# US 2014/0191003 A1 · Garment strap engageable storage and carrying device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0191003 A1 - Document ID: US20140191003A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/151,698 - Filed: 2014-01-09 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-09 - Inventors: Michelle Cox - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140191003A1 ## CPC - A45F 5/02: Fastening articles to the garment - A45C 1/06: Wallets ({devices for the prevention of theft or loss of wallets A45C13/185}; for holding keys A45C11/32); Notecases - A45C 11/182: {Credit card holders} - A45C 2001/065: {combined with card holders} - A45F 5/1516: {Holders or carriers for portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones} - A45F 5/155: {Holders or carriers for thin, flat, rectangular articles, e.g. ID badges or cards} - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS ## Abstract A personal item carrying a storage device is provided which is configured for concealment under clothing securely engaged to a brassiere strap. The device features a fastener which encircles the strap for a secure mount. Additionally provided are an engagement surface for a smart phone, and storage compartments for personal items such as identification, credit cards, and currency. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A personal item storage and carrying apparatus configured for concealment under clothing engaged to a brassiere strap, comprising: a body having a first wall and a second wall; a storage compartment positioned in-between said first wall and said second wall, said storage compartment configured to hold one or a combination of personal items including identification cards, credit cards, and currency; and a fastener positioned upon said first wall, said fastener configured for a removable encircled engagement to a brassiere strap whereby a user my engage said body to said strap using said fastener and position it to a concealed position underneath overlying clothing. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The personal item storage and carrying apparatus of claim 1, additionally comprising: said storage compartment comprising a section of collapsible partitions engaged between said first wall and second wall; a clasp positioned to maintain said first wall adjacent said second wall in a closed position; said partitions in said storage compartment accessible for insertion and removal of said personal items when in an open position with said first wall rotated a distance away from said second wall; said partitions being inaccessible with said first wall and second wall in said closed position, thereby securing said personal items within said partitions and preventing a dislodgement of said personal items during abrupt user movement bending over movements. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The personal item storage and carrying apparatus of claim 2 additionally comprising: said fastener formed of a first locking fasteners having a plurality of teeth adjacent to a distal end translatabley engaged to said first wall and complimentary second locking fastener having a pawl adjacent a distal end translatabley engaged to said first wall; means for biasing said first locking fastener away from said second locking fastener when said first locking fastener is translated to an engagement of one or more said teeth with said pawl; and said engagement of said one or more teeth with said pawl having a biased contact of said one or more teeth with said pawl whereby said encircled engagement is formed. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The personal item storage and carrying apparatus of claim 3 additionally comprising: a plurality of pairs of opposing clips projecting from said second wall in a direction opposite from said first wall; a first perimeter running along an inside edge of each of said pairs of opposing clips; said plurality of clips positioned to engage upon a perimeter of an electronic device inserted in-between said pairs of opposing clips, said perimeter of said electronic device being larger than said first perimeter; and whereby said electronic device so inserted deflects said clips which engage said perimeter of said electronic device in a biased engagement within said first perimeter. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The personal item storage and carrying apparatus of claim 1, additionally comprising: said storage compartment having a cavity formed between said first wall and said second wall; said cavity having an interior perimeter and a depth running from an edge of said body into said body; a wallet configured to hold said personal items, said wallet having an exterior circumference slightly larger than said interior perimeter; said wallet insertable within said storage compartment in a compressed engagement therein; said wallet having a length which positions an end section protruding from said storage compartment when in said compressed engagement, said end section providing a grip point for a hand of said user to insert and remove said wallet from said cavity. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The personal item storage and carrying apparatus of claim 1, additionally comprising: said fastener formed of a first locking fasteners having a plurality of teeth adjacent to a distal end translatably engaged to said first wall and complimentary second locking fastener having a pawl adjacent a distal end translatably engaged to said first wall; means for biasing said first locking fastener away from said second locking fastener when said first locking fastener is translated to an engagement of one or more said teeth with said pawl; and said engagement of said one or more teeth with said pawl having a biased contact of said one or more teeth with said pawl whereby said encircled engagement is formed. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The personal item storage and carrying apparatus of claim 5, additionally comprising: said wallet configured to hold said personal items through a plurality of slots formed in a surface of said wallet; a biasing member positioned within each respective said slot, said biasing member compressible to a compacted position during insertion of a respective said personal item in said slot; and said biasing member formed of material resisting said compacted position and thereby imparting a biased engagement of a facing surface of said biasing member, against said personal item inserted in said slot. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The personal item storage and carrying apparatus of claim 6, additionally comprising: said wallet configured to hold said personal items through a plurality of slots formed in a surface of said wallet; a biasing member positioned within each respective said slot, said biasing member compressible to a compacted position during insertion of a respective said personal item in said slot; and said biasing member formed of material resisting said compacted position and thereby imparting a biased engagement of a facing surface of said biasing member, against said personal item inserted in said slot. ### Claim 9 (depends on 2) The personal item storage and carrying apparatus of claim 2, additionally comprising: said collapsible partitions configured to hold said personal items therein; a biasing member positioned within each respective said partition, said biasing member compressible to a compacted position during insertion of a respective said personal item in said partition; and said biasing member formed of material resisting said compacted position and thereby imparting a biased engagement of a facing surface of said biasing member, against said personal item inserted in said partition.