Athletic wear with hidden pockets

Abstract

An article of clothing containing concealed pockets for storing and protecting smart phones, identification cards, credit cards, and other objects is provided. In some preferred embodiments, the article of clothing is sportswear or a sports bra.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 - 17 . (canceled) 
     
     
         18 . An article of clothing for wearing in contact with the breasts of the wearer, comprising:
 a front portion that covers the breasts of the wearer;   a back portion; and   two side portions for connecting said front portion to said back portion,   wherein the article of clothing provides support adequate to restrict breast motion during exercise,   wherein said article of clothing comprises at least one pocket, wherein said at least one pocket is located on at least one of said two side portions and inwardly deposed so that the pocket cannot be seen when viewing the outside of the garment,   wherein said article of clothing is selected from the group consisting of a sports bra, swim top, tank top, t-shirt, dress, and bodysuit, and   wherein said article of clothing extends below the breasts toward the stomach.   
     
     
         19 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein the back portion does not comprise a connector holding the back portion together. 
     
     
         20 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein the pocket is below the top of the side portion. 
     
     
         21 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein the pocket is adjacent to the waist of the wearer. 
     
     
         22 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein said side portions and said back portion comprise a single layer of fabric except for trim and said at least one pocket. 
     
     
         23 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein said at least one pocket is attached to a top of said at least one of said two side portions. 
     
     
         24 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein said at least one pocket is positioned directly under the armpit and on the side of the breast of the wearer. 
     
     
         25 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein said at least one pocket comprises an inner layer positioned to be directly in contact with the side of the breast of the wearer, and an outer layer positioned between said inner layer and said side portion of said article. 
     
     
         26 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein said article of clothing is made from a water resistant or water absorbing material. 
     
     
         27 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein said at least one pocket is made from a water resistant or water absorbing material. 
     
     
         28 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein said at least one pocket further comprises a closure. 
     
     
         29 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein said closure is selected from the group consisting of a zipper, clasp, hook and eye, snap, magnetic flap, hook and loop, and button. 
     
     
         30 . The article of clothing of  claim 27 , wherein said water resistant material is a silicone or a mixture of a silicone has been applied to the interior portion of said at least one pocket. 
     
     
         31 . The article of clothing of  claim 27 , wherein said water resistant or water absorbing material is selected from the group consisting of cotton, nylon, spandex, a fluoropolymer fabric, vinyl, latex, neoprene, polyurethane, mesh fabric, polyester, and any blend or combination thereof. 
     
     
         32 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein said at least one pocket has been treated with an energy textile. 
     
     
         33 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein said at least one pocket is made of a textile with a microporous Teflon membrane backing, a breathable waterproof fabric, a textile treated with a fleece waterproofing spray, a textile treated with a Durable Water Repellent finish, or a textile with a water-repellent, mildew-resistant, breathable finish. 
     
     
         34 . The article of clothing of  claim 18 , wherein said pocket is virtually invisible to a viewer of said article of clothing.