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Garment for securing binoculars/camera thereto
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-04-12
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Granted: 1997-07-08
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Expires: 2016-04-12
Abstract
Abstract Herein disclosed is substantially a garment which when worn by the wearer, allows the wearer to easily and quickly remove a pair of binoculars which are supported and releasably secured thereon. This garment further allows the wearer to simultaneously carry multiple articles of choice if so desired, such as a camera and/or even an animal-calling-device. Furthermore, we include a unique accessory item which is releasably adjustably attachable to the garment which allows the wearer to position the lens caps from a pair of binoculars therein, and when the wearer removes the binoculars from the garment, the lens caps are automatically retained in a secure safe manner within the accessory item.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold L. Hull
- 👤 Martin Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:40
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/0012; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45F5/1533; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
417 words
A garment for supporting and removably securing a pair of binoculars thereto, said garment comprising: a first and a second frontal section; a first and a second shoulder section; and a back section, each of said frontal sections and said back section being of a length to extend from substantially the shoulder area of the wearer to substantially the waist area of the wearer and each of said sections being interconnected so as to form the body of said garment with the body being of a shape and size to substantially cover the upper body portion of the wearer, and a portion of said second frontal section overlapping a portion of said first frontal section forming a flap for retaining releasable fastener means therein, a binocular support system comprising: a first and a second loop; a first and a second strap; each having a first and second end a first and a second coupling means; an elongated hook and loop strap; having substantially a mid-portion and a first and a second hook and loop panel, said first loop being fixedly attached to said first shoulder section and said second loop being fixidly attached to said second shoulder section, said first end of said first strap being inserted through said first loop and said second end of said first strap being inserted through said first coupling member and said first and said second end of said first strap being adjustably attached together by suitable adjustable fastener means, said first end of said second strap being inserted through said second loop and said second end of said strap being inserted through said second coupling member and said first and said second end of said second strap being adjustably attached together by suitable adjustable fastener means, said first coupling member being removably attached to a first ring located on a pair of binoculars, said second coupling member being removably attached to a second ring on said binoculars, said first hook and loop panel being affixed at a location of choice to said first frontal section, said second hook and loop panel being affixed at a location of choice to said second frontal section, said elongated hook and loop strap having said mid-portion positionable over a portion of said binoculars and having a first end removably attached to said first hook and loop panel and a second end removably attached to said second hook and loop panel, whereby; said binoculars are removably and adjustably secured to said body of said garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
417 words
A garment for supporting and removably securing a pair of binoculars thereto, said garment comprising: a first and a second frontal section; a first and a second shoulder section; and a back section, each of said frontal sections and said back section being of a length to extend from substantially the shoulder area of the wearer to substantially the waist area of the wearer and each of said sections being interconnected so as to form the body of said garment with the body being of a shape and size to substantially cover the upper body portion of the wearer, and a portion of said second frontal section overlapping a portion of said first frontal section forming a flap for retaining releasable fastener means therein, a binocular support system comprising: a first and a second loop; a first and a second strap; each having a first and second end a first and a second coupling means; an elongated hook and loop strap; having substantially a mid-portion and a first and a second hook and loop panel, said first loop being fixedly attached to said first shoulder section and said second loop being fixidly attached to said second shoulder section, said first end of said first strap being inserted through said first loop and said second end of said first strap being inserted through said first coupling member and said first and said second end of said first strap being adjustably attached together by suitable adjustable fastener means, said first end of said second strap being inserted through said second loop and said second end of said strap being inserted through said second coupling member and said first and said second end of said second strap being adjustably attached together by suitable adjustable fastener means, said first coupling member being removably attached to a first ring located on a pair of binoculars, said second coupling member being removably attached to a second ring on said binoculars, said first hook and loop panel being affixed at a location of choice to said first frontal section, said second hook and loop panel being affixed at a location of choice to said second frontal section, said elongated hook and loop strap having said mid-portion positionable over a portion of said binoculars and having a first end removably attached to said first hook and loop panel and a second end removably attached to said second hook and loop panel, whereby; said binoculars are removably and adjustably secured to said body of said garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The garment of claim 1 in which said flap for retaining releasable fastener means therein, said fastener means being multiple snaps.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The garment of claim 2 in which said multiple snaps include in combination exposed snaps located at a position of choice upon said flap and concealed snaps positioned substantially within said flap, whereby; said concealed snaps will not scratch said binoculars when said binoculars are positioned upon said flap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The garment of claim 1 in which said first and second coupling means are of the J-hook variety having a spring metal tongue.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The garment of claim 1 in which said suitable adjustable fastener means is of the buckle type having a center bar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The garment of claim 1 in which said first and said second frontal section and said first and said second shoulder section each have additional padding for comfort of the wearer and additional stitching for reinforcement.