Apparel – General structure – Pockets
Reexamination Certificate
1998-07-23
2001-02-20
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
General structure
Pockets
C002S248000, C002S249000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06189153
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to pockets and in particular relates to a protective lining for pockets which is resistant to abrasion and perforation.
Pockets of garments and other items are frequently damaged by golf tees, keys, smokers' pipes, hand tools, coins, etc. Replacement pocket linings are available which can be placed or inserted “over” a worn pocket lining. The replacement pocket lining is then sewn or stitched over and onto the existing pocket lining to provide a second layer of pocket lining.
But this has the disadvantage that the pocket lining of the replacement pocket is of a similar material to a standard pocket lining and it is not sufficiently robust to afford better protection to heavy usage and sharp edged objects, for example pipes (tobacco), heavy keys and golf tees, etc.
Also, attaching the pocket lining requires sewing skills, the two layers allow objects to get trapped between them and attachment of the lining could weaken the pocket at the sewn connection to the existing pocket lining.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a replacement pocket which is not sewn directly to an article, and which can afford protection to the original pocket and the article generally.
According to the present invention there is provided a pocket lining comprising a pouch dimensioned to fit within a pocket constituting an integral part of an article, the pouch being formed of a material which is flexible and resistant to abrasion and perforation.
The pocket lining may be formed of leather or another suitable material, such as nylon or of a mixture of such materials.
In one embodiment the article may be an article of clothing.
Alternatively the article may be a bag for example a handbag, a golf bag or a sports bag.
The pocket lining is preferably provided with attachment means for attachment to a part of the article outside the pocket, and the pocket lining is preferably devoid of attachment directly to the interior of the pocket.
The attachment means may be a clasp, one or more belt loops, and/or other suitable means by which the pocket lining may be detachable secured to the article.
The attachment means is preferably a front flap and an extension portion respectively provided on opposing walls of the pocket lining whereby when the pocket lining is fitted within a garment the front flap folds over the outer wall of the pocket and the extension portion extends out of the pocket.
In one embodiment the extension portion may comprise at least one belt loop.
The pocket lining is preferably provided with stiffening means in the vicinity of the pouch opening. The stiffening means is preferably a portion of plastic or other suitable material and may be fitted to either the front flap or the extension portion, or both.
Preferably the stiffening means is fitted into the extension portion and extends beyond the opening of the pocket.
The pocket lining may be fitted to an article (e.g. jacket, coat, trousers, bags, etc) without sewing, to protect against damage by (for example) golf tees, heavy keys, smokers' pipes, hand tools, etc.
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Calvert John J.
Gifford, Krass, Groh Sprinkle, Anderson & Citkowski, P.C.
Welch Gary L.
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