to hold the gun inside the garment.
[0015] In order to hold the pocket closed while providing rapid
access, a pair of moderately stiff yet flexible "lips" are sewn
into the top edges of the gun pocket. An elastic strip or something
with similar function is used to pull the two lips together,
holding the pocket closed while allowing it to be accessed by
pushing the fingertips and hand inside the opening.
[0016] In order to further conceal the gun pocket and provide
additional space for carrying everyday needs, a second pocket is
provided that sits on the outside of the garment directly outside
of the gun pocket. This pocket can be configured in numerous ways
depending on the user's needs, including a smartphone pocket, cargo
pocket, pocket for keys, etc.
[0017] In order to make this pocket readily installable by the user
or the user's clothing alteration professional, the pocket system
can be provided as a single unit which constitutes a pair of
pockets separated by a fold in the fabric at the top. In this way
the tailor can cut a horizontal slit in the side of, for example, a
pair of pants for installation, slide the gun pocket through the
slit to the inside up to the fold between the pockets, and sew both
pockets into place along with an outer covering that matches the
fabric of the pants.
[0018] In another aspect an advantageous location for the disclosed
gun pocket may be on the out-facing side of the thigh of a pair of
pants, where an accessory or cargo pocket would normally be
located.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] While the novel features of the invention are set forth with
particularity in the appended claims, the invention, both as to
organization and content, will be better understood and
appreciated, along with other objects and features thereof, from
the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the
drawings, in which:
[0020] FIG. 1 shows a pocket system with a gun partially inserted
in the inside gun pocket and smartphone in the outside accessory
pocket;
[0021] FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B respectively show front and back views
of the inside pocket, with the flexible closure elements of the gun
pocket shown in a partial cutaway view;
[0022] FIG. 3 shows the uninstalled pocket system folded open;
[0023] FIG. 4 shows the flexible closure elements; and
[0024] FIG. 5 shows a perspective side view of the pocket system
installed into a pants garment.
[0025] In the drawings, identical reference numbers identify
similar elements or components. The sizes and relative positions of
elements in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. For
example, the shapes of various elements and angles are not drawn to
scale, and some of these elements are arbitrarily enlarged and
positioned to improve drawing legibility. Further, the particular
shapes of the elements as drawn, are not intended to convey any
information regarding the actual shape of the particular elements
and have been solely selected for ease of recognition in the
drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0026] The following disclosure describes several embodiments for a
gun pocket that is adapted to be fitted to a garment. Several
features of methods and systems in accordance with example
embodiments are set forth and described in the Figures. It will be
appreciated that methods and systems in accordance with other
example embodiments can include additional procedures or features
different than those shown in the Figures. Example embodiments are
described herein with respect to a gun pocket with rapid access
having a flexible closure mechanism. However, it will be understood
that these examples are for the purpose of illustrating the
principles, and that the invention is not so limited. Additionally,
methods and systems in accordance with several example embodiments
may not include all of the features shown in the Figures.
[0027] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the
specification and claims which follow, the word "comprise" and
variations thereof, such as, "comprises" and "comprising" are to be
construed in an open, inclusive sense that is as "including, but
not limited to."
[0028] Reference throughout this specification to "one example" or
"an example embodiment," "one embodiment," "an embodiment" or
combinations and/or variations of these terms means that a
particular feature, structure or characteristic described in
connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least
one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. Thus, the
appearances of the phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an
embodiment" in various places throughout this specification are not
necessarily all referring to the same embodiment or example.
Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or
characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or
more embodiments or examples.
[0029] In one useful example, the pocket may advantageously be
located on the out-facing side of the thigh of a pair of pants,
where a cargo or accessory pocket would typically be located.
Ideally the pocket system would be made from a highly durable
fabric with a measure of stiffness such as ballistic nylon or high
strength denim or canvas fabrics made from blends of nylon 6,6
fiber and cotton, such as is available under the brand name
Cordura.RTM. which is available from Invista North America S.A.R.L.
Corporation Luxembourg. Pockets made from these materials can
easily outlast the life expectancy of a normal article of
clothing.
[0030] In another useful embodiment, the pocket system may
advantageously include an inside pocket sewn into the inside of the
pants, and an outside pocket sewn to the outside of the pants
directly outside the inside pocket. The inside pocket may be
adapted to contain the gun, and the outside pocket may be adapted
to be configured for the contents of the user's choice. If so
desired, the outside pocket can contain a smartphone or similar
device, thus solving the additional problem of how to securely and
comfortably carry a smartphone. It can also be configured to
contain a cell phone, wallet, stiff panel or other similarly sized
item. A smartphone, for example, carried directly outside the gun
would also serve to help mask the presence of the gun from showing
through the pants, and this configuration would work well with
business attire as well as blue-collar or casual attire. If
desired, the outside pocket could also have a design similar to a
cargo pocket type. The outside visible portions of the pocket
system would be covered in fabric matching the clothing item.
