CONCEALABLE FIDGET DEVICE AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONCEALING A FIDGET DEVICE OR OTHER PERSONAL BELONGING

Abstract

A concealable fidget system includes a pocket liner, a fidget pouch or belongings pouch that is concealable when attached to the pocket liner, at least one fidget object or other personal belonging placed inside the pouch, and an attachment mechanism for removably securing the pouch to the pocket liner. The attachment mechanism includes a first component attached to the pocket liner, and a second component attached to the pouch. The pouch is concealed within the pocket liner when the first component is connected to the second component to secure the pouch to the pocket liner. The fidget object or other personal belonging is engageable by a user within the pouch when concealed within the pocket liner. The pouch is removable from the pocket liner when the first component is disconnected from the second component. Additional aspects of the concealable fidget system include incorporating fidget objects into articles of clothing.

Claims

1. A concealable fidget system comprising: a pocket liner; a pouch, wherein the pouch is concealable when attached to the pocket liner; at least one object placed inside the pouch; and an attachment mechanism for removably securing the pouch to the pocket liner, the attachment mechanism comprising: a first component attached to the pocket liner; and a second component attached to the pouch; wherein the pouch is concealed within the pocket liner when the first component is connected to the second component to secure the pouch to the pocket liner, wherein the object is engageable within the pouch by a user when the pouch is concealed within the pocket liner, and wherein the pouch is removable from the pocket liner when the first component is disconnected from the second component.

2. The concealable fidget system of claim 1, wherein the attachment mechanism is selected from a group comprising a zipper assembly, a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly, a button and buttonhole assembly, or a push button or snap fastener assembly.

3. The concealable fidget system of claim 1, wherein the pouch is a fidget pouch, wherein the at least one object includes at least one fidget object, and wherein the at least one fidget object is selected from a group comprising a fidget toy, a rubber ball, a silicone ball, a silicone pellet, a small silicone object, a piece of folded rubbing material, a polygon-shaped three-dimensional item, a popper, or an item with one or more textured surfaces.

4. The concealable fidget system of claim 1, wherein the at least one object is selected from a group comprising a location tracking device, medication, or a medical device.

5. The concealable fidget system of claim 1, wherein the pouch is a belongings pouch, wherein the at least one object includes at least one personal belonging, and wherein the at least one personal belonging is selected from a group comprising a personal identification card, a credit card, a passport, currency, or keys.

6. The concealable fidget system of claim 1, wherein the pouch is made from a material selected from a group comprising a cotton, a polyester, a hemp, a silk, a nylon, a rayon, a material blend, and a combination thereof that allows the user to recognize at least one of a movement, a size, and a shape of the object contained inside the pouch.

7. The concealable fidget system of claim 1, wherein the attachment mechanism removably secures the pouch to an interior surface of the pocket liner.

8. The concealable fidget system of claim 1, wherein the attachment mechanism removably secures the pouch to an exterior surface of the pocket liner.

9. The concealable fidget system of claim 1, wherein the attachment mechanism allows access to the pouch through the pocket liner when the pouch is secured to the pocket liner, such that the pocket liner forms a first pocket portion and the pouch forms a second pocket portion.

10. The concealable fidget system of claim 1, wherein the securing the pouch to the pocket liner via the connecting of the first component to the second component closes an open end of the pouch.

11. The concealable fidget system of claim 1, further comprising a second attachment mechanism, wherein the second attachment mechanism closes an open end of the pouch prior to the securing of the pouch to the pocket liner via the connecting of the first component to the second component.

12. The concealable fidget system of claim 1, wherein the pouch is couplable to a body-attaching component that is wearable by the user, and wherein the body-attaching component is selected from a group comprising a necklace, a lanyard, or a bracelet.

13. A concealable fidget system comprising: a pocket liner of an article of clothing; at least one fidget object; and at least one attachment mechanism, wherein the at least one fidget object is secured to the pocket liner at a location reachable by a user via the at least one attachment mechanism, wherein the at least one attachment mechanism affixes the fidget object to the pocket liner, and wherein the at least one attachment mechanism is selected from a group comprising a thread, a seam, a sewing linen, a hot-melt adhesive, an adhesive, or a hot pressing.

