US1712109A

US1712109A - Waterproof pocket

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Publication number: US1712109A
Application number: US262192A
Authority: US
Inventors: Ralph R Hammer
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1928-03-16
Filing date: 1928-03-16
Publication date: 1929-05-07
Anticipated expiration: 1946-05-07

Description

f May 7; 1929. R. R. HAMMER 1,712,109

WATERPROOF POCKET Fn'ed umn 1s, 1928 4(IS I '7 Ralph RHommer MMA/M ATys.

Patented May 7, 1929.

l l `ruime PATENT oFEICE.

v RALPH HAMMER, 0F ROSLINDALE, MASSACHUSETTS.

WATERPROOF rocizn'r.

Application filed March 16, 1328. Serial No. 262,192.

This invention relates to waterproof pockets and has for its object to provide a novel waterproof pocket which can be worn by bathers ana in which various articles such as matches, cigarettes, powder puffs, etc. may be lrept in a perfectly dry condition.

The features wherein my invention resides will be more fully hereinafter set forth and then pointed out inthe appended claims.

In the drawings wherein I have illustrated a selected embodiment of my invention, Fig. 1 is a fragment-ary view illustrating the manner in which my improved pocket may be used.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the pocket showing 1t open;

Fig. 3 is a rear side view of the pocket;

Fig. 4 is a horizontal section taken on substantially the line 4-4, Fig. 6 showing the pocket partially closed;

Fig. 5 is a similar view showing the pocket entirely closed;

Fig. 6 is a section'on the line 6-6, Fig. 5;

Fig. 7 is a section on the line 7-7, Fig. 5.

My improved pocket comprises a pocket member lwhich is made of waterproof material and which is shown as open at the top 2. Anysuitable waterproof material may be used for making the pocket member but I will preferably employ rubber for this purpose as this is not only waterproof but also more or less elastic.

rlhe openend 2 of the pocket member is adapted tol be closed in a waterproof man# ner throughthe medium of two

clamping members

3 and 4 which are attached to the two

opposite sides

5 and 6 of the pocket member.

The clamping member 4 is a strip of resilient material which is shown as riveted or otherwise secured to the side 5 of the pocket by meansoof suitable rivets 7 The clamping' member 3 is also preferably made of metal and is secured to the side 6 of the pocket Vby rivets 12. The two clamping strips are so constructed that they may be detachably secured together at eachend and when they are attached together the upperl edges of thesides 5 and 6 of the pocketiwill be tightly clamped between them in a manner to make a water tight joint. y

As herein shown one end of the clamping strip 4 is provided with the lip 8 under which the end 9 of the clamping strip 3 is adapted to be entered as shown in Fig. 4. The opposite end of the clamping member y4 is provided with a spring catch 1() which is adapted to latch over the end 11 of the clamping member 3 thereby to hold the two clamping members in closed or clamping relation. i

I have stated abovethat the clamping member 4 was a curved member and it is so arranged that its convex face is'directed toward the clamping member 3. The clamping rmember 3 may be straight or if curved its curvature will be on a greater radius than the normal curvature of `1die clamping member 4. Said member 3 is also stiffer and less resilient than the member 4. Consequently when the end 9 of the clamping member 3 is insertedl underneath the lip 8, as shown in Fig. 4, and then the two clamp' ing members are closed together and the end 11 of the clamping member 3 is forced past the catch 10 the` member 4 will be. straightened somewhat and its resiliency will serve to apply afiirmclamping pressure to the

upper portions

5, 6 of the pocket.

The clamping member 3 is herein shown as connected tothe side 6 of thevpoclret member by means of suitable rivets 12 and said member is provided at its upper edge with the flange 13 which overlies the topjedge of the member 4` when the clamping members are closed together. The clamping member 3 is alsoshown as covered or enclosed in acasing 14 of rubber or some other similaryielding material and thus when the two parts are clamped together this rubber casing provides a packing between the ange 13 and tliet'opedge of the member 4 by reason of which a water tight joint is formedA at this point.

The clamping member 3 is also shownas deformed to provide the `recess 15 on its inner face, said recess being situated to receive the heads of the

rivets

7 and 12 when the clamping members `are 'in closed relation. The advantage of this construction is that since the rivet heads are located in the recess they will not prevent the two clamping members from closing tightly together. 1

It will be noted that the clamping member 3 has its lower edge 24'ofl'set slightly to form a clamping flange. Then the clamping members are closed together as shown in Fig. 5 the two

side walls

5 and 6 of the pocket 1 will be rmly elampedfbe- Cil firmly clamped at their upper edge between the upper edge of the member 4 and the upper portion of the clamping member 3 above the recess 15 as clearly seen in Figs. 6 and 7. As stated above the recess 15 is of sufficient depth to accommodate the heads of the rivets 'l' and 12 so as to ensure this clamping action.

