Repositionable Pocket Device

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/506,386, which was filed on Jun. 6, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of storage devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a repositionable, portable pocket device comprised of a body that can be securely attached to a wearable article of clothing or accessory and features an opening that can safely store the contents of small necessities and valuables. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

Access to small necessities and valuables, such as a phone, keys, a wallet, makeup, hair care materials, and various other personal items, plays a crucial role in enhancing an individual's overall comfort, convenience, and mobility throughout their daily activities. The absence of suitable storage solutions within clothing, such as functional pockets, often leads to the inadvertent misplacement or loss of these essential items. This unfortunate scenario can occur when individuals absentmindedly set down these belongings and subsequently forget about them, leading to frustration and inconvenience.

Furthermore, this lack of accessible storage can have a noticeable impact on the quality of one's experiences, particularly during events or outings. The constant need to manually handle and keep track of small items not only adds to the mental load an individual carries but also detracts from their ability to fully engage and immerse themselves in the moment. This can ultimately diminish the enjoyment and relaxation that such events are meant to provide.

The prevailing solution of carrying a purse or bag, while providing a means to transport these items, presents its own set of challenges. Purses can be cumbersome to carry, especially when occupied with other tasks or activities. Moreover, there are instances where certain public spaces, such as select concert halls and sporting venues, restrict the entry of bags for security and logistical reasons. This limitation forces individuals to choose between either leaving their essential items behind or resorting to less secure alternatives, potentially impacting their peace of mind and overall experience.

Given these considerations, the development of innovative and practical solutions for carrying small necessities and valuables remains an area of ongoing importance. The integration of thoughtful and functional pockets into clothing designs, along with the creation of discreet and secure wearable accessories, could greatly alleviate the challenges associated with managing personal items. By addressing these issues, individuals would not only enjoy enhanced convenience and comfort but also have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in their daily activities and special events without unnecessary distractions.

Therefore there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that eliminates the need to hold onto personal items by hand in the absence of pockets or purses. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a portable, repositionable pocket device that can be secured onto any wearable clothing item or accessory. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a repositionable, portable pocket device that can safely hold contents like small necessities and valuables without uncertainty and fear of losing or dropping them.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a repositionable pocket device. The device is comprised of a body that is preferably made from a canvas or any durable material. The device is capable of attaching and detaching to wearable clothing or accessories through a fastener mechanism on the rear surface of the device. The body features an opening and a fastener on the front surface which allows for the interior placement and subsequent storage of small valuables and necessities.

In this manner, the repositionable pocket device of the present invention accomplishes all the forgoing objectives and provides a device that can be used as a repositionable, portable pocket which may be used in the presence or absence of pockets built into clothing, or purses. More specifically, the repositionable, portable pocket device can be universally applied to any article of clothing or accessory and may be safely attached and detached without damaging the material. Furthermore, the device can minimize the probability of losing items by dropping them or placing them down, thereby maximizing quality time at an event by decreasing the mental load of having to hold on to items by hand.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a repositionable pocket device comprised of a body, an opening, an attachment fastener, and an additional fastener. The device is further comprised of a front surface and a rear surface, where the front surface features an opening (secured by a fastener) for storage of valuables and necessities, and the rear surface features an attachment fastener that is securable to a wearable article of clothing or accessory that is attachable and detachable for portable, convenient use. The rear surface fastener may be clipped into the edge of any article of clothing or accessory, but may be secured by any such fastener and mechanism.

During use, the device can be secured to any article of clothing or accessory using the attachment fastener including but not limited to: a pair of pants, a pair of shorts, a shirt, a swimsuit, a jacket, or hat, comprised of any fabric or material, including but not limited to denim, polyester, nylon, cotton, wool, leather, silk, and viscose. Additionally, the device is meant to be able to securely possess small valuables such as keys, a phone, a wallet, personal items, hair care and makeup, or any other such item. This is done so through the front surface opening and fastener that is open and closable with at least one hand, and may be able to tightly secure contents.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body having at least one opening with at least one fastener, and an attachment fastener. Then, the body can be attached to a garment, body part, surface, or other accessory via the fastener. Next, the fastener can be engaged to allow a user to insert an object, item, etc. into the body. Then, the fastener can be re-engaged to close the opening and secure the object, item, etc. within the body until it is needed.