14. The concealable fidget system of claim 13, wherein the article of clothing is selected from a group comprising a pair of shorts, a pair of pants, a T-shirt, a long-sleeved shirt, a pullover sweater, a zip-up sweater, a sweatshirt, a hooded sweatshirt, a blouse, an undershirt, or a jacket.

15. The concealable fidget system of claim 13, wherein the at least one fidget object is selected from a group comprising a location tracking device, a polygon-shaped three-dimensional item, or a plurality of beads on a thread.

16. An article of clothing comprising: a pocket with a pocket liner; and a concealable fidget system comprising: a pouch, wherein the pouch is concealable when attached to the pocket liner; at least one fidget object placed inside the pouch, wherein the at least one fidget object is selected from a group comprising a fidget toy, a rubber ball, a silicone ball, a silicone pellet, a small silicone object, a piece of folded rubbing material, a polygon-shaped three-dimensional item, a popper, or an item with one or more textured surfaces; and an attachment mechanism for securing the pouch to the pocket liner, wherein the pouch is configured such that a user can engage the pouch and the fidget object therein when the pouch is concealed within the pocket liner.

17. The article of clothing of claim 16, wherein the attachment mechanism comprises: a first component attached to the pocket liner; and a second component attached to the pouch.

18. The article of clothing of claim 17, wherein the attachment mechanism is selected from a group comprising a zipper assembly, a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly, a button and buttonhole assembly, or a push button or snap fastener assembly.

19. The article of clothing of claim 16, wherein the attachment mechanism removably secures the pouch to an interior surface of the pocket liner.

20. The article of clothing of claim 19, wherein the attachment mechanism allows access to the pouch through the pocket liner when the pouch is secured to the pocket liner, such that the pocket liner forms a first pocket portion and the pouch forms a second pocket portion.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0071] Those of skill in the art will recognize that the following description is merely illustrative of the principles of the invention, which may be applied in various ways to provide many different alternative embodiments. This description is made for illustrating the general principles of the teachings of this invention and is not meant to limit the inventive concepts disclosed herein.

[0072] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the general description of the invention given above and the detailed description of the drawings given below, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0073] FIG. 1 illustrates a concealed fidget system within an article of clothing according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, including portions 2-2 of a pocket within the article of clothing able to receive a fidget pouch.

[0074] FIG. 2 illustrates enlarged portions of FIG. 1 with the fidget pouch sewn to a pocket liner of the pocket within the article of clothing.

[0075] FIG. 3A illustrates a concealed fidget system including a fidget pouch with fidget objects removably detached from a pocket liner, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0076] FIG. 3B illustrates the concealed fidget system of FIG. 3A with the fidget pouch removably attached to the pocket liner using an attachment mechanism.

[0077] FIG. 4A illustrates a concealed fidget system including a fidget pouch with fidget objects removably detached from a pocket liner, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0078] FIG. 4B illustrates the concealed fidget system of FIG. 4A with the fidget pouch removably attached to the pocket liner using an attachment mechanism.

[0079] FIG. 5 illustrates a concealed fidget system including fidget objects directly sewn to a pocket liner, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0080] FIG. 6A illustrates a concealed fidget system including fidget objects directly and removably detached from a pocket liner, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0081] FIG. 6B illustrates the concealed fidget system of FIG. 6A with the fidget objects removably attached to the pocket liner with an attachment mechanism.

