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US4139914A
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Security pocket
Assignee: TARR DAVIS S
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Filing: 1978-04-05
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1998-04-05
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a security pocket adapted to be worn on the inside of a pair of pants. The security pocket comprises a pouch having an opening sized to permit access to the interior of the pouch and means for releasably mounting the pouch on the inside of a pair of pants. Two general types of such means are disclosed. The first general type is hung from the belt and passes over the top of the waistband; the second general type is releasably attached to the inside of the pants themselves.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan L. Tarr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:16
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D27/00; A41D27/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A security pocket adapted to be worn on the inside of a pair of pants, said security pocket comprising: a. a pouch having an opening therein sized to permit access to the interior thereof by the hand of the wearer of the security pocket; b. first means for removably mounting said pouch on the inside of a pair of pants in position such that articles may be safely stored in said pouch and such that articles can be put into and taken out from said pouch through the opening therein only from the inside of the pants, said first means comprising two loops: (i) attached to said pouch, (ii) sized to receive a belt worn in conventional manner on the outside of the pants, and (iii) spaced from one another sufficiently to permit one to be worn on either side of a belt loop; and c. second means for releasably closing said loops, whereby the security pocket can be removed without having to undo the belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A security pocket adapted to be worn on the inside of a pair of pants, said security pocket comprising: a. a pouch having an opening therein sized to permit access to the interior thereof by the hand of the wearer of the security pocket; b. first means for removably mounting said pouch on the inside of a pair of pants in position such that articles may be safely stored in said pouch and such that articles can be put into and taken out from said pouch through the opening therein only from the inside of the pants, said first means comprising two loops: (i) attached to said pouch, (ii) sized to receive a belt worn in conventional manner on the outside of the pants, and (iii) spaced from one another sufficiently to permit one to be worn on either side of a belt loop; and c. second means for releasably closing said loops, whereby the security pocket can be removed without having to undo the belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A security pocket as recited in claim 1 and further comprising third means for securely closing the opening in said pouch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A security pocket as recited in claim 2 wherein said third means comprise a zipper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A security pocket as recited in claim 2 wherein said third means comprise a button.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A security pocket as recited in claim 1 wherein said second means is adapted to attach one end of said loops to the wearer's clothing, whereby the security pocket is prevented from moving relative to the belt loop.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A security pocket as recited in claim 5 wherein said second means is adapted to attach one end of said loop to the wearer's waistband.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A security pocket as recited in claim 5 wherein said second means is adapted to attach one end of said loops to the wearer's belt.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A security pocket as recited in claim 1 wherein said second means is a snap.
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) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |