Adaptable pocket and tethering system

Abstract

A system and method of attaching a pocket to an article of clothing or an accessory via a magnetic attachment or a bistable spring structure. The system includes a first sleeve, a first magnet, a pocket, a second sleeve, and a second magnet such that the pocket is attached to the article of clothing or the accessory via a magnetic attraction between the first magnet and the second magnet. The system includes a bistable spring structure and a pocket such that the pocket is attached to the article of clothing or the accessory via the bistable spring structure.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An article of clothing or an accessory comprising:
 a first sleeve attached to an interior side of the article of clothing or the accessory;   a first magnet disposed within the first sleeve;   a pocket;   a second sleeve attached to a back side or an inside of the pocket; and   a second magnet disposed within the second sleeve,   wherein the pocket is attached to the article of clothing or the accessory via a magnetic attraction between the first magnet and the second magnet.   
     
     
         2 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the second sleeve is sewn to the back side of the pocket such that at least one side of the second sleeve is open for insertion of the magnet. 
     
     
         3 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the back side of the pocket includes or is at least partially formed of a magnetic shield and/or a radio wave shield. 
     
     
         4 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the second sleeve comprises at least two sleeves. 
     
     
         5 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a tether inserted through an opening in the pocket, wherein the tether includes at least one fastener configured for attachment to the article of clothing or the accessory.   
     
     
         6 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 5 , wherein the article of clothing or the accessory includes a plurality of apertures, wherein the pocket is attached to the article of clothing or the accessory via a connection between at least one aperture of the plurality of apertures and the at least one fastener. 
     
     
         7 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 5 , wherein the tether is an adjustable tether configured to be adjusted vertically, horizontally, and/or diagonally along the article of clothing or the accessory. 
     
     
         8 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 5 , wherein the tether is configured to connect a plurality of pockets to the article of clothing or the accessory. 
     
     
         9 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 an embellishment magnetically attached to a front side of the pocket.   
     
     
         10 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the article of clothing is a belt, jacket, outerwear, pants, boot, hat, or vest, and wherein the accessory is a belt, briefcase, purse, handbag, tote bag, or backpack. 
     
     
         11 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket is configured to be a modular pocket. 
     
     
         12 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket is at least one of configured to be detached from the article of clothing or the accessory or moved with respect to a surface of the article of clothing or the accessory. 
     
     
         13 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 a clip, wherein a first portion of the clip is configured to be attached to the pocket and a second portion of the clip is configured to be attached to the article of clothing or the accessory.   
     
     
         14 . An article of clothing or an accessory comprising:
 a bistable spring structure disposed over or through a section of the article of clothing or the accessory;   a pocket having a sleeve or a clip attached to a back side or an inside thereof,   wherein:
 the sleeve or the clip is configured to receive a portion of the bistable spring structure; or 
 the clip or a tethering structure is disposed between the sleeve and the bistable spring structure, 
   wherein the pocket is attached to the article of clothing or the accessory via the bistable spring structure.   
     
     
         15 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 14 , wherein the bistable spring structure is a slap band. 
     
     
         16 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 a first magnet disposed within the sleeve; and   a second magnet attached to an interior side of the article of clothing or the accessory;   wherein the pocket is attached to the article of clothing or the accessory via a magnetic attraction between the first magnet and the second magnet.   
     
     
         17 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 a first magnet disposed within the sleeve,   wherein the bistable spring structure is at least partially magnetic,   wherein the pocket is attached to the article of clothing or the accessory via a magnetic attraction between the first magnet and the bistable spring structure.   
     
     
         18 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 14 , wherein the sleeve is sewn to the back side of the pocket such that at least one side of the sleeve is open for insertion of the bistable spring structure, the clip, and/or the tethering mechanism. 
     
     
         19 . The article of clothing or the accessory of  claim 14 , wherein the back side of the pocket includes or is at least partially formed of a magnetic shield and/or a radio wave shield. 
     
     
         20 . A method comprising:
 attaching a pocket to an article of clothing or an accessory, wherein the attaching is at least one of via a magnetic attachment or a bistable spring structure.