The flange 18 at the upper edge ofthe member 23 provides a further watertightjoint between said iange and the top edge of the clamping member 4 so that when the clamping members are closed there is no possibility of any water leaking into the pocket.

In order to make it sure that the flange 13 will always have a water tight engage ment with the upper edge of the clamping member 4 I have provided said clamping member with a. lip or extension 16 which is adapted to engage the under side of the member 4 when the clamping members are closed. This lip prevents the clamping members from closing sutliciently to enable the end 11 of the clamping member f3 to snap past the spring catch 10 unless the parts are so relatively positioned that the lip 16 can pass underneath the lower edge of the member 4. Consequently whenever the pocket is closed the flange 13 will have a water tight engagement with the upper edge of the member 4.

A pocket having the above construction may be built into a garment or may bc made to be worn independently of the garment. As herein shown the pocket is designed to be carried by a belt and may thus be worn independently of a bathing suit or other garment.

The clamping member` 4 which lies on the inside next the body is shown as provided with the U-shaped extension 17 to the lower end of which one side of the pocket member is riveted as shown at 18. rllhis extension is also provided with two loops 19 through which a belt 2O may be threaded. The eX- tension 18 holds the pocketin shape so that when worn it will lie flatly against the body.

The pocket is absolutely water tight and may be used to hold various small articles such as matches, money, either in the forml of coins or bills, jewelry, toilet articles, etc. Being independent from the bathing suit it provides a pocket which can be worn by any one regardless of the character of their bathing suits.

While I have illustrated herein a selected embodiment of my invention I do not wish to be limited to the constructional features shown.

I claim:

1. A waterproof pocket comprising a pocket member of waterproof material open at one end and closing means for said open end comprising two clamping members secured to opposite sides of the pocket member at said open end, one of said clamping members being more resilient than the other and also having a curved shape with its convex face directed toward the other clamping member, and means for detachably securingl the members together at their ends with the convex face of the more resilient member in engagement with the other member.

2. A waterproof pocket comprising a pocket member of waterproof material open at one end and closing means for said open end comprising two clamping members secured to opposite sides of the pocket member at said open end, one of said clamping members being more resilient than the other and also having a curved shape with its convex face directed toward the other clamping member, one of the clamping members having at one end a lip under which the corresponding end of the other clamping member may be received,V and a spring catch device for holding the other ends of the clamping members in clamping relation.

3. A waterproof pocket comprising a pocket member of waterproof material open at one end and closing means for said open end comprising two clamping members secured to opposite sides of the pocket member at said open end, one of said clamping members being more resilient than the other and also having a curved shape with its convex face directed toward the other clamping member, and means for det-achably securing the members together at their ends, one of the clamping members having a flange at its upper edge which overlies the upper edge of the other clamping member.

4. A waterproof pocket comprising a pocket member of waterproof material open at one end and closing means for said open end comprising two clamping members secured to opposite sides of the pocket member at said open end, one of said clamping members being more resilient than the other and also having a curved shape with its convex face directed toward the other clamping member,v means for detachably securing the members together at their ends. one of the clamping members having a flange at its upperv edge which overlies the upper edge of the other clamping member, and a paolo ing interposed between said flange and said end to make a water tight joint.

5. A waterproof pocket comprising a pocket member of Waterproof material and having an open end,`two clamping members secured to opposite sides of the pocket member at said open end, one ofthe clamping members being more resilient than the other and having a curved shape with its convex face directed toward the other clamping member, said resilent clamping member having a lip at one end under which the corresponding end of said` other clamping member may be received and having a spring eateh at its other end to engage the corresponding end of the other clamping member. y

6. A Waterproo'f` pocket comprising a pocket member of Waterproof material and having an open end, two clamping members secured te opposite sides of the pocket member at said open end, one of the Clamping members being more resilient than the other and having a curved shape with its convex aee direeted toward the other Clamping' member, seid resilient clamping member having a lipl at one end under which the corresponding end of said other clamping member may be received and having a spring eateh at its other end to engage the corresponding end of the other clamping member, said other clamping member having a a'nge at its upper edge which over-A lies the top edge of the resilient clamping member.

7. A Waterproof pocket comprising a peeket member of Water-prooil material and having` an open end, two clamping members secured to opposite sides of the pocket member at said open end, one of the clamping members being more resilient than the other sind having a curved shape with its convex face directed toward the other clamping member, said resilient clamping member having a lip at one end under which the Corresponding end of said other Clamping member may be received and having a spring catch at its other end to engage the corresponding end o the other clamping member, said other clamping member having a flange at its upper edge which overlies the top edge or' the resilient clamping member7 and a packing interposed between said 'lange and said topV edge;

1n testimony whereof, I have signed my name to this specification.

RALPH R. HAMMER.