Accordingly, the repositionable pocket device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that resolves the issue of having to hold small valuables and necessities in hand, specifically in the event that a person may not have pockets available to them. Additionally, the repositionable pocket device may be transferred with ease from one article of clothing to another, allowing for the convenient storage of small items and necessities in any environment or setting. Furthermore, the device may be universally applied to any wearable article of clothing or accessory. In this manner, the repositionable pocket device provides a portable pocket solution.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of one potential embodiment of a repositionable pocket device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a rear view of one potential embodiment of a repositionable pocket device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a front perspective view of one potential embodiment of a repositionable pocket device of the present invention while attached to clothing of a user in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a repositionable pocket device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that provides small storage capacity in the presence or absence of an existing pocket built into the clothing of an individual, or a purse or bag present. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a repositionable, portable pocket device that can be attachable and detachable to a variety of wearable clothing and accessories. Additionally, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a pocket device that can securely store the contents of small necessities and valuables through a fastener so that there need not be fear or worry that the interior contents could be lost.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a repositionable pocket device. The device is comprised of a body, an opening, a front surface fastener and a rear surface fastener. The device is designed to be secured to a wearable article of clothing or accessory, and store the desired contents of the user at will.

More specifically, the device is comprised of a front surface and a rear surface. The rear surface is designed to be attachable and detachable to any article of clothing or accessory, and the front surface is designed to have an opening that small contents can be placed inside of, and a fastener that securely keeps them in place.

The device is preferably comprised of a durable material such as canvas in order to withstand normal use wear and tear, ensuring the safe storage and retrieval of the desired contents. As a result, the device can serve as a portable pocket that safely permits the convenient storage of small necessities and valuables through attachment and detachment to various articles of clothing and accessories as needed.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body having at least one opening with at least one fastener, and an attachment fastener. Then, the body can be attached to a garment, body part, surface, or other accessory via the fastener. Next, the fastener can be engaged to allow a user to insert an object, item, etc. into the body. Then, the fastener can be re-engaged to close the opening and secure the object, item, etc. within the body until it is needed.

Accordingly, the repositionable pocket device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that resolves the issue of having to hold small valuables and necessities in hand, specifically in the event that a person may not have pockets available to them. Additionally, the repositionable pocket device may be transferred with ease from one article of clothing to another, allowing for the convenient storage of small items and necessities in any environment or setting. Furthermore, the device may be universally applied to any wearable article of clothing or accessory. In this manner, the repositionable pocket device provides a universal and convenient portable pocket solution.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of one potential embodiment of the portable pocket device 100 of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is designed to be secured to any article of clothing 10 or accessory, including but not limited to: a pair of pants, a pair of shorts, a shirt, a swimsuit, a jacket, or hat, comprised of any fabric or material, including but not limited to denim, polyester, nylon, cotton, wool, leather, silk, and viscose. The rear surface 130 of the body 110 of the present device 100 is comprised of at least one fastener 132 that may be secured onto any wearable article of clothing 10 or accessory present on the user. The fastener 132 is preferably (but not limited to) a clip that may be secured to the edge of any article of clothing or accessory. However, the body 110 may be secured by a fastener 132 of any kind or variety known in the art, including but not limited to hook and loop, adhesive, magnet, snap button, tongue and groove, clamp, spring, strap, loop, etc.

The body 110 is preferably comprised of a durable fabric material such as but not limited to canvas in order to withstand normal use wear and tear but may be additionally comprised of any such material known in the art. In one embodiment, the body 110 is made of a waterproof material to protect valuables within the body 110. The front surface 120 of the device 100 features at least one opening 124 that permits the user to place small items inside of the device 100, including but not limited to: wallets, keys, cards, cash, makeup, and writing utensils.

The opening 124 may be secured by at least one fastener 122 of any kind such that the contents of the device 100 are not capable of falling out of the device 100 unintentionally. The fastener 122 may be any type known in the art, including but not limited to zipper, hook and loop, adhesive, magnet, snap button, tongue and groove, etc. The fastener 122 may be designed such that it can be opened and closed with one hand with ease, in the event that the user should wish to place the device 100 in a location that may only be accessed with one hand, such as an arm sleeve. In one embodiment, the fastener 122 is comprised of a waterproof zipper or waterproof fastener to prevent items within the body 110 from contacting water. The opening 124 may be located anywhere on the body 110 in different embodiments.

In one embodiment, the front surface 120 is comprised of at least one indicia 140. The indicia 140 may include but is not limited to a logo, a brand, a name, a number, a word, a symbol, a phrase, a color, etc.

In this manner, the device 100 can serve as a portable pocket that permits the convenient storage of small necessities and valuables through attachment and detachment to various articles of clothing and accessories as needed.

The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a body 110 having at least one opening 124 with at least one fastener 122, and an attachment fastener 132 [Step 202]. Then, the body 110 can be attached to a garment 10, body part, surface, or other accessory via the fastener 132 [Step 204]. Next, the fastener 122 can be engaged to allow a user to insert an object, item, etc. into the body 110 [Step 206]. Then, the fastener 122 can be re-engaged to close the opening 124 and secure the object, item, etc. within the body 110 until it is needed [Step 208].

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “repositionable pocket device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the repositionable pocket device 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the repositionable pocket device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the repositionable pocket device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the repositionable pocket device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the repositionable pocket device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the repositionable pocket device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.