Device to keep items such as reading glasses from falling out of a shirt pocket

Abstract

This present invention provides for a device that conveniently slips into a pocket and keeps items such as glasses from slipping out when the wearer bends over. Unlike the previous inventions, it requires very little dexterity to use, does not interfere with clothing, and does not have to be visible to others. Compared to other inventions attempting to achieve similar results, this one can be manufactured at a very low cost and varying shapes and styles.

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[0001] This application claims the benefit of US Provisional Application # 60 / 506,675 filed on Sep. 26, 2003.REFERENCES CITED [0002]5551126September 1996Wallo 24 / 3.35699140December, 1997Fuhrman351 / 1554496224January, 1985Allen351 / 1554316654February, 1982Davlin285 / 141.16691374February, 2004Coyne 24 / 3.16539587April, 2003Harrison 24 / 3.36688507February, 2004McCormack224 / 6046029319February, 2000Challender 24 / 3.12BACKGROUND [0003] Many people wear glasses. These glasses can have many purposes including reading, driving, and protection from the sun. A convenient place to put these glasses when they are not in use is in a shirt pocket. [0004] Although the pocket is easily accessible and convenient, it has one major drawback. When the wearer bends over for any reason, (such as tying a shoe or picking something up), the glasses fall, either to the floor, the toilet or some other inconvenient place. [0005] Several devices have been developed to resolve the problem. Among them are; clips that co...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] This invention is a simple one piece device that one would simple drop into his pocket. Besides the advantages of being very simple and easy to use, having no parts to get caught on other articles of clothing and being completely hidden from view, my invention has several other advantages that include:

[0011] (a) it keeps other items, not just the glasses, from falling out of the pocket;

[0015] (e) it can protect the lenses of the glasses;

Problems solved by technology

Although the pocket is easily accessible and convenient, it has one major drawback.

When the wearer bends over for any reason, (such as tying a shoe or picking something up), the glasses fall, either to the floor, the toilet or some other inconvenient place.

Although these devices do function acceptably, they have their own disadvantages: (a) They can be difficult to fasten, especially for elderly people with limited dexterity.

(c) And they may not be appropriate for the type of clothing being worn or the occasion being attended, due to style or design.

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