Hidden Clothing Purse With Concealed Security Closure

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a lack of secure and discreet options for safely storing valuables during travel or physical activities, leading to stress and potential loss or theft.

Innovation Solution

A hidden purse integrated into clothing with airtight pockets and concealed closure mechanisms, allowing secure and discreet storage of valuables.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional bags or backpacks are used to store valuables, then accessibility is improved, but security against theft is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveaccessibilityVSAvoidsecurity against theft
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a nested structure where a secure pocket is integrated within the clothing garment itself. The pocket is formed by attaching it to the interior of the garment, creating a nested configuration where the valuables are stored within the clothing structure, making them inaccessible to external thieves while remaining accessible to the wearer through internal closure mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Ease of operation

If open pockets are used for easy access, then ease of operation is improved, but visibility and security are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of accessVSAvoidvisibility to thieves
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating a specific concealed pocket region within the clothing that has different properties from the rest of the garment. This pocket is positioned and constructed to be invisible from the exterior, with closure mechanisms hidden within the fabric structure, allowing easy access for the wearer while maintaining complete visual concealment from potential thieves.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Reliability

If secure closure mechanisms are added to prevent theft, then security is improved, but device complexity is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoidclosure mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by designing closure mechanisms that are operated solely by the wearer through simple actions such as pulling a tab or pressing a concealed button. The pocket structure itself provides the securing function through its integrated construction, eliminating the need for complex external locking mechanisms. The wearer independently controls access to their valuables through these simplified self-operating closures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP4643691A1Hidden purse
Publication Date: 2025.11.05 JIMÉNEZ REINA JOSÉ JAVIER
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AI summary

A hidden purse designed for items of clothing that allows the discreet storage of valuables. It consists of a pocket (2) that is securely attached along its perimeter to a garment (1) of clothing, except for a section (3) which has closure mechanisms (4), which allows the space (5) between the garment (1) of clothing and the pocket (2) to be opened and closed. This space (5) is designed to function as a purse, where the user can store valuables securely and discreetly.