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Devices and accessories employing a living hinge
11412630 · 2022-08-09 · ·

A device incorporating both a magnet and a living hinge may be employed to construct cases to protect electronic devices and to function as a closure for cases and lidded containers. Such cases often can be bent three 360° allowing the cases to be either closed protecting devices therein are closed upon themselves allowing the case to function to secure an electronic device to a substrate such as an article of clothing. The devices of the disclosure can also be used to organize and hold loose items together.

Vacuum pouch for athletics

A pouch or pocket may act as a container and may be used to securely hold objects (e.g., cell phone, keys, wallet, etc.) during athletic activity (e.g., running). The pouch may be a standalone item or integrally formed as part of other items. The pouch may hold the object to be stored in place within the pouch or pocket. The pouch may provide some cushioning or impact force attenuation to protect the object being held within the pouch or pocket. Additionally, the pouch may be attached to a garment, such as running clothes. The pouch includes an outer envelope sealable by a closure and a one-way valve with foam layers located inside the pouch. After the object is placed in the pouch, the closure is closed, and the air within the pouch is expelled via the one-way valve by compressing the foam layers from the outside.

KEY RING ACCESSORY DEVICES
20220218085 · 2022-07-14 · ·

Key ring accessory devices enable a user to conveniently and repeatedly attach an accessory item to a key ring's split ring and detach it therefrom and, during its detachment, securely clamp the accessory item to a clothing item for safely carrying the accessory item. The key ring accessory devices include a spring clip with the interchangeability functionality of freely and directly suspending an accessory item from a key ring's split ring and clamping the accessory item on a clothing item. The key ring accessory devices are designed such that they are unable to merely slide off a split ring but rather requires a specific user manipulation.

MODULAR WALLET
20220256987 · 2022-08-18 ·

A modular wallet including an elastic band and an outer jacket, and in some cases, various internal flexible components including at least one divider, and/or card valet. Each component utilizes corresponding notches that are positioned such that they align when assembled, allowing for convenient securing by the band. The wallet can be reconfigured for different purposes, such as carrying oversized documents such as a passport. The wallet allows freedom to arrange elements and add to and remove components freely and as needed. Additionally, components of different colors may be used interchangeably as an accessory to a variety of clothing.

Key assist devices
11291289 · 2022-04-05 · ·

Key assist devices for enabling a user to conveniently and repeatedly attach a key to a key ring's split ring and detach it therefrom and, during its detachment, securely clamp the key to a clothing item for safely carrying the key. The key assist devices include a spring clip with the interchangeability functionality of freely and directly suspending a key from a key ring's split ring and clamping the key on a clothing item. The key assist devices are designed such that they are unable to merely slide off a split ring but rather requires a specific user manipulation.

Apparel with integrated storage
11291257 · 2022-04-05 ·

Embodiments disclosed herein describe an apparel item that integrates a plurality of storage pockets. In one embodiment, the storage pockets are staggered and arranged to secure items close to the body of the wearer, minimizing the bulk created by the stored items. Further, the openings of the pockets are constructed to allow easy access to the stored items, while still providing secure stowage of the stored item.

TOOL ORGANIZER FOR RETAINING A TOOL HAVING A THROUGH-HOLE AND A TOOL ASSEMBLY THEREOF
20220061471 · 2022-03-03 ·

A tool organizer is configured to hold one or more tool having a through-hole. The tool organizer includes at least two braces and a resilient band. Each brace includes a neck and defines at least two slots provided on either side of the neck. The resilient band is configured to attachably couple to and detachably couple from the braces. Each of the at least two slots defines a retainment portion and a channel portion extending from the retainment portion to define an opening along an outer perimeter of the brace. A dimension of the channel portion is less than that of the retainment portion, and a section of the retainment portion is defined by the neck. The resilient band is attachable to wrap around the necks of the at least two braces and extend through the retainment portions of the slots and between the at least two braces.

Carrier, Magnetically Attachable to Garment
20210307495 · 2021-10-07 ·

There is provided a carrier, for carrying one or more personal articles on any part of a garment, comprising a patch, configured to be temporarily attachable to the inner side of the garment and including one or more magnets, configured to hold attached to the outer side of the garment at least one article or articles holder that may be attracted magnetically. There are also provided holders, each formed to hold one or more of the articles and configured to be temporarily attachable to the outer side of the garment and to be magnetically attracted to any of the magnets. Any of the holders may include one or more magnets, configured to be attracted to corresponding magnets in the patch. Any of the holders may be formed as a pouch or a pocket.

Water Container Sleeve with Storage Pockets
20210229865 · 2021-07-29 ·

The proposed invention is a water container sleeve with built in pockets. The sleeve is made out of neoprene or other compatible material, features pockets on multiple sides and a band that allows a cellphone to slip between it and be held. The sleeve not only gives the water bottle additional functionality, but protects the bottle from outside environment and offers customization.

TUBE HOLDERS
20210259392 · 2021-08-26 ·

This disclosure is directed to corrugated tubes comprising metal and/or nonmetal holes using, for example, an eyelet grommet for the hole on the tubes and/or the holder. A lip balm container, which may for example be generally diamond shaped with a hole at the bottom provides easy access to the lip balm or Chapstick™ and easy access to the bottom of the tube.