Garment with integrated device support platform

Abstract

Garment with integrated device support platform. Disclosed devices include a flip pocket with an integrated platform assembly on an article of clothing such as a jacket or shirt that can be flipped open during active use to support a mobile device in a hands-free manner. A cover can open to release the front of the flip pocket and allow it to be flipped open to a prescribed angle held in place by side supports connected to the back of the flip pocket. The platform assembly is detachably or permanently integrated with the flip pocket on which a mobile device of various thicknesses can be supported and secured with a clamp built into the rigid platform. Discrete position adjustment and fine position adjustment relative to the fixed platform supporting the mobile device uses various sizes of clamps on a slider.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] Based on 35u.sc §119(e), this application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 410,224, filed September 27, 2022, entitled “Clothing Article with Integrated Physical Platform,” the entire contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application generally relates to clothing and mechanical supports for practical devices. More specifically, this application relates to mechanical supports for practical devices (such as mobile phones) that are integrated with clothing worn by the user of the practical device. Background Technology

[0004] In the digital age, a wide variety of professions and activities rely on the ability to access, view, or carry mobile devices such as cell phones, multimeters, measuring equipment, and GPS devices on a person. These professions and activities include, but are not limited to, construction, manufacturing, maintenance and repair, sports, law enforcement, emergency medical care, security, military, and hiking. Currently, these mobile devices are either secured to the user using special methods such as strapping (making it impossible to access, view, and operate the device) or placed in the user's pocket, requiring repeated hand access (making the device prone to falling and damage). Therefore, there is a need for a widely applicable method that allows secure, hands-free access and viewing for carrying mobile devices of various sizes. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In brief, systems and methods are disclosed for garment articles such as jackets, shirts, coats, and overalls having folded pockets (folded to receive mobile devices). In some embodiments, the folded pocket may include a mobile device retainer, which includes various clamping assemblies, transparent bags, retaining straps, etc. In some embodiments, the mobile device retainer receives a rigid platform assembly as an insert for holding mobile devices such as mobile phones, multimeters, other electronic measuring devices, etc. The rigid platform assembly allows the mobile device to be securely held, enabling the wearer of the garment article to comfortably see the screen without carrying the device by hand. Adjustable locks and clamping arrangements integrated into the rigid platform assembly are used to secure the mobile device by holding it in place with both non-fine adjustment capability and fine adjustment capability, preventing it from moving around or falling out. In some embodiments, the folded folded pocket can be removed from the garment article rather than being permanently integrated, which allows the garment article to be washed without damaging the folded folded pocket. In such embodiments, attachment of the folded flap pocket to the garment can be accomplished using Velcro, snap fasteners, slide-in locking mechanisms, etc. In some embodiments, the rigid platform assembly is permanently integrated with the foldable flap pocket. In some embodiments, the rigid platform assembly can be detached from the foldable flap pocket. In such embodiments, attachment of the rigid platform assembly to the foldable flap pocket can be accomplished using Velcro, snap fasteners, slide-in locking mechanisms, etc. In other embodiments, the rigid platform assembly may not have any attachment to the foldable flap pocket. The rigid platform assembly comprises two main parts: a main frame and a slider. The slider portion can slide up and down on the main frame while interlocking with it using a track system, tongue system, etc. The slider portion includes recesses or teeth that can engage with similar matching or mating recesses or teeth on the main frame to lock the slider portion relative to the main frame. The slider portion may include a spring-loaded locking mechanism that allows the user to remove the slider teeth from the main frame teeth to unlock the slider and allow it to slide up and down on the main frame for non-fine adjustment of the slider position. The slider portion may also include at least one clamp that can move up and down relative to the slider within a range substantially equal to the distance between two adjacent slider teeth, to perform fine adjustment of the clamp relative to the movable device it is fixed to. In some embodiments, there are multiple clamps of different sizes that can be independently opened to fix movable devices of various thicknesses.

[0006] In various embodiments, a garment article is disclosed comprising a folded pocket having an open position and a closed position, the folded pocket including a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the rear portion is coupled to the garment article. A pocket angle control is coupled between the front and rear portions to limit the pocket angle between the front and rear portions when the folded pocket is in the open position, thereby keeping the mobile device visible and usable in a non-hands-free manner.

