Storage pocket construction

Abstract

A pocket with an open top includes an elastic cord with a movable center clasp for attachment to a retention stud on a side panel wherein the elastic cord tensions the clasp to retain the cord in position to hold an item in the pocket.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This is a utility application based upon provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 487,965 filed Jul. 17, 2003 entitled “Storage Pocket Construction” incorporated herewith by reference and for which priority is claimed. BACKROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] In a principal aspect, the present invention relates to a construction for retaining packages within a storage pocket and, more particularly, to an elastic cord which in combination with a storage pocket, for example, a storage pocket attached to a tool belt or a backpack or luggage, serves to retain an item, e.g. package, within that pocket while at the same time providing ease of access to the item. [0003] Luggage, backpacks, tool belts and similar items often include storage pockets which are open on their top side so that packages, etc. may be easily positioned therein. In order to retain a package within a pocket, it is often necessary to provide a cover flap or some other means such as st...

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[0002] In a principal aspect, the present invention relates to a construction for retaining packages within a storage pocket and, more particularly, to an elastic cord which in combination with a storage pocket, for example, a storage pocket attached to a tool belt or a backpack or luggage, serves to retain an item, e.g. package, within that pocket while at the same time providing ease of access to the item.

[0003] Luggage, backpacks, tool belts and similar items often include storage pockets which are open on their top side so that packages, etc. may be easily positioned therein. In order to retain a package within a pocket, it is often necessary to provide a cover flap or some other means such as straps to hold the package securely within the pocket or pouch. Access to the package within the pocket or pouch may thus be restricted. Consequently, a desirable characteristic associated with the means for retention of an item such as a package in a pocket or pouch is a further means to facilitate easy access to the package within the pocket or pouch. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Briefly, the present invention comprises a retention device for maintaining an item in a pocket or pouch wherein the device is comprised of an elastic cord in the form of a partial loop which is attached at its opposite ends to a panel of the pouch and which includes a fastener slidably mounted on the elastic cord. Preferably, the fastener is in the form of a planar clasp element with a keyhole opening therein adapted to cooperate with a stud mounted on the outside panel of a pouch. The fastener element or clasp may then be fitted over the stud and the elastic cord attached to the fastener element will retain the fastener element tightly locked in position in combination with the stud. The elastic cord will also fit over a package or other item within the pouch serving to retain the package or item in the pouch yet providing access to the package or item.

[0007] Another object of the invention is to provide a retention mechanism to retain items within a pocket or pouch which is inexpensive, highly efficient and adaptable for use in combination with pouches of various size and configuration and for retention of packages within a pouch wherein the packages have various sizes and configurations.

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Access to the package within the pocket or pouch may thus be restricted.

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