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- A41D27/20—Pockets; Making or setting-in pockets
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
- A41D2300/00—Details of garments
- A41D2300/20—Inserts
- A41D2300/22—Elastic inserts
Abstract
Description
- The present invention generally relates to pockets. More specifically, the present invention relates to pockets with expandable openings.
- It is known that clothes and other items are usually provided with pockets having various shapes, which are meant to contain small objects, coins, documents and the like or are used as a mere trimming.
- Pockets, particularly in clothes, are generally constituted by a pouch sewn inside an appropriate opening of the item of clothing. However, external pockets applied as patches, pockets cut in the lining, and others are also in widespread use.
- Depending on its shape, the pocket may have a greater or smaller opening. However, it is evident that the opening of a pocket is currently predefined, independently of its utilization requirements. In other words, the opening of conventional pockets cannot be adapted so as to facilitate actual use. For example, a user may experience difficulty in getting a key from a pocket if the user wears a winter glove. Similarly, a worker may have difficulty reaching for a tool in a pocket wearing a protective glove. Furthermore, fixed openings of pockets may not be comfortable for users, such as when a cell phone is placed therein.
- The present invention is directed to a pocket that may be expanded at its opening. The enlarged opening may facilitate a user to more easily reach inside the pocket. In one of many embodiments, for example, a pocket in accord with the present disclosure may comprise an elastic band. The elastic band may be sewn between a side seam of the pocket and then a back patch of the pocket. In another exemplary embodiment, a pocket in accordance with certain embodiments of the present invention may be a pocket of a pair of jeans. The pocket may comprise a triangular elastic band. The triangular elastic band may be sewn into a side seam of the jeans and then to an outseam of the pocket. The triangular elastic band may be sewn in a non-stretched state and when stretched, may allow for movement of the pocket opening. With the elastic band sewn into the side seam, there may be more space for a user to put a hand into the pocket. Thus, the user may experience more comfort of entry into the pocket of the jeans.
- The invention may be embodied in numerous other systems and through numerous other methods. The following detailed description, which, when taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses examples of the invention. Other embodiments, which incorporate some or all of the features, are also possible.
- Referring to the drawings, which form a part of this disclosure:
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FIG. 1 shows a pocket with expandable opening in accordance with certain embodiments of the present invention; and -
FIG. 2 shows a pocket of a pair of jeans with expandable opening in accordance with certain embodiments of the present invention. -
FIG. 1 shows apocket structure 100 that may be employed in accordance with certain embodiments of the present invention. Thepocket structure 100 may comprise an external covering element 102. The external covering element 102 may be sewn to agarment 104. The external covering element 102 may comprise atop side 106. Thetop side 106 may form an opening for the pocket structure 1 00. Thepocket structure 100 may further comprise anelastic band 108. Theelastic band 108 may be at a corner of thetop side 106, thus at a corner of the opening of thepocket structure 100. Theelastic band 108 may be of a triangular shape. Afirst side 110 a of theelastic band 108 may be sewn to the external covering element 102. Asecond side 110 b of theelastic band 108 may be sewn to thegarment 104. Athird side 110 c of theelastic band 108 may be part of the opening for thepocket structure 100. The triangularelastic band 108 may be in a non-stretched state when sewn into the garment. However, when stretched, the triangularelastic band 108 may allow for expandable movement of the pocket opening. For example, thepocket structure 100 may provide more of an opening for a user to put a hand into the pocket. Therefore, the user may experience more comfort when using the pocket. -
FIG. 2 shows apocket structure 200 of a pair ofjeans 204 with a expandable opening in accordance with other embodiments of the present invention. Thepocket 200 may comprise anexternal covering element 202. Theexternal covering element 202, which may be a part of the pair ofjeans 204. Theexternal covering element 202 may comprise atop side 206. Thetop side 206 may have a curved shape and form a curved opening for thepocket structure 200. Thetop side 206 may comprise a sewing seam 216. Further, thetop side 206 may comprise twometallic buttons metallic buttons pocket structure 200 may further comprise anelastic band 208. Theelastic band 208 may be at a corner of thetop side 206, thus at a corner of the opening of thepocket structure 200. Theelastic band 208 may be of a triangular shape. A first side 210 a of theelastic band 208 may be sewn to theexternal covering element 202. Asecond side 210 b of theelastic band 208 may be sewn to the pair ofjeans 204. Athird side 210 c of theelastic band 208 may be part of the opening for thepocket structure 200. A user of thepocket structure 200 may enjoy comfort of entry provided by the elasticity to the opening. The triangularelastic band 208 may be in a non-stretched state when sewn into the garment. A user of thepocket structure 200 may stretch the triangularelastic band 208 to reach into the pocket. In one particular embodiment, the elasticity may provide one fourth to one half inch in the pocket opening. - It should be noted that in the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIG. 2 , thesecond side 210 b of theelastic band 208 may be sewn into aside seam 220 of the pair ofjeans 204. In another exemplary embodiment, thesecond side 210 b of theelastic band 208 may be sewn to a different place of the pair of jeans. Still other configurations may be used. - The examples described herein are merely illustrative, as numerous other embodiments may be implemented without departing from the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Moreover, while certain features of the invention may be shown on only certain embodiments or configurations, these features may be exchanged, added, and removed from and between the various embodiments or configurations while remaining within the scope of the invention.
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US20220061416A1 (en) * | 2020-08-28 | 2022-03-03 | 2529117 Ontario Inc. | Garment with openings for safety harness |
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US6016572A (en) * | 1998-12-22 | 2000-01-25 | Dada Corp. | Free-size cap |
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