US4156293A
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Pocket construction
Assignee: HAGGAR CLOTHING Co (A NV CORP)
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Filing: 1978-05-11
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Granted: 1979-05-29
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Expires: 1998-05-11
Abstract
Abstract In a method of constructing pockets, a pocket blank is preferably folded first along both longitudinal edges, and then transversely so that the folded edges are inside the two resultant pocket panels. Preferably, the lower edge sections of the pocket panels are adhesively secured before the inner pocket panel is adhesively secured on the inside of a garment wherein a pocket is desired. Following formation of a slit having Y-shaped ends in the adhesive connection between the garment and inner pocket panel, the flaps formed thereby are folded inwardly and adhesively secured to produce a pocket slot. In accordance with the preferred construction, a pocket welt is then adhesively secured across the bottom of the pocket slot. If desired, another pocket welt or a pocket flap extending through the pocket slot can be adhesively secured across the top of the pocket slot. A facing strip can then be placed over the welt(s), flap and/or remainder of the pocket slot, if desired. Stitched tacks are provided at both ends of the pocket slot through the garment, inner pocket panel, and desired pocket components. The upper section of the outer pocket panel is then closed and adhesively secured at least to the upper end and remaining edge sections of the inner pocket panel to complete construction of the pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph W. A. Off
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:02
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D27/00; A41D27/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 51
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
In a method of constructing pockets in garment panels wherein a length of pocket material having reverse and obverse sides is connected to the garment panel, folded transversely to form inner and outer pocket panels, and secured at adjacent edges and ends of the folded length of pocket material; the improvement comprising the steps of: positioning the reverse side of the length of pocket material on the inside surface of the garment panel wherein a pocket is to be formed; adhesively securing the length of pocket material to said garment panel; forming a slit through the adhesively secured area between the garment panel and the length of pocket material; folding the secured edges of the garment panel and the pocket material surrounding the slit inward against the obverse side of the length of pocket material; and securing the inwardly folded edges of the garment panel and the pocket material to the obverse side of said pocket material to form a pocket slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
In a method of constructing pockets in garment panels wherein a length of pocket material having reverse and obverse sides is connected to the garment panel, folded transversely to form inner and outer pocket panels, and secured at adjacent edges and ends of the folded length of pocket material; the improvement comprising the steps of: positioning the reverse side of the length of pocket material on the inside surface of the garment panel wherein a pocket is to be formed; adhesively securing the length of pocket material to said garment panel; forming a slit through the adhesively secured area between the garment panel and the length of pocket material; folding the secured edges of the garment panel and the pocket material surrounding the slit inward against the obverse side of the length of pocket material; and securing the inwardly folded edges of the garment panel and the pocket material to the obverse side of said pocket material to form a pocket slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The improvement according to claim 1 wherein the length of pocket material includes a transverse strip of fusible adhesive material attached on the reverse side in spaced relation to one end of the length of pocket material, and wherein the step of adhesively securing said length of pocket material to said garment panel is accomplished by activating said adhesive strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
The improvement according to claim 1 wherein the step of securing the inwardly folded edges of the garment panel and the pocket material surrounding the slot comprises the steps of: surrounding the pocket slot with strips of fusible adhesive material positioned over the folded edges; and activating at least portions of said adhesive strips to adhesively secure said folded edges to the obverse side of the pocket material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The pocket constructed according to the improved method of claim 1.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
194 words
A method of constructing pockets in garments, comprising the steps of: providing a length of pocket material having reverse and obverse sides; positioning the reverse side of the length of pocket material on the inside surface of a garment panel wherein a pocket is to be formed; adhesively securing the length of pocket material to said garment panel; forming a slit through the adhesively secured area between the garment panel and the length of pocket material; folding the secured edges of the garment panel and the pocket material surrounding the slit backward; securing the backwardly folded edges of the garment panel and the pocket material to the obverse side of said pocket material to form a pocket slot; transversely folding the length of pocket material a predetermined distance from one end thereof to form inner and outer opposed, parallel interconnected by a fold with the obverse sides thereof facing inwardly; interconnecting the inner pocket panel and the garment panel adjacent both ends of the pocket slot; and securing the ends of the folded length of pocket material and the adjacent edges of the inner and outer pocket panels to complete construction of the pocket.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
194 words
A method of constructing pockets in garments, comprising the steps of: providing a length of pocket material having reverse and obverse sides; positioning the reverse side of the length of pocket material on the inside surface of a garment panel wherein a pocket is to be formed; adhesively securing the length of pocket material to said garment panel; forming a slit through the adhesively secured area between the garment panel and the length of pocket material; folding the secured edges of the garment panel and the pocket material surrounding the slit backward; securing the backwardly folded edges of the garment panel and the pocket material to the obverse side of said pocket material to form a pocket slot; transversely folding the length of pocket material a predetermined distance from one end thereof to form inner and outer opposed, parallel interconnected by a fold with the obverse sides thereof facing inwardly; interconnecting the inner pocket panel and the garment panel adjacent both ends of the pocket slot; and securing the ends of the folded length of pocket material and the adjacent edges of the inner and outer pocket panels to complete construction of the pocket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
