Bonded pocket

Abstract

According to an aspect, there is provided a pocket system for a garment. The pocket system includes a pocket structure having a pocket opening, an inner and outer panel that are attached to each other to form a closed bonded edge and a closed first side edge and a closed second side edge. The first side edge and second side edge are defined by a first stitched edge and a second stitched edge. The closed bonded edge is formed by a bond affixing the inner and outer panel. The closed bonded edge defines a shaped edge with one or more curves that extend between the first side edge and second side edge of the pocket. The closed bonded edge connects to the first side edge and second side edge of the pocket at an obtuse or acute angle or a combination of an obtuse and an acute angle.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A pocket system for a garment comprising:
 a pocket structure having a pocket opening, an inner and outer panel that are attached to each other to form a closed bonded edge and a closed first side edge and a closed second side edge;   wherein the first side edge and second side edge are defined by a first stitched edge and a second stitched edge;   wherein the closed bonded edge is formed by a bond affixing the inner and outer panel;   wherein the closed bonded edge defines a shaped edge with one or more curves that extend between the first side edge and second side edge of the pocket;   wherein the closed bonded edge connects to the first side edge and second side edge of the pocket at an obtuse or acute angle or a combination of an obtuse and an acute angle.   
     
     
         2 . The pocket system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the first and second stitched edge is a seam. 
     
     
         3 . The pocket system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the first and second stitched edge is a dart. 
     
     
         4 . The pocket system of  claim 1 , wherein the acute angle is between about 0° to about 90° and the obtuse angle is between about 90° to about 180° but not 90°, preferably wherein the acute angle is between about 0° to about 80° and the obtuse angle is between about 100° to about 180°, more preferably wherein the acute angle is between about 0° to about 60° and the obtuse angle is between about 120° to about 180°, more preferably wherein the acute angle is between about 0° to about 40° and the obtuse angle is between about 140° to about 180°, more preferably wherein the acute angle is between about 0° to about 20° and the obtuse angle is between about 160° to about 180°, more preferably wherein the acute angle is between about 0° to about 10° and the obtuse angle is between about 170° to about 180°. 
     
     
         5 . The pocket system of  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the first stitched edge and second stitched edge stitching extends beyond the pocket system to define a portion of garment structure. 
     
     
         6 . The pocket system of  claim 1 , wherein the bond is formed with two or more strips of adhesive. 
     
     
         7 . The pocket system of  claim 1 , wherein the bond is formed using an adhesive glue, heat bonding, chemical bonding, ultrasonic bonding, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         8 . The pocket system according to  claim 1 , wherein one or more of the inner panel and outer panel is formed by a combination of more than one fabric panel. 
     
     
         9 . The pocket system according to  claim 1 , wherein the pocket opening is a concealed side opening or a slash opening. 
     
     
         10 . The pocket system according to  claim 1 , wherein pocket structure has a shape and dimensions configured to receive a portion of one or more of a wallet, mobile device, or keyring. 
     
     
         11 . The pocket system according to  claim 1 , wherein the pocket structure further comprises a second smaller internal pocket substructure. 
     
     
         12 . The pocket system according to  claim 1 , wherein the garment is one or more of pants, trousers, leggings, running tights, shorts, cropped pants, capri pants, a skirt, a skort, a bodysuit, a jumpsuit, undergarments, outerwear, arm sleeves, a jacket, a shirt, a sweater, shoes or other footwear, technical apparel, or accessories including bags, belts, or backpacks. 
     
     
         13 . The pocket system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a gripping surface formed on an inner surface of the pocket structure. 
     
     
         14 . The pocket system according to  claim 1 , further comprising a closure configured to close and open the pocket opening. 
     
     
         15 . The pocket system according to  claim 14 , wherein the closure is one of a button, flap, drawstring, snap, or zipper. 
     
     
         16 . The pocket system according to  claim 1 , wherein the pocket opening is disposed on a lower portion of the pocket system. 
     
     
         17 . The pocket system according to  claim 16 , wherein the pocket opening is under tension forces configured to retain objects within the pocket system. 
     
     
         18 . The pocket system according to  claim 1 , wherein the closed bonded edge is a bottom edge of the pocket system. 
     
     
         19 . The pocket system according to  claim 18 , wherein the shaped edge is shaped with at least one valley segment configured to receive objects. 
     
     
         20 . A body covering garment having a pocket structure, the pocket structure being formed by a pocket opening, an inner and outer panel that are attached to each other to form a closed bonded edge and a closed first side edge and a closed second side edge;
 wherein the first side edge and second side edge are defined by a first stitched edge and a second stitched edge;   wherein the closed bonded edge is formed by a bond affixing the inner and outer panel;   wherein the closed bonded edge defines a shaped edge with one or more curves that extend between the first and second side of the pocket;   wherein the closed bonded edge joins the first and second side of the pocket at an obtuse or acute angle or a combination of an obtuse and an acute angle.