[0007] In various embodiments, a fold-down pocket is disclosed that securely holds a mobile device for non-handheld carrying and viewing. The fold-down pocket may include a front and a rear portion, wherein the rear portion is attached to a garment article. At least one adjustable flexible side portion connects the front portion to the rear portion, thereby holding the pocket open at a desired pocket angle. The front portion is configured to securely hold the mobile device.

[0008] In various embodiments, a fold-down pocket is disclosed that securely holds a mobile device for non-handheld carrying and viewing. The fold-down pocket may include a front and a rear portion, wherein the rear portion is detachably attached to a garment article. At least one flexible side portion connects the front portion to the rear portion, thereby holding the pocket open at a desired pocket angle. A mobile device holder may be integrated with the front portion. Attached Figure Description

[0009] The accompanying drawings are provided to facilitate understanding of the subject matter to be protected when considered in conjunction with the following description.

[0010] Figure 1A An exemplary jacket with an exemplary fold-over pocket is shown;

[0011] Figure 1B The open or unfolded configuration is shown in more detail. Figure 1A An example of a folded pocket;

[0012] Figure 1C The example rigid platform component is shown in its unfolded configuration when inserted into the folded pocket. Figure 1B An example of a folded pocket;

[0013] Figure 1D The example rigid platform component is shown in its unfolded configuration when inserted into the folded pocket. Figure 1B An example of a folded pocket;

[0014] Figure 1E Another exemplary rigid platform component is shown in its unfolded configuration when inserted into a folded pocket. Figure 1B An example of a folded pocket;

[0015] Figure 1F The example shown is in the unfolded configuration when the elastic band is integrated with the fold-over pocket. Figure 1B An example of a folded pocket;

[0016] Figure 1G The example shown is in its unfolded configuration when the transparent shell is integrated with the fold-over pocket. Figure 1B An example of a folded pocket;

[0017] Figure 1H The example shown is in the unfolded configuration when the zippered shell is integrated with the fold-over pocket. Figure 1B An example of a folded pocket;

[0018] Figure 2A The configuration shown is in both fully extended and locked positions. Figure 1C An exemplary rigid platform component;

[0019] Figure 2B It shows the configuration in unlocked mode. Figure 2A An exemplary rigid platform component;

[0020] Figure 3 The configuration shown is in a partially extended and unlocked state. Figure 2A An exemplary rigid platform component;

[0021] Figure 4A The configuration shown is in both fully extended and locked positions. Figure 2A An exemplary rigid platform component in which an integrated large clamp opens;

[0022] Figure 4B The configuration shown is in a partially extended and locked state. Figure 2A An exemplary rigid platform component in which an integrated small clamp opens;

[0023] Figure 5A An exemplary thin mobile device, such as a mobile phone, is shown, which is placed inside a rigid platform assembly and secured with small clamps. Figure 1C An exemplary combination of a folding pocket and a rigid platform component;

[0024] Figure 5B An exemplary thick moving device, such as a multimeter, is shown, which is placed inside a rigid platform assembly and secured with a large clamp. Figure 1C An exemplary combination of a folding pocket and a rigid platform component;

[0025] Figure 6 It shows from another perspective Figure 4A Rigid platform components. Detailed Implementation

[0026] While this disclosure has been described with reference to several illustrative embodiments and exemplary devices described herein, it is clear that this disclosure should not be limited to such embodiments. Therefore, the description of embodiments provided herein is illustrative and should not limit the scope of the claimed disclosure. Furthermore, although the following description refers to a specific configuration of clothing such as a coat or jacket with an integrated device support platform, it is to be understood that this disclosure is applicable to other types of clothing with an integrated device support platform configuration, such as shirts, overalls, jumpsuits, etc.

[0027] It is important to note that direction, orientation, and other related terms (such as "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "internal," "external," "downward," "upward," "forward," "downward," "vertical," "horizontal," "oblique," etc.) are used to describe distinguishing features of the system or device itself, either directly or relative to it. For example, if the front portion or surface of the system or object is defined in the description, the rear or back portion is defined as the portion or surface opposite to the front surface, left is defined as the left side when viewed from the front surface, and so on. How orientation is defined is irrelevant as long as the direction is clearly identifiable based on the specifications and drawings.

[0028] Figure 1A An exemplary jacket with an exemplary folded pocket is shown. In various embodiments, the jacket configuration 100 with the folded pocket includes a jacket 101 and a folded pocket 102. In various embodiments, the folded pocket 102 includes a pocket flap 103. In various embodiments, the jacket 101 includes a front left side 105, a front right side 106, and a jacket buckle fastener 104.

