Fashion Article Having a Concealed Storage Cavity

Abstract

A wrist worn clothing article having a hidden pocket which may be displayed without removal from an elongated body such as a bracelet attached to the wrist or angle of the user. In one mode the pocket is rotatable from a hidden sandwiched engagement between two layers of the bracelet to an exposed position where the user may access it or a third party may view the ID in the pocket. A tactile communication section formed in the body of the article, allows touch and contact communications to the skin of the user from a dance partner while wearing the device.

Description

[0001]This application is a Continuation In Part application from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 896,294 filed on May 16, 2013, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 647,988 filed on May 16, 2012, both of which are incorporated herein in their respective entirety by this reference thereto.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to fashion articles such as wrist or ankle bracelets and the like. More specifically, the invention relates to a bracelet having a concealed cavity for receiving ID cards, credit cards, and the like which allows the use of only one hand to store and present identification and credit cards and the like. The cavity may be formed in a removably engaged pocket body, such that the pocket body can be engaged with multiple various fashion articles having the properly positioned complementary mating fasteners configured for such an engagement.[0004]2. Prior Art[0005]Women's ...

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Benefits of technology

[0022]Further, in all modes of the device, the pocket is preferably formed and sized to easily receive and remove standard ID-1 format cards. Briefly, ID-1 format cards are most typically employed for ID cards, drivers licenses, ATM cards, credit cards, debit cards, etc. and measure approximately 3.370×2.125 inches. To provide easy insertion and retrieval, the pocket may be formed in the range of 3-5 inches long, and 2-4 inches wide. However, dimensions outside the noted range may also be employed and are anticipated.

[0023]It is additionally preferred in the engaged as-worn mode, the longer length or axis of the pocket is parallel with the axis of the users arm or leg. In this mode, a substantially rigid card engaged within the pocket will comfortably fit over the users wrist or ankle without the need for the card to bend or curve over wrist or ankle, which is uncomfortable and may possible damage the card. Further, it may easily be rotated or flipped to a vertical position extending from the arm or leg surface, to display the user's I.D. through a transparent wall.

[0024]The device as such allows a wearer to maintain the as-worn engagement of the article to their wrist or ankle, while further allowing access of items to and from the cavity without the need to completely disengaged the article from the wearers body. Such a device is especially well suited for users having limited or no pocket space on their clothing to hold accessories such as identification cards, credit cards, ATM cards, and cash. Further, by providing secured engagement to the users wrist or ankle, the device and items secured therein are continuously maintained in a secured engagement even in the event of rapid or sudden movements of the user, such as those associated with salsa dancing.

Problems solved by technology

Although conventional manners dictate that the person being ask will gladly guard the purse, the leaving of one's purse or wallet, laden with identification and credit cards or money, is fraught with peril.

The owner of the purse additionally risks the chance of items being lost from the purse, the purse itself getting lost or miss-placed, and must cope with the fact they may have been burdensome to the purse holder.

This can also be a problem for the woman if she is not well acquainted with the purse-sitter, or even if she is should she be in a crowded venue an loose communication with that person.

However, storing items in such places is often not very secure.

First while dancing or walking they can easily become dislodged.

In the crowded confines of a nightclub or stadium, that could be catastrophic in that a stranger could easily end up with the ID and money.

Dislodgement is a particular problem for individuals who frequently spend the evening dancing, for example those who partake in salsa dancing or ballroom dancing.

Ballroom dancing has many modes some of which rival Salsa dancing and thus are a risk to dislodgement.

As one can discern, the design of salsa dresses and ballroom dancing attire, does not necessitate the need for a pocket, and such are not widely provided.

Therefor, those wishing to entertain a night of dancing, or those who regularly participate in dance classes, must unfortunately deal with the downfalls of conventional methods for carrying and storing their personal items.

The same valuables-storage is a problem for people who attend dance classes, or who participate in swing dancing, or old style rock and roll dancing, or attend a football game in pants without pockets, or other venues where their clothing may not necessitate pockets and will lack them.

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