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Runner number pocket for runners

a technology for runners and runners, applied in the field of runners' number pockets, can solve the problems of runner losing precious seconds, runner losing a precious second, and runner not securely attaching the runner number to the jersey fabric,

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-04-09
ZASTOCKI RON
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a pocket on a garment for a runner to carry their number. It can be made by the manufacturer or after-market. The pocket is secure and can hold a runner number or similar document. It has a zipper lock or hook-and-loop fastener. The technical effects of this invention are to provide a convenient way for runners to carry their number while in training or on the race course.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, the runner may not secure the runner number adequately to the fabric of the jersey, particularly when registering and receiving a runner number in the final minutes before the race begins.
This results in the runner number falling off, and the runner loses precious seconds recovering the runner number and then reattaching it to the jersey.
The runner number may be securely and safely affixed with safety pins, but this usually results in damage to the jersey.

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[0010]Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is directed to a runner number pocket 11 for runners. A jersey, jacket or similar upper body garment 10 features a built-in transparent pocket 11 on the front of the garment 10 for a runner number. The pocket 11 may be affixed to the garment 10 by the manufacturer, or it may be provided as an after-market modification in an iron-on version.

[0011]The first exemplary embodiment consists of a jersey, jacket or similar garment 10, featuring a transparent rectangular pocket 11 affixed to the front. The pocket 11 is sized to securely hold a runner number or similarly sized document, and features an aperture 12 at the lower edge with a secure closure 13, such as a zipper lock or a flap with a hook-and-loop fastener strip. The pocket 11 is waterproof, and the fabric of the garment 10 is breathable to enable the garment 10 and pocket 11 to be laundered normally, and machine dried on a low heat or no heat setting. The garment ...

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Abstract

A jersey, jacket or similar garment features a built-in transparent pocket on the front of the garment for a runner number. The pocket may be affixed to the garment by the manufacturer, or it may be provided as an after-market modification in an iron-on version. The pocket is sized to securely hold a runner number or similarly sized document, and features an aperture at the lower edge with a secure closure, such as a zipper lock or a flap with a hook-and-loop fastener strip.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 886,979, filed Oct. 4, 2013, which is hereby incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicablePARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0004]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]The invention relates generally to running equipment and accessories and in particular to a runner number pocket for runners. A broad variety of specialized gear and apparel for runners has been developed, and several skill levels of running competition are now in place, with races occurring every weekend across the country. Amateur runners wear runner numbers in the form of large tags or bibs which identify them for the judges and timekeepers, as well as the spectators. Unfortunately, the runner may not secure the r...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D27/00A41D1/00
CPCA41D1/00A41D27/00A41D1/04A41D13/0012A41D13/0015A41D27/08
Inventor ZASTOCKI, RON
Owner ZASTOCKI RON