[0082] FIG. 7A illustrates a concealed fidget system including a fidget object that is part of an article of clothing, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0083] FIG. 7B illustrates a concealed fidget system including a fidget object that is part of an article of clothing, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0084] FIG. 8A illustrates a concealed fidget system including fidget devices sewn onto pockets, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0085] FIG. 8B illustrates a concealed fidget system including fidget devices sewn onto pockets, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0086] FIG. 9A illustrates a fidget accessory including a concealed fidget system with a fidget pouch with fidget objects, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0087] FIG. 9B illustrates a fidget accessory including a concealed fidget system with a fidget pouch with fidget objects, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0088] FIG. 9C illustrates a fidget accessory including a concealed fidget system with a fidget pouch with fidget objects, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0089] FIG. 10A illustrates a concealed fidget system including a fidget pouch housing a location tracking device removably detached from a pocket liner, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0090] FIG. 10B illustrates the concealed fidget system of FIG. 10A, with the fidget pouch removably attached to the pocket liner using an attachment mechanism.

[0091] FIG. 11 illustrates a concealed fidget system including a belongings pouch containing personal belongings removably detached from a pocket liner according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0092] FIG. 12 illustrates a process flow diagram for concealing an object as part of a concealed fidget system, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0093] It should be understood that the drawings are not necessarily to scale, and various dimensions may be altered. In certain instances, details that are not necessary for an understanding of the invention or that render other details difficult to perceive may have been omitted. It should be understood, of course, that the invention is not necessarily limited to the particular embodiments illustrated herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0094] Although the following text sets forth a detailed description of numerous different embodiments, it should be understood that the legal scope of the description is defined by the words of the claims set forth at the end of this disclosure. The detailed description is to be construed as exemplary only and does not describe every possible embodiment since describing every possible embodiment would be impractical, if not impossible. Numerous alternative embodiments could be implemented, using either current technology or technology developed after the filing date of this patent, which would still fall within the scope of the claims.

[0095] FIGS. 1 and 2 in general illustrate a concealed fidget system 100 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. Specifically, FIG. 1 illustrates making the concealed fidget system 100 by attaching a fidget pouch 102 to a pocket liner 104 of a pocket 106 of an article of clothing 108. In addition, FIG. 2 illustrates an enlarged view of the fidget pouch 102 sewn to the pocket liner 104. Although the article of clothing 108 is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 to be a pair of shorts, it should be understood that the article of clothing 108 may be any article of clothing with a pocket including, but not limited to, a pair of pants, a T-shirt, a long-sleeved shirt, a pullover sweater, a zip-up sweater, a sweatshirt, a hooded sweatshirt, a blouse, a jacket, or the like.

[0096] The article of clothing 108 is provided with pockets 106, each pocket 106 having the pocket liner 104, providing the fidget pouch 102 with one or more fidget objects 110, and attaching the fidget pouch 102 to the pocket liner 104 such that the fidget objects 110 are contained within the fidget pouch 102. In some embodiments, the fidget pouch 102 has a closed end 112 and an open end 114.

[0097] In some embodiments, the open end 114 of the fidget pouch 102 may be closed, i.e., secured shut, after the one or more fidget objects 110 have been put in the fidget pouch 102 to hold the one or more fidget objects 110 therein. For example, the open end 114 of the fidget pouch 102 can be sewn shut using thread, can be glued shut, or otherwise closed. The fidget pouch 102 is then attached to the pocket liner 104, with the one or more fidget objects 110 secured in the fidget pouch 102.

[0098] In other embodiments, the open end 114 of the fidget pouch 102 is not closed before the fidget pouch 102 is attached to the pocket liner 104. Thus, the open end 114 of the fidget pouch 102 is attached to the pocket liner 104 in such a way that the open end 114 is closed via the attaching or attachment mechanism. For example, the open end 114 of the fidget pouch 102 can be sewn to the pocket liner 104 in such a way that the open end 114 of the fidget pouch 102 is also sewn shut. Accordingly, the one or more fidget objects 110 are secured in the fidget pouch 102 and cannot fall out or be removed by the user without cutting, ripping, tearing, or otherwise destroying the pouch.

[0099] In one example embodiment, the fidget pouch 102 is sewn or otherwise attached proximate to a bottom of an interior portion 116 of the pocket liner 104. Thus, the fidget pouch 102 is positioned within the pocket liner 104. However, it is noted that the fidget pouch 102 may be attached at any location within the interior portion 116 of the pocket liner 104, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0100] In another example embodiment, a fidget pouch 102 with the one or more fidget objects 110 may be sewn or otherwise attached proximate to a bottom of an exterior portion 118 of the pocket liner 104, where the exterior portion 118 is represented by the arrow in FIG. 2. Thus, the fidget pouch 102 is positioned outside the pocket liner 104. However, it is noted that the fidget pouch 102 may be attached at any location on the exterior portion 118 of the pocket liner 104, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0101] In embodiments, the fidget pouch 102 in FIGS. 1 and 2 is big enough to contain at least one fidget object 110 therein. In additional embodiments, an ideal or preferred size for the fidget pouch 102 also allows the fidget pouch 102 to be concealable when attached to the pocket liner 104. It is noted that the size and/or shape of the fidget pouch 102, and/or a thickness or pliability of material from which the fidget pouch 102 is formed, may affect the concealability of the fidget pouch 102. For example, the thickness and pliability of a material forming the fidget pouch 102 may affect the concealability of the fidget pouch 102 underneath certain clothing (e.g., such as thinner clothing materials and/or athletic clothing). Additionally, the thickness of the material forming the fidget pouch 102 may affect the user's ability to play with the at least one fidget object 110. Further, the selection of material may affect the durability of the fidget pouch 102 (e.g., against wear from the user playing with the at least one fidget object 110, against wear caused by other objects within the pocket 106 in which the fidget pouch 102 is attached, and the like). Accordingly, in some embodiments, the fidget pouch 102 may be fabricated of a soft, thin material such that it does not show through thin clothing and the user can easily feel and play with the fidget object, which may also have a high level of durability to prevent wearing or other damage. For example, the pouch may be fabricated from cotton, rayon, nylon, a cotton-spandex blend, a mesh or netting material, any combination thereof, or other known material in the art.

[0102] Manufacturers of embodiments with a fidget pouch 102 would likely select the one or more fidget objects 110 with size and/or shape constraints for the fidget pouch 102 in mind, prior to placing the selected fidget objects 110 inside the fidget pouch 102. The selection of the specific fidget objects 110 will affect the size and/or shape of the fidget pouch 102 because the pouch must be large enough to hold the one or more fidget objects 110.

[0103] In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 2, the fidget pouch 102 is attached to the pocket liner 104 via thread 200, meaning the fidget pouch 102 is sewn onto the pocket liner 104. In some embodiments, the thread 200 is soft and non-irritating for users with sensitive skin or sensory disorders. In other embodiments, the thread 200 is thick nylon thread to securely fasten the fidget pouch 102 to the pocket liner 104 such that a force applied to the fidget pouch 102, e.g., a pulling or tugging force applied by children or another destructive or strong person cannot rip the fidget pouch 102 out of the pocket liner 104. Although FIG. 2 illustrates thread 200 for attaching the fidget pouch 102 to the pocket liner 104, manufacturers may also select alternative attaching or attachment mechanisms for attaching the pouch to the pocket liner, including gluing, hot-pressing or heat-pressing, or using other adhesive mechanisms, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0104] In the illustrated embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 2, two fidget pouches 102, or one coupled to each respective pocket liner 104 of a pocket 106, as shown. For example, the pockets 106 may be front pockets, back pockets, or any combination of pockets on the article of clothing 108. It is noted herein that only one pocket 106 may include a fidget pouch 102, and/or one or more pockets 106 may include multiple fidget pouches 102 with the same or different fidget objects 110, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0105] In the illustrated embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, there are two fidget objects 110 in the fidget pouches 102, which are both round objects such as balls, beads, or the like. In some embodiments, the objects are made of silicone, plastic, or any other washable and heat resistant material (i.e., to be able to be dried in a clothes dryer). Although two fidget objects 110 are illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, it should be understood that the fidget pouches 102 may include more or fewer fidget objects 110, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, it should be understood that the fidget pouches 102 may have different numbers of fidget objects 110, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, one fidget pouch 102 may have one fidget object 110 and the other fidget pouch 102 may have two fidget objects 110. In other embodiments, which are encompassed by FIGS. 1 and 2 (and the rest of the present disclosure), the fidget objects 110 are different from one another. For example, the round objects may be different sizes, textures, or hardness. By way of another example, one fidget object 110 may be a ball and another fidget object 110 may be a star or another shape. Moreover, the fidget objects 110 in the fidget pouch 102 can be completely different fidget objects 110 including, but not limited to, poppers (e.g., a device that collapses and rebounds, making an aural and/or tactile feedback response during the collapse motion and/or during the rebound motion), stretchy objects, squishy objects, textured objects, coins, buttons, hard round objects like marbles, etc. In one non-limiting example, a popper may be secured in one fidget pouch 102 in one pocket liner 104 and a silicone ball and a squishy star are secured in another fidget pouch 102 in another pocket liner 104.