[0031] The inside gun pocket may advantageously feature a system
for holding the pocket closed, so as to help conceal its presence
and not reveal the contents, while allowing rapid access by simply
pushing one's fingertips and hand into the opening. This system
would utilize strips of a stiff yet somewhat flexible material such
as polycarbonate plastic, nylon, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride,
polyethylene, acrylic, polycarbonate, acetal (Polyoxymethylene),
synthetic polymers, thermoplastic acrylic-polyvinyl chloride sheets
as manufactured by Sekisui SPI under the brand name Kydex.RTM.,
spring metal strips, and combinations thereof combined with strips
of elastic. Other materials with similar appropriate qualities of
durability, stiffness and flexibility could substitute. If the
pocket is located on the outer thigh, the plastic strips would be
formed to roughly conform to the circumference of the thigh. One
longer strip of plastic would be sewn into the inside of the gun
pocket opening. The shorter plastic strip would be sewn into the
outside edge of the gun pocket opening, inside the elastic strap.
This would form a pair of stiffened "lips" at the pocket opening.
The elastic strip would cover the top of the outside of the gun
pocket from end to end. The shorter strip of plastic would be
stitched underneath and centered, and the portion of the elastic
going from the ends of the shorter strip to the ends of the longer
strip would be unstitched, to allow the elastic to pull the shorter
strip tight against the longer strip, thus holding the pocket
closed. Upon pushing one's fingertips between the plastic strips,
the pocket will be easily forced open, allowing access to the gun
inside, and also reducing the risk of snagging as the gun is drawn
as could happen more easily with an elastic-only closure. This
system negates the need to unzip the pocket, peel apart Velcro, or
unsnap it to access the inside.
[0032] The inside of the gun pockets can be lined with hook/loop
fastening material. This will allow the user to insert and secure a
separate holster type device to hold the gun with greater stability
if desired, or an anti-print panel. It will also allow the
insertion and securing of spare magazine pouches made for that
purpose. In that way a user could have two pockets installed in the
pants. The pocket on the shooting-hand side would contain the gun,
and the pocket on the opposite side could contain spare magazines.
The outer accessory pocket could also be used for spare
magazines.
[0033] The gun pocket may advantageously be manufactured with a
rectangular shape, to allow the user to modify its shape for the
intended use. If the pocket is to contain spare gun magazines, it
can be left rectangular. For pockets containing a gun, this will
allow the user or installer to put in a line of stitching that
would make the pocket roughly conform to the shape of the gun, in
order to hold it in position in the pocket with greater
stability.
[0034] Referring now to FIG. 1, a pocket system showing a gun
partially inserted in the inside gun pocket and a smartphone in the
outside accessory pocket is shown. The pocket system 10 comprises a
pair of pockets consisting of an inside gun pocket 1 attached to an
outside accessory pocket 2. The inside gun pocket 1 includes an
opening 25 (as best shown in FIG. 2B) adapted to receive a gun or
similar item. The outside accessory pocket 2 is sized to
accommodate receiving a smartphone 20 or similar item. In its ideal
form, a fold or stitched connection in the fabric 3 (as best shown
in FIG. 3) between the two pockets allows the pockets to be
installed in a pair of pants by cutting a slit in the side of the
pants and sliding the gun pocket inside the slit, then stitching
both pockets into place. An elastic band 6 is affixed across the
width of the top of the inside gun pocket 1.
[0035] When in use, a gun 22 may be inserted into the opening 25
and held concealed in the inside gun pocket 1. Since the inside gun
pocket is sewn into the interior of a garment, any imprint made by
the gun 22 is obscured by the accessory pocket 2 including any
items held in the accessory pocket. In one useful embodiment, the
opening of the outside accessory pocket 2 may be substantially
level or only slightly lower than the inside gun pocket 1 opening,
and above the elastic band 6.
[0036] Referring now jointly to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, front and back
plan views respectively of the inside pocket, with the flexible
closure elements of the gun pocket in a partial cutaway view is
shown. A line of stitching 7 can be put into the gun pocket 1 by
the user prior to installation of the pockets, in order that the
shape of the pocket will be customized to hold the user's
particular gun with greater stability.
