Integrated garment pocket system

Abstract

A removable pocket insert for a large volume pocket, such as a cargo pocket. The pocket insert provides means for organizing items stored in the pocket. The insert is removable for easy access and for use as a stand-alone pouch or carry-all.

1 . A removable pocket insert for a large volume pocket the insert comprising:
 a front panel defining a bottom edge, side edges, and a top edge; said front panel including a first closure element on an outer surface thereof   a rear panel defining at least a bottom edge and side edges; said front and rear panels being joined together to define a compartment;   a flap extending above said front panel top edge; said flap having an inner and outer surface and being sized and shaped to be folded over to close said compartment; said flap including a second closure element on an inner surface of said flap; said second closure element being matable with said first closure element to hold said flap in a closed position; said flap further including a third fastener on said outer surface to secure said insert in a pocket.   
     
     
         2 . The removable pocket insert of  claim 1  wherein said front and back panels are formed from a single piece of material. 
     
     
         3 . The removable pocket insert of  claim 1  further comprising means for organizing items stored in the pocket insert. 
     
     
         4 . The removable pocket insert of  claim 1  wherein said fastener comprises one of a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         5 . The removable pocket insert of  claim 1  further comprising a carrying strap on said flap outer surface. 
     
     
         6 . The removable pocket insert of  claim 1  further comprising at least one belt loop on said rear panel. 
     
     
         7 . The removable pocket insert of  claim 1  further comprising at least one organizing strap extending across one of said front and back panels; said at least one organizing strap being adapted to hold an implement against said panel. 
     
     
         8 . The removable pocket insert of  claim 6  wherein said organizing strap includes bar tacks to separate said organizing strap into discrete sections, such that said organizing strap can hold multiple implements. 
     
     
         9 . The removable pocket insert of  claim 1  wherein said flap comprises a first side edge, a second side edge, and a top edge; said second side edge being opposite said first side edge; said first side edge and said an edge of said pocket insert define an obtuse angle. 
     
     
         10 . The removable pocket insert of  claim 9  wherein said second side edge of said flap comprises a first portion which extends from a side edge of said insert and a second portion which extends from said first portion; said first and second portions of said second side edge of said flap defining an obtuse angle; said second portion of said second side edge being generally parallel to said first side edge of said flap. 
     
     
         11 . In combination, a garment having a pocket and an insert removably receivable in said pocket;
 said pocket comprising:
 a panel having an outer surface and a pocket flap operable to close said pocket; said pocket flap having an inner surface and an outer surface; and 
 a first pocket fastener on said pocket panel outer surface and a second pocket fastener on said pocket flap inner surface; said first and second pocket fasteners being positioned on said pocket panel and said pocket flap to be matable with each other to hold said pocket flap in said closed position; and 
   said insert comprising:
 a front panel defining a bottom edge, side edges, and a top edge; said front panel including a first closure element on an outer surface thereof 
 a rear panel defining at least a bottom edge and side edges; said front and rear panels being joined together to define an insert compartment; 
 a flap extending above said front panel top edge; said flap having an inner and outer surface and being sized and shaped to be folded over to close said insert compartment; said flap including a second closure element on an inner surface of said flap; said second closure element being matable with said first closure element to hold said flap in a closed position; said flap further including a flap fastener on said outer surface; said flap fastener being positioned to be mated with said pocket second fastener to secure said insert flap to said pocket flap. 
   
     
     
         12 . The combination of  claim 11  wherein said insert flap is sized and shaped to be aligned with said pocket flap when said insert is received in said pocket. 
     
     
         13 . The combination of  claim 12  wherein said flap comprises a first side edge, a second side edge, and a top edge; said second side edge being opposite said first side edge; said first side edge and said a edge of said pocket insert define an obtuse angle. 
     
     
         14 . The combination of  claim 13  wherein said second side edge of said flap comprises a first portion which extends from a side edge of said insert and a second portion which extends from said first portion; said first and second portions of said second side edge of said flap defining an obtuse angle; said second portion of said second side edge being generally parallel to said first side edge of said flap. 
     
     
         15 . The combination of  claim 11  further comprising means for organizing items stored in the pocket insert. 
     
     
         16 . The combination of  claim 11  wherein said fastener comprises one of a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         17 . The combination of  claim 11  further comprising a carrying strap on said flap outer surface. 
     
     
         18 . The combination of  claim 11  further comprising at least one belt loop on said rear panel. 
     
     
         19 . The combination of  claim 11  further comprising at least one organizing strap extending across one of said front and back panels; said at least one organizing strap being adapted to hold an implement against said panel. 
     
     
         20 . Combination of  claim 19  wherein said organizing strap includes bar tacks to separate said organizing strap into discrete sections, such that said organizing strap can hold multiple implements.