[0029] In some embodiments, the fold-down pocket 102 may be permanently attached to the front left side 105 of the jacket and located on top of the front left side 105. In other embodiments, the fold-down pocket 102 may be detachably attached to the front left side 105 of the jacket using Velcro, snap fasteners, or the like. In still other embodiments, the fold-down pocket 102 may be permanently attached to the front right side 106 of the jacket and located on top of the front right side 106. In still other embodiments, the fold-down pocket 102 may be detachably attached to the front right side 106 of the jacket using Velcro, snap fasteners, or the like. In various embodiments, the jacket snap fastener 104 may be attached to a later... Figure 1B The flap pocket flap 103 shown is integrated with snap fasteners to keep the flap open. In other embodiments, the flap pocket 102 can be attached to any part of the garment, such as the front center or near the waist, the front or side of the trouser leg, the shirt sleeve, or any other location on the garment that may be most suitable for viewing the mobile device during a particular activity.

[0030] Figure 1B The open or unfolded configuration is shown in more detail. Figure 1A An exemplary fold-over pocket. In various embodiments, the unfolded fold-over pocket configuration 125 includes a rear or rear side of the fold-over pocket 126, a front or front side of the fold-over pocket 127, an unfolding angle control 128, a front snap fastener 129, a flap snap fastener 130, and a pocket flap 103.

[0031] In various embodiments, the rear side 126 of the folded pocket can be permanently integrated with either the front left side 105 or the front right side 106 of the jacket by sewing, gluing, or the like. In various embodiments, by releasing the front snap fastener 129 and allowing the front side 127 of the folded pocket to fall away from the rear side 126 under gravity, the front side 127 of the folded pocket can unfold away from the rear side 126. Thus, the front side 127 of the folded pocket unfolds as far as possible within the range allowed by the flexible extension unfolding angle control members 128 that are respectively connected to both the front side 127 and the rear side 126 of the folded pocket.

[0032] In some embodiments, the folding pocket 102 can be manufactured by molding rigid or flexible plastic. In other embodiments, the front side 127 and rear side 126 of the folding pocket can each be made of one material, while the unfolding angle control 128 can be made of another material. For example, the front side 127 and rear side 126 of the folding pocket can be made of cloth-covered cardboard, plastic, or metal, while the unfolding angle control 128 can be made of cloth or flexible plastic. In some embodiments, the front side 127 can be flat and rigid enough to maintain its flat shape to support the weight of the held mobile device without significant deformation, deflection, bending, or buckling (e.g., deflection less than 5% from a straight / flat surface). In other embodiments, the front side 127 can be flexible, for example, like cloth, and receives or integrates a rigid insert or platform for holding the mobile device, for example, regarding Figures 1C to 1E As further explained in this article.

[0033] In some embodiments, the angle control 128 may be a motion-limiting webbing that restricts movement of the front or front side 127 relative to the rear side 126, thus controlling the pocket angle between the front side 127 and the rear side 126 when the folded pocket 102 is in an open configuration. The angle control 128 may be detachably connected to the rear side 126 and / or the front side 127 of the folded pocket using Velcro, snap fasteners, or the like to allow adjustment of the open pocket angle of the folded pocket 102 (between the front side 127 and the rear side 126). For example, the pocket angle can also be adjusted by adjusting the length of the upper edge of the angle control 128 (closest to the flap snap fastener 130). A longer upper edge translates to a wider pocket angle. This configuration allows the pocket angle to be continuously adjusted along a series of angles.

[0034] In various embodiments, the folded pocket 102 may include two general positions or states: a closed (or folded) position or state and an open (or unfolded) position or state. In some embodiments, the folded pocket 102 may include additional intermediate continuous or discrete positions or states between the closed position and the fully or maximum open position. In the closed position, the folded pocket can be secured by means such as a zipper, button, magnet, or Velcro. TM Various types of hook and loop fasteners or other types of fasteners suitable for this purpose are used to keep the device in the closed position. In the open or intermediate position, Figure 1C It shows the configuration in unfolded form. Figure 1B An exemplary folded pocket, wherein an exemplary rigid platform component is inserted into the folded pocket. In various embodiments, the unfolded folded pocket configuration 150 with the rigid platform component includes a folded pocket 102 and a rigid platform component 136.

[0035] In various embodiments, the rigid platform assembly 136 may be placed on the upper part (facing the flap fastener 130) or the inner surface of the unfolded fold-over pocket front side 127. Figure 1C The unfolded folded pocket is shown from different angles, revealing two unfolding angle controls 128. The unfolding angle controls 128 also secure the rigid platform assembly 136 from both sides to prevent it from falling out of the folded pocket. Details of the rigid platform assembly 136 will be discussed with reference to the following figures.

[0036] In various embodiments, the rigid platform assembly 136 includes at least one clamp having an adjustable position along the length of the main frame of the rigid platform assembly 136, as described below. Figures 2A to 3 As further explained.

[0037] In various embodiments, typically, the fold-down pocket 102 and / or the front portion 127 can be coupled to various types of mobile device holders designed to securely hold mobile devices of different sizes. In some embodiments, such mobile device holders can be permanently integrated with the fold-down pocket 102, while in other embodiments, the device holder can be coupled to the fold-down pocket 102 as a detachable or removable insert. This disclosure relates to... Figures 1D to 1G Examples of such mobile device retainers and / or inserts are disclosed and illustrated.

[0038] Figure 1D The example rigid platform component is shown in its unfolded configuration when inserted into a folded pocket. Figure 1B An exemplary fold-over pocket. In various embodiments, configuration 145 includes a fold-over pocket 102, an angle control 128, a clamp assembly 146 having a large clamp 147 and a small clamp 148, an attachment backing 149 attached to the platform assembly 146, and a bottom 150 of the fold-over pocket 102.

[0039] In various embodiments, the clamp assembly 146 includes a large clamp 147 for holding large and / or thick mobile devices such as multimeters or other devices, and a small clamp 148 for holding small and / or thin mobile devices such as smartphones in the fold-over pocket 102. These clamps are single-sided top clamps and do not have matching lips or clamps on the bottom side. These clamps hold the device by pressing it against the bottom 150 of the fold-over pocket 102.

[0040] In various embodiments, the attachment backing 149 can provide a hook-and-loop attachment, such as Velcro. TM Each of the clamping components 146 has a matching hook or loop on its bottom surface and a loop or hook on its attachment backing 149. Thus, the clamping assembly 146 can be moved up and down within the folded pocket 102 to adjust its position for different lengths of the held device. In some embodiments, the attachment backing 149 is attached to the front side 127.

[0041] Figure 1E Another exemplary rigid platform component is shown in its unfolded configuration when inserted into a folded pocket. Figure 1B An exemplary folded pocket. In various embodiments, configuration 155 includes a folded pocket 102, an angle control 128, a clamp assembly 156 having a large clamp 157 and a small clamp 158, and an adjustment hole 159 attached to the clamp assembly 156.

[0042] In various embodiments, the clamp assembly 156 includes a large clamp 157 for holding large and / or thick mobile devices such as multimeters or other devices, and a small clamp 158 for holding small and / or thin mobile devices such as smartphones in the fold-over pocket 102. These clamps are single-sided top clamps and do not have matching lips or clamps on the bottom side. These clamps hold the device by pressing it against the bottom 150 of the fold-over pocket 102.

[0043] In various embodiments, an adjustment hole 159 is formed within the front side 127 and provides an insert-type receiving portion for receiving a pole or protrusion deployed on the bottom side of the clamp assembly 156. Thus, the platform assembly 156 can move up and down within the folding pocket 102 to adjust the position of the clamp assembly 156 for different lengths of the held device.

[0044] Figure 1F The example shown is in the unfolded configuration when the elastic band is integrated with the fold-over pocket. Figure 1B An exemplary folded pocket. In various embodiments, configuration 165 includes a folded pocket 102, an angle control 128, a moving device 166, and retaining straps 167 and 168.

[0045] In various embodiments, the mobile device 166 can be held in place by retaining straps 167 and 168 on the front side 127 of the folded pocket 102. Retaining straps 167 and 168 can be made of elastic material, leather, plastic, cloth, or other flexible material suitable for this purpose. In some embodiments, retaining straps 167 and 168 may have fewer or more than the four segments shown in the figures. In some embodiments, retaining straps 167 and 168 may cover and press down the four corners of the mobile device 166, while in other embodiments, retaining straps 167 and 168 may extend longitudinally or laterally parallel to the edges of the mobile device 166 to cover the edges of the mobile device 166 rather than the corners (not shown in the figures). In other embodiments, the retaining straps may be one or more transparent elastic bands that can cross the screen of the mobile device and securely hold it in place.

[0046] Figure 1G The example shown is in its unfolded configuration when the transparent shell is integrated with the fold-over pocket. Figure 1B An exemplary fold-over pocket. In various embodiments, configuration 175 includes a fold-over pocket 102, an angle control 128, a moving device 166, and a transparent pocket 176 with a zipper 177.

[0047] In various embodiments, the transparent pocket 176 is a pocket within the folded pocket 102 for holding the movable device 166. In some embodiments, the transparent pocket is made of transparent or slightly colored plastic, while in other embodiments, the transparent pocket may be made of a thin mesh (like a nylon stocking). In some embodiments, the transparent pocket 176 is closable (using a zipper or other similar tool), while in other embodiments, the transparent pocket 176 may have an open end.

[0048] Figure 1H The example shown is in the unfolded configuration when the zippered shell is integrated with the fold-over pocket. Figure 1B An exemplary folding pocket. In various embodiments, configuration 185 includes a folding pocket 102 having a rear inner surface 186, a front inner surface 188, an edge fastener 187, and an angle control 128.

[0049] In various embodiments, the fold-over pocket 102 does not have an insert or additional structure integrated with it as in some other embodiments disclosed herein, but instead has an internal space defined and / or surrounded by edges that can be closed or secured together using edge fasteners such as zippers or other similar devices. Figure 2A Shown in fully extended and locked configurations Figure 1C An exemplary rigid platform assembly 136. In various embodiments, the fully extendable and locked rigid platform assembly 200 includes a main frame 201 and discrete or non-precise sliders 202. In various embodiments, the main frame 201 includes a main frame track 208 and a plurality of main frame teeth (or recesses) 205. In various embodiments, the discrete slider 202 includes one or more slider teeth 206, a lock-release actuator 207, a large clamp 204, and at least one small clamp 203 (smaller than the large clamp 204 by comparison).

[0050] In various embodiments, the main frame 201 is U-shaped, having a main frame track 208 and a plurality of main frame teeth 205 surrounding the inner periphery of the main frame 201. In some embodiments, the U-shaped main frame 201 has an open top end bridged by discrete sliders 202 and a closed bottom end, as shown. In alternative embodiments, the main frame track 208 may be replaced by a tongue-and-groove system or other suitable sliding configuration that allows the discrete sliders 202 to slide up and down and lock / unlock within the main frame 201. In various embodiments, the discrete sliders 202 engage with the track or tongue-and-groove system inside the main frame 201 and can slide up and down within the U-shaped main frame 201. The discrete positions provided by the discrete sliders are predetermined based on the size of the teeth 205 and 206. In various embodiments, the slider teeth 206 may fall into recesses between the main frame teeth (or recesses) 205 to lock the slider in various positions along the interior of the U-shaped main frame 201. In the fully extended configuration, the discrete slider 202 is locked into the uppermost recess of the main frame 201, while in the partially extended configuration, the discrete slider 202 is locked into other recesses of the main frame 201.

[0051] In various embodiments, multiple clamps of different sizes, each integrating a discrete slider 202, can be deployed to secure the moving device within the rigid platform assembly 136, as will be further illustrated in the following figures. Figure 2A Examples of such clamps shown are small clamp 203 and large clamp 204.

[0052] Figure 2B It shows the configuration in unlocked mode. Figure 2A An exemplary rigid platform assembly. In various embodiments, the fully extendable and unlockable rigid platform assembly 250 includes a main frame 201 and a discrete slider 202. In various embodiments, the main frame 201 includes main frame teeth 205, and the discrete slider 202 includes slider teeth 206 and a locking release actuator 207.

[0053] In various embodiments, the locking release actuators 207 on both sides of the discrete slider 202 can be pressed together to move the discrete slider teeth 206 out of the recess or recessed space between the main frame teeth 205, thereby unlocking the discrete slider 202 and allowing it to slide up and down within the main frame 201. Once the discrete slider 202 is in the desired position along the main frame 201, the locking release actuators 207 can be released to lock the discrete slider 202 in place. Because there are only discrete tooth positions and it is not possible to place the slider continuously in this manner, this operation completes the discrete placement of the fixture with integrated sliders.

[0054] In various embodiments, the main frame teeth 205 and discrete teeth 206 are designed to match and pair to firmly hold the discrete slider relative to the main frame 201.

