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Smart phone pockets

a smart phone and pocket technology, applied in the field of smart phone pockets, can solve the problems of not all locations, activities and conditions are safe for a smart phone, and most of us feel unsettled,

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-08-21
PONSKI JENNIFER
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a pocket designed to securely store and access smart phones. It allows for easy fingertip access while keeping the phone close by and secure. This invention can be used while in bed to keep the phone close by and safe. Its unique design uses materials that allow the phone to work while in a pocket and is closed on all sides.

Problems solved by technology

Most of us feel unsettled when we mistakenly leave our smart phones at home.
The principal current problem is that not all locations, activities and conditions are safe for a smart phone.
The troubling issue is that once asleep, the smart phone can be dropped or be lost under the covers.
The touch screen, when dropped is easily broken and is expensive to replace.
College students and others who use loft or bunk beds do not have a nightstand and they are at increased risk for dropping and breaking their smart phones.
Also, if a smart phone is left on a bedside table, it can be inadvertently dropped when reaching for it in the middle of the night or when turning off its actuated alarm.
However, our play environment might be hazardous to our smart phones.
At the beach, the smart phone is close to sand and water which can significantly damage the device.
If removed and placed on a patio table or on a beach towel, it is at risk, and the smart phone owner constantly frets about it safety.
Yet, the golf bag pocket or the cup holder of a golf cart is even less than ideal and could be more hazardous to the smart phone.

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example 1

Construction of the Four-Sided Smart Phone Pocket

Materials List:

[0035](1) 4″×6¾″ organza panel

(2) 1¾×6″ 100% cotton fabric

(2) 1¾×6¾″ 100% cotton fabric

(2) ¾×7½″ strips iron-on interfacing and (2) ¾×5″ strips iron-on interfacing

(2) 6″ and (2) 4⅞″ strips of ¾″ hook fastener

(2) 6″ and (2) 4⅞″ strips of ¾″ loop fastener double-sided tape

Assembly Instructions:

[0036]Cut (1) 4″×6¾″ organza window panel. Cut (2) 1¾×6¾″ strips of 100% cotton fabric. Lay one fabric strip with decorative side facing down on front side of organza panel and stitch a ¼″ straight seam along the outside edge to form the left side of the frame.

[0037]Lay second fabric strip with decorative side facing down along the right hand edge of the organza panel and stitch a ¼″ straight seam along the edge.

[0038]Open the frame edges and finger press to the sides keeping the organza window flat and turning both seam allowances toward the frame fabric. Using a hot iron, press front side of frame panel, carefully avoiding touchin...

example 2

Construction of the Two-Sides-Attached Smart Phone Pocket

Materials Cut List:

[0060]25½″×42″ 100% cotton decorative fabric for pillowcase body

6½″×42″ 100% cotton fabric for outside band

7½″×42″ 100% cotton fabric for inner band

1⅞″×42″ 100% cotton fabric trim (optional)

(2) 4″ strips of ⅜″ loop fastener and (2) 4″ strips of ⅜″ hook fastener

1⅞″×16″ strip 100% cotton fabric made into double fold binding

6½″×7½″ organza window panel

(2) 6″×¾″ strips iron-on interfacing

Assembly Instructions:

[0061]Cut (1) 1⅞″×16″ strip of fabric on straight of grain.

[0062]Using a 2″ bias tape maker, insert fabric into wide opening and pull through, pressing the folded edges with a hot iron as the fabric is folded when pulled from the binder. Fold creased strip in half along the entire 16″ length and press.

[0063]From folded ½″ wide binding, cut (2) 1¾″ strips and (2) 6½″ strips,

[0064]Create pocket tab from a 1¾″ strip by sewing three equally spaced lines of topstitching on one side of the double folded strip. Re...

example 3

Construction of the Splash-Resistant Smart Phone Pocket

Materials List:

[0103]8″×20″ clear plastic material

50″ of ½″ double-fold binding

42″ of ⅜″ hook fastener

28″ of ⅜″ loop fastener

7″ of ¾″ loop fastener

Assembly Instructions:

[0104]Cut two 1¾″ strips of double-fold binding for pocket tabs. With binding folded flat, raw seams tucked inside, topstitch ⅛″ from each edge along the length of the strip. Add a third row of topstitching in between the first two, creating a row of three lines of stitching.

[0105]Cut two 8″ strips of double-fold binding. Cut one 8″×20″ rectangle of clear plastic window fabric.

[0106]Lay double fold binding lengthwise on work surface. Open the top edge of binding strip and insert one 8″ edge of clear plastic into the length of double-fold binding, aligned with the top fold. Fold binding around plastic edge and then refold binding into its double-folded original shape. Center machine needle on the end of the narrow binding strip and sew a straight topstitching line...

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Abstract

The present invention provides secure storage while at the same time providing useable access to the typical touch functions of a smart phone. By combining the use of materials that allow the smart phone touch screen to work while in a storage pocket and enabling the pocket to be securely closed on all sides when attached to a commercial product, the present invention provides fingertip access to all smart phone functionality while proving secure storage.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The role of the cell phone has changed dramatically in the past decade. The cell phone has graduated to be a smart phone, which is a multipurpose devices whose functions include clock, calendar, e-reader, email, social media delivery device, reminder-list-keeper, alarm, and music player, just to name a few of its capabilities. These functions are used all day and at night, both at work and at play. Whether working or relaxing, smart phone users feel the need to be connected and to constantly access their smartphone if only to check the time, the weather, or just to listen to music. No one can doubt that these new smart devices are changing the way we communicate, work, play, conduct routine tasks and our chores. These devices now play an integral part of our daily lives, affecting productivity, livelihood, security and our sense of well-being. Many feel compelled to be in constant contact with the touch screen of their smart phone. Most of us feel un...

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Application Information

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45C11/00
CPCA45C11/00A41D27/205A45C2011/002A45C2200/10A45F5/02A45F2200/0516A47C7/383
Inventor PONSKI, JENNIFER
Owner PONSKI JENNIFER
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