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A concealable fidget system includes a pocket liner, a fidget pouch or belongings pouch that is concealable when attached to the pocket liner, at least one fidget object or other personal belonging placed inside the pouch, and an attachment mechanism for removably securing the pouch to the pocket liner. The attachment mechanism includes a first component attached to the pocket liner, and a second component attached to the pouch. The pouch is concealed within the pocket liner when the first component is connected to the second component to secure the pouch to the pocket liner. The fidget object or other personal belonging is engageable by a user within the pouch when concealed within the pocket liner. The pouch is removable from the pocket liner when the first component is disconnected from the second component. Additional aspects of the concealable fidget system include incorporating fidget objects into articles of clothing.
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- The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/408,352, filed on Sep. 20, 2022, and entitled “CONCEALABLE FIDGET DEVICE AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONCEALING A FIDGET DEVICE OR OTHER PERSONAL BELONGING,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in the entirety.
- The present disclosure relates generally to concealable fidget devices and more specifically to devices, systems, and methods for concealing and securely attaching one or more fidget devices to clothing or accessories.
- Fidget toys provide many benefits, including providing comfort and entertainment, relieving stress and anxieties, and increasing focus and attention. Such benefits can be particularly helpful for children and adults in stressful or demanding situations. For example, children may desire a device such as a fidget toy when certain situations require the children to be attentive and/or quiet, as the fidget toy may help them focus. However, the fidget toys may be easily lost or forgotten, especially at a time when they are needed the most.
- In addition, previous attempts have been made to combine conventional fidget devices and jewelry together. An advantage of such jewelry fidget devices is that users always have the jewelry fidget devices with them. While such jewelry fidget devices allow users to carry the fidget device conveniently, the jewelry fidget devices do not conceal the fidget device, although the ability to conceal can be especially important for users who need to be in a formal setting such as a meeting room, presentation stage, office, wedding, or classroom. Other prior art references have taught users to use daily personal belongings (e.g., hand sanitizer, rubber bands, coins, and/or ballpoint pens) as fidget devices. Such personal belongings are rarely concealable and may sacrifice the full functionality of fidget devices. Similar to fidget toys, free-standing fidget devices, personal belongings used as fidget devices, and jewelry fidget devices can be lost or forgotten, especially at a time when they are needed the most. Moreover, traditional fidget devices are commonly manufactured as stand-along devices and have little compatibility with other daily belongings, including ID cards, medications, and medical devices.
- As such, there is an unmet need for concealable fidget devices, and systems and methods for providing the same, that provide convenient access to while concealing the fidget device. There is also an unmet need for fidget devices that are securely attached to the user or their clothing or accessories, such that the user has access to the fidget device anytime it is needed. This is especially important for users such as children, because children often forget or lose fidget toys and other fidget devices. Additionally, children can be tempted to throw small fidget toys and other fidget devices or leave them where another child might choke on such a toy or device. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure provide for accessible, securely attachable, and concealable fidget devices, and systems and methods for securely attaching, reattaching, and/or concealing the same.
- Thus, it is one aspect of various embodiments of the present disclosure to allow users to carry and use fidget devices in a concealed manner. In various embodiments, a concealable fidget system is provided comprising at least one pouch portion, including at least one fidget object or fidget device therein. The terms “fidget object” and “fidget device” in the present disclosure refer to all fidgetable items, including, but not limited to, conventional fidget toys, spinners, rubber balls, silicon pellets, pieces of folded rubbing material, polygon-shaped three-dimensional items, poppers, squishy items including squishy balls, stretch items, and items with one or more textured surfaces. The fidget system is further connected to clothing and accessories. One advantage of the concealable fidget system having the pouch portion is that users may carry and use the fidget system without exposing fidget objects to surrounding people (e.g., including a teacher or an audience).
- Various embodiments of the present disclosure also comprise fidget devices and systems, where the fidget devices are of a small enough size that the fidget devices are not easily noticeable when placed underneath (or within) clothing fabric, or attached to accessories. For example, some non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure place fidget devices inside pockets or other concealing parts of clothing to increase concealability.
- One aspect of various embodiments of the present disclosure is to provide fidget devices that removably and securely attach to clothing or accessories. One advantage is that users will not lose, forget, or throw away the fidget devices when attached, but can still remove the fidget devices where the devices are not desired and/or would be in the way of (or potentially damaged by) an object on the user and/or within the surrounding environment.
- In various embodiments, a fidget system comprises at least one pouch portion having one or more fidget objects therein. In some additional embodiments, the pouch portion further comprises a first attaching component (e.g., one or more zippers, hook and loop material (Velcro), buttons, snaps, and buckles, etc.). The fidget system further comprises clothing having a second attaching component, which is capable of connecting or otherwise engaging with the first attaching component and, when connected or otherwise engaged, securely attaches the pouch portion to the clothing. The first and second attaching components are removable from one another such that the user can connect and disconnect the first and second attaching components and, therefore, connect and disconnect the fidget system (e.g., specifically the pouch portion) to the clothing.
- Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a first attaching component on one or more fidget objects and a second attaching component on clothing or accessories. When the first and second attaching components are connected or otherwise engaged, the one or more fidget objects are securely attached to clothing or accessories. The first and second attaching components are removable from one another such that the user can connect and disconnect the first and second attaching components and, therefore, connect and disconnect the fidget object to the clothing or accessories. Some non-limiting advantages of having a first attaching component directly attached to a fidget object include reducing the size of the fidget system, increasing concealability, increasing flexibility in choosing and replacing fidget objects based on personal preferences, and increasing washing and drying options for the clothing if the fidget system can be removed from the clothing before the clothing is washed and/or dried.
- Another aspect of various embodiments of the present disclosure includes permanently fixing fidget devices or systems to clothing or accessories. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, one or more finger holes are placed on clothing to allow users to occupy their fingers by placing fingers into the clothing holes. In alternative or additional embodiments, extra folded material for rubbing can be securely attached to a portion of the clothing, for example, an inner portion or end portion of the clothing. Moreover, in some embodiments, the fidget systems are permanently attached to the clothing. For example, the pouch portion may be made directly in and is made to be a part of the clothing and the pouch portion may hold one or more fidget objects.
- One aspect of various embodiments of the present disclosure is to utilize existing clothing and accessories and supply off-the-shelf fidget devices to create the fidget systems, clothing with fidget devices, and accessories with fidget devices. One advantage of utilizing off-the-shelf products is that the fidget device would be better tailored to individual users' needs, with the fidget device being selected based on the individual users' preferences and not selected as a part of the manufacturing process of the existing article of clothing. For example, the user may be more used to the off-the-shelf fidget device or would have played with similar fidget devices before. Using off-the-shelf fidget devices may also save costs when manufacturing the fidget system. Another advantage of using existing clothing is that the user's specific clothing (for example, a school uniform, a work uniform, a business suit, a custom-tailored suit, specific children's clothing, sporting attire and uniforms, etc.) can be used and the fidget system added thereto.
- Some embodiments of the present disclosure utilize existing pocket liners in clothing. In those embodiments, a user or manufacturer may manufacture a fidget system and/or a fidget pouch by altering a conventional item (e.g., a sock or other material) into a pouch-shaped container. The fidget pouch may house at least one fidget object, as the user or manufacturer may place one or more fidget objects into the fidget pouch. The user or manufacturer can then attach the fidget pouch with the one or more fidget objects to the pocket liner via various attaching or attachment mechanisms, including, but not limited to, hook and loop material (Velcro®), zippers, snaps, buttons, clasps, other locking or removable attaching or attachment mechanisms, direct sewing, glue, etc.
- Another aspect of various embodiments of the present disclosure includes providing clothing and accessories with fidget device-compatible features, and/or fidget system-compatible features provided in the clothing and accessories (e.g., when the user purchases such clothing or accessories, or is given such clothing or accessories in the case of children). Compared to the aforementioned fidget device alternatives where the fidget device or fidget system is added to the user's existing clothing or accessories, pre-manufactured fidget device-compatible clothing provides an easier fidget device installing process. In some embodiments, the entire pocket comprising a fidget system or fidget device(s) is removable such that the user can change the fidget objects. For example, the user can replace the pockets with new pockets having different fidget objects, or the user can remove the fidget objects from the pocket and attach new fidget objects and then reattach the pocket. Additionally, if a fidget object breaks, then the pocket can be replaced with a new pocket and/or new fidget object. Moreover, the user can remove the pocket with fidget objects before washing or drying the clothing if the fidget object should not be washed or dried, although in some embodiments it may be preferred that the fidget objects can be washed and dried with the clothing.