[0055] Figure 3 The configuration shown is in a partially extended and unlocked state. Figure 2A An exemplary rigid platform assembly. In various embodiments, the partially extendable and unlockable rigid platform assembly 300 includes a main frame 201 and a discrete slider 202. In various embodiments, the main frame 201 includes main frame teeth 205, and the discrete slider 202 includes slider teeth 206 and a locking release actuator 207.

[0056] In various embodiments, once unlocked by pressing together the locking release actuator 207, the discrete slider 202 can slide down to a lower position on the U-shaped main frame 201 to accommodate smaller or shorter moving parts. Once the discrete slider 202 is in the desired position and the recesses between the slider teeth 206 and the main frame teeth 205 are aligned, the locking release actuator 207 can be released to lock the slider in the new position.

[0057] Figure 4A The configuration shown is in both fully extended and locked positions. Figure 2A An exemplary rigid platform assembly is provided, wherein the integrated large clamp is open. In various embodiments, the fully extended and locked rigid platform assembly with the large clamp 400 includes a main frame 201, discrete sliders 202, and a pivot direction 401. In various embodiments, the main frame 201 may include a plurality of main frame teeth 205. In various embodiments, the discrete slider 202 includes a large clamp 204, at least one small clamp 203, a continuous or fine slider 402, and a locking release actuator 207.

[0058] In various embodiments, the large clamp 204 can be housed on the discrete slider 202 between the locking release actuators 207 and can pivot out of the plane of the discrete slider 202 along the pivot direction 401 to the angle required to securely hold the thicker moving device (relative to a smaller or thinner device) in place. In various embodiments, the large clamp 204 and at least one small clamp 203 are mounted on the fine slider 402 and can move continuously up and down along the length of the discrete slider 202 (actually along the length of the U-shaped main frame 201) by an amount equal to the distance between two adjacent main frame teeth 205 and / or the size or width of a single tooth 205 or slider tooth 206. This provides fine positional adjustment of the clamps relative to the fixed moving device. Together with the discrete slider 202, the fine slider 402 provides continuous positional selection of the clamps 203 and 204 relative to the U-shaped main frame 201. The discrete slider 202 provides discrete and predetermined positions along the length of the U-shaped main frame 201 (which is defined along the sliding path of the slider 202 on the main frame 201), while the fine slider 402 provides continuous positions within and / or between such discrete positions provided by the discrete slider 202.

[0059] In various embodiments, the precision slider 402 can be spring-loaded to always push downwards toward the closed end of the U-shaped main frame 201. Thus, when the small clamp 203 or the large clamp 204 opens to receive the device, the clamp pushes the device downwards to securely hold it in place. In various embodiments, the device, held by the rigid platform assembly 136 between the rear side 126 and the front side 127 of the folded pocket, is surrounded at the top by one of the small clamp 203 or the large clamp 204 and at the bottom by the base of the folded pocket 102. In various embodiments, the small clamp 203 and the large clamp 204 hold the top side of the device, while the bottom side of the device is held in place by the base or bottom of the folded pocket 102.

[0060] Figure 4B The configuration shown is in a partially extended and locked state. Figure 2A An exemplary rigid platform assembly is provided, wherein an integrated small clamp opens. In various embodiments, the partially extended and locked rigid platform assembly 450 includes a main frame 201 and a discrete slider 202. In various embodiments, the discrete slider 202 includes a locking release actuator 207, a large clamp 204, and at least one small clamp 203.

[0061] In various embodiments, at least one small clamp 203 may be nested inside the large clamp 204 and may pivot out of the plane of the discrete slider 202 along the pivot direction 401 to the angle required to securely hold the thinner (relative to the thicker device and thinner than or equal to the length of the small clamp 203) moving device in place. At least one small clamp 203 may pivot independently of the large clamp 204. In some embodiments, other smaller clamps may be nested inside the small clamp 203, which may pivot independently of all other clamps to the angle required to secure the thinner moving device. In other alternative embodiments, clamps 203 and 204 of various sizes may be housed side-by-side rather than nested inside each other.

[0062] Figure 5A An exemplary thin mobile device, such as a mobile phone, is shown, which is placed inside a rigid platform assembly and secured with small clamps. Figure 1C An exemplary combination of a folding pocket and a rigid platform assembly. In various embodiments, the folding pocket / rigid platform assembly 500 for holding a thin device includes a folding pocket 102, a rigid platform assembly 136, and a thin moving device 501. In various embodiments, the rigid platform assembly 136 includes a small clamp 203.

[0063] In various embodiments, the thin moving device 501 can be placed inside the unfolded folded pocket 102, on top of the rigid platform assembly 136, and secured by the small clamp 203.

[0064] Figure 5B An exemplary thick moving device is shown, having a multimeter, placed inside a rigid platform assembly and secured with a large clamp. Figure 1C An exemplary combination of a folding pocket and a rigid platform assembly. In various embodiments, the folding pocket / rigid platform assembly 550 that holds a thick (thicker than the length of the smaller clamp 203 and thinner than or equal to the length of the larger clamp 204) device includes a folding pocket 102, a rigid platform assembly 136, and a thick moving device 551. In various embodiments, the rigid platform assembly 136 includes the larger clamp 204.

[0065] In various embodiments, the thick moving device 551 can be placed inside the unfolded folded pocket 102, on top of the rigid platform assembly 136, and secured by the large clamp 204.

[0066] Figure 6 It shows from another perspective Figure 4A The rigid platform assembly. The figure shows that the rear side of the rigid platform assembly is flat, which helps the rigid platform assembly to sit smoothly inside the fold-over pocket.

[0067] It should be understood that, unless explicitly stated or specified, the steps described in a process are not sequential and may not necessarily be performed or occur in the order described or depicted. For example, step A in the same process described before step B in the process may actually be performed after step B. In other words, unless otherwise stated, a series of steps in a process to achieve the final result may occur in any order.

[0068] Based on the specific embodiments described above, modifications can be made to the claimed invention. Although certain embodiments of the invention have been detailed above and the preferred modes have been described, the claimed invention can be practiced in a variety of ways, no matter how detailed it has been presented herein. The details of the system can vary considerably in its implementation details, while still being covered by the claimed invention disclosed herein.

[0069] Certain terms used in describing certain features or aspects of this disclosure should not be construed as implying that such terms are redefined herein as limited to any specific characteristic, feature, or aspect of this disclosure associated with that term. Generally, unless these terms are explicitly defined in the foregoing detailed description section, the terms used in the claims should not be construed as limiting the claimed invention to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification. Therefore, the actual scope of the claimed invention covers not only the disclosed embodiments but also all equivalent ways of practicing or implementing the claimed invention.

[0070] Those skilled in the art will understand that, in general, the terms used herein and especially in the appended claims (e.g., the body of the appended claims) are intended to be “open” terms (e.g., the term “comprising” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” etc.). Those skilled in the art will also understand that if the introduced claim intends to recite a particular quantity, this intention will be explicitly stated in the claim, and without such a statement, this intention does not exist. For example, as an aid to understanding, the appended claims may include the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce the recitation of the claim. However, the use of these phrases should not be construed as implying that the introduction of the indefinite article "a" or "an" in a claim limits any particular claim containing such an introduction to an invention containing only one such introduction, even if the same claim includes the introductory phrase "one or more" or "at least one" and an indefinite article such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and / or "an" should generally be interpreted as "at least one" or "one or more"); the same applies to the use of definite articles used to introduce claims. Furthermore, even if a specific number of introduced claims is explicitly stated, those skilled in the art will recognize that such a statement should generally be interpreted as meaning at least the number stated (e.g., in the absence of other modifiers, simply stating "twice" generally means at least two statements, or two or more statements). Furthermore, in cases where the convention of "at least one of A, B, and C" is used, generally, the construction is designed in the sense that a person skilled in the art would understand from the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" will include, but is not limited to, systems having a single A, a single B, a single C, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and / or A, B, and C together, etc.). A person skilled in the art will also understand that, in practice, whether in the specification, claims, or drawings, any transition words and / or phrases presenting two or more alternative terms should be understood to include the possibility of including one of the terms, any of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” would be understood to include the possibility of “A” or “B” or “A and B”.It is also understood that any phrase of the form “A / B” means any one of “A”, “B”, “A or B”, or “A and B”. This construction includes the phrase “and / or” itself.

[0071] The foregoing description, examples, and data provide a complete description of the manufacture and use of the claimed invention. Since many embodiments of the claimed invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure, the focus of the invention is on the appended claims. It is also understood that this disclosure is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but is intended to cover various configurations included in the broadest interpretation of the spirit and scope, in order to cover all such variations and equivalent configurations.

