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

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 onl

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