Garment strap engageable storage and carrying device

Abstract

A personal item carrying a storage device is provided which is configured for concealment under clothing securely engaged to a brassiere strap. The device features a fastener which encircles the strap for a secure mount. Additionally provided are an engagement surface for a smart phone, and storage compartments for personal items such as identification, credit cards, and currency.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This application is a Nonprovisional Application of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 750,529 filed on Jan. 9, 2013. The present invention relates generally to personal item storage and carrying devices. More particularly, the invention relates to a storage and carrying device adapted for a concealed but secure engagement to a user's garment, such as the strap of a brassiere.[0003]2. Prior Art[0004]The carrying of personal items is conventionally done through the employment of sewn pockets on garments such as shirts and pants, as well within accessories such as purses, backpacks, handbags, and the like. However, it is generally known in the art that some garments, especially women's dresses and formalwear, do not include pockets or have limited pocket space and therefor restrict the user from easily carrying their personal items such as cash, credit cards, wallets, phones, music players, etc. In addition, the employme...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The device described in this patent provides a solution for carrying and storing personal items on a brassier. It can be easily attached to the brassier and can hold items securely. The device can also have a purse container for carrying small items, as well as a means for attaching an electronic device like a phone. The device also has slots for holding ID cards and credit cards, making it convenient for users to carry them on their brassier. The technical effects of this device include easy and secure attachment to a brassier, carrying of small items, and convenient access to ID cards and credit cards.

Problems solved by technology

However, it is generally known in the art that some garments, especially women's dresses and formalwear, do not include pockets or have limited pocket space and therefor restrict the user from easily carrying their personal items such as cash, credit cards, wallets, phones, music players, etc.

In addition, the employment of handbags and purses both limits the user's free hands and requires them to set the purse down when a free hand or arm is needed.

In some social environments such as clubs, bars, restaurants, ball games at stadiums, and similar venues, the owner of the purse therefor risks the chance of items being lost from the purse, or the purse itself getting lost, stolen, or miss-placed when the purse is out of their immediate possession.

The loss of cash obviously poses an immediate financial loss.

However, storing items in such places is often not secure and can easily become dislodged, for example, while walking, running, dancing, bending over, or during any other jarring movement.

The security of these items is exceptionally challenged when the need to hold larger items such as a mobile phone, smart phone, music player or the like, is required because they have more weight and are thus more easily jarred by quick motions or bending over.

As a result, there is a continuing unmet need for a personal item storage and carrying device which can be easily engaged and concealed in an engagement in a concealed space unlikely to be found by someone unauthorized, such as a women's brassiere strap.

Various limitations of the related art will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon a reading and understanding of the specification below and the accompanying drawings.

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