Waterproof Pocket

Abstract

A waterproof garment pocket, and a method of making the same, that is submersible and protects the contents of the pocket, such as handheld electronic devices, against exposure to water. The waterproof garment pocket incorporates a waterproof zipper and is made from fabric that is impervious to water.

1 . A waterproof pocket comprising
 an enclosure formed from a first layer of a waterproof fabric and a second layer of a waterproof fabric that is attached to the first layer, wherein the first layer and second layer are proximate and are separable to define an interstice between the first layer and second layer, wherein a continuous, waterproof seam is formed around the periphery of the interstice and wherein an opening is formed in the first layer; and   a waterproof zipper attached to the first layer at the opening, the waterproof zipper being operable between an open position in which an item may be deposited through the opening into the enclosure and a closed position in which the enclosure is hermetically sealed.   
     
     
         2 . The waterproof pocket of  claim 1 , wherein the waterproof fabric comprises rubber, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, a silicone elastomer, polytetrafluoroethylene, a fluoropolymer or wax. 
     
     
         3 . The waterproof pocket of  claim 1 , wherein the waterproof zipper comprises a female mating zipper half and a male mating zipper half. 
     
     
         4 . A method of making a waterproof pocket comprising
 attaching a first layer of a waterproof fabric having an opening to a second layer of a waterproof fabric such that an interstice is formed between the first layer and the second layer and a continuous, waterproof seam is formed around the periphery of the interstice; and   attaching a waterproof zipper to the opening formed in the first layer.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the waterproof fabric comprises rubber, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, a silicone elastomer, polytetrafluoroethylene, a fluoropolymer or wax. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the waterproof zipper comprises a female mating zipper half and a male mating zipper half.