75 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 5 wherein the length of pocket material includes a strip of fusible adhesive material attached across the reverse side in spaced relationship with one end of the length of pocket material, and wherein the step of securing the length of pocket material to the garment panel is characterized by activating said adhesive strip to effect adhesive connection between the length of pocket material and the garment panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
71 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 5 wherein the garment panel includes a strip of fusible adhesive material attached on the inside surface in the area where a pocket is to be formed, and wherein the step of securing the length of pocket material to the garment panel is characterized by activating said adhesive strip to effect adhesive connection between the length of pocket material and the garment panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
66 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 5 wherein the length of pocket material includes strips of fusible adhesive material attached to the obverse side along both longitudinal edges thereof, and wherein the step of securing the adjacent edges of the transversely folded length of pocket material is characterized by activating said adhesive strip to effect adhesive connection between the edges of the pocket panels.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 5 wherein the length of pocket material includes strips of fusible adhesive material attached to the reverse side along both longitudinal edges thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
76 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 9 further including the step of: inwardly folding the longitudinal edges of the length of pocket material so that the reverse sides of the longitudinal edge portions face in the obverse direction; and wherein the step of securing the adjacent edges of the transversely folded length of pocket material is characterized by activating said adhesive strips to effect adhesive connection between the folded edges of the pocket panels.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
93 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 5 wherein the step of securing the backwardly folded slit edges of the garment panel and pocket material surrounding the slot is carried out by: placing a strip of fusible adhesive material having a central cutout portion corresponding to the pocket slot in surrounding relationship with the pocket slot and over the folded slit edges; and subsequently activating at least a portion of said adhesive strip to effect adhesive connection between the folded slit edges and the obverse side of the length of pocket material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 11 wherein the adhesive strip includes a backing on the nonengaged side thereof, and further including the subsequent step of removing said backing from said adhesive strip to expose the nonengaged side thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 12 wherein the step of securing the ends of the transversely folded length of pocket material is characterized by again activating another portion of said strip of fusible material to effect adhesive connection between the ends of the length of pocket material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 5 including the steps of: positioning a pocket welt across the length of the pocket slot; and securing the pocket welt along the lower edge of the pocket slot to the obverse side of the length of pocket material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 14 including the step of positioning a pocket facing strip over the pocket welt and across the remainder of the pocket slot.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 14 including the steps of: positioning a pocket flap within the pocket slot so that the lower end of the flap extends therethrough; and securing the upper end of the flap along the upper edge of the pocket slot to the obverse side of the inner pocket panel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 16 including the step of positioning a pocket facing strip over the pocket welt, over the upper end of the pocket flap and across the remainder of the pocket slot.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 14 including the steps of: positioning a second pocket welt across the length of the pocket slot; and securing the second pocket welt along the upper edge of the pocket slot to the obverse side of the inner pocket panel.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 18 including the step of positioning a pocket facing strip over both pocket welts and across the remainder of the pocket slot.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 5 including the steps of: positioning a pocket flap within the pocket slot so that the lower end of the flap extends therethrough; and securing the upper end of the flap along the upper edge of the pocket slot to the obverse side of the inner pocket panel.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 20 including the step of positioning a pocket facing strip over the upper end of the pocket flap and across the remainder of the pocket slot.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
65 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 5 including the steps of: positioning a pocket facing strip across the pocket slot; securing the upper end of the facing strip along the upper edge of the pocket slot to the obverse side of the inner pocket panel; and securing the lower end of the facing strip to the obverse side of the outer pocket panel.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
10 words
The pocket constructed according to the method of claim 5.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
298 words
