# US 10,945,495 B2 · Wristband with integrated pocket

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- Number: US 10,945,495 B2
- Document ID: US10945495B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/269,543
- Filed: 2019-02-06
- Published: 2019-08-08
- Granted: 2021-03-16
- Earliest claimed: 2018-02-07
- Applicants: Sydney P. Frietsch
- Inventors: Sydney P. Frietsch
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10945495B2

## CPC

- A44C 5/003: {with a storage compartment}
- A41D 27/202: {with flap-sealed slide fastener}
- A44C 5/0053: {Flexible straps}
- A41D 27/20: Pockets; Making or setting-in pockets
- A41D 2500/20: Woven
- A44C: PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES

## Abstract

The invention provides a wristband with an integrated pocket that can be used to store small valuables.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A wristband comprising a pocket for holding small items affixed to an elastic strap, wherein:
(a) the strap comprises a plurality of loops, each loop having a tubular structure, the plurality of loops being closely and concentrically assembled and configured to cover the pocket; and
(b) the pocket is configured to be positioned between the strap and the wrist of a wearer when the wristband is on the wrist.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, wherein each loop of the plurality of loops is a discrete, closed loop.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The wristband of claim 2, wherein the plurality of loops is two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, or nine discrete, closed loops.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, wherein the plurality of loops comprises two or more contiguous loops formed of a segment of cording.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, wherein the plurality of loops is assembled in parallel relation to form the strap, the strap thereby comprising a parallel portion.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, wherein at least two loops in the plurality of loops are assembled in cross relation to form the strap, the strap thereby comprising one or more crisscrosses.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, wherein at least one loop in the plurality of loops comprises two or more segments of cording assembled to form the at least one loop.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, wherein the strap, the pocket, or the strap and the pocket comprise spandex, nylon or spandex and nylon.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, the strap, the pocket, or the strap and the pocket comprise a polyester-spandex blend.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, wherein the strap, the pocket, or the strap and the pocket comprise a 4-way stretch material.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, wherein the pocket comprises an outward facing slot through which a small item can be inserted into the pocket.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The wristband of claim 11, wherein the outward facing slot is beneath of one or more loops in the plurality of loops.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, wherein the pocket comprises a slot disposed along a portion of an edge of the pocket to enable a small item to be inserted into the pocket.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, wherein the pocket comprises a slot configured with a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, one or more snaps, or one or more buttons.

### Claim 15 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, wherein the pocket is affixed to the strap through stitching.

### Claim 16 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, wherein the pocket comprises a swatch of material to which a zipper is stitched, the edges of the swatch of material and the edges of the zipper being co-extensive, the swatch of material and the zipper being stitched along their co-extensive edges to form an internal pocket chamber accessible through the zipper, and wherein the stitching securing the swatch of material and the zipper along their co-extensive edges secures the pocket to the wristband.

### Claim 17 (depends on 16)

The wristband of claim 16, which comprises a parallel portion having five parallel loop segments.

### Claim 18 (depends on 16)

The wristband of claim 16, which comprises a crisscross portion.

### Claim 19 (depends on 16)

The wristband of claim 16, wherein the zipper opening is disposed beneath a third loop segment or between a second and a third loop segments.

### Claim 20 (depends on 1)

The wristband of claim 1, wherein the pocket is sized so as to be hidden by the strap when the wristband is on the wrist of the wearer.