Runner number pocket for runners

Abstract

A jersey, jacket or similar garment features a built-in transparent pocket on the front of the garment for a runner number. The pocket may be affixed to the garment by the manufacturer, or it may be provided as an after-market modification in an iron-on version. The pocket is sized to securely hold a runner number or similarly sized document, and features an aperture at the lower edge with a secure closure, such as a zipper lock or a flap with a hook-and-loop fastener strip.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A garment with a runner number pocket comprising a garment; said garment being an upper body garment; a transparent pocket; said transparent pocket being affixed to the front of said garment. 
     
     
         2 . The garment with a runner number pocket of  claim 1  wherein said transparent pocket is affixed to said garment at the time of manufacture. 
     
     
         3 . The garment with a runner number pocket of  claim 1  wherein said transparent pocket is provided as an aftermarket addition to said garment. 
     
     
         4 . The garment with a runner number pocket of  claim 1  wherein said transparent pocket is of waterproof material and said garment is of permeable material. 
     
     
         5 . The garment with a runner number pocket of  claim 2  wherein said transparent pocket is of waterproof material and said garment is of permeable material. 
     
     
         6 . The garment with a runner number pocket of  claim 3  wherein said transparent pocket is of waterproof material and said garment is of permeable material. 
     
     
         7 . The garment with a runner number pocket of  claim 1  wherein said transparent pocket is accessible via a reclosable aperture in its lower edge. 
     
     
         8 . The garment with a runner number pocket of  claim 2  wherein said transparent pocket is accessible via a reclosable aperture in its lower edge. 
     
     
         9 . The garment with a runner number pocket of  claim 3  wherein said transparent pocket is accessible via a reclosable aperture in its lower edge. 
     
     
         10 . The garment with a runner number pocket of  claim 4  wherein said transparent pocket is accessible via a reclosable aperture in its lower edge. 
     
     
         11 . The garment with a runner number pocket of  claim 5  wherein said transparent pocket is accessible via a reclosable aperture in its lower edge. 
     
     
         12 . The garment with a runner number pocket of  claim 6  wherein said transparent pocket is accessible via a reclosable aperture in its lower edge.