Patent Application
20240188708
Generally, besides pockets, garments and garment accessories do not allow for wearers to carry mobile devices without the use of the wearer's hands. In instances where a wearer must use both hands (e.g., driving, carrying groceries, pushing a stroller), these garments and garment accessories result in wearers having to pin a cellphone to their ear and other means that are discomfortable to wearer. Further, while some garments and garment accessories enable the carrying of a mobile device without the use of a wearer's hand, these garment and garment accessories do not enable use of the mobile device while the mobile device is being carried.
The present invention is generally directed to device carrying garments, more specifically to a garment including a handsfree device carrying accessory that enables horizontal movement, vertical movement, and stability of a mobile device while the wearer is undergoing movement.
Current methods of holding mobile devices includes clip-on cell phone holders, selfie sticks, and other similar devices. Problems with these devices include a limited range of motion and stability issues. Many of these devices can only extend in a linear motion and/or have limited number of locking positions. Further, these device holding items do not provide stability while using a remote device. In view of the foregoing problems, there is a need for a handsfree device carrying garment that allows for handsfree use of a mobile device while a wearer is moving.
In some embodiments, the present invention includes a handsfree device carrying garment. The handsfree device carrying garment includes a garment including an attachment receiving component and a plurality of attachment components, and a device carrying accessory including an attachment component, an extendable arm, and a device holding component. The device carrying accessory adjustably attaches to the garment. The attachment receiving component is operable to receive the attachment component of the device carrying component. The extendable arm is operable to move from an extended position to a retracted position. When moving from the retracted position to the extended position, the extendable arm extends away from the garment. The device holding component is operable to receive at least one device. The device holding component is positioned at a first end of the extendable arm. The attachment component is positioned at a second end of the extendable arm. The first end of the extendable arm is positioned on an opposite side of the extendable arm relative to the second end of the extendable arm.
In some embodiments, the handsfree device carrying garment includes an attachment receiving component including at least one slot and an attachment component including at least one bracket. The at least one bracket is adjustably positioned within the at least one slot. In some embodiments, the handsfree device carrying garment includes a vest. The plurality of attachment components include a first shoulder attachment component, a second shoulder attachment component, and a plurality of side attachment components. The plurality of attachment components removably attaches a first side of the vest to a second side of the vest. In some embodiments, the handsfree device carrying garment includes an extendable arm designed for telescopic movement. The extendable arm includes at least two telescopic sections. The extendable arm is operable to lock into a position at an end of each telescopic section of the at least two telescopic sections. In some embodiments, the device holding component is rotatably attached to the extendable arm. In some embodiments, the extendable arm rotatably attaches to the attachment component. The extendable arm is movable in circular motion relative to the attachment receiving component.
In some embodiments, the present invention includes a handsfree device carrying garment. The handsfree device carrying garment includes a garment including an attachment receiving component and a plurality of attachment components, and a device carrying accessory including an attachment component, an extendable arm, and a device holding component. The device carrying accessory adjustably attaches to the garment. The attachment receiving component is operable to receive the attachment component of the device carrying component. The attachment receiving component includes at least one slot. The attachment component includes at least one bracket. The at least one bracket is adjustably positioned within the at least one slot. The extendable arm is operable to move from an extended position to a retracted position. When moving from the retracted position to the extended position, the extendable arm extends away from the garment. The device holding component is operable to receive at least one device. The device holding component is positioned at a first end of the extendable arm. The attachment component is positioned at a second end of the extendable arm. The first end of the extendable arm is positioned on an opposite side of the second end of the extendable arm. The extendable arm is operable to move in a circular motion relative to the attachment receiving component.
In some embodiments, the handsfree device carrying garment includes a vest. The vest includes a plurality of attachment components including a first shoulder attachment component, a second shoulder attachment component, and a plurality of side attachment components. The plurality of attachment components removably attaches a first side of the vest to a second side of the vest. In some embodiments, the extendable arm is configured for telescopic movement. The extendable arm further includes at least two telescopic sections. The extendable arm is designed to lock into a position at an end of each telescopic section of the at least two telescopic sections. In some embodiments, the device holding component rotatably attaches to the extendable arm. In some embodiments, the device carrying accessory is operable for a plurality of locking positions. The plurality of locking positions include at least two positions separated by at least 45 degrees relative to the attachment receiving component. In some embodiments, the extendable arm is rotatably attached to the attachment component. The extendable arm rotates in a circular motion. The circular motion includes a vertical direction relative to the attachment receiving component. The circular motion includes a horizontal motion relative to the attachment receiving component. In some embodiments, the extendable arm includes a range of motion of 360 degrees relative to the garment.
In some embodiments, the present invention includes a handsfree device carrying garment. The handsfree device carrying garment includes a garment including an attachment receiving component and a plurality of garment attachment components and a device carrying accessory including a base with an attachment component, an extendable arm, and a device holding component. The plurality of garment attachment components is operable to attach a front of the garment to a back of the garment. The device carrying accessory adjustably attaches to the garment. The attachment receiving component is operable to receive the base attachment component. The attachment receiving component includes at least one slot. The base attachment component includes at least one bracket. The at least one bracket is adjustably positioned within the at least one slot. The extendable arm is operable to move from an extended position to a retracted position. When moving from the retracted position to the extended position, the extendable arm extends away from the garment. The device holding component is operable to receive at least one device. The device holding component is positioned at a first end of the extendable arm. The attachment component is positioned at a second end of the extendable arm. The first end of the extendable arm is on an opposite side of the second end of the extendable arm. The extendable arm is operable to move in a circular motion relative to the attachment component.