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The garment of claim 1 in which said elongated hook and loop strap includes means to removably receive and support a camera.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The garment of claim 7 wherein said means to support a camera is by said elongated hook and loop strap having an elongated slot which is of a shape and size to removably receive said camera when positioned therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The garment of claim 7 wherein said means to support a camera is by said elongated hook and loop strap having a pocket which is of a shape and size to removably receive said camera when positioned therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The garment of claim 1 in which said elongated hook and loop strap includes a slot to removably receive and support the lens of a camera therethrough.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The garment of claim 1 in which said elongated hook and loop strap includes means to removably receive and support an animal-calling-device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
The garment of claim 11 in which said means to removably receive and support an animal-calling-device is by said elongated strap having at least two slots which form a loop and said loop being of a size and shape to removably retain said animal-calling-device therein.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
158 words
The garment of claim 1 including an accessory item for removably retaining at least two binocular lens caps therein, said accessory item comprising: an elongated substantially square member; a first and a second cup each attached to said member; and means to removably adjustably attach said member to said first and said second hook and loop panel, said member housing a support structure, said member being of a sufficient length size and shape to extend from said first hook and loop panel to said second hook and loop panel, said first and said second cup each being of a size and shape to removably receive one of said lens caps therein and said first and said second cup each having elasticized sides for adjustably retaining said lens caps therein, whereby; when said binoculars are withdrawn from engagement with said elongated hook and loop strap, said first and said second cup each retain one of said lens caps therein.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
31 words
The garment of claim 13 in which said means to removably adjustably attach said member to said first and said second hook and loop panels is by hook and loop strips.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The garment of claim 13 in which said member housing a support structure, said structure is an elongated substantially square section of foam-rubber.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
302 words
An article support system comprising: a first and a second loop; a first and a second strap; each having a first and second end; a first and a second coupling means; an elongated hook and loop strap; having substantially a mid-portion and a first and a second hook and loop panel, said first loop being fixedly attachable to substantially any garment of choice having a first shoulder section and said second loop being fixedly attachable to said garment which has a second shoulder section, said first end of said first strap being inserted through said first loop and said second end of said first strap being inserted through said first coupling member and said first and said second end of said first strap being adjustably attached together by suitable adjustable fastener means, said first end of said second strap being inserted through said second loop and said second end of said second strap being inserted through said second coupling member and said first and said second end of said second strap being adjustably attached together by suitable adjustable fastener means, said first coupling member being removably attached to a first ring located on said article, said second coupling member being removably attached to a second ring on said article, said first hook and loop panel being affixed at a location of choice to said first frontal section, said second hook and loop panel being affixed at a location of choice to said second frontal section, said elongated hook and loop strap having said mid-portion positionable over a portion of said article and having a first end removably attached to said first hook and loop panel and a second end removably attached to said second hook and loop panel, whereby; said article is removably and adjustably secured to the body of said garment.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
302 words
An article support system comprising: a first and a second loop; a first and a second strap; each having a first and second end; a first and a second coupling means; an elongated hook and loop strap; having substantially a mid-portion and a first and a second hook and loop panel, said first loop being fixedly attachable to substantially any garment of choice having a first shoulder section and said second loop being fixedly attachable to said garment which has a second shoulder section, said first end of said first strap being inserted through said first loop and said second end of said first strap being inserted through said first coupling member and said first and said second end of said first strap being adjustably attached together by suitable adjustable fastener means, said first end of said second strap being inserted through said second loop and said second end of said second strap being inserted through said second coupling member and said first and said second end of said second strap being adjustably attached together by suitable adjustable fastener means, said first coupling member being removably attached to a first ring located on said article, said second coupling member being removably attached to a second ring on said article, said first hook and loop panel being affixed at a location of choice to said first frontal section, said second hook and loop panel being affixed at a location of choice to said second frontal section, said elongated hook and loop strap having said mid-portion positionable over a portion of said article and having a first end removably attached to said first hook and loop panel and a second end removably attached to said second hook and loop panel, whereby; said article is removably and adjustably secured to the body of said garment.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The support system of claim 16 wherein said article is a pair of binoculars.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
12 words
The support system of claim 16 wherein said article is a camera.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-07-07 | 2001-01-06 | 2001-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-07-07 | 2005-01-06 | 2005-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-07-07 | 2009-01-06 | 2009-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |