Specialty clothing designed to hold portable electronic devices

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to clothing and more specifically to garments designed and customized to securely restrain portable electronic devices. The clothing has at least one pocket that may be specifically sized to a known electronic device shape or may be adjustable to devices of various shapes to provide a snug, secure and, safe environment for the electronic device and any electronic device accessories. The pocket also may contain a channel leading from the pocket to one or more openings near the top of the garment to allow for access to headphones. Further, channels may lead from one pocket to one or more additional pockets to allow for interconnectivity between an electronic device and an electronic device accessory. The internal channels may also contain a strap to secure wires associated with a portable electronic device or accessory in place.

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BACKGROUND [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to clothing and more specifically to garments designed and customized to securely restrain portable electronic devices. [0003] 2. Background of the Invention [0004] Portable electronic devices are increasingly popular, with the family of Apple iPod® devices becoming almost ubiquitous. Portable electronic devices come in a variety of models, shapes and sizes. For example, presently there are four different iPod® models in the iPod® family, the iPod®, the iPod mini™, the iPod nano®, and the iPod shuffle™. While the popularity of electronic devices span the entire demographic spectrum, they are most popular with young adults and teenagers, who tend to be the most physically active in their daily lives. This is the same group that would be most likely to carry their devices with them all day long, whether at school, at work, playing sports, or exercising in the gym. [0005] Presently, there are onl...

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Benefits of technology

[0011] Further, the present invention provides a solution for securing headphone or accessory wires, such as from an iTrip® FM transmitter, within the carrying solution to prevent them from becoming loose within the invention when no player is present.

[0012] These and other objects of the present invention are obtained in connection with a novel class of clothing which may be worn as described herein. The various embodiments of such clothing share the common attribute that a pocket for accepting various portable electronic devices and / or electronic device accessories is sewn or otherwise embodied within the article of clothing. The clothing is easily manufactured and the pockets may be deployed in various configurations to accept and retain a wide variety of portable electronic devices and / or portable electronic device accessories. Further, the pockets are designed to provide a secure and snug fit around the device to lessen movement during various activities such as exercising. The pockets also contain a specially configured channel for accepting and routing wires and cords associated with portable electronic devices and / or portable electronic device accessories to an opening from which the headphones emerge.

[0013] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the clothing of the present invention comprises at least one pocket for accepting and securing a portable electronic device, such as a member of the iPod® family, and / or portable electronic device accessory. In one embodiment, pockets are specifically sized and shaped to accept a particular device or item of known size or shape. In another embodiment of the present invention, pockets are designed to be adjustable to devices and items of various sizes ensuring that all items meeting particular size and shape constraints will fit securely and snugly within the pocket such that movement within the pocket is minimized or eliminated.

Problems solved by technology

Presently, there are only a limited number of ways that a person can carry an electronic device with them without holding it in his or her hands.

However, not everyone wants to attach an electronic device via a band to their arm, waist, or leg.

They may consider it unsightly, or it may restrict their movement in some way, or in extreme cases can constrict the blood flow to the appendage on which the band is attached.

As for the remaining ways, in the form of cases, bags, purses, backpacks or loose pockets, they serve to only protect the electronic device from environmental damage but do not make the players readily accessible and do not offer a conformed receptacle to securely hold the electronic device which can lead to damage to the device from other items being carried in the case, bag, etc.

Another problem with present solutions for holding devices is that the electronic devices use headphones that attached to the player via a wire.

The headphone wire can become tangled, impede free movement of the user, and can be unappealing to the eye.

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