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US3777313A
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Sports pocket for wearing apparel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-01
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-09-01
Abstract
Abstract A sports pocket to fit inside an existing pocket of trousers, or skirts, adapted to be held in place at the waistband by the usual belt extending through belt loops on the sports pocket, or having an upper portion folded over the waistband and secured by a selfadhering fastener, or a zipper, or snap-fasteners and in either form having a turned over flap which overlies the outside upper edge of the trouser pocket and helps to retain the sports pocket in place. The exposed turned over flap portion and the exposed portion adjacent the entrance to the sports pocket, as well as that portion containing the belt loops, and the loops, are made of the same material and color as the trousers, or slacks, or these portions can be made from materials of contrasting color, or different fabrics such as to impart a casual or sports look to the trousers.
Inventors
- 👤 M Bergsten
- 👤 R Bergsten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:08
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D27/00; A41D27/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A sports pocket to fit inside an existing pocket of a garment, said sports pocket having means adjacent to the waistband of said garment supporting the sports pocket on the garment, said means including a portion of the sports pocket overlying an exposed entrance surface leasing into the existing garment pocket, the major portion of said sports pocket being disposed within the existing pocket of said garment, a flap portion on said sports pocket overlying the outside free edge of the existing pocket adapted to hang free over the outside surface of the existing pocket, said portion of the sports pocket overlying said exposed entrance surface leading into the existing pocket protecting said surface against wear and soil and said flap portion protecting said free edge and said outside surface of the existing pocket from wear and soil, said means adjacent to said waistbaNd supporting the sports pocket comprising a foldover portion of the sports pocket engaged over said waistband, and attaching means provided on said fold-over portion cooperatively engaging means at the inner side of said waistband to secure said fold-over portion, said attaching means on said fold-over portion comprising a self-adhering member secured on said fold-over portion and engaging the inner side of said waistband to secure the fold-over portion thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A sports pocket to fit inside an existing pocket of a garment, said sports pocket having means adjacent to the waistband of said garment supporting the sports pocket on the garment, said means including a portion of the sports pocket overlying an exposed entrance surface leasing into the existing garment pocket, the major portion of said sports pocket being disposed within the existing pocket of said garment, a flap portion on said sports pocket overlying the outside free edge of the existing pocket adapted to hang free over the outside surface of the existing pocket, said portion of the sports pocket overlying said exposed entrance surface leading into the existing pocket protecting said surface against wear and soil and said flap portion protecting said free edge and said outside surface of the existing pocket from wear and soil, said means adjacent to said waistbaNd supporting the sports pocket comprising a foldover portion of the sports pocket engaged over said waistband, and attaching means provided on said fold-over portion cooperatively engaging means at the inner side of said waistband to secure said fold-over portion, said attaching means on said fold-over portion comprising a self-adhering member secured on said fold-over portion and engaging the inner side of said waistband to secure the fold-over portion thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A sports pocket as set forth in claim 1 wherein said portion of the sports pocket overlying the exposed entrance surface of said existing pocket and said flap portion are of the same material and color as said garment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A sports pocket as set forth in claim 1 wherein said sports pocket fitted inside an existing garment pocket is provided with a relatively small pocket at an inner side of the sports pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A sports pocket as set forth in claim 1 wherein said portion of the sports pocket overlying said exposed entrance surface and said flap portion verlying the outside free edge of the existing pocket are made from different material than said garment and of a different color therefrom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
A sports pocket to fit inside an existing pocket of a garment having a waistband, said sports pocket having one portion thereof being disposed within the existing pocket of said garment, and a support portion extending upwardly and then folded over the waistband of said garment, said sports pocket also including a flap portion overlying the outside free edge of the existing pocket adapted to hang free over said outside free edge, thereby protecting said free edge and the outside surface of the existing pocket from wear and soil, and fastening means on the inner side of said waistband cooperating with fastening means on the folded over portion of the support portion of said sports pocket for detachably connecting the sports pocket to said garment and firmly holding it in place during use.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
133 words
A sports pocket to fit inside an existing pocket of a garment having a waistband, said sports pocket having one portion thereof being disposed within the existing pocket of said garment, and a support portion extending upwardly and then folded over the waistband of said garment, said sports pocket also including a flap portion overlying the outside free edge of the existing pocket adapted to hang free over said outside free edge, thereby protecting said free edge and the outside surface of the existing pocket from wear and soil, and fastening means on the inner side of said waistband cooperating with fastening means on the folded over portion of the support portion of said sports pocket for detachably connecting the sports pocket to said garment and firmly holding it in place during use.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |