Patent Publication Number: US-2013248064-A1

Title: Ladies 1st

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE 
     This application claims priority from Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/615,287 filed Mar. 25, 2012. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     It may be inconvenient for women to carry a purse or wallet with them at all times to hold their important belongings, especially when engaged in some form of physical activity. Women who are working out, spending time with friends, attending events or participating in any kind of activity may not want to carry a purse, yet still need to access important belongings such as a cellular telephone, photo identification, money, credit cards, personal necessities and keys. Purses can be easily misplaced or stolen, which can leave women without any of their important belongings when they need them most. A product that allows women to keep small, important belongings in a secure and discreet location on their body is necessary. 
     There is a need for a device that provides a discreet and secure personal mini purse/storage pocket (or pouch) for women who desire to carry small items with them in or outside of their brassiere. The present invention provides a durable, washable, lightweight, skin compatible, detachable, hands-free, personal mini purse/storage pocket or pouch designed for hidden essentials constructed with an inner liner that provides radiofrequency shielding from cell phones, tablets, mp3 players, or any other electronic device placed inside the pocket. In addition, the fabric of the pocket can either be treated with a safe skin compatible substance that repels perspiration or a perspiration liner can be placed inside the device that protects the pocket&#39;s contents from sweat. This device gives women the freedom and peace of mind that comes with knowing their belongings, such as a cellular telephone, keys, or credit cards are safe anywhere at anytime, even if they do not wish to carry a purse. Further, this device stays securely in place, and can be worn discreetly without any awkward bulging in various places inside or outside the brassiere. Women can use this device with any style of brassiere: strapless bra, sports bra, regular bra, etc. This device would be perfect for women who do not wish to and/or cannot carry a purse with them while attending events, going out dancing, participating in various activities, or working out. 
     SUMMARY 
     The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later. 
     The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, comprises a detachable feminine mini purse/storage pocket that provides a discreet and secure storage pouch for women who desire to carry small items with them in or outside of their brassieres. The detachable storage pocket is designed for being inserted either outside of or into the cup portion or cleavage portion of a brassiere, and comprises a piece of material folded end-to-end to form a front panel and a back panel. The front panel and the back panel are secured together at their side edges to form a generally flat pocket having an open top. The detachable storage pocket further comprises a re-usable closure that at least partially, if not completely secures the open top of the storage pocket. 
     In a preferred embodiment, the detachable storage pocket comprises a protective, flexible layer secured within an interior of the storage pocket that provides radiofrequency shielding to block electronic ions or rays. Additionally, the detachable storage pocket comprises a perspiration repellant or liner secured within an interior of the storage pocket, to protect the storage pocket&#39;s contents from moisture. Furthermore, the detachable storage pocket comprises an adjustable strap and/or a clip for securing the storage pocket within a cup portion or cleavage portion of a brassiere. 
     To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a perspective view of the detachable storage pocket with a clip in accordance with the disclosed architecture. 
         FIG. 2  illustrates a perspective view of the detachable storage pocket with an adjustable strap in accordance with the disclosed architecture. 
         FIG. 3A  illustrates a perspective view of the detachable storage pocket in accordance with the disclosed architecture. 
         FIG. 3B  illustrates a front perspective view of the adjustable strap used with the detachable storage pocket in accordance with the disclosed architecture. 
         FIG. 3C  illustrates a front perspective view of the clip used with the detachable storage pocket in accordance with the disclosed architecture. 
         FIG. 4  illustrates a perspective view of the detachable storage pocket in use in accordance with the disclosed architecture. 
         FIG. 5  illustrates a perspective view of the detachable storage pocket in use in accordance with the disclosed architecture. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. 
     The present invention discloses a detachable feminine mini purse/storage pocket that provides a discreet and secure storage pouch for women who desire to carry small items with them in or outside of their brassiere. This device gives women the freedom and peace of mind that comes with knowing their belongings, such as a cellular/smart phone, keys, or credit cards are safe anywhere at anytime, even if they do not wish to carry a purse. Further, this device stays securely in place, and can be worn discreetly without any awkward bulging in various places inside or outside the brassiere. Women can use this device with any style of brassiere: strapless bra, sports bra, halter bra, regular bra, etc. 
     The detachable storage pocket is designed for being inserted outside or into the cup portion or cleavage portion of a brassiere, and comprises a piece of material folded end-to-end to form a front panel and a back panel. The front panel and the back panel are secured together at their side edges to form a generally flat pocket having an open top. The detachable storage pocket further comprises a protective, flexible layer to provide radio frequency shielding that block electronic ions or rays, and a perspiration repellant/liner to protect the storage pocket&#39;s contents from moisture, both secured within an interior of the storage pocket. Furthermore, the detachable storage pocket comprises an adjustable strap and/or a clip for securing the storage pocket outside or within a cup portion of the brassiere. 
     Referring initially to the drawings,  FIGS. 1-2  illustrate the detachable storage pocket  100  that provides a discreet and secure storage pouch for women who desire to carry small items with them in or attached to their brassieres. The detachable storage pocket  100  is designed for being inserted outside or into the cup portion or cleavage portion of a brassiere (not shown) and for securely holding small items, such as cellular telephones, money, credit cards, keys, etc., or any other suitable items as is known in the art. 
     The detachable storage pocket  100  comprises a piece of cloth (or fabric or material)  102  folded end-to-end to form a front panel  104  and a back panel (not shown). The front panel  104  and the back panel are secured together at side edges  106  to form a generally flat pocket having an open top  108 . The front panel  104  and the back panel are secured together at side edges  106  via any suitable securing means as is known in the art, such as sewing, gluing, stapling, etc. 
     Typically, the piece of material or cloth  102  is rectangular in shape, however any other suitable shape can be used as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention. The piece of material  102  would generally be fabricated from nylon, cotton, rayon, spandex, polyester, cotton blends, or any other similar fabrics, etc., though any other suitable material may be used to fabricate the piece of material  102  as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention. Generally, the storage pocket  100  would be manufactured of washable, pliant fabric material suitable for wearing directly next to the skin of a user. The detachable storage pocket  100  can also comprise a variety of colors and designs to suit user and manufacturing preference. 
     The detachable, durable, washable, lightweight, discreet, skin compatible, personal, perspiration repellant, with radio frequency shielding, feminine, hands-free mini purse/storage pocket  100  is approximately between 3 and 7 inches long as measured from the open top  108  to the bottom end  110 , and approximately between 3 and 7 inches wide as measured from opposing side edges  106 , and approximately between 1/16 and 1 inches thick as measured from the front panel  104  to the back panel (not shown). Generally, the storage pocket  100  is constructed to hold its shape sufficiently, such that it is easily inserted outside or into the brassiere of a user; but the storage pocket  100  does not have to be unyielding and can function by being flexible. 
     The detachable mini purse/storage pocket  100  further comprises a re-usable closure (not shown) at the open top  108 . The re-usable closure at least partially, if not completely secures the open top  108  of the storage pocket  100 . The re-usable closure can comprise at least one of a zipper, a hook and loop, a button, a flap, a snap, a hook, a tape, etc., or any other suitable re-usable closure as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention. In addition, the detachable mini purse/storage pocket can comprise a seam around the perimeter of the opening. The seam can comprise a stiff yet flexible material such as plastic, belting, cord, etc., or any other suitable material as is known in the art that will aid in keeping the opening from sagging. 
     Furthermore, the detachable storage pocket  100  can comprise a protective, flexible layer (not shown) secured within an interior of the storage pocket  100  that would provide radio frequency shielding to block electronic ions or rays from any electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets, mp3 players, etc., that would be placed inside the storage pocket. The protective, flexible layer would generally be fabricated from silver, lead, copper, tungsten, polymers, etc., though any other suitable material may be used to fabricate the protective, flexible layer as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention. Typically, the protective, flexible layer is secured within an interior of the storage pocket  100 , between the front panel  104  and the back panel. However, the protective, flexible layer can be secured anywhere within the interior of the storage pocket  100 , as long as the layer is positioned between and creates a barrier between the user and their cellular/smart phone. The protective, flexible layer would then block any harmful electronic ions or rays coming from the cellular/smart phone toward the user. 
     Additionally, the detachable storage pocket  100  can comprise a perspiration repellant or liner (not shown) secured within an interior of the storage pocket  100 . The perspiration repellant or liner protects the storage pocket&#39;s contents from moisture. The perspiration repellant would be sprayed on the storage pocket  100  to protect it from moisture. The perspiration liner would generally be fabricated from a natural or synthetic fabric that is laminated to or coated with a waterproofing material such as rubber, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PU), silicone elastomer, fluoropolymers, and wax, though any other suitable material may be used to fabricate the perspiration liner as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention. 
     Typically, the perspiration liner is secured within an interior of the storage pocket  100 , between the protective, flexible layer and the front and back panels. However, the perspiration liner can be secured anywhere within the interior of the storage pocket  100 , as long as the liner is positioned between and creates a barrier between the user and the contents of the storage pocket  100 . The perspiration liner would then protect the storage pocket&#39;s contents from moisture. 
     The detachable storage pocket  100  further comprises an adjustable strap  200  (as shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3 ) and/or a clip  112  (as shown in  FIGS. 1 and 3 ) for securing the storage pocket  100  outside or within a cup portion or cleavage portion of a brassiere. The adjustable strap  200  typically has an attachment device positioned at both ends of the strap  200  to secure the strap  200  to the storage pocket  100 , and to secure the strap  200  to the brassiere. The clip  112  is typically a squeeze-open style clip, or any other suitable securing device as is known in the art, as long as the clip (or other securing device) attaches to any fabric without damaging it. 
     The storage pocket  100  can be secured to a user&#39;s brassiere via the adjustable strap  200  or the clip  112 , per the user&#39;s preference, and at the location of the user&#39;s preference. Typically, the storage pocket  100  is secured either outside of the bra or in the center cleavage area or inside the upper bra near the right or left bra strap. The adjustable strap  200  and the clip  112  can also comprise a variety of colors and designs to suit user and manufacturing preference, as well as embellishments and other add-ons. Thus, the storage pocket  100  can be used with any type of brassiere, such as a regular brassiere, a strapless brassiere, a sports brassiere, a halter brassiere, etc. 
       FIGS. 3A-C  illustrate the adjustable strap  200  and clip  112  used with the detachable storage pocket  100 . As stated supra, the detachable storage pocket  100  can comprise an adjustable strap  200  (as shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3 ) and/or a clip  112  (as shown in  FIGS. 1 and 3 ) for securing the storage pocket  100  outside or within a cup portion or cleavage portion of a brassiere. The adjustable strap  200  is typically an elongated, generally rectangular-shaped piece of material, however any other suitable shape can be used as is known in the art. The strap  200  would generally be constructed of cotton, nylon, or other polymers, and combined with elastomers and other stretchable fabrics, though any other suitable material may be used to manufacture the strap  200  as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention. 
     The strap  200  can be adjustable to fit a variety of users. The strap  200  is adjustable via a slide  202 , or any other suitable mechanism for allowing length adjustment of the strap  200 , as is known in the art. The slides  202  are commonly made of plastic and nylon coated metal, or stainless steel, but could be made of any other suitable material as is known in the art. The slides  202  have the appearance of a typically constructed slide as is known in the art and comprises a crossbar recessed below the planes of the slides  202 , which limits sliding on the strap  200 . The strap  200  passes around the crossbar or directly through one of the slots of the slide  202  to a ring or other bracket  204 , and returns through that slot across the crossbar and through the other slot in the slide  202  to secure the slide  202  to the strap  200 . 
     The strap  200  further comprises a first attachment device  206  secured to the first end  208  of the strap  200  for securing the strap  200  to the storage pocket  100 , and a second attachment device  210  secured to the second end  212  of the strap  200  for securing the strap  200  to the brassiere. The first attachment device  206  is an elongated member that would slide into a receiving member  214  positioned at the opening  108  of the storage pocket  100 . However, any other suitable securing mechanism can be used as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, such as a clip, a hook, a button, a snap, or a hook and loop fastener (Velcro®). The second attachment device  210  is a hook that is placed over an edge of the brassiere. However, any other suitable securing mechanism can be used as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, such as a clip, a button, a snap, or a hook and loop fastener (Velcro®). The first attachment device  206  and the second attachment device  210  are commonly made of plastic and nylon coated metal, or stainless steel, but could be made of any other suitable material as is known in the art. Typically, the first attachment device  206  and the second attachment device  210  are secured to the strap  200  via stitching, welding, gluing, etc., or any other suitable method of securement. 
     The clip  112  is typically a flat clip that can be clasp-opened or a squeeze-open style clip, or any other suitable securing device as is known in the art. The clip  112  comprises a front side  216  and a back side (not shown), which are secured together to form a hinge. Additionally, the front side  216  and the back side can be an integral part of the clip  112 , and the clip  112  can be manufactured as a one-piece article, without affecting the overall concept of the invention. Further, an interior part of the front and back sides of the clip  112  can comprise a non-slip grip surface, or any other suitable material for gripping and securing to a brassiere, without damaging the fabric of the brassiere. 
     Specifically, a user opens the clip  112  by squeezing (i.e., applying force to) the back edge  218  of the clip  112 , which spreads apart the front side  216  and the back side of the clip  112 , and then releasing the back edge  218  which pushes the front side  216  and the back side together, engaging the edge of the brassier and the storage pocket  100 . Thus, any type of squeeze-open style or clasp-open flat clip can be used, as long as the clip (or other securing device) attaches to any type of fabric without damaging it. 
     The storage pocket  100  can be secured to a user&#39;s brassiere via the adjustable strap  200  or the clip  112 , per the user&#39;s preference, and at the location of the user&#39;s preference. Typically, the storage pocket  100  is secured either on the outside of the bra or in the center cleavage area or inside the upper bra near the right or left bra strap. The adjustable strap  200  and the clip  112  can also comprise a variety of colors and designs to suit user and manufacturing preference, as well as embellishments and other add-ons. Specifically, the clip  112  and/or adjustable strap  200  can comprise gems, jewels, glitter, bows, animal prints, and other items and designs secured to it. Furthermore, the storage pocket  100  can be used with any type of brassiere, such as a regular brassiere, a strapless brassiere, a sports brassiere, a halter brassiere, etc. 
       FIGS. 4-5  illustrate the detachable storage pocket  100  in use. In operation, a user  400  would choose the color and/or specific design of the detachable storage pocket  100  that meets their needs and/or wants. The user  400  would then place articles in the storage pocket  100 , such as keys, money, credit cards, cellular/smart phone, etc. The user  400  would position their cellular/smart phone in front of the protective, flexible layer to block any electronic ions or rays coming from the cellular/smart phone. The user  400  would also position the content of the storage pocket  100  in front of the perspiration liner, to protect the contents from moisture. Then, if the storage pocket  100  contains a re-usable closure, the user  400  would secure the re-usable closure, securing the contents inside the storage pocket  100 . 
     Once the storage pocket  100  is secured, the user  400  would determine whether to attach the storage pocket  100  to the user&#39;s brassiere via a clasp  112  (as shown in  FIG. 4 ), or via an adjustable strap  200  (as shown in  FIG. 5 ). If a clasp  112  is used, the user  400  squeezes the back edge of the clasp, opening it and places the open clasp  112  over the top edge of the storage pocket  100  and over an edge of the user&#39;s brassier. The user  400  then releases the back edge of the clasp  112  and the clasp  112  squeezes shut, securing the storage pocket  100  to the brassiere  500 . The storage pocket  100  can be secured at a location of the user&#39;s preference. Typically, the storage pocket  100  is secured to the outside of the bra or in the center cleavage area or inside the upper bra near the right or left bra strap. The clip  112  can comprise a variety of colors and designs to suit user and manufacturing preference, as well as embellishments and other add-ons, such as gems, jewels, glitter, etc. 
     If an adjustable strap  200  is used, the user  400  attaches the strap  200  to the brassiere  500  via a hook or snap, etc., at the end of the strap  200 , and attaches the strap  200  to the storage pocket  100  via sliding an elongated member into a receiving member positioned at the opening of the storage pocket  100  or by snap, etc. The storage pocket  100  can be secured at a location of the user&#39;s preference. Typically, the storage pocket  100  is secured outside of the bra or in the center cleavage area or inside the upper bra near the right or left bra strap. The adjustable strap  200  can comprise a variety of colors and designs to suit user and manufacturing preference, as well as embellishments and other add-ons, such as gems, jewels, glitter, etc. Furthermore, the storage pocket  100  can be used with any type of brassiere, such as a regular brassiere, a strapless brassiere, a sports brassiere, a halter brassiere, etc. 
     What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.