Lower body garments with secured tunnel pocket system

Abstract

The invention provides a lower body garment comprising an interior layer comprising an elastic material to be worn around a wearer's leg, an outer shell, and a tunnel pocket system positioned between the outer shell and interior layer. The tunnel pocket system defines a tunnel extending from the exterior pocket of the outer shell and terminating in an interior pocket positioned in or on the elastic material of the interior layer. In use, the wearer can access the interior pocket through the exterior pocket. The elastic material of the interior layer facilitates retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg, thereby reducing movement of items when the wearer moves. Retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg can be further enhanced by providing that the pocket be of elastic material.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 926,790, filed Apr. 30, 2007, which application is incorporated herein by referenced in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to garments having a tunnel pocket system for securing items while wearing the garment.BACKGROUND[0003]Amateur athletes often find themselves with the opportunity to participate in a sport, but without facilities for safe storage of their valuables. Many opportunities to participate in a sport are in public parks or in remote locations where there are not lockers available. In addition, many sports enthusiasts must be accessible at all times, making it important that they keep their cell phone or pager near them. However, participating in an athletic activity when one has a clunky set of car keys or a phone in a pocket is not only distracting, but can risk loss of personal items or even injury (e.g., from a fall ...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]The invention provides a lower body garment comprising an interior layer comprising an elastic material to be worn around a wearer's leg, an outer shell, and a tunnel pocket system positioned between the outer shell and interior layer. The tunnel pocket system defines a tunnel extending from the exterior pocket of the outer shell and terminating in an interior pocket positioned in or on the elastic material of the interior layer. In use, the wearer can access the interior pocket through the exterior pocket. The elastic material of the interior layer facilitates retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg, thereby reducing movement of items when the wearer moves. Retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg can be further enhanced by providing that the pocket be of elastic material.

[0012]Garments having the tunnel pocket system disclosed herein provide for secure storage of items such as valuables and personal identification while participating in an activity, while mitigating interference with the ability to participate in the activity. In addition, retention of the items close to the wearer's body decreases the risk of loss (e.g., due to the items falling out of the pocket) or theft (e.g., by a pick-pocketer).

Problems solved by technology

Amateur athletes often find themselves with the opportunity to participate in a sport, but without facilities for safe storage of their valuables.

However, participating in an athletic activity when one has a clunky set of car keys or a phone in a pocket is not only distracting, but can risk loss of personal items or even injury (e.g., from a fall on a pocket containing keys).

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