Claims

1. A garment product, comprising: A fold-over pocket having an open position and a closed position, the fold-over pocket including a front and a back portion, wherein the back portion is attached to the garment article; and A pocket angle control element, coupled between the front and rear portions, limits the pocket angle between the front and rear portions when the folded pocket is in the open position, thereby keeping the mobile device visible and usable in a hands-free manner. The garment also includes a rigid platform assembly connected to the folded pocket to hold the mobility device in place. The rigid platform assembly includes a main frame and a slider, the slider including slider teeth that engage with matching or mating main frame teeth to lock the slider relative to the main frame. The slider includes a spring-loaded locking mechanism that allows the user to remove the slider teeth from the main frame teeth to unlock the slider and allow it to slide up and down on the main frame for non-fine adjustment of the slider position. The slider also includes at least one clamp that is capable of moving up and down relative to the slider within a range substantially equal to the distance between two adjacent slider teeth, in order to perform fine adjustment of the clamp relative to the moving device to which it is fixed.

2. The garment article according to claim 1, wherein, The pocket angle control includes a flexible side.

3. The garment article according to claim 1 further includes a retaining strap to hold the moving device in place.

4. The garment article of claim 1, further comprising a transparent pocket connected to the front side to hold the moving device.

5. A fold-over pocket that securely holds a mobile device for non-handheld carrying and viewing, said fold-over pocket comprising: Front and back, wherein the back is attached to the garment article; and At least one adjustable flexible side portion that connects the front portion to the rear portion to keep the pocket open at a desired pocket angle; The front portion is configured to securely hold the moving device. The fold-over pocket also includes a rigid platform assembly connected to the front to hold the mobile device in place. The rigid platform assembly includes a main frame and a slider, the slider including slider teeth that engage with matching or mating main frame teeth to lock the slider relative to the main frame. The slider includes a spring-loaded locking mechanism that allows the user to remove the slider teeth from the main frame teeth to unlock the slider and allow it to slide up and down on the main frame for non-fine adjustment of the slider position. The slider also includes at least one clamp that is capable of moving up and down relative to the slider within a range substantially equal to the distance between two adjacent slider teeth, in order to perform fine adjustment of the clamp relative to the moving device to which it is fixed.

6. The fold-over pocket according to claim 5, wherein, The at least one flexible side is adjustable to accommodate continuous pocket angles.

7. The folding pocket according to claim 5, wherein the main frame is a U-shaped frame and the slider is a discrete positioning slider slidably connected to the U-shaped frame.

8. The fold-over pocket of claim 5 further includes a closable edge that surrounds the interior space to receive and retain the mobile device.

9. The folded pocket according to claim 5, wherein, The front portion has sufficient rigidity to hold the moving device in place without deformation.

10. The fold-over pocket of claim 5, further comprising a transparent pocket connected to the front portion to hold the mobile device.

11. The fold-over pocket according to claim 7, wherein, The positioning slider also includes one or more clamps of different sizes to fix moving devices of different thicknesses.

12. A fold-over pocket that securely holds a mobile device for non-handheld carrying and viewing, said fold-over pocket comprising: Front and rear, wherein the rear is detachably attached to the garment; At least one flexible side portion that connects the front portion to the rear portion to keep the pocket open at a desired pocket angle; and The moving device retainer integrated with the front part, The mobile device retainer includes a rigid platform assembly that retains the mobile device. The rigid platform assembly includes a main frame and a slider, the slider including slider teeth that engage with matching or mating main frame teeth to lock the slider relative to the main frame. The slider includes a spring-loaded locking mechanism that allows the user to remove the slider teeth from the main frame teeth to unlock the slider and allow it to slide up and down on the main frame for non-fine adjustment of the slider position. The slider also includes at least one clamp that is capable of moving up and down relative to the slider within a range substantially equal to the distance between two adjacent slider teeth, in order to perform fine adjustment of the clamp relative to the moving device to which it is fixed.

13. The fold-over pocket according to claim 12, wherein, The at least one flexible side is adjustable to accommodate continuous pocket angles.

14. The fold-over pocket according to claim 12, wherein, The rigid platform assembly is connected to the front via an adjustment hole and a hook-and-loop fastener deployed at the front.

15. The fold-over pocket according to claim 12, wherein, The mobile device retainer includes a retaining strap.

16. The fold-over pocket according to claim 15, wherein, The mobile device holder includes a transparent pocket.

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