- For example, some embodiments have at least one pocket liner with a pre-manufactured zipper dividing or separating the main pocket portion from a fidget pouch portion (e.g., a pouch or portion comprising fidget devices) inside or attached to the pocket liner. A user may choose preferred fidget objects, unzip the zipper, place the fidget objects into the fidget pouch portion of the pocket liner, and zip the zipper closed for use of the fidget objects. Additionally, the fidget objects can be removed prior to washing or drying the clothing. Further, the divided pouch or portion can be used to contain location trackers and/or medical devices. Specifically, a location tracker, GPS tracker, or other tracking mechanism can be secured in the fidget pouch portion of the pocket to track the location of the person wearing the clothing. This can be beneficial for children, adults with dementia or mental health issues, or adults who participate in activities in the wilderness. In some embodiments, the divided pouch or portion can house personal belongings including money, passports, medications, rescue inhalers, medical alert buttons, etc.
- Other dividing mechanisms include, but are not limited to, hook and loop material, a plurality of snaps, a plurality of buttons, and a resealable sliding channel (similar to a Ziploc® bag), that can also serve similar functions as the zipper dividing or separating the main pocket portion from a fidget pouch portion.
- Some embodiments of the present disclosure include clothing manufactured with at least one finger hole that allow users to occupy their fingers without altering the clothing. The users may also attach other fidget objects to a finger hole through known attaching or attachment mechanisms, including, but not limited to, a key chain hook, a clip, and a retractable badge holder.
- Another aspect of various embodiments of the present disclosure includes providing clothing with a pouch for personal belongings (also called a “belongings pouch” herein) permanently fixed to a pocket liner. In one or more disclosed embodiments, the belongings pouch has a similar size as the pocket liner. A securing mechanism (e.g., including, but not limited to, zippers, hook and loop material (Velcro®), buttons, snaps, or buckles, etc.), is located at the opening of the belongings pouch. Key advantages of these embodiments include providing users with easy access and a secure storage space. For example, in a crowded environment such as airport security checking points, sporting events, concerts, trains, subways, and other public transportation, users may securely put their ID cards, keys, passports, and the like inside the pouch, and secure the items by closing the securing mechanism. The separated belongings pouch helps users to locate and access their belongings and documents whenever needed.
- One aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a fidget system comprising a pocket liner; a fidget pouch, wherein the fidget pouch is concealable when attached to the pocket liner; at least one fidget object placed inside the fidget pouch; and an attaching mechanism. The attaching mechanism comprises a first attaching component placed on the pocket liner; and a second attaching component placed on the fidget pouch. The fidget pouch can be attached to and removed from the pocket liner via connecting and disconnecting the first attaching component to the second attaching component.
- The fidget system of the above aspect may include, optionally, wherein the attaching mechanism is selected from a group comprising a zipper, a hook and loop material, buttons, and snap fasteners. The fidget system of the above aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the fidget object is selected from the group comprising conventional fidget toys, rubber balls, silicone balls, silicone pellets, small silicone objects, pieces of folded rubbing material, polygon-shaped three-dimensional items, poppers, and items with one or more textured surfaces. The fidget system of the above aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the fidget pouch is made from cotton, polyester, hemp, silk, nylon, rayon, a material blend, or any material allowing users to recognize the movement and shape of the fidget object contained inside the fidget pouch.
- Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a fidget system provided in a pocket liner, the fidget system comprising: a first pocket portion; a second pocket portion interconnected to the first pocket portion; at least one fidget object placed in the second pocket portion; and a pocket dividing mechanism. The pocket dividing mechanism is capable of separating the first pocket portion from the second pocket portion, and wherein the pocket dividing mechanism is capable of closing the second pocket portion such that the fidget object is securely contained in the second pocket portion.
- The fidget system of the above aspect may include, optionally, wherein the dividing mechanism is selected from a group comprising a zipper, a hook and loop material system, a plurality of snaps, a plurality of buttons, and a resealable sliding channel.
- Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a fidget device system comprising a pocket liner; at least one fidget object; and at least one attaching mechanism, wherein the attaching mechanism securely attaches the fidget object to the pocket liner.
- The fidget device system of the above aspect may include, optionally, wherein the attaching mechanism is thread, a seam, sewing linen, a hot-melt adhesive, adhesive, or a hot pressing, such that the fidget object is attached to the pocket liner permanently. The fidget device system of the above aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the attaching mechanism is selected from a group of reattachable attaching mechanisms comprising push buttons, snaps, clips, and hook and loop material.
- Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to an article of clothing with a fidget component, the article of clothing comprising a first material; at least one finger hole in the first material, the at least one finger hole positioned at a location reachable by a user's hand and sized to receive one or more of the user's fingers; and a framing material extending around a perimeter of the at least one finger hole, the framing material capable of preventing the at least one finger hole from fraying, and the framing material being different than the first material.
- The article of clothing of the above aspect may include, optionally, wherein the framing material comprises aluminum, copper, aluminum alloy, wood, or plastic. The article of clothing of the above aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, a connecting mechanism attached to the at least one finger hole; and at least one fidget object connected to the connecting mechanism. The article of clothing of the above aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the connecting mechanism comprises a keychain hook, a key chain ring, a retractable cardholder, an elastic or stretchy string, a metal or plastic ring that can open or otherwise attach to the finger hole, a clasp, a loop with a snap, or a spiral coil.
- Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to an article of clothing with a fidget component, the article of clothing comprising a first material; and a finger hole in the first material, the finger hole having a round shape and sized to receive at least one finger of a user, wherein the finger hole is positioned at a reachable location by the user's finger, and wherein the finger hole has an overcast seam extending around a perimeter of the finger hole.
- The article of clothing of the above aspect may include, optionally, wherein the article of clothing is an upper body garment selected from a group comprising a T-shirt, a sweater, a blouse, a sweatshirt, an undershirt, and a jacket. The article of clothing of the above aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the finger hole is located at a front and a bottom of the upper body garment. The article of clothing of the above aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, the article of clothing further comprising an outer layer; and an inner layer at least partly comprised of the first material, wherein the inner layer is positioned between the outer layer and the user when the article of clothing is worn by the user, and wherein the finger hole is located in the inner layer. The article of clothing of the above aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, the article of clothing further comprising a connecting mechanism connected to the finger hole; and at least one fidget object connected to the connecting mechanism. The article of clothing of the above aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the connecting mechanism comprises a keychain hook, a key chain ring, a retractable cardholder, an elastic or a stretchy string, a metal or plastic ring that can open or otherwise attach to the finger hole, a clasp, a loop with a snap, or a spiral coil.
- Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to wearable fidget accessory comprising a body-attaching component forming a loop; a fidget pouch connected to the body-attaching component; and at least one fidget object positioned inside the fidget pouch.
- The wearable fidget accessory of the above aspect may include, optionally, wherein the body-attaching component comprises a necklace, a lanyard, or a bracelet.
- Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a method of making a fidget device comprising providing a pocket liner; providing a pouch with an open end and a closed end; inserting at least one fidget object into the pouch; and attaching the open end of the pouch to the pocket liner such that the fidget object is secured in the pouch.
- The method of the above aspect may include, optionally, wherein providing the pouch comprises providing suitable material for constructing the pouch; and tailoring the pouch so that the pouch is capable of containing at least one fidget object and the pouch is capable of being concealed when attached to the pocket liner. The method of the above aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein attaching the pouch to the pocket liner comprises sewing the pouch to the pocket liner. The method of the above aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the pouch is constructed with a first material; the pocket liner is constructed with a second material; and the first material is different from the second material.
- Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a method of making a fidget pocket liner comprising providing a pocket liner; providing a fidget object; attaching a first attaching component to the pocket liner; attaching a second attaching component to the fidget object; and attaching the fidget object to the pocket liner by connecting the first attaching component to the second attaching component.
- The method of the above aspect may include, optionally, wherein the first and second attaching components are selected from a group comprising a hook and loop material, buttons, clasps, rings, and snap fasteners.
- A first aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a concealable fidget system comprising a pocket liner; a pouch, wherein the pouch is concealable when attached to the pocket liner; at least one object placed inside the pouch; and an attachment mechanism for removably securing the pouch to the pocket liner. The attachment mechanism comprises a first component attached to the pocket liner; and a second component attached to the pouch; wherein the pouch is concealed within the pocket liner when the first component is connected to the second component to secure the pouch to the pocket liner, wherein the object is engageable within the pouch by a user when the pouch is concealed within the pocket liner, and wherein the pouch is removable from the pocket liner when the first component is disconnected from the second component.
- The concealable fidget system of the first aspect may include, optionally, wherein the attachment mechanism is selected from a group comprising a zipper assembly, a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly, a button and buttonhole assembly, or a push button or snap fastener assembly.
- The concealable fidget system of the first aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the pouch is a fidget pouch, wherein the at least one object includes at least one fidget object, and wherein the at least one fidget object is selected from a group comprising a fidget toy, a rubber ball, a silicone ball, a silicone pellet, a small silicone object, a piece of folded rubbing material, a polygon-shaped three-dimensional item, a popper, or an item with one or more textured surfaces.
- The concealable fidget system of the first aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the at least one object is selected from a group comprising a location tracking device, medication, or a medical device.
