Garment pocket for carrying an object in a concealed state

Abstract

A garment pocket configured to carry, in a concealed and readily-accessible state, a handgun or other object is disclosed. The garment pocket is configured to be folded to yield and maintain at least one additional configuration. The garment pocket can be folded to assume and maintain either a first folded configuration, or a second folded configuration. The garment pocket in the first folded configuration is suitable for carrying, in an ergonomic position, a handgun having, for example, a medium-to-long barrel portion, whereas the garment pocket in the second folded configuration is suitable for carrying, in an ergonomic position, a handgun having, for example, a relatively short barrel portion.

1 . A pocket for a garment comprising:
 a first portion;   a second portion attached to the first portion to form a partially-enclosed space, the second portion comprising a continuous exterior surface opposite the partially-enclosed space, the partially-enclosed space comprising a region;   the region comprising a partially-enclosed subspace, the partially-enclosed subspace partially defined by
 an inner edge disposed proximate to an inseam of the garment; 
 a base edge extending from the inner edge; and 
 a seam connecting the first portion and the second portion, the seam extending from the base edge in a direction substantially parallel to the inner edge, the seam being disposed in the partially-enclosed space and being configured and disposed to aid in orienting an object in the region; and 
   an anti-telegraphing device positioned on the exterior surface of the second portion to mediate contact between the second portion and the garment.   
     
     
         2 . The pocket of  claim 1  wherein the anti-telegraphing device comprises a sheet of flexible material. 
     
     
         3 . The pocket of  claim 2  wherein the sheet of flexible material comprises a resilient polymeric material. 
     
     
         4 . The pocket of  claim 1  wherein the anti-telegraphing device comprises at least one retaining device. 
     
     
         5 . The pocket of  claim 4  wherein the at least one retaining device is an at least one first retaining device and the pocket further comprises at least one second retaining device positioned on the exterior surface of the second portion, the at least one second retaining device is operable to receive the at least one first retaining device to hold the anti-telegraphing device in position. 
     
     
         6 . The pocket of  claim 4  wherein the at least one retaining device comprises one of hook type fasteners or loop type fasteners. 
     
     
         7 . The pocket of  claim 1  wherein the anti-telegraphing device is bonded to the exterior surface of the second portion. 
     
     
         8 . The pocket of  claim 1  wherein the anti-telegraphing device is sewn into the exterior surface of the second portion. 
     
     
         9 . The pocket of  claim 1  wherein the anti-telegraphing device is positioned on the exterior surface of the second portion in a location corresponding to at least a portion of the region of the partially-enclosed space. 
     
     
         10 . The pocket of  claim 9  wherein the anti-telegraphing device is positioned on the exterior surface of the second portion in a corresponding location distinct from the partially-enclosed subspace. 
     
     
         11 . A garment for a person comprising:
 an outer layer having an inseam;   a pocket covered by the outer layer, the pocket comprising a first part adjacent the outer layer, a second part opposite the first part and a partially-enclosed space positioned between the first part and the second part, the partially-enclosed space comprising a region partially defined by:
 a first line corresponding substantially to a line of flexion of a hip joint of a garment; 
 a second line corresponding substantially to a centerline of a thigh of the garment; and 
 a third line corresponding substantially to the inseam; 
   the region comprising a partially-enclosed subspace, the partially-enclosed subspace partially defined by
 an inner edge disposed proximate to the inseam; 
 a base edge extending from the inner edge; and 
 a seam extending from the base edge in a direction substantially parallel to the inner edge, the seam being disposed in the partially-enclosed space and being configured and disposed to aid in orienting an object in the region; and 
   a sheet positioned on the first part to mediate contact between the first part and the outer layer.   
     
     
         12 . The garment of  claim 11  wherein the sheet comprises a flexible material. 
     
     
         13 . The garment of  claim 12  wherein the flexible material comprises a resilient polymeric material. 
     
     
         14 . The garment of  claim 11  wherein the pocket comprises at least one retaining device positioned on the first part to hold the sheet in position. 
     
     
         15 . The garment of  claim 14  wherein the at least one retaining device is an at least one first retaining device and the sheet further comprises at least one second retaining device, the at least one second retaining device is operable to engage the at least one first retaining device. 
     
     
         16 . The garment of  claim 14  wherein the at least one retaining device comprises one of hook type fasteners or loop type fasteners. 
     
     
         17 . The garment of  claim 11  wherein the sheet is bonded to the first part. 
     
     
         18 . The garment of  claim 11  wherein the sheet is sewn into an exterior surface of the first part. 
     
     
         19 . The garment of  claim 11  wherein the sheet is positioned on the first part in a location corresponding to at least a portion of the region of the partially-enclosed space. 
     
     
         20 . The garment of  claim 19  wherein the sheet is positioned on the first part in a corresponding location separate from the partially-enclosed subspace.