Concealed Inner Pouch System for Secure Apparel Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hooded or non-hooded sweatshirts lack secure compartments to carry concealed items like weapons or electronics, which can fall or move during athletic activities, posing safety risks.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a concealed inner pouch system with quilted panels, releasable fasteners, and accessory pouches within the sweatshirt, accessible through a hidden opening, to securely store and retrieve items like wallets, phones, and weapons.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If items are placed in the front pouch of the sweatshirt, then the wearer can carry items, but the items are not secured and can fall out or bounce around during athletic activities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements nested pouches where an inner concealed pouch is placed inside the outer front pouch. The inner pouch contains compartments for securely holding items while the outer pouch provides additional storage and access. This nesting structure allows items to be securely stored in the inner pouch while maintaining easy access through the outer pouch opening.
Solution Approach 2:
The front pouch is divided into multiple compartments within the inner pouch, creating separate sections for different items. This segmentation prevents items from bouncing around by providing dedicated spaces, while still allowing all items to be accessed through the single opening of the outer pouch.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the sweatshirt has no concealed compartments, then the structure remains simple, but the wearer cannot securely carry concealed items like weapons or electronics
Solution Approach 1:
The concealed inner pouch is nested within the existing front pouch structure, adding concealment capability without requiring a completely separate system. The inner pouch utilizes the space already defined by the outer pouch, integrating the concealment function into the existing garment structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner concealed pouch serves multiple functions: it provides concealment for weapons or electronics, creates secure compartments to prevent items from falling out, and maintains the original front pouch functionality for general storage. This multi-functionality adds versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the front pouch has no compartments, then the structure remains simple, but items bounce around during athletic activities creating safety risks
Solution Approach 1:
The inner pouch is divided into multiple compartments that create stable positioning for different items. Each compartment acts as a separate container that prevents items from moving freely, eliminating the bouncing problem during athletic activities while maintaining overall pouch simplicity.
Data Source
AI summary
An upper body apparel with concealed pouches includes an upper body garment, an opening, and a concealed section. The concealed section is positioned within the upper body garment, and the opening, which is positioned with a front pouch of the upper body garment, allows a wearer of the upper body garment to access the concealed section. The concealed section includes at least one accessory pouch and a holster pocket. The at least one accessory pouch enables the wearer to store electronic device or any other related devices, and the holster pocket enables the wearer to concealed a gun or any other type of weapon. A loop and a securing strip secure the concealed section to a belt of the wearer's pants, where the securing strip and the loop eliminate unnecessary movement of the stored items and the upper body garment.