Athletic apparel outer garment

Abstract

An athletic apparel outer garment is provided for use with a portable electronic device. The outer garment has a waistband formed from elastically deformable material and a carrying space formed between the waistband and an at least partially sheer outer panel. The carrying space has an aperture and is located at a front portion of the waistband. The carrying space is adapted to receive, via the aperture, the portable electronic device, with a display of the portable electronic device facing outwardly, such that the display of the portable electronic device is viewable and operable by a user through the outer panel, e.g., during exercise,

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 684,436, filed on Nov. 23, 2012, all of the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates to an athletic apparel outer garment adapted for use with a portable electronic device, such as a smartphone or mp3 music player.BACKGROUND[0003]It is common for athletes and people exercising to carry portable electronic devices such as mobile cell phones, smartphones and mp3 players, allowing them to listen to music or make phone calls while exercising. Because it is typically undesirable or impractical to hold the device while exercising, the devices are often carried in a pocket of their exercise garment. However, pockets in exercise garments are often difficult to access due to their location or tight fit and this makes it difficult or inconvenient to operate the device during exercise, requiring the user...

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Benefits of technology

The present patent is related to an athletic apparel outer garment designed to be used with a portable electronic device. The garment includes a waistband and an outer panel with an aperture that allows the device to be inserted into and operated through. The outer panel is made of a sheer material that allows for direct contact with the device's display. The carrying space within the garment is located at the front of the waistband and is accessible through the aperture. The user can view and operate the device through the outer panel during exercise. The disclosure also provides an optional elastic deformable carrying space for the device. The technical effects of this design include increased convenience and accessibility for users during exercise, improved functionality of the portable electronic device, and enhanced user experience.

Problems solved by technology

Because it is typically undesirable or impractical to hold the device while exercising, the devices are often carried in a pocket of their exercise garment.

However, pockets in exercise garments are often difficult to access due to their location or tight fit and this makes it difficult or inconvenient to operate the device during exercise, requiring the user to stop and remove the device from their pocket in order to operate it.

However, these cases often enclose the portable, electronic device or are located in difficult to access locations, preventing or inhibiting proper operation of the device during exercise.

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