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US 5,255,392 AGranted
Concealed pocket
AssigneeVacco Corporation
InventorThelma E. Stanislaw
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Abstract
A concealed pocket assembly, and more particularly, a concealed pocket assembly which can be incorporated into swim wear, beach wear, active wear, exercise wear and related articles. The concealed pocket assembly is generally provided for incorporation into clothing. The concealed pocket assembly includes a pocket member attached to a fabric portion adjacent an edge of the opening of the pocket and in association with a lining portion of the garment.
Claims18
A concealed pocket assembly for attaching a pocket to a fabric portion, comprising:
- pocket means for receiving an article, the pocket means including closing means for substantially sealing the pocket means;
- outer panel means, the outer panel means attached to the pocket means;
- inner panel means, the inner panel means attached to the pocket means, the inner and outer panel means forming an envelope for the pocket means;
- a marginal portion provided by the inner and outer panel means, the marginal portion adjacent the closing means and providing purchase for opening the pocket means when closed;
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- attachment means for attaching the envelope to a fabric portion with the outer panel means intermediate the fabric portion and the pocket means, the attachment means spaced away from an edge of the fabric portion and coextensive with the marginal portion.
3 more elements
A concealed pocket assembly including a pocket attached to a fabric portion, comprising:
- a pocket member;
- `a plurality of panel members attached to the pocket member, the panel members defining an opening for providing access into the interior of the pocket member, the panel members forming an envelope;
- an attaching means for attaching the panel members to the pocket member and
- for attaching the panel assembly to a fabric portion, the attachment means attaching the pocket assembly to the fabric portion and substantially concealing the pocket assembly.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.