Portable pocket organizer

Abstract

Provided herein is an article organizer which is adapted to be hung on the exterior surfaces of various appliances, motor vehicles or other structures. An organizer according to the invention comprises a panel which is equipped with various pocket means and organizing provisions, to enable persons to stow a wide variety of items. In addition, an organizer of the invention is readily detachable from the surfaces to which it is adhered.

1 ) A device useful for organizing various and sundry items used by members of a household, which device is capable of being readily attached and detached from the exterior walls of an appliance, said device comprising: 
 a) a panel portion having a front face, a rear face, a left side portion, a right side portion, a top end portion, and a bottom end portion;    b) at least one pocket disposed on said front face of said panel; and    c) means for attachment of said panel to a flat surface.    
   
   
       2 ) A device according to  claim 1  wherein said panel portion is constructed of a fabric material selected from the group consisting of: woven cotton, woven nylon, non-woven fabrics, non-woven polymer webs, canvas, polymeric sheets, and polymeric films.  
   
   
       3 ) A device according to  claim 1  wherein said front face of said panel comprises a single sheet of a fabric material selected from the group consisting of: woven cotton, woven nylon, non-woven fabrics, non-woven polymer webs, canvas, polymeric sheets, and polymeric films.  
   
   
       4 ) A device according to  claim 1  wherein said rear face of said panel comprises a single sheet of a fabric material selected from the group consisting of: woven cotton, woven nylon, non-woven fabrics, non-woven polymer webs, canvas, polymeric sheets, and polymeric films.  
   
   
       5 ) A device according to  claim 1  wherein said front face of said panel and said rear face of said panel comprise the same single sheet of fabric material selected from the group consisting of: woven cotton, woven nylon, non-woven fabrics, non-woven polymer webs, canvas, polymeric sheets, and polymeric films.  
   
   
       6 ) A device according to  claim 1  wherein said panel is of a multi-ply construction, comprising at least a first ply and a second ply, said first ply corresponding to said front face portion and said second ply corresponding to said rear face portion, wherein said front face of said panel and said rear face of said panel each independently comprise a sheet of fabric selected from the group consisting of: woven cotton, woven nylon, non-woven fabrics, non-woven polymer webs, canvas, polymeric sheets, and polymeric films, which are held together by a fastening means selected from the group consisting of: stitching, welding, rivets, and an adhesive substance.  
   
   
       7 ) A device according to  claim 6  wherein said front face of said panel and said rear face of said panel are each made from sheets of fabric having different compositions.  
   
   
       8 ) A device according to  claim 6  wherein said front face of said panel and said rear face of said panel are each made from sheets of fabric having the same composition.  
   
   
       9 ) A device according to  claim 6  further comprising a reinforcing material disposed between said first ply and said second ply of each of said panel.  
   
   
       10 ) A device according to  claim 9  wherein said reinforcing material comprises a sheet of material selected from the group consisting of: cardboard, wood, polypropylene, and polyethylene.  
   
   
       11 ) A device according to  claim 6  wherein said means for attachment of said panel to a flat surface comprises at least one magnet disposed between said first ply and said second ply.  
   
   
       12 ) A device according to  claim 11  wherein said at least one magnet is held in a stationary position between said first ply and said second ply by a means selected from the group consisting of: stitching and an adhesive substance  
   
   
       13 ) A device according to  claim 1  wherein said means for attachment of said device to a flat surface comprises a hook-and-loop fastener disposed on said rear face of said device.  
   
   
       14 ) A device according to  claim 1  comprising at least two features selected from the group consisting of: an open pocket, a pocket with a closure means, a notepad, a writing instrument, a mirror, and a clip disposed on the front face of said panel.  
   
   
       15 ) A device useful for organizing various and sundry items which device comprises: 
 a) a construct comprising: 
 i) a first panel portion having a front face, a rear face, a left side portion, a right side portion, a top end portion, and a bottom end portion, wherein said front face of said first panel portion includes at least one pocket disposed thereon;  
 ii) a second panel portion having a front face, a rear face, a left side portion, a right side portion, a top end portion, and a bottom end portion,  
   wherein said left side portion of said second panel portion is hingedly attached to said right side portion of said first panel portion; and    b) means for attachment of said construct to a flat surface.    
   
   
       16 ) A device according to  claim 15  wherein said means for attachment is selected from the group consisting of: magnets, and hook and loop fasteners.  
   
   
       17 ) A device according to  claim 15  wherein said front face portion of said first panel and said front face portion of said second panel comprise a sheet of a fabric material selected from the group consisting of: woven cotton, woven nylon, non-woven fabrics, non-woven polymer webs, canvas, polymeric sheets, and polymeric films.  
   
   
       18 ) A device according to  claim 15  wherein said rear face portion of said first panel and said rear face portion of said second panel comprise a sheet of a fabric material selected from the group consisting of: woven cotton, woven nylon, non-woven fabrics, non-woven polymer webs, canvas, polymeric sheets, and polymeric films.  
   
   
       19 ) A device according to  claim 15  wherein said front face and said rear face of at least one of said first panel and said second panel comprise the same single sheet of fabric material selected from the group consisting of: woven cotton, woven nylon, non-woven fabrics, non-woven polymer webs, canvas, polymeric sheets, and polymeric films.  
   
   
       20 ) A device according to  claim 15  wherein said front face and said rear face of both of said first said second panels comprise the same single sheet of fabric material selected from the group consisting of: woven cotton, woven nylon, non-woven fabrics, non-woven polymer webs, canvas, polymeric sheets, and polymeric films.  
   
   
       21 ) A device according to  claim 15  wherein at least one of said first panel and said second panel is of a multi-ply construction, comprising at least a first ply and a second ply, said first ply corresponding to the front face portion of, and said second ply corresponding to the rear face portion of, said at least one of said first panel and said second panel, wherein said front face and said rear face of said at least one panel each independently comprise a sheet of fabric selected from the group consisting of: woven cotton, woven nylon, non-woven fabrics, non-woven polymer webs, canvas, polymeric sheets, and polymeric films, which are held together by a fastening means selected from the group consisting of: stitching, welding, and an adhesive substance.  
   
   
       22 ) A device according to  claim 21  wherein the front face and the rear face of at least one of said panels are each made from sheets of fabric having different compositions.  
   
   
       23 ) A device according to  claim 21  wherein the front face and the rear face of at least one of said panels are each made from sheets of fabric having the same composition.  
   
   
       24 ) A device according to  claim 21  further comprising a reinforcing material disposed between said first ply and said second ply.  
   
   
       25 ) A device according to  claim 24  wherein said reinforcing material comprises a sheet of material selected from the group consisting of: cardboard, wood, polypropylene, and polyethylene.  
   
   
       26 ) A device according to  claim 21  wherein said means for attachment of said panel to a flat surface comprises at least one magnet disposed between said first ply and said second ply.  
   
   
       27 ) A device according to  claim 26  wherein said at least one magnet is held in a stationary position between said first ply and said second ply by a means selected from the group consisting of: stitching and an adhesive substance  
   
   
       28 ) A device according to  claim 15  wherein said means for attachment of said device to a flat surface comprises a hook-and-loop fastener disposed on said rear face of at least one of said panels.  
   
   
       29 ) A device according to  claim 15  comprising at least two features selected from the group consisting of: an open pocket, a pocket with a closure means, a notepad, a writing instrument, a mirror, and a clip disposed on the front face of at least one of said panels.  
   
   
       30 ) A device according to  claim 15  wherein the left side portion of said second panel portion is hingedly attached to said right side portion of said first panel portion by means of stitching.  
   
   
       31 ) A device according to  claim 15  wherein the left side portion of said second panel portion is hingedly attached to said right side portion of said first panel portion by virtue of said first panel and said second panel sharing in common at least one element selected from the group consisting of: the rear face portion and the front face portion.  
   
   
       32 ) A device according to  claim 15  wherein the rear face portion of said first panel portion and said second panel portion comprise the same single sheet of fabric selected from the group consisting of: woven cotton, woven nylon, non-woven fabrics, non-woven polymer webs, canvas, polymeric sheets, and polymeric films.  
   
   
       33 ) A device according to  claim 15  wherein the front face portion of said first panel portion and said second panel portion comprise the same single sheet of fabric selected from the group consisting of: woven cotton, woven nylon, non-woven fabrics, non-woven polymer webs, canvas, polymeric sheets, and polymeric films.  
   
   
       34 ) A device according to  claim 33  wherein the rear face portion of said first panel portion and said second panel portion comprise the same single sheet of fabric selected from the group consisting of: woven cotton, woven nylon, non-woven fabrics, non-woven polymer webs, canvas, polymeric sheets, and polymeric films.