Bra with storage pocket

a bra and storage pocket technology, applied in the field of bras with storage pockets, can solve the problems of difficult to carry personal items, unattended women's cell phones and wallets, and long-term strategy is ill advised, so as to reduce or eliminate the need to carry items, and be convenient to carry.

US20110244758A1Inactive Publication Date: 2011-10-06HER SECRET BRA
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US · United States
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Publication Date
2011-10-06
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A bra with a storage pocket provides secure storage compartment provides secure storage for various items, while eliminating the need to hand carry such items, or to utilize bags or other carrying mechanism. The bra herein gives storage capabilities to a wide variety of apparel thus increasing convenience for its users. The bra may comprise one or multiple storage pockets. Such storage pockets may be formed into or at an inner lining of the bra's cups. Alternatively, one or more storage pockets may be at an outer surface of the bra. In addition, it is contemplated that the side bands of the bra may provide storage by having storage pockets.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 318,962, titled Bra Having Storage Pocket, filed Mar. 30, 2010.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention.

[0003] The invention relates generally to undergarments and in particular to a bra with a storage pocket for carrying items therein.

[0004] 2. Related Art.

[0005] Certain fashions as well as many formal social events make it difficult at best for women to tote personal items. Concerns of crime and identity theft make women reluctant to leave such items as cell phones and wallets unattended for any but the briefest of moments. Lacking the pockets most menswear provides, many women resort to carrying these small personal items with their hands, or decide to leave these items behind even though they may be needed. Inadvertent loss of such items may be occasioned by misplacement, dislodgment, or as a result of outright theft making such carrying strat...

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[0029]In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough description of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the invention.

[0030]In one embodiment, the storage bra disclosed herein provides added utility to the conventional bra by incorporating a storage pocket at the top inside of the cup. As will be described below, the storage pocket may be inserted into the lining of the bra, to formed by the inner lining, or be attached to the outside surface of the inner lining, and may be reinforced by stitching at the bottom and along the two vertical sides. The resulting open top (or mouth) may be selectively closed and secured using such fasteners as snaps, hook and loop fasteners, a zipper or the like, or the top can be left...