Attachable Pocket and Method of Attachment Utilizing a Continuous Backing Structure

Abstract

Disclosed is an adhesable garment pocket and method of attachment that is adapted to create a secure connection with a target garment, provide a securable pocket enclosure and further a novel connection means that contemplates several ornamental designs and configurations. The garment pocket comprises coextensive adhesive backing surface that is preferably enlarged with respect to the pocket, wherein a pocket flap is connected to the backing surface along three of its sides. The backing surface provides a continuous surface area, preferably extending beyond the boundaries of the pocket flap, wherein the rear side of the backing surface comprises adhesive bonding material. The backing surface is designed to include varying boundary shapes, colors, embossments and patterns to create a unique pocket background, while its continuous surface area ensures a stable and long-term connection to the target garment without the use of fasteners or stitching.

1 ) An attachable garment pocket, comprising:
 an enlarged backing surface having a first and second side and a peripheral edge;   at least one pocket flap attached to said backing surface first side along a line of connection that creates an opening and an interior volume between said flap and said backing surface first side;   said backing surface second side comprising a coextensive adhesive bonding material adapted to bond to a garment surface.   
     
     
         2 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said backing surface peripheral edge extends outward beyond said at least one pocket flap line of connection to increase said bonding contact area and provide a personalized shape or design for said backing surface. 
     
     
         3 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said backing surface peripheral edge extends to said at least one pocket flap line of connection. 
     
     
         4 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one pocket flap opening is securable via a closure means that secures said pocket interior volume closed. 
     
     
         5 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said line of connection is a sewn connection between said pocket flap boundary and said backing surface. 
     
     
         6 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said backing surface personalization includes adornments, shapes, colors and a boundary that defines a specific ornamental design incorporating said at least one pocket flap into said design. 
     
     
         7 ) A method of attaching a personalized garment pocket to a garment, comprising the steps of:
 obtaining a free surface along a target garment;   securing an attachable garment pocket to said free surface, wherein said garment pocket comprises an enlarged backing surface having a coextensive adhesive side and an opposite side supporting at least one garment pocket flap, said backing surface area being larger than said pocket flap extents for increased bond area.   
     
     
         8 ) The method of  claim 7 , further comprising the steps of:
 utilizing said larger backing surface to create a specific design having a shape, color or adornment to create a personalized design and structure;   incorporating said at least one pocket flap into said personalized design.