Body-Worn Document Sleeve with Grab Bar for Quick Map Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing outdoor activities require easy access to maps without tearing or losing them, as they are often carried in pockets and need retrieval for consultation.

Innovation Solution

A body-worn document holding system comprising a fabric sleeve with a grab bar, slip ring, and document pack, allowing secure attachment and easy access to maps via a connection mechanism, such as hooks and loops or snaps.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If maps are carried in pockets, then they are easily stored, but they are easily lost or torn and require stopping to retrieve

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccess to mapVSAvoidmap security

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the map storage function into separate components: a wearable sleeve component and a document pack component. This segmentation allows the map to be securely attached to the body while remaining easily accessible, resolving the contradiction between security and ease of access.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connection mechanism acts as an intermediary between the sleeve and document pack, providing a reliable yet easily operable interface. This intermediary component enables secure attachment while maintaining ease of retrieval through simple connection and disconnection actions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If maps are carried in pockets, then storage is simple, but retrieval requires stopping and taking time

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemap retrieval speedVSAvoidtime to retrieve map

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The map is pre-attached to the wearable sleeve in a ready state, eliminating the need to stop and retrieve it during activities. The preliminary attachment ensures the map is always available for consultation without interrupting the outdoor activity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The connection mechanism is designed to be dynamically accessible, allowing quick attachment and disconnection without complex maneuvers. This dynamic design enables rapid map retrieval or removal based on immediate needs during outdoor activities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250221517A1Body worn document holding systems

Publication Date: 2025.07.10 DAVIS CRAIG

AI summary

Body worn document holding systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system may include: a sleeve made of a fabric material, comprising: a grab bar receiving section at a first end of the fabric material that removably receives a grab bar; a document pack receiving section on the fabric material; a sleeve securing section on the fabric material; and a slip ring holding section at a second end of the fabric material that removably receives a slip ring; and a document pack comprising a plurality of pages that may be removably received on the document pack receiving section.