In some embodiments, the garment includes a vest. The plurality of attachment components includes a plurality of shoulder attachment components and a plurality of side attachment components. The plurality of side attachment components wraps around the back of the vest. In some embodiments, the plurality of side attachment components include at least one hook and loop fastener. The plurality of shoulder attachment components include at least one snap fastener. In some embodiments, the device carrying component is in an upright positioned relative to the extendable arm. In some embodiments, the extendable arm includes a plurality of telescopic components. The plurality of telescopic components includes at least five telescopic components. In some embodiments, the device carrying accessory rests against the garment when in the retracted position.
The embodiments illustrated, described, and discussed herein are illustrative of the present invention. As these embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to illustrations, various modifications or adaptations of the methods and or specific structures described may become apparent to those skilled in the art. It will be appreciated that modifications and variations are covered by the above teachings and within the scope of the appended claims without departing from the spirit and intended scope thereof. All such modifications, adaptations, or variations that rely upon the teachings of the present invention, and through which these teachings have advanced the art, are considered to be within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Hence, these descriptions and drawings should not be considered in a limiting sense, as it is understood that the present invention is in no way limited to only the embodiments illustrated.
For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the present disclosure, reference will be made to preferred embodiments and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended, such alteration and further modifications of the disclosure as illustrated herein, being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the disclosure relates.
Articles “a” and “an” are used herein to refer to one or to more than one (i.e., at least one) of the grammatical object of the article. By way of example, “a composite” means at least one composite and can include more than one composite.
Throughout the specification, the terms “about” and/or “approximately” may be used in conjunction with numerical values and/or ranges. The term “about” is understood to mean those values near to a recited value. For example, “about 40 [units]” may mean within +/−25% of 40 (e.g., from 30 to 50), within +/−20%, +/−15%, +/−10%, +/−9%, +/−8%, +/−7%, +/−6%, +/−5%, +/−4%, +/−3%, +/−2%, +/−1%, less than +/−1%, or any other value or range of values therein or there below. Furthermore, the phrases “less than about [a value]” or “greater than about [a value]” should be understood in view of the definition of the term “about” provided herein. The terms “about” and “approximately” may be used interchangeably.
As used herein, the verb “comprise” as is used in this description and in the claims and its conjugations are used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded.
Throughout the specification the word “comprising,” or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising,” will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers, or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps. The present disclosure may suitably “comprise”, “consist of”, or “consist essentially of”, the steps, elements, and/or reagents described in the claims.
It is further noted that the claims may be drafted to exclude any optional element. As such, this statement is intended to serve as antecedent basis for use of such exclusive terminology as “solely”, “only”, and the like in connection with the recitation of claim elements, or the use of a “negative” limitation.
Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Preferred methods, devices, and materials are described, although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the present disclosure. All references cited herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
In some embodiments, the extendable arm 112 is designed for telescopic movement. In some embodiments, the extendable arm includes at least five different telescopic components. The extendable arm is designed to lock into a position at the end of each telescopic component. Advantageously, this enables increases the customization of the positioning of a remote device connected to the extendable arm.
The device holding component 114 is designed to receive and hold at least one device. For example, and not limitation, the device includes a mobile device, a cellphone, a radio, a speaker, and other similar devices. For further example, and not limitation, the device holding component includes a plurality of locking components designed to wrap around and/or latch to a device. The device holding component 114 is positioned in an upright position from the extendable arm 112. For example, and not limitation, the device holding component 114 is positioned above and at a right angle relative to the extendable arm 112. For further example, and not limitation, in some embodiments, the device holding component is rotatably attached (e.g., ball joint) to the extendable arm. Advantageously, this enables the device holding component to be positioned at a desired angle.
The handsfree device accessory 104 is movable in both a vertical and horizontal motion to position the at least one device at a desired position. For example, and not limitation, the handsfree device accessory is movable in a circular motion. For further example, and not limitation, in some embodiments, the extendable arm is rotatably attached to a base of the handsfree device accessory. The base of the handsfree device accessory includes an attachment component designed to attach into a corresponding attachment receiving component of the garment. Further, the extendable arm can rotate in a vertical manner (e.g., ball joint, rotatable cylinder) and a horizontal manner (e.g., ball joint, rotatable cylinder). In some embodiments, the base of the handsfree device accessory is operable to rotate or twist about the attachment receiving component of the garment.
In some embodiments, the extendable arm 212 is designed for telescopic movement. In some embodiments, the extendable arm includes at least five different telescopic components. In some embodiments, the extendable arm is designed to lock into a position at the end of each telescopic component.
The device holding component 214 is designed to receive and hold at least one device. For example, and not limitation, the device includes a mobile device, a cellphone, a radio, a speaker, and other similar devices. For further example, and not limitation, the device holding component includes a plurality of locking components designed to wrap around and/or latch to a device. The device holding component 214 is positioned in an upright position from the extendable arm 212. For example, and not limitation, the device holding component 214 is positioned above and at a right angle relative to the extendable arm.
The handsfree device accessory 204 is movable in both a vertical and horizontal motion to position the at least one device at a desired position. For example, and not limitation, the extendable arm of the handsfree device accessory is movable in a circular motion.
The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed. The description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
The descriptions of the various embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration but are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein was chosen to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application or technical improvement over technologies found in the marketplace, or to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.
The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/475,709 filed on Dec. 7, 2022, the entire content of which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| 63475709 | Dec 2022 | US |
