Pocket System for Holding a Handkerchief

Abstract

A handkerchief holding system for displaying a portion of a handkerchief or pocket square, the handkerchief holding system including a substantially squared-hexagon combination pouch-like construction which is configured to be disposed in the breast pocket of clothing such as a suit, tuxedo, sport jacket or vest. The handkerchief holding system may be made from any quality material and is supported by a clamping mechanism. The handkerchief holding system can be squeezed open by hand at the top of the opening due to the flexibility and resiliency of its clamping mechanism, then a folded handkerchief, pocket square or piece of material, e.g., may be inserted into the handkerchief holding system and the clamping mechanism released to close and secure (clamp down on) the folded handkerchief for temporary or permanent use in a standard breast pocket of clothing such as a suit, tuxedo, sport coat or vest. Once the handkerchief has been secured, it forms a complete holding system. The complete holding system can then be disposed in the breast pocket.

What I claim is: 
     
         1 . A handkerchief holding system comprising:
 A housing having at least a front, a back, and a top opening between the front and back of the housing,   Wherein the housing is configured so that a handkerchief is insertable through the top opening of the housing and the holding system is configured to be disposed within a breast pocket of clothing of a wearer, and   A clamping mechanism at or near the top opening of the holding system which extends across substantially the full width of the opening, the clasping mechanism comprising front and back clasp platelets connected together by joining means and configured to provide the holding system with the ability to be squeezed open to insert or remove the handkerchief and clamped shut when the handkerchief is inserted into the holding system to hold the handkerchief in a desired position.   
     
     
         2 . The handkerchief holding system of  claim 1 , said handkerchief holding system further comprising an extension member connected to the housing, the extension member being movable between a first and a second adjustable, extended position; so that, when the housing is disposed in the breast pocket of the coat, a portion of the handkerchief is visible. 
     
     
         3 . The handkerchief holding system of  claim 1 , wherein said housing is comprised of a substantially squared portion and a partial hexagon bottom. 
     
     
         4 . The handkerchief holding system of  claim 1 , wherein said housing has a substantially flat structure. 
     
     
         5 . The handkerchief holding system of  claim 1 , wherein said opening has a closed state and an open state. 
     
     
         6 . The handkerchief holding system of  claim 1 , wherein said housing is functionally retainable within a breast pocket of a suit, tuxedo, sport coat or vest. 
     
     
         7 . The handkerchief holding system of  claim 1 , wherein the joining means of the front and back clasp platelets comprises at least two metal pins. 
     
     
         8 . The handkerchief holding system of  claim 7 , wherein said clamping mechanism is configured so that when a squeezing force is applied to the right and left edges of the clamping mechanism a wider cavity is formed in the top opening of the holding system that houses the handkerchief. 
     
     
         9 . The handkerchief holding system of  claim 8 , configured such that releasing the squeezing force allows the holding system to switch to a closed state, thereby positioning the system to clamp down on a handkerchief to secure and maintain its fold and positioning in a breast pocket. 
     
     
         10 . The handkerchief holding system of  claim 9 , further comprising perforated stitching at about the bottom third of the housing so that the system naturally conforms to two or more breast pocket configurations while the adjusted handkerchief holding system still is configured to clamp down on a handkerchief to secure and maintain its fold and positioning in the breast pocket.