A method of constructing pockets in garments, comprising the steps of: providing a length of pocket material with reverse and obverse sides and having first and second strips of fusible adhesive material adjacent the longitudinal edges of the reverse side of said pocket material; inwardly folding the longitudinal edges of the length of pocket material so that the longitudinal edge portions with the first and second strips of fusible adhesive material thereon are oriented in the obverse direction; positioning the reverse side of the length of pocket material against the inside surface of the garment panel wherein a pocket slot is to be formed; adhesively securing the length of pocket material to the inside surface of the garment panel; forming a slit through the garment panel and the length of pocket material in the adhesive connection therebetween; folding the secured edges of said slit inward against the obverse side of the length of pocket material to form a pocket slot; surrounding the periphery of the pocket slot with strips of fusible adhesive material positioned over the folded slit edges; activating predetermined portions of the strips of fusible adhesive material surrounding the pocket slot to secure the folded slit edges to the obverse side of the length of pocket material; folding the length of pocket material transversely to form inner and outer opposed, parallel panels interconnected by a fold with the obverse sides thereof facing inwardly; interconnecting the inner pocket panel and the garment panel adjacent each end of the pocket slot; and activating the first and second strips of fusible adhesive material and another predetermined portion of the strips of fusible adhesive material surrounding the pocket slot to secure the edges of the outer pocket panel and the inner pocket panel and thereby complete construction of the pocket.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
298 words
A method of constructing pockets in garments, comprising the steps of: providing a length of pocket material with reverse and obverse sides and having first and second strips of fusible adhesive material adjacent the longitudinal edges of the reverse side of said pocket material; inwardly folding the longitudinal edges of the length of pocket material so that the longitudinal edge portions with the first and second strips of fusible adhesive material thereon are oriented in the obverse direction; positioning the reverse side of the length of pocket material against the inside surface of the garment panel wherein a pocket slot is to be formed; adhesively securing the length of pocket material to the inside surface of the garment panel; forming a slit through the garment panel and the length of pocket material in the adhesive connection therebetween; folding the secured edges of said slit inward against the obverse side of the length of pocket material to form a pocket slot; surrounding the periphery of the pocket slot with strips of fusible adhesive material positioned over the folded slit edges; activating predetermined portions of the strips of fusible adhesive material surrounding the pocket slot to secure the folded slit edges to the obverse side of the length of pocket material; folding the length of pocket material transversely to form inner and outer opposed, parallel panels interconnected by a fold with the obverse sides thereof facing inwardly; interconnecting the inner pocket panel and the garment panel adjacent each end of the pocket slot; and activating the first and second strips of fusible adhesive material and another predetermined portion of the strips of fusible adhesive material surrounding the pocket slot to secure the edges of the outer pocket panel and the inner pocket panel and thereby complete construction of the pocket.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 24 including the step of: positioning a pocket welt across the length of the pocket slot, said welt being adhesively secured to the inner pocket panel by activating the portion of the strips of fusible adhesive material surrounding the pocket slot along the lower edge of the pocket slot.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
116 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 25 including the steps of: positioning the reverse side of a pocket facing strip over the pocket welt and across the remainder of the pocket slot; said facing strip including a strip of fusible adhesive material adjacent the lower end of the obverse side; the upper end of said facing strip being adhesively secured to the inner pocket panel by activating the portion of the strips of fusible adhesive material surrounding the pocket slot along the upper edge of the pocket slot; and activating the strip of fusible adhesive material on the facing strip to secure the lower end of the facing strip to the outer pocket panel.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
69 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 25 including the step of: positioning a pocket flap within the pocket slot so that the lower end of the flap extends therethrough; the upper end of said pocket flap being adhesively secured to the inner pocket panel by activating the portion of the strip of fusible adhesive material surrounding the pocket slot along the upper end of the pocket slot.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
122 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 27 including the steps of: positioning the reverse of a pocket facing strip over the pocket welt and flap, and across the remainder of the pocket slot; said facing strip including first and second strips of fusible adhesive material adjacent the upper and lower ends, respectively, of the obverse side thereof; the upper end of said facing strip being adhesively secured to the inner pocket panel by activating the remaining portion of the strip of fusible adhesive material surrounding the pocket slot along the upper edge of the pocket slot; and activating the first and second strips of fusible adhesive material to secure the ends of the facing strip to the outer pocket panel.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 27 wherein the pocket welt is characterized by a flattened, uneven W configuration so as to give the appearance of a double welt pocket construction.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
60 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 27 including the step of: positioning a second pocket welt across the length of the pocket slot, said second pocket welt being adhesively secured to the inner pocket panel by activating the portion of the strip of fusible adhesive material surrounding the pocket slot along the upper edge of the pocket slot.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
121 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 30 including the steps of: positioning the reverse side of a pocket facing strip over both pocket welts and across the remainder of the pocket slot; said facing strip including first and second strips of fusible adhesive material adjacent the upper and lower ends, respectively, of the obverse side thereof; the upper end of said facing strip being adhesively secured to the inner pocket panel by activating the remaining portion of the strip of fusible adhesive material surrounding the pocket slot along the upper edge of the pocket slot; and activating the first and second strips of fusible adhesive material to secure the ends of the facing strip to the outer pocket panel.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
69 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 24 including the step of: positioning a pocket flap within the pocket slot so that the lower end of the flap extends therethrough; the upper end of said pocket flap being adhesively secured to the inner pocket panel by activating the portion of the strip of fusible adhesive material surrounding the pocket slot along the upper edge of the pocket slot.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
