Stabilized Pockets For Sports Apparel

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to exercise apparel. In one embodiment, the apparel takes the form of a shirt that includes front and back panels and first and second sleeves. A pocket is formed on the outside surface of each sleeve. Each pocket further includes a zippered or Velcro flap for securing an upper opening of the pocket. Each sleeve includes a spandex band extending about the arm opening and adapted to securely fit over the upper arm of the wearer. Each spandex band is in close proximity to the bottom edge of an associated pocket. The bands function in stabilizing the pocket and preventing excess movement while exercising.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A shirt for use by a wearer while exercising, the shirt comprising in combination:
 front and back panels and first and second sleeves, the panels and sleeves being constructed primarily from a breathable material consisting of 92% polyester, the front and back panels defining a neck opening, the first and second sleeves each defining an arm opening having a first diameter, each sleeve further including a forward extent, a rearward extend, and a side extent therebetween, each side extend adapted to be positioned over a side of the wearer's shoulder;   a first pocket positioned upon the side extent of the first sleeve and a second pocket positioned upon the side extent of the second sleeve, each pocket including three sides edges that are sewn to the associated sleeve and an opened top edge, each pocket further including an upper flap that be can secured over the top edge and a zipper for selectively securing the flap, each pocket including an outer face that is formed from a mesh material;   a pair of stabilizing sleeves, each stabilizing sleeve being secured to the arm opening of an associated sleeve, each stabilizing sleeve having a second diameter that is substantially smaller than the first diameter, each stabilizing sleeve being formed primarily from spandex and functioning to tightly adhere to an upper arm of the wearer and thereby stabilize any objects held in the associated pocket.   
     
     
         2 . A garment for use by a wearer while exercising, the garment comprising in combination:
 front and back panels and a sleeve, the sleeve having an opening of a first diameter, the panels and sleeve being constructed primarily from a breathable material;   a pocket positioned upon the sleeve, the pocket including three sides edges that are sewn to the associated sleeve and an opened top edge, the pocket further including an upper flap that can be secured over the opened top opening;   a stabilizing sleeve being secured to the opening of the sleeve, the stabilizing sleeve having a second diameter that is substantially smaller than the first diameter, the stabilizing sleeve being formed primarily from spandex and functioning to tightly adhere to the wearer and thereby stabilize any objects held in the pocket.   
     
     
         3 . The garment as described in  claim 2  wherein the garment is a shirt. 
     
     
         4 . The garment as described in  claim 2  wherein two opposing sleeves are included. 
     
     
         5 . The garment as described in  claim 2  wherein the pocket includes an outer face that is formed from a mesh material, the mesh material allowing the wearer to see objects placed within the pocket.