- The concealable fidget system of the first aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the pouch is a belongings pouch, wherein the at least one object includes at least one personal belonging, and wherein the at least one personal belonging is selected from a group comprising a personal identification card, a credit card, a passport, currency, or keys.
- The concealable fidget system of the first aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the attachment mechanism removably secures the pouch to an interior surface of the pocket liner.
- The concealable fidget system of the first aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the pouch is made from a material selected from a group comprising a cotton, a polyester, a hemp, a silk, a nylon, a rayon, a material blend, or a combination thereof that allows the user to recognize at least one of a movement, a size, and a shape of the object contained inside the pouch.
- The concealable fidget system of the first aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the attachment mechanism removably secures the pouch to an exterior surface of the pocket liner.
- The concealable fidget system of the first aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the attachment mechanism allows access to the pouch through the pocket liner when the pouch is secured to the pocket liner, such that the pocket liner forms a first pocket portion and the pouch forms a second pocket portion.
- The concealable fidget system of the first aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the securing the pouch to the pocket liner via the connecting of the first component to the second component closes an open end of the pouch.
- The concealable fidget system of the first aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, further comprising a second attachment mechanism, wherein the second attachment mechanism closes an open end of the pouch prior to the securing of the pouch to the pocket liner via the connecting of the first component to the second component.
- The concealable fidget system of the first aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the pouch is couplable to a body-attaching component that is wearable by the user, and wherein the body-attaching component is selected from a group comprising a necklace, a lanyard, or a bracelet.
- A second aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a concealable fidget system comprising a pocket liner of an article of clothing; at least one fidget object; and at least one attachment mechanism, wherein the at least one fidget object is secured to the pocket liner at a location reachable by a user via the at least one attachment mechanism, wherein the at least one attachment mechanism affixes the fidget object to the pocket liner, and wherein the at least one attachment mechanism is selected from a group comprising a thread, a seam, a sewing linen, a hot-melt adhesive, an adhesive, or a hot pressing.
- The concealable fidget system of the second aspect may include, optionally, wherein the article of clothing is selected from a group comprising a pair of shorts, a pair of pants, a T-shirt, along-sleeved shirt, a pullover sweater, a zip-up sweater, a sweatshirt, a hooded sweatshirt, a blouse, an undershirt, or a jacket.
- The concealable fidget system of the second aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the at least one fidget object is selected from a group comprising a location tracking device, a polygon-shaped three-dimensional item, or a plurality of beads on a thread.
- A third aspect of the present disclosure is directed to an article of clothing comprising a pocket with a pocket liner; and a concealable fidget system. The concealable fidget system comprises a pouch, wherein the pouch is concealable when attached to the pocket liner; at least one fidget object placed inside the pouch, wherein the at least one fidget object is selected from a group comprising a fidget toy, a rubber ball, a silicone ball, a silicone pellet, a small silicone object, a piece of folded rubbing material, a polygon-shaped three-dimensional item, a popper, or an item with one or more textured surfaces; and an attachment mechanism for securing the pouch to the pocket liner, wherein the pouch is configured such that a user can engage the pouch and the fidget object therein when the pouch is concealed within the pocket liner.
- The concealable fidget system of the third aspect may include, optionally, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises: a first component attached to the pocket liner; and a second component attached to the pouch.
- The concealable fidget system of the third aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the attachment mechanism is selected from a group comprising a zipper assembly, a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly, a button and buttonhole assembly, or a push button or snap fastener assembly.
- The concealable fidget system of the third aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the attachment mechanism removably secures the pouch to an interior surface of the pocket liner.
- The concealable fidget system of the third aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the attachment mechanism allows access to the pouch through the pocket liner when the pouch is secured to the pocket liner, such that the pocket liner forms a first pocket portion and the pouch forms a second pocket portion.
- A fourth aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a concealable fidget system comprising a pocket liner; at least one fidget object; and at least one attachment mechanism, wherein the at least one fidget object is secured to the pocket liner at a location reachable by a user via the at least one attachment mechanism.
- The concealable fidget system of the fourth aspect may include, optionally, wherein the at least one attachment mechanism affixes the fidget object to the pocket liner, and wherein the at least one attachment mechanism is selected from a group comprising a thread, a seam, a sewing linen, a hot-melt adhesive, an adhesive, or a hot pressing.
- The concealable fidget system of the fourth aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the at least one attachment mechanism removably secures the fidget object to the pocket liner, and wherein the attachment mechanism is selected from a group of reattachable attachment mechanisms comprising a push button or snap fastener assembly, a clip, or a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly.
- A fifth aspect of the present disclosure is directed to an article of clothing including a concealable fidget system. The article of clothing comprises a first material; at least one hole in the first material, wherein the at least one hole is positioned at a location reachable by a hand of a user and sized to receive one or more fingers of the hand; and a framing material extending around a perimeter of the at least one finger hole, wherein the framing material is capable of preventing the at least one finger hole from fraying, wherein the framing material is different than the first material, and wherein one or more of the at least one hole and the framing material comprises the concealable fidget system.
- The article of clothing of the fifth aspect may include, optionally, wherein the framing material is selected from a group comprising a fabric of a second material, a metal, a plastic, or a wood.
- The article of clothing of the fifth aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, further comprising an attachment mechanism attached to the at least one hole; and at least one fidget object of the concealable fidget system connected to the attachment mechanism.
- The article of clothing of the fifth aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a key chain hook, a key chain ring, a retractable card holder, an elastic or stretchy string, a metal or plastic ring that can open or otherwise attach to the finger hole, a clasp, a loop with a snap, or a spiral coil.
- The article of clothing of the fifth aspect may include one or more of the previous embodiments and, optionally, further comprising an outer layer; and an inner layer at least partly comprised of the first material, wherein the inner layer is positioned between the outer layer and the user when the article of clothing is worn by the user, and wherein the at least one hole is located in the inner layer.
- The phrases “at least one,” “one or more,” and “and/or,” as used herein, are open-ended expressions that are both conjunctive and disjunctive in operation. For example, each of the expressions “at least one of A, B and C,” “at least one of A, B, or C,” “one or more of A, B, and C,” “one or more of A, B, or C,” and “A, B, and/or C” means A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, or A, B, and C together.
- Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities, dimensions, conditions, and so forth used in the specification and claims are to be understood as being modified in all instances by the term “about”.
- The term “a” or “an” entity, as used herein, refers to one or more of that entity. As such, the terms “a” (or “an”), “one or more,” and “at least one” can be used interchangeably herein.
- The use of “including,” “comprising,” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. Accordingly, the terms “including,” “comprising,” or “having” and variations thereof can be used interchangeably herein.
- It shall be understood that the term “means” as used herein shall be given its broadest possible interpretation in accordance with 35 U.S.C. § 112(f). Accordingly, a claim incorporating the term “means” shall cover all structures, materials, or acts set forth herein, and all of the equivalents thereof. Further, the structures, materials, or acts and the equivalents thereof shall include all those described in the summary of the invention, brief description of the drawings, detailed description, abstract, and claims themselves.
- These and other advantages will be apparent from the disclosure of the invention(s) contained herein. The above-described embodiments, objectives, and configurations are neither complete nor exhaustive. The Summary of the Invention is neither intended nor should it be construed as being representative of the full extent and scope of the present invention. Moreover, references made herein to “the present invention” or aspects thereof should be understood to mean certain embodiments of the present invention and should not necessarily be construed as limiting all embodiments to a particular description. The present invention is set forth in various levels of detail in the Summary of the Invention as well as in the attached drawings and the Detailed Description and no limitation as to the scope of the present invention is intended by either the inclusion or non-inclusion of elements, components, etc. in this Summary of the Invention. Additional aspects of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the Detailed Description, particularly when taken together with the drawings.
- It is to be appreciated that any feature described herein can be claimed in combination with any other feature(s) as described herein, regardless of whether the features come from the same described embodiment.
- Any one or more aspects described herein can be combined with any other one or more aspects described herein. Any one or more features described herein can be combined with any other one or more features described herein. Any one or more embodiments described herein can be combined with any other one or more embodiments described herein.
- Those of skill in the art will recognize that the following description is merely illustrative of the principles of the invention, which may be applied in various ways to provide many different alternative embodiments. This description is made for illustrating the general principles of the teachings of this invention and is not meant to limit the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
- The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the general description of the invention given above and the detailed description of the drawings given below, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a concealed fidget system within an article of clothing according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, including portions 2-2 of a pocket within the article of clothing able to receive a fidget pouch. -
FIG. 2 illustrates enlarged portions ofFIG. 1 with the fidget pouch sewn to a pocket liner of the pocket within the article of clothing. -
FIG. 3A illustrates a concealed fidget system including a fidget pouch with fidget objects removably detached from a pocket liner, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3B illustrates the concealed fidget system ofFIG. 3A with the fidget pouch removably attached to the pocket liner using an attachment mechanism. -
FIG. 4A illustrates a concealed fidget system including a fidget pouch with fidget objects removably detached from a pocket liner, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 4B illustrates the concealed fidget system ofFIG. 4A with the fidget pouch removably attached to the pocket liner using an attachment mechanism. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a concealed fidget system including fidget objects directly sewn to a pocket liner, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 6A illustrates a concealed fidget system including fidget objects directly and removably detached from a pocket liner, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 6B illustrates the concealed fidget system ofFIG. 6A with the fidget objects removably attached to the pocket liner with an attachment mechanism. -
FIG. 7A illustrates a concealed fidget system including a fidget object that is part of an article of clothing, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 7B illustrates a concealed fidget system including a fidget object that is part of an article of clothing, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 8A illustrates a concealed fidget system including fidget devices sewn onto pockets, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 8B illustrates a concealed fidget system including fidget devices sewn onto pockets, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 9A illustrates a fidget accessory including a concealed fidget system with a fidget pouch with fidget objects, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 9B illustrates a fidget accessory including a concealed fidget system with a fidget pouch with fidget objects, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 9C illustrates a fidget accessory including a concealed fidget system with a fidget pouch with fidget objects, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 10A illustrates a concealed fidget system including a fidget pouch housing a location tracking device removably detached from a pocket liner, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 10B illustrates the concealed fidget system ofFIG. 10A , with the fidget pouch removably attached to the pocket liner using an attachment mechanism. -
FIG. 11 illustrates a concealed fidget system including a belongings pouch containing personal belongings removably detached from a pocket liner according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. -
FIG. 12 illustrates a process flow diagram for concealing an object as part of a concealed fidget system, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. - It should be understood that the drawings are not necessarily to scale, and various dimensions may be altered. In certain instances, details that are not necessary for an understanding of the invention or that render other details difficult to perceive may have been omitted. It should be understood, of course, that the invention is not necessarily limited to the particular embodiments illustrated herein.
- Although the following text sets forth a detailed description of numerous different embodiments, it should be understood that the legal scope of the description is defined by the words of the claims set forth at the end of this disclosure. The detailed description is to be construed as exemplary only and does not describe every possible embodiment since describing every possible embodiment would be impractical, if not impossible. Numerous alternative embodiments could be implemented, using either current technology or technology developed after the filing date of this patent, which would still fall within the scope of the claims.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 in general illustrate aconcealed fidget system 100 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. Specifically,FIG. 1 illustrates making theconcealed fidget system 100 by attaching afidget pouch 102 to apocket liner 104 of apocket 106 of an article ofclothing 108. In addition,FIG. 2 illustrates an enlarged view of thefidget pouch 102 sewn to thepocket liner 104. Although the article ofclothing 108 is illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 2 to be a pair of shorts, it should be understood that the article ofclothing 108 may be any article of clothing with a pocket including, but not limited to, a pair of pants, a T-shirt, a long-sleeved shirt, a pullover sweater, a zip-up sweater, a sweatshirt, a hooded sweatshirt, a blouse, a jacket, or the like. - The article of
clothing 108 is provided withpockets 106, eachpocket 106 having thepocket liner 104, providing thefidget pouch 102 with one or more fidget objects 110, and attaching thefidget pouch 102 to thepocket liner 104 such that the fidget objects 110 are contained within thefidget pouch 102. In some embodiments, thefidget pouch 102 has aclosed end 112 and anopen end 114. - In some embodiments, the
open end 114 of thefidget pouch 102 may be closed, i.e., secured shut, after the one or more fidget objects 110 have been put in thefidget pouch 102 to hold the one or more fidget objects 110 therein. For example, theopen end 114 of thefidget pouch 102 can be sewn shut using thread, can be glued shut, or otherwise closed. Thefidget pouch 102 is then attached to thepocket liner 104, with the one or more fidget objects 110 secured in thefidget pouch 102. - In other embodiments, the
open end 114 of thefidget pouch 102 is not closed before thefidget pouch 102 is attached to thepocket liner 104. Thus, theopen end 114 of thefidget pouch 102 is attached to thepocket liner 104 in such a way that theopen end 114 is closed via the attaching or attachment mechanism. For example, theopen end 114 of thefidget pouch 102 can be sewn to thepocket liner 104 in such a way that theopen end 114 of thefidget pouch 102 is also sewn shut. Accordingly, the one or more fidget objects 110 are secured in thefidget pouch 102 and cannot fall out or be removed by the user without cutting, ripping, tearing, or otherwise destroying the pouch. - In one example embodiment, the
fidget pouch 102 is sewn or otherwise attached proximate to a bottom of aninterior portion 116 of thepocket liner 104. Thus, thefidget pouch 102 is positioned within thepocket liner 104. However, it is noted that thefidget pouch 102 may be attached at any location within theinterior portion 116 of thepocket liner 104, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. - In another example embodiment, a
fidget pouch 102 with the one or more fidget objects 110 may be sewn or otherwise attached proximate to a bottom of anexterior portion 118 of thepocket liner 104, where theexterior portion 118 is represented by the arrow inFIG. 2 . Thus, thefidget pouch 102 is positioned outside thepocket liner 104. However, it is noted that thefidget pouch 102 may be attached at any location on theexterior portion 118 of thepocket liner 104, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. - In embodiments, the
fidget pouch 102 inFIGS. 1 and 2 is big enough to contain at least onefidget object 110 therein. In additional embodiments, an ideal or preferred size for thefidget pouch 102 also allows thefidget pouch 102 to be concealable when attached to thepocket liner 104. It is noted that the size and/or shape of thefidget pouch 102, and/or a thickness or pliability of material from which thefidget pouch 102 is formed, may affect the concealability of thefidget pouch 102. For example, the thickness and pliability of a material forming thefidget pouch 102 may affect the concealability of thefidget pouch 102 underneath certain clothing (e.g., such as thinner clothing materials and/or athletic clothing). Additionally, the thickness of the material forming thefidget pouch 102 may affect the user's ability to play with the at least onefidget object 110. Further, the selection of material may affect the durability of the fidget pouch 102 (e.g., against wear from the user playing with the at least onefidget object 110, against wear caused by other objects within thepocket 106 in which thefidget pouch 102 is attached, and the like). Accordingly, in some embodiments, thefidget pouch 102 may be fabricated of a soft, thin material such that it does not show through thin clothing and the user can easily feel and play with the fidget object, which may also have a high level of durability to prevent wearing or other damage. For example, the pouch may be fabricated from cotton, rayon, nylon, a cotton-spandex blend, a mesh or netting material, any combination thereof, or other known material in the art. - Manufacturers of embodiments with a
fidget pouch 102 would likely select the one or more fidget objects 110 with size and/or shape constraints for thefidget pouch 102 in mind, prior to placing the selected fidget objects 110 inside thefidget pouch 102. The selection of thespecific fidget objects 110 will affect the size and/or shape of thefidget pouch 102 because the pouch must be large enough to hold the one or more fidget objects 110. - In the illustrated embodiment of
FIG. 2 , thefidget pouch 102 is attached to thepocket liner 104 viathread 200, meaning thefidget pouch 102 is sewn onto thepocket liner 104. In some embodiments, thethread 200 is soft and non-irritating for users with sensitive skin or sensory disorders. In other embodiments, thethread 200 is thick nylon thread to securely fasten thefidget pouch 102 to thepocket liner 104 such that a force applied to thefidget pouch 102, e.g., a pulling or tugging force applied by children or another destructive or strong person cannot rip thefidget pouch 102 out of thepocket liner 104. AlthoughFIG. 2 illustratesthread 200 for attaching thefidget pouch 102 to thepocket liner 104, manufacturers may also select alternative attaching or attachment mechanisms for attaching the pouch to the pocket liner, including gluing, hot-pressing or heat-pressing, or using other adhesive mechanisms, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. - In the illustrated embodiments of
FIGS. 1 and 2 , two fidgetpouches 102, or one coupled to eachrespective pocket liner 104 of apocket 106, as shown. For example, thepockets 106 may be front pockets, back pockets, or any combination of pockets on the article ofclothing 108. It is noted herein that only onepocket 106 may include afidget pouch 102, and/or one ormore pockets 106 may includemultiple fidget pouches 102 with the same or different fidget objects 110, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. - In the illustrated embodiment of
FIGS. 1 and 2 , there are twofidget objects 110 in thefidget pouches 102, which are both round objects such as balls, beads, or the like. In some embodiments, the objects are made of silicone, plastic, or any other washable and heat resistant material (i.e., to be able to be dried in a clothes dryer). Although two fidgetobjects 110 are illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 2 , it should be understood that thefidget pouches 102 may include more or fewer fidget objects 110, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, it should be understood that thefidget pouches 102 may have different numbers of fidget objects 110, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, onefidget pouch 102 may have onefidget object 110 and theother fidget pouch 102 may have two fidget objects 110. In other embodiments, which are encompassed byFIGS. 1 and 2 (and the rest of the present disclosure), the fidget objects 110 are different from one another. For example, the round objects may be different sizes, textures, or hardness. By way of another example, onefidget object 110 may be a ball and anotherfidget object 110 may be a star or another shape. Moreover, the fidget objects 110 in thefidget pouch 102 can be completelydifferent fidget objects 110 including, but not limited to, poppers (e.g., a device that collapses and rebounds, making an aural and/or tactile feedback response during the collapse motion and/or during the rebound motion), stretchy objects, squishy objects, textured objects, coins, buttons, hard round objects like marbles, etc. In one non-limiting example, a popper may be secured in onefidget pouch 102 in onepocket liner 104 and a silicone ball and a squishy star are secured in anotherfidget pouch 102 in anotherpocket liner 104. - The
fidget pouch 102 is attached to thepocket liner 104 in such a way that that the person wearing the clothing (also called the user) can access thefidget pouch 102 by putting their hand in the pocket with thefidget pouch 102. It is preferred that such fidgeting with the fidget objects 110 andpouch 102 is discrete or concealed from other people. The person wearing the clothing can fidget with the items in thepouch 102 by putting their hand in their pocket. However, in most embodiments, the user does not directly touch the outer surface of thefidget object 110 and instead the user's hand touches thefidget pouch 102, through which the user can feel the fidget object(s) 110 in thepouch 102. - In some embodiments, there is additional space in the pocket such that the user can put other items in the pocket(s) with the
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FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrates theconcealed fidget system 100 including thefidget pouch 102 removably attached to thepocket liner 104, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In particular,FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate thepocket liner 104, thefidget pouch 102 withseveral fidget objects 110 placed therein, and an attachment mechanism 300 (e.g., a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly including Velcro®, or the like). InFIGS. 3A and 3B , afirst component 302 of theattachment mechanism 300 attaches to thepocket liner 104, and asecond component 304 of theattachment mechanism 300 attaches to thefidget pouch 102. When connecting thefirst component 302 and thesecond component 304 of theattachment mechanism 300, thefidget pouch 102 will be removably but securely attached to thepocket liner 104. A user may freely attach thefidget pouch 102 to thepocket liner 104 when they need to carry and use the enclosed fidget objects 110 in classrooms and meetings. In some embodiments, users can also remove thefidget pouch 102 from thepocket liner 104 for various purposes, such as cleaning and altering the fidget objects 110. It is noted, however, the at thefidget pouch 102 may be sealed in addition to the use of theattachment mechanism 300 to secure thefidget pouch 102 to thepocket liner 104, such that thefidget pouch 102 is separable via theattachment mechanism 300 but not otherwise accessible via theattachment mechanism 300, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. - It is noted that
FIGS. 3A and 3B may be understood as illustrating afull pocket liner 104 with attachedfidget pouch 102, or may alternatively be understood as illustrating apocket liner 104 that is divided into two portions (e.g., afirst pocket portion 306 and a second pocket portion or fidget pouch portion 308) using theattachment mechanism 300, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Where theattachment mechanism 300 is a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly, it is noted that securing thefirst component 302 to thesecond component 304 may require a hook material to be secured to a loop material, where one of thecomponents components fidget pouch 102 and/or thepocket liner 104, while the loop material may be attached to the other of thefidget pouch 102 and/or thepocket liner 104. Thecomponents pocket 106, and aligned such that they can connect to one another and detach from one another. In this embodiment, the user can separate thecomponent various fidget objects 110 through thepocket liner 104. Therefore, the user can change out the fidget objects 110 to his/her desiredfidget object 110 through thepocket liner 104. The fidget objects 110 can also be removed prior to washing or drying the article of clothing 108 (e.g., as illustrated in at leastFIG. 1 ). - Although embodiments of the
attachment mechanism 300 are directed to a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly, it is noted that theattachment mechanism 300 may be other connecting mechanisms including, but not limited to, snaps, buttons, hooks and loops, etc. as described throughout the present disclosure. -
FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate theconcealed fidget system 100 including thefidget pouch 102 that is compatible with thepocket liner 104, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In particular,FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate thepocket liner 104, thefidget pouch 102 withfidget objects 110, and an attachment mechanism 400 (e.g., a zipper assembly, or the like). InFIGS. 4A and 4B , afirst component 402 of theattachment mechanism 400 attaches to thepocket liner 104, and asecond component 404 of theattachment mechanism 400 attaches to thefidget pouch 102. When connecting thefirst component 402 and thesecond component 404 of theattachment mechanism 400, thefidget pouch 102 will be removably but securely attached to thepocket liner 104. A user may freely attach thefidget pouch 102 to thepocket liner 104 when they need to carry and use the enclosed fidget objects 110 in classrooms and meetings. In some embodiments, users can also remove thefidget pouch 102 from thepocket liner 104 for various purposes, such as cleaning and altering the fidget objects 110. It is noted, however, the at thefidget pouch 102 may be sealed in addition to the use of theattachment mechanism 400 to secure thefidget pouch 102 to thepocket liner 104, such that thefidget pouch 102 is separable via theattachment mechanism 400 but not otherwise accessible via theattachment mechanism 400, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. - In some embodiments, the
pocket liner 104 is premanufactured with thefirst component 402 of the attachment mechanism 400 (e.g., the zipper assembly) on the article of clothing 108 (e.g., as illustrated in at leastFIG. 1 ). Thefidget pouch 102 may be purchased with the attachment mechanism 400 (e.g., a portion of the zipper assembly in some embodiments) with the article ofclothing 108, or may purchase thefidget pouch 102 separately. For example, where thefidget pouches 102 are purchased separately,different fidget pouches 102 may be purchased, each with asecond component 404 that separately corresponds to the samefirst component 402 of thesame attachment mechanism 400 of thepocket liner 104, such that the user can choose afidget pouch 102 with his/herideal fidget object 110, ideal number of fidget objects 110, and/or ideal size or shape offidget objects 110 to be contained in thefidget pouch 102. Thus, thefidget pouch 102 may be premanufactured with the fidget objects 110 and the user cannot change or remove the fidget objects 110 without destroying or harming thefidget pouch 102. Additionally, the user can change out thefidget pouch 102 depending on what type offidget object 110 the user wants on any given day. For example, if the user has a presentation that day, he/she may want one type offidget object 110, whereas if the user has a “calm” day, he/she may want a different type offidget object 110. Moreover, thefidget pouch 102 with the fidget objects 110 is removable prior to washing or drying the article ofclothing 108. Thus, the fidget objects 110 do not have to be as durable as they must be in embodiments where thefidget pouch 102 and/or thefidget object 110 is permanently attached to thepocket liner 104 or other portion of the article ofclothing 108. - It is noted that
FIGS. 4A and 4B may be understood as illustrating afull pocket liner 104 with attachedfidget pouch 102, or may alternatively be understood as illustrating apocket liner 104 divided into two portions (e.g., thefirst pocket portion 306 and the second pocket portion or fidget pouch portion 308) using theattachment mechanism 400. Where theattachment mechanism 400 is a zipper assembly, it is noted that securing thefirst component 402 to thesecond component 404 may require a first zipper subassembly (e.g., with tape, a first set of teeth, a top stop, a bottom box, and/or a heat seal patch) for one of thecomponents components components pocket 106, and aligned such that they connect to one another and detach from one another. In this embodiment, a user may take out and put fidgetobjects 110 into thefidget pouch portion 308 freely through thepocket liner 104, when the zipper subassembly is open. Therefore, the user can insert his/her desired fidget objects 110 into thefidget pouch portion 308. When placingfidget objects 110 in thefidget pouch portion 308, the user may close the zipper subassembly to preventfidget objects 110 from accidentally dropping out from thefidget pouch portion 308. Alternatively, a parent can close the zipper assembly such that the user (a child) cannot easily take the fidget objects 110 out of the fidget pouch portion 308 (e.g., and either throw the fidget objects 110 or lose the fidget objects 110. - Although embodiments of the
attachment mechanism 400 are directed to a zipper, it is noted that theattachment mechanism 400 may be other connecting mechanisms including, but not limited to, snaps, buttons, hooks and loops, etc. as described throughout the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5 illustrates theconcealed fidget system 100 including fidget objects 110 sewn to thepocket liner 104, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. InFIG. 5 , the fidget objects 110 are sewn to thepocket liner 104 either individually or in at least one grouping viathread 500, such that afidget pouch 102 is not included in theconcealed fidget system 100. Once sewn to thepocket liner 104, the fidget objects 110 are securely and semi-permanently attached to thepocket liner 104. The embodiment as shown inFIG. 5 provides a solution that can minimize the visual appearance of aconcealed fidget object 110, and it further prevents users, especially young children, from intentionally taking out or tearing out the fidget objects 110 and throwing, losing, or throwing away the fidget objects 110. In variations of the embodiment shown inFIG. 5 , the fidget objects 110 can be affixed to thepocket liner 104 or the article of clothing 108 (e.g., as illustrated in at leastFIG. 1 ) using adhesives, hot-pressing or heat pressing, sewing linens or seams, or other known attachment mechanisms instead of thethread 500. - In one example embodiment, the fidget objects 110 can be secured to the
interior portion 116 of thepocket liner 104 such that the user can directly touch the fidget objects 110 when he/she puts his/her hand in thepocket 106. - In another example embodiment, the fidget objects 110 can be secured to the
exterior portion 118 of thepocket liner 104, where theexterior portion 118 is represented by the arrow inFIG. 5 , such that the material of thepocket liner 104 is positioned between the user's hand and the fidget objects 110 when the user puts his/her hand in thepocket 106. - In some embodiments, the
thread 500 or other attachment mechanism is stretchable or elastic, such that the fidget objects 110 can be pulled away from thepocket liner 104 or article ofclothing 108 by a user to play with thefidget object 110. For example, the fidget objects 110 may be attached to thepocket liner 104 or article ofclothing 108 via an elastic material or thread. -
FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate theconcealed fidget system 100 including fidget objects 110 coupled directly to thepocket liner 104, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In embodiments,FIGS. 6A and 6B include afidget object 110 removably attached to thepocket liner 104 via a push button or snap fastener assembly, or generally anattachment mechanism 600. - Referring now to
FIG. 6A , thefidget object 110 is attached to afirst component 602 of theattachment mechanism 600 and thepocket liner 104 includes asecond component 604 of theattachment mechanism 600. As illustrated inFIG. 6A , thefirst component 602 attached to thefidget object 110 is detached from thesecond component 604 on thepocket liner 104. In some embodiments, thepocket liner 104 is manufactured and sold with thesecond component 604 pre-installed in the article of clothing 108 (e.g., as illustrated in at leastFIG. 1 ) with thefidget object 110 including thefirst component 602, or the fidget objects 110 are separately manufactured and sold with thefirst component 602. In this regard, the user can change out thefidget object 110 so long as thenew fidget object 110 has asecond component 604 that interfaces with the samefirst component 602 in thepocket liner 104. - Referring now to
FIG. 6B , thefidget object 110 is attached to thepocket liner 104 via theattachment mechanism 600. Theattachment mechanism 600 provides flexibility that allows the user to conveniently attach afidget object 110 to and remove it from thepocket liner 104. Users can also freely choose and carry their preferred fidget objects 110 without a time-consuming switching process, meaning thefidget object 110 is easy to remove and replace with adifferent fidget object 110 having thesame attachment mechanism 600. Thisattachment mechanism 600 also provides high concealability and is unlikely to interfere with any regular use and functions of thepocket 106. - In one non-limiting embodiment, the
second component 604 can be secured to theinterior portion 116 of thepocket liner 104, such that when thefidget object 110 is secured to thepocket liner 104 the user can directly touch theattachment mechanism 600 and thefidget object 110 when the user puts his/her hand in thepocket 106. - In another non-limiting example, the
attachment mechanism 600 can be secured to theexterior portion 118 of thepocket liner 104, where theexterior portion 118 is represented by the arrow inFIGS. 6A and 6B , such that the material of thepocket liner 104 is positioned between the user's hand and thefidget object 110 when the user puts his/her hand in thepocket 106. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 6A and 6B , in one non-limiting example theattachment mechanism 600 may include a push button or snap fastener assembly, where the first andsecond component attachment mechanism 600 may include a button for one of thecomponents components - It is noted that the embodiment illustrated in
FIGS. 6A and 6B may be understood as including a two-part fidget object 110, where one part of theconcealed fidget system 100 is thefidget object 110, that is removably attached to thepocket liner 104 representing another part of theconcealed fidget system 100. For example, anattachment mechanism 600 such as a snap fastener assembly or button with two parts, i.e., a male portion of the snap fastener assembly and the female portion of the snap fastener assembly, is thefidget object 110 itself because the user can insert his/her hand into thepocket 106 and attach and detach the two portions of thefidget object 110. By way of another example, anattachment mechanism 600 including a button and buttonhole may be thefidget object 110 itself because the user can insert his/her hand into thepocket 106 and attach and detach the button to/from the buttonhole. - Although the fidget objects 110 are illustrated to be secured within a
pocket liner 104 of apocket 106, it should be understood that the fidget objects 110 may be secured to portions of clothing other than apocket liner 104, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the fidget objects 110 may be coupled to an interior portion of a shirt (specifically the bottom of the shirt in some embodiments), an interior portion of a sock (specifically the upper portion of a tube sock, knee sock, or mid-calf sock in some embodiments), or an interior portion of shorts or a pant leg (specifically the bottom of the pant leg or shorts in some embodiments). -
FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrates example embodiments of afidget object 700 that is part of the article ofclothing 108, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. Although the fidget objects 110 are illustrated to be physical components secured to an article ofclothing 108, it should be understood that the fidget objects 110 may be part of the article of clothing itself. In particular,FIG. 7A illustrates an article ofclothing 108 such as a shirt with one ormore holes 700 that may operate as fidget objects. In addition,FIG. 7B illustrates an article ofclothing 108 such as a pair of shorts with one ormore holes 700 that may operate as fidget objects. - In some embodiments, the
holes 700 may be lined or otherwise increased in strength and/or durability, including to prevent fraying. For example, theholes 700 may include a fidget object-attachingcomponent 702 such as a lining, a ring, or other component coupled to the article ofclothing 108 proximate to the edge of the holes 708, where the fidget object-attachingcomponent 702 increases the strength and/or durability of the edge of theholes 700 to allow for the coupling of additional fidget objects 110 toholes 700. For instance, manufacturers may frame thehole 700 with stitching or metallic (e.g., aluminum, aluminum alloy, copper, copper alloy, etc.), plastic, wood, and/or fabric wrapping materials. In various embodiments, manufacturers may choose to strengthen and wrap the edge of ahole 700 with overcast seams. - It is noted that the fidget object-attached
component 702 such as the metal, plastic, or fabric wrapping material or extra stitching provides another aspect of thehole 700 for the user to fidget with. In some embodiments, the fabric wrapping material has a unique texture or texture different than the shirt to give the user a different tactile experience when rubbing the material or playing with theholes 700. It is noted that theholes 700 inFIGS. 7A and 7B may be understood as being framed with one of the above-mentioned materials. In general, theholes 700 allow users to occupy their fingers readily, as theholes 700 are permanently implanted into the article ofclothing 108, reducing the possibility of throwing or loss of the fidget object. In one embodiment, as illustrated inFIG. 7A , thehole 700 is positioned is the front bottom of a shirt, as this location does not heavily impact the function and appearance of the clothing, and users have little difficulty reaching thehole 700. For other articles ofclothing 108 such as dresses, skirts, shorts (e.g., as illustrated inFIG. 7B ), and pants, thehole 700 may similarly be positioned either on the front, side, or back of the clothing as desired by the user and the specific article ofclothing 108. For example, it may be easiest to access ahole 700 proximate to a waist band or within thepocket 106 of the pants, as illustrated inFIG. 7B . By way of another example, access to ahole 700 may be possible in the bottom back portion of pants when a user is sitting, or it may accessible in the bottom side of a skirt or dress. Further, for an article ofclothing 108 constructed with double-layer fabric, theholes 700 may be located in an inner (e.g., underneath or bottom) or first layer covered by an outer or second layer to increase the concealability. - The
hole 700 in the article ofclothing 108 can be a fidgetdevice attaching component 702. For example, a user may hook afidget object 110 to ahole 700 using attaching tools such as a key chain hook, a key chain ring, an elastic or stretchy string, a metal or plastic ring that can open or otherwise attach to the finger hole, a spiral coil, a clasp, a loop with a snap, a retractable card holder, or other known connecting mechanisms. -
FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate aconcealed fidget system 100 including fidget objects 110 sewn ontopockets 106, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the fidget objects 110 may be sewn on afront side 800 of the pocket liner 104 (e.g., as illustrated inFIG. 8A ) or may be sewn on aback side 802 of the pocket liner 104 (e.g., as illustrated by the arrow inFIG. 8B ). - In one non-limiting example, the fidget objects 110 may be positioned at some
distance 804 from anupper opening 806 of thepocket liner 104. For example, thedistance 804 may range between 0% (e.g., where the fidget objects 110 are at the opening 806) and 100% (e.g., where the fidget objects 110 are positioned at a bottom 808 of the pocket liner 104). For instance, the fidget objects 110 may be positioned at 50% or approximately ½ thedistance 804 from theupper opening 806. In general, the fidget objects 110 may be positioned at adistance 804 that represents a natural distance for the placement of a user's hands within the pocket, to increase the concealed nature of the fidget objects 110 by preventing the user from stretching or bunching their hand within thepocket liner 104. - In another non-limiting example, the fidget objects 110 may have a
width 810 that spans between 0% and 100% of a width of thepocket liner 104. For instance, the fidget objects 110 may span between about 1/10 and ¾ of the space and/or width of thepocket liner 104, meaning that the fidget objects 110 span about 1/10 to ¾ of the distance across thepocket liner 110. - In some embodiments, the fidget objects 110 include a plurality of balls, beads, or other structures on a
thread 812. For example, there can be between one and eight, or more, fidgetobjects 110 attached to thepocket liner 104 via thethread 812. The fidget objects 110 can be attached in a straight line or a curved line or other shapes and orientations. Further, a user may choose elastic ornon-elastic thread 812 to attach the fidget objects 110 to thepocket liner 104. - In alternative or additional embodiments, users and manufacturers may use buttons as fidget objects 110 and attach the buttons across the
pocket liner 104. In these embodiments, the buttons may simultaneously serve as fidgetobjects 110 and dividers and locks for thepocket liner 104. -
FIG. 9A-9C in general illustrate afidget accessory 900 including aconcealed fidget system 100 with thefidget pouch 102 housing the fidget objects 110, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. - In some embodiments, the
fidget accessory 900 includes a body-attachingcomponent 902 to which theconcealed fidget system 100 is coupled. For example, the body-attachingcomponent 902 may include, but is not limited to, necklaces (e.g., as illustrated inFIG. 9C ), bracelets (e.g., as illustrated inFIG. 9B ), rings, lanyards (e.g., as illustrated inFIG. 9A ), chains, and pocket watches. - The
fidget pouch 102 is securely attached to the body-attachingcomponent 902 such that the user cannot pull thefidget pouch 102 from the body-attachingcomponent 902. In various embodiments, however, it is noted that thefidget pouch 102 may be removable from the body-attachingcomponent 902 and interchangeable with anotherfidget pouch 102, such that the user can change thefidget pouch 102 and/or fidgetobjects 110 therein, as described throughout the present disclosure. - In various embodiments, the
fidget pouch 102 is washable. In additional embodiments, and the body-attachingcomponent 902 is washable, either with or separately from thefidget pouch 102. - In some embodiments, the
fidget pouch 102 comprises areclosable opening 904 to switch out the fidget objects 110 therein. In some embodiments, thefidget pouch 102 may be fabricated from cotton, polyester, hemp, silk, or any material allowing users to recognize the movement and shape of the fidget objects 110 contained inside thefidget pouch 102. -
FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrates theconcealed fidget system 100 including thefidget pouch 102 that is compatible with thepocket liner 104, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In particular,FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate thepocket liner 104, thefidget pouch 102, and the attachment mechanism 400 (e.g., a zipper assembly, or the like). - In general, the aspects of the
attachment mechanism 400 as described with respect toFIGS. 4A and 4B are similarly applicable to the embodiments illustrated inFIGS. 10A and 10B . It is noted, however, that theattachment mechanism 300 fromFIGS. 3A and 3B would be similarly usable in theconcealed fidget system 100 as described with respect toFIGS. 10A and 10B in place of theattachment mechanism 400, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. - It Is noted that
FIGS. 10A and 10B may be understood as Illustrating afull pocket liner 104 with attachedfidget pouch 102, or may alternatively be understood as illustrating apocket liner 104 divided into two portions (e.g., thefirst pocket portion 306 and the second pocket portion or fidget pouch portion 308) using theattachment mechanism 400. - In some embodiments, the
fidget pouch 102 holds a location tracking device 1000, which can be a portable tracking device in some embodiments. For example, thefidget pouch 102 may be premanufactured with the location tracking device 1000 and purchased by/for a user. By way of another example, thefidget pouch 102 may be accessible such that a user-specific or user-selected location tracking device 1000 may be inserted into thefidget pouch 102. It is noted herein, however, that the location tracking device 1000 may be secured to thepocket liner 104 via an attachment mechanism directly and without thefidget pouch 102, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. - It is contemplated that the location tracking device 1000 may operate in an additional capacity similar to the fidget objects 110, as a user may be able to interact with the location tracking device 1000 through the material from which the
fidget pouch 102 is formed without interfering with the operation of the location tracking device 1000. - Due to the swappability of the
fidget pouches 102 via theattachment mechanism 400, in some embodiments the fidget pouch withfidget objects 110 and thefidget pouch 102 with the location tracking device 1000 may be swapped depending on what type of occasions and environment the user may attend on any given day. For example, if a toddler user is going to a crowded fair or a spacious playground, his or her parents may put a location tracking device 1000 inside the fidget pouch 102 (or attach thefidget pouch 102 with the location tracking device 1000) to ensure safety of the child. Similarly, a caregiver could put a location tracking device 1000 inside the fidget pouch 102 (or attach thefidget pouch 102 with the location tracking device 1000) worn by a person with dementia or a mental health disorder if the person is capable of getting lost without the ability to get home or return to his/her starting location. Further, similar devices can be worn by skiers, hikers, climbers, or other active individuals who travel into the wilderness. - It Is contemplated that any user with an asthma condition or other medical condition may carry a rescue inhaler, EpiPen®, or other medication or medical device 1002 in the
fidget pouch 102 in case of emergencies. In some embodiments, thefidget pouch 102 holds the medication or medical device 1002. For example, thefidget pouch 102 may be premanufactured with the medication or medical device 1002 and purchased by/for a user. By way of another example, thefidget pouch 102 may be accessible such that a user-specific or user-selected medication or medical device 1002 may be inserted into thefidget pouch 102. It is contemplated that the medication or medical device 1002 may operate in an additional capacity similar to the fidget objects 110, as a user may be able to interact with the medication or medical device 1002 through the material from which thefidget pouch 102 is formed without interfering with the operation of the medication or medical device 1002. -
FIG. 11 illustrates aconcealed fidget system 100 including abelongings pouch 1100 capable of housingpersonal belongings 1102, where thebelongings pouch 1100 is compatible with thepocket liner 104, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In particular,FIG. 11 illustrates thepocket liner 104, thebelongings pouch 1100, and an attachment mechanism 1104 (e.g., a zipper assembly, or the like). It is noted that thebelongings pouch 1100 includes an open end and a closed end. - In
FIG. 11 , afirst component 1106 of theattachment mechanism 1104 attaches to thepocket liner 104, and asecond component 1108 of theattachment mechanism 1104 attaches to thebelongings pouch 1100. In general, the aspects of theattachment mechanism 400 as described with respect toFIGS. 4A and 4B are similarly applicable to the embodiments of theattachment mechanism 1104 illustrated inFIG. 11 . It is noted, however, that theattachment mechanism 300 fromFIGS. 3A and 3B would be similarly usable in theconcealed fidget system 100 as described with respect toFIG. 11 in place of theattachment mechanism 1104, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, other securing mechanisms including buttons, snaps, and buckles, may also be available depending on the manufacturer's design and preferences. - Users may put their important
personal belongings 1102 such as personal identification (ID) cards, credit cards, passports, currency such as cash and/or coins, keys, and the like inside thebelongings pouch 1100 without mixing these items with other miscellaneous personal items. The separatedbelongings pouch 1100 allows users to easily locate and access their importantpersonal belongings 1102. Further, theattachment mechanism 1104 allows users to protect their importantpersonal belongings 1102 and prevent thepersonal belongings 1102 from accidentally slipping out or being stolen in crowded environments such as airports, sporting events, concerts, subways, etc. - It is contemplated that the
personal belongings 1102 may operate in an additional capacity similar to the fidget objects 110, as a user may be able to interact with thepersonal belongings 1102 through the material from which thebelongings pouch 1100 is formed without interfering with the operation of thepersonal belongings 1102. - In some embodiments, the
belongings pouch 1100 is pre-manufactured with thesecond component 1108 of theattachment mechanism 1104. In other embodiments, thesecond component 1108 of theattachment mechanism 1104 may be added to a pre-existing or user-selectedbelongings pouch 1100 that fits within thepocket liner 104, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. - In some embodiments the
belongings pouch 1100 includes anopening 1110 through which thepersonal belongings 1102 may be inserted and/or removed. In one non-limiting example, the coupling of thecomponents attachment mechanism 1104 closes theopening 1110 and prevents thepersonal belongings 1102 from separating from thebelongings pouch 1100. - In another non-limiting example, the
belongings pouch 1100 has a securing feature orsecond attachment mechanism 1112 to close theopening 1110 in addition to theattachment mechanism 1104, such that theattachment mechanism 1104 is not solely (or at all) responsible for retaining thepersonal belongings 1102 within thebelongings pouch 1100. For example, the additional securing feature may be a second inset zipper assembly, a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly, a push button or snap assembly, a button and buttonhole, a buckle, a set of magnets, etc. - For purposes of the present disclosure, it should be understood that embodiments directed to the “fidget pouch” and the “belongings pouch” may be combinable and/or interchangeable, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, it is noted that the “fidget pouch” and/or the “belongings pouch” may be called a “pouch,” without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
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FIG. 12 illustrates a flow diagram of a method orprocess 1200 for concealing an object as part of aconcealed fidget system 100, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. While a general order for the steps of the method orprocess 1200 is shown inFIG. 12 , the method orprocess 1200 can include more or fewer steps or can arrange the order of the steps differently (including simultaneously, substantially simultaneously, or sequentially) than those shown inFIG. 12 . It is noted that the method orprocess 1200 shall be explained with reference to the components, devices, assemblies, environments, etc. described in conjunction withFIGS. 1-11 . - In a
step 1202, a pocket liner is provided. In some embodiments, thepocket liner 104 is part of apocket 106 of a pre-manufactured article ofclothing 108. In other embodiments, thepocket liner 104 may be added to the article ofclothing 108. - In a
