Apparel Integrated Storage Pockets Staggered Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional apparel items lack efficient and organized storage solutions, often resulting in bulkiness, disorganization, and the risk of items being lost or stolen, as they rely on external bags or pockets that are not designed for secure and accessible storage of personal items.
Innovation Solution
Integration of multi-pocket panels into garments, such as shirts, with strategically designed pockets that span from hip to hip, featuring zippers for secure storage, sloped openings for easy access, and adjustable dimensions for aesthetic and functional purposes, allowing for secure, discrete, and organized carrying of personal items close to the body.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If traditional bags or backpacks are used for storage, then storage capacity is improved, but bulk and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the storage function with the apparel garment itself by integrating multiple pockets directly into the fabric structure. The pockets are constructed as part of the garment panels, combining clothing and storage into a single unified object, thereby eliminating the need for separate bags or backpacks.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes the two-dimensional surface area of the garment panels to create storage pockets, rather than adding a third-dimensional external container. By flattening the storage solution into the garment's surface structure, bulk and volume are minimized while maintaining storage capacity.
2Ease of operation
If traditional pockets are used for storage, then ease of access is improved, but organization and security deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the storage space into multiple separate pockets (first pocket, second pocket, third pocket) with different access mechanisms. Each pocket can be accessed independently through different openings (first opening, second opening, third opening), allowing organized separation of items while maintaining ease of access to specific pockets without disturbing others.
Solution Approach 2:
Different pockets are designed with different local characteristics - some with zippers for security, others with open access for frequency-used items. Each pocket opening is positioned at different locations on the garment panels, providing localized access points optimized for different storage needs and ease of access requirements.
3Quantity of substance
If multiple items are stored in traditional pockets, then storage capacity is improved, but organization deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the storage function into multiple distinct pockets, each capable of holding specific items. This segmentation prevents the mixing of items that occurs in traditional single-pocket designs, thereby maintaining organization while increasing overall storage capacity through the multiplication of separate storage compartments.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments disclosed herein describe an apparel item that integrates a plurality of storage pockets. In one embodiment, the storage pockets are staggered and arranged to secure items close to the body of the wearer, minimizing the bulk created by the stored items. Further, the openings of the pockets are constructed to allow easy access to the stored items, while still providing secure stowage of the stored item.