125 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 32 including the steps of: positioning the reverse side of a pocket facing strip over the upper end of the pocket flap and across the remainder of the pocket slot; said facing strip including first and second strips of fusible adhesive material adjacent the upper and lower ends, respectively, of the obverse side thereof; the upper end of said facing strip being adhesively secured to the inner pocket panel by activating the remaining portion of the strip of fusible adhesive material surrounding the pocket slot along the upper edge of the pocket slot; and activating the first and second strips of fusible adhesive material to secure the ends of the facing strip to the outer pocket panel.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
109 words
The method of constructing pockets according to claim 24 including the steps of: positioning the reverse side of a pocket facing strip across the pocket slot; said facing strip including a strip of fusible adhesive material adjacent the lower end of the obverse side thereof; the upper end of said facing strip being adhesively secured to the inner pocket panel by activating the portion of the strip of fusible adhesive material surrounding the pocket slot along the upper edge of the pocket slot; and activating the strip of fusible adhesive material on the facing strip to secure the lower end of the facing strip to the outer pocket panel.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
10 words
The pocket constructed according to the method of claim 24.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
162 words
A pocket construction for a garment, which comprises: a length of pocket material having reverse and obverse sides; means for adhesively securing a region in spaced relationship with one end of the reverse side of the pocket material to the inside surface of the garment panel wherein a pocket is to be constructed; said adhesively secured region including a pocket slot formed by making a slit through the garment panel and the pocket material and folding the edges thereof inwardly; means for adhesively securing the folded slit edges to the obverse side of the pocket material; said length of pocket material being folded transversely to form inner and outer opposed, parallel pocket panels interconnected at the lower end by a fold; means positioned adjacent each end of the pocket slot for interconnecting at least the garment panel and the inner pocket panel; and means for securing the top ends and the edges of the pocket panels to complete construction of the pocket.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
162 words
A pocket construction for a garment, which comprises: a length of pocket material having reverse and obverse sides; means for adhesively securing a region in spaced relationship with one end of the reverse side of the pocket material to the inside surface of the garment panel wherein a pocket is to be constructed; said adhesively secured region including a pocket slot formed by making a slit through the garment panel and the pocket material and folding the edges thereof inwardly; means for adhesively securing the folded slit edges to the obverse side of the pocket material; said length of pocket material being folded transversely to form inner and outer opposed, parallel pocket panels interconnected at the lower end by a fold; means positioned adjacent each end of the pocket slot for interconnecting at least the garment panel and the inner pocket panel; and means for securing the top ends and the edges of the pocket panels to complete construction of the pocket.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
28 words
The pocket construction of claim 36 wherein the longitudinal edges of the length of pocket material are folded inside the inner and outer pocket panels before being secured.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
37 words
The pocket construction of claim 36 including: a pocket welt positioned across the length of the pocket slot; and means for securing the welt to the inner pocket panel along the lower edge of the pocket slot.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
53 words
The pocket construction of claim 38 further including: a pocket facing strip positioned over the welt and across the remainder of the pocket slot; and means for securing the lower end of the facing strip to the outer pocket panel and the upper end of the facing strip to the inner pocket panel.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
40 words
The pocket construction of claim 38 further including: a pocket flap positioned within the pocket slot with the lower end of the flap extending therethrough; and means for securing the upper end of the flap to the inner pocket panel.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
56 words
The pocket construction of claim 40 further including: a pocket facing strip positioned over the pocket welt and flap, and across the remainder of the pocket slot; and means for securing the lower end of the facing strip to the outer pocket panel and the upper end of the facing strip to the inner pocket panel.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
28 words
The pocket construction of claim 38 wherein the pocket welt is characterized by a flattened, uneven W configuration so as to give the appearance of a double welt.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
40 words
The pocket construction of claim 38 further including: a second pocket welt positioned across the length of the pocket slot; and means for securing the second welt to the inner pocket panel along the upper edge of the pocket slot.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
53 words
The pocket construction of claim 43 further including: a pocket facing strip positioned over both welts and across the remainder of the pocket slot; and means for securing the lower end of the facing strip to the outer pocket panel and the upper end of the facing strip to the inner pocket panel.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
39 words
The pocket construction of claim 36 including: a pocket flap positioned within the pocket slot with the lower end of the flap extending therethrough; and means for securing the upper end of the flap to the inner pocket panel.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
54 words
The pocket construction of claim 45 further including: a pocket facing strip positioned over the pocket flap and across the remainder of the pocket slot; and means for securing the lower end of the facing strip to the outer pocket panel and the upper end of the facing strip to the inner pocket panel.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
49 words
The pocket construction of claim 36 further including: a pocket facing strip positioned across the remainder of the pocket slot; and means for securing the lower end of the facing strip to the outer pocket panel and the upper end of the facing strip to the inner pocket panel.
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