step 1204, a pouch with an open end and a closed end is provided. The pouch may be afidget pouch 102 or abelongings pouch 1100, as described throughout the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the pouch may be pre-manufactured and available for purchase. In other embodiments, the pouch may be user-specific, and fabricated by a user or an individual giving the pouch to the user. - In a
step 1206, at least one object is inserted into the pouch. The at least one object may include afidget object 110, a location tracking device 1000, medication or a medical device 1002, and/orpersonal belongings 1102. In some embodiments, the at least one object is inserted as part of the pre-manufacturing process of the pouch, including simultaneously with the manufacture of the pouch or after the manufacturing of the pouch is completed. In other embodiments, the at least one object may be user-specific, and may be inserted by a user or an individual giving the pouch to the user, including simultaneously with the manufacture of the pouch or after the manufacturing of the pouch is completed. - In a
step 1208, the pouch is attached to the pocket liner such that the object is secured to the pocket liner. In some embodiments, the pouch is attached to thepocket liner 104 bythread 200, theattachment mechanism 300, theattachment mechanism 400,thread 500, theattachment mechanism 600,thread 812, theattachment mechanism 1104, or a combination thereof, as described throughout the present disclosure. It is noted that the pouch may be considered removably attachable and/or detachable from thepocket liner 104 by at least some of the mechanisms described throughout the present disclosure. - In one non-limiting example, the open end of the pouch is closed when the pouch is attached to the
pocket liner 104. In this example, the objects inserted within the pouch are accessible through thepocket liner 104. In another non-limiting example, the open end of the pouch is closed prior to the pouch being attached to thepocket liner 104. In this example, the objects inserted within the pouch are not accessible through thepocket liner 104. In addition, the objects inserted within the pouch may not be accessible within the pouch at all, unless the pouch is damaged to the extent that access is possible. - In a step, the pouch may be additionally or alternative attachable to a body-attaching
component 902, and worn on a body part of the user instead of being attached to thepocket liner 104. - Although the above steps include inserting the objects into the pouch, it is noted that the objects may be features of the article of clothing 108 (e.g., holes, layers of material, or the like), such that the pouch is not necessary (or is an additional feature of the concealed fidget system 100), without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Here, in one step a fidget object-attaching
component 702 may be attached to the article of clothing 108 (e.g., proximate to an edge of ahole 700 within the article of clothing). The fidget object-attachingcomponent 702 may operate as afidget object 700 itself, and/or may be able to receive afidget object 110. - Although the above steps include inserting the objects into a pouch, it is noted that the objects may be directly coupled (e.g., directed sewn via
thread 500, or attached via theattachment mechanism 600 orthread 812, or the like) such that the pouch is not necessary (or is an additional feature of the concealed fidget system 100), without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. - Additionally, various features/components of one embodiment may be combined with features/components of another embodiment. For example, features/components of one figure can be combined with features/components of another figure or features/components of multiple figures. To avoid repetition, every different combination of features has not been described herein, but the different combinations are within the scope of this disclosure. Additionally, if details (including angles, dimensions, etc.) about a feature or component are described with one embodiment or one figure, then those details can apply to similar features of components in other embodiments or other figures.
- While various embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, it is apparent that modifications and alterations of those embodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. However, it is to be expressly understood that such modifications and alterations are within the scope and spirit of the present invention, as set forth in the following claims. Further, the invention(s) described herein is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. It is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
- It is to be appreciated that any feature described herein can be claimed in combination with any other feature(s) as described herein, regardless of whether the features come from the same described embodiment.
Claims (20)
1. A concealable fidget system comprising:
a pocket liner;
a pouch, wherein the pouch is concealable when attached to the pocket liner;
at least one object placed inside the pouch; and
an attachment mechanism for removably securing the pouch to the pocket liner, the attachment mechanism comprising:
a first component attached to the pocket liner; and
a second component attached to the pouch;
wherein the pouch is concealed within the pocket liner when the first component is connected to the second component to secure the pouch to the pocket liner, wherein the object is engageable within the pouch by a user when the pouch is concealed within the pocket liner, and
wherein the pouch is removable from the pocket liner when the first component is disconnected from the second component.
2. The concealable fidget system of claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism is selected from a group comprising a zipper assembly, a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly, a button and buttonhole assembly, or a push button or snap fastener assembly.
3. The concealable fidget system of claim 1 , wherein the pouch is a fidget pouch, wherein the at least one object includes at least one fidget object, and wherein the at least one fidget object is selected from a group comprising a fidget toy, a rubber ball, a silicone ball, a silicone pellet, a small silicone object, a piece of folded rubbing material, a polygon-shaped three-dimensional item, a popper, or an item with one or more textured surfaces.
4. The concealable fidget system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one object is selected from a group comprising a location tracking device, medication, or a medical device.
5. The concealable fidget system of claim 1 , wherein the pouch is a belongings pouch, wherein the at least one object includes at least one personal belonging, and wherein the at least one personal belonging is selected from a group comprising a personal identification card, a credit card, a passport, currency, or keys.
6. The concealable fidget system of claim 1 , wherein the pouch is made from a material selected from a group comprising a cotton, a polyester, a hemp, a silk, a nylon, a rayon, a material blend, and a combination thereof that allows the user to recognize at least one of a movement, a size, and a shape of the object contained inside the pouch.
7. The concealable fidget system of claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism removably secures the pouch to an interior surface of the pocket liner.
8. The concealable fidget system of claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism removably secures the pouch to an exterior surface of the pocket liner.
9. The concealable fidget system of claim 1 , wherein the attachment mechanism allows access to the pouch through the pocket liner when the pouch is secured to the pocket liner, such that the pocket liner forms a first pocket portion and the pouch forms a second pocket portion.
10. The concealable fidget system of claim 1 , wherein the securing the pouch to the pocket liner via the connecting of the first component to the second component closes an open end of the pouch.
11. The concealable fidget system of claim 1 , further comprising a second attachment mechanism, wherein the second attachment mechanism closes an open end of the pouch prior to the securing of the pouch to the pocket liner via the connecting of the first component to the second component.
12. The concealable fidget system of claim 1 , wherein the pouch is couplable to a body-attaching component that is wearable by the user, and wherein the body-attaching component is selected from a group comprising a necklace, a lanyard, or a bracelet.
13. A concealable fidget system comprising:
a pocket liner of an article of clothing;
at least one fidget object; and
at least one attachment mechanism, wherein the at least one fidget object is secured to the pocket liner at a location reachable by a user via the at least one attachment mechanism, wherein the at least one attachment mechanism affixes the fidget object to the pocket liner, and wherein the at least one attachment mechanism is selected from a group comprising a thread, a seam, a sewing linen, a hot-melt adhesive, an adhesive, or a hot pressing.
14. The concealable fidget system of claim 13 , wherein the article of clothing is selected from a group comprising a pair of shorts, a pair of pants, a T-shirt, a long-sleeved shirt, a pullover sweater, a zip-up sweater, a sweatshirt, a hooded sweatshirt, a blouse, an undershirt, or a jacket.
15. The concealable fidget system of claim 13 , wherein the at least one fidget object is selected from a group comprising a location tracking device, a polygon-shaped three-dimensional item, or a plurality of beads on a thread.
16. An article of clothing comprising:
a pocket with a pocket liner; and
a concealable fidget system comprising:
a pouch, wherein the pouch is concealable when attached to the pocket liner;
at least one fidget object placed inside the pouch, wherein the at least one fidget object is selected from a group comprising a fidget toy, a rubber ball, a silicone ball, a silicone pellet, a small silicone object, a piece of folded rubbing material, a polygon-shaped three-dimensional item, a popper, or an item with one or more textured surfaces; and
an attachment mechanism for securing the pouch to the pocket liner,
wherein the pouch is configured such that a user can engage the pouch and the fidget object therein when the pouch is concealed within the pocket liner.
17. The article of clothing of claim 16 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises:
a first component attached to the pocket liner; and
a second component attached to the pouch.
18. The article of clothing of claim 17 , wherein the attachment mechanism is selected from a group comprising a zipper assembly, a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly, a button and buttonhole assembly, or a push button or snap fastener assembly.
19. The article of clothing of claim 16 , wherein the attachment mechanism removably secures the pouch to an interior surface of the pocket liner.
20. The article of clothing of claim 19 , wherein the attachment mechanism allows access to the pouch through the pocket liner when the pouch is secured to the pocket liner, such that the pocket liner forms a first pocket portion and the pouch forms a second pocket portion.
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