[0037] The inside gun pocket 1 has a flexible mechanism for holding
it closed, consisting of an inner flexible closure element such as
the longer stiffened lip 4 and an opposing outer flexible closure
element such as the shorter stiffened lip 5 which are sewn into a
folded portion of the fabric of the opening on the inside and
outside respectively as indicated by stitching 17. The strip of
elastic 6 stretches along the top end of the outside front pocket 1
over the shorter outside stiffened lip 5 and serves to pull the
lips together, holding the pocket closed. Inner stiffened lip 4 is
sewn into the fabric along the top of the inside gun pocket 1 which
may be done by folding a length of fabric over the lip 4 and
applying stitches. In one useful example, inner stiffened lip 4 may
be nearly the full width of the pocket, and the outer stiffened lip
5 should be significantly shorter than the full width of the
pocket, for example, about half of the width.
[0038] Referring now to FIG. 3, an uninstalled pocket system is
shown folded open. The inside gun pocket 1 includes a fold or
stitched connection in the fabric 3. The outside pocket 2 is
attached to the fold or stitched connection in the fabric 3 as
shown here and in FIG. 4. Note that the front of the inside gun
pocket 1, a fold or stitched connection in the fabric 3 and the
outside accessory pocket may be fashioned from a single piece of
cut material. The pocket opening design may incorporate downward
vertical slits 55 on the ends of the gun pocket opening, to allow
the pocket to open wider and more freely.
[0039] Referring now to FIG. 4, flexible closure elements are
shown. The flexible closure elements 4, 5 are sewn into the back
and front panels of the inside gun pocket 1. The flexible closure
elements 4, 5 operate as "lips" that hold the pocket opening closed
when the gun is being held in place, while parting to allow easy
access for a user to withdraw the gun when the user's fingers are
pushed between the "lips". By way of example and not limitation of
the closure elements, the flexible closure element 4 may have a
length ranging between 4 to 6 inches, while the flexible closure
element 5 may have a length ranging between 2 to 4 inches.
[0040] Referring now to FIG. 5, a perspective side view of the
pocket system installed into a pants garment is shown. A pants
garment 50 has the gun pocket 10 installed in a pants leg 52. The
inside gun pocket 1 is inserted through a slit 54 and sewn into the
inside of the pants leg and the outside accessory pocket 2 can be
affixed to the outside of the pants leg 52. It will be appreciated
by those skilled in the art having the benefit of this disclosure
that the use of the pocket system 10 is not limited to use with
pants. It can also be substantially similarly installed in other
garments, such as skirts, dresses, kilts or the like. A version
that would work well with skirts, dresses, or kilts could utilize a
pocket opening located immediately beneath the waist band.
[0041] The elastic strip covering the outer stiffened lip could be
extended on the ends and integrated into the waist band of the
skirt, dress or kilt, which is already pulled tight around the
waist. This would serve to hold the outer lip of the pocket tight
to the waist without need for an inside lip in the pocket, though
an inside lip could still be included to help facilitate pushing
the pocket wide open when being accessed.
[0042] In another useful aspect the closure mechanism comprising
flexible closure elements 4, 5 may be sewn into other items that
have a pocket, including coats, concealed carry purses, and
wearable pouches such as a belt pouch containing a gun that can
have the opening on top for access. Plastic strips comprising the
flexible closure elements may be straight or curved to conform to
the application.
[0043] Although a limited number of embodiments of the invention
have been illustrated and described, various alternatives,
modifications and equivalents may be used. For example, the gun
pocket could be held closed by alternate means, including a zipper,
hook/loop fastener, magnets, or flexible magnetic strips sewn into
the pocket lips. It could also work with only a single stiffened
lip on one side and elastic on the other. The pocket pairs could
also be configured so both pockets are layered on the inside of the
pants, or on the outside of the pants. The gun pocket could also be
made as a single standalone pocket, for installation alone, or on
the inside of the pants behind an existing pocket in the selected
pants, such as in cargo pants. Therefore, in one example the gun
pocket system can be installed on the outer thigh portion of a
garment, possibly right behind the outer seam if cutting the seam
is an issue. If desired, Velcro.RTM. hook and loop lining may be
added to the inside gun pocket to secure an interior holster or mag
pouches. This has the advantage of still having use of front
pockets for keys and change. The foregoing description should not
be taken as limiting the scope of the invention.
[0044] The invention has been described herein in considerable
detail in order to comply with the Patent Statutes and to provide
those skilled in the art with the information needed to apply the
novel principles of the present invention, and to construct and use
such exemplary and specialized components as are required. However,
it is to be understood that the invention may be carried out by
different equipment, and devices, and that various modifications,
both as to the equipment details and operating procedures, may be
accomplished without departing from the true spirit and scope of
the present invention.
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