[0106] The fidget pouch 102 is attached to the pocket liner 104 in such a way that that the person wearing the clothing (also called the user) can access the fidget pouch 102 by putting their hand in the pocket with the fidget pouch 102. It is preferred that such fidgeting with the fidget objects 110 and pouch 102 is discrete or concealed from other people. The person wearing the clothing can fidget with the items in the pouch 102 by putting their hand in their pocket. However, in most embodiments, the user does not directly touch the outer surface of the fidget object 110 and instead the user's hand touches the fidget pouch 102, through which the user can feel the fidget object(s) 110 in the pouch 102.

[0107] In some embodiments, there is additional space in the pocket such that the user can put other items in the pocket(s) with the fidget pouch 102.

[0108] FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrates the concealed fidget system 100 including the fidget pouch 102 removably attached to the pocket liner 104, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In particular, FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate the pocket liner 104, the fidget pouch 102 with several fidget objects 110 placed therein, and an attachment mechanism 300 (e.g., a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly including Velcro?, or the like). In FIGS. 3A and 3B, a first component 302 of the attachment mechanism 300 attaches to the pocket liner 104, and a second component 304 of the attachment mechanism 300 attaches to the fidget pouch 102. When connecting the first component 302 and the second component 304 of the attachment mechanism 300, the fidget pouch 102 will be removably but securely attached to the pocket liner 104. A user may freely attach the fidget pouch 102 to the pocket liner 104 when they need to carry and use the enclosed fidget objects 110 in classrooms and meetings. In some embodiments, users can also remove the fidget pouch 102 from the pocket liner 104 for various purposes, such as cleaning and altering the fidget objects 110. It is noted, however, the at the fidget pouch 102 may be sealed in addition to the use of the attachment mechanism 300 to secure the fidget pouch 102 to the pocket liner 104, such that the fidget pouch 102 is separable via the attachment mechanism 300 but not otherwise accessible via the attachment mechanism 300, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0109] It is noted that FIGS. 3A and 3B may be understood as illustrating a full pocket liner 104 with attached fidget pouch 102, or may alternatively be understood as illustrating a pocket liner 104 that is divided into two portions (e.g., a first pocket portion 306 and a second pocket portion or fidget pouch portion 308) using the attachment mechanism 300, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Where the attachment mechanism 300 is a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly, it is noted that securing the first component 302 to the second component 304 may require a hook material to be secured to a loop material, where one of the components 302, 304 is the hook material and the other of the components 302, 304 is the loop material. Specifically, the hook material may be attached to the fidget pouch 102 and/or the pocket liner 104, while the loop material may be attached to the other of the fidget pouch 102 and/or the pocket liner 104. The components 302, 304 may both be positioned on the inside of the pocket 106, and aligned such that they can connect to one another and detach from one another. In this embodiment, the user can separate the component 302, 304 and insert and remove the various fidget objects 110 through the pocket liner 104. Therefore, the user can change out the fidget objects 110 to his/her desired fidget object 110 through the pocket liner 104. The fidget objects 110 can also be removed prior to washing or drying the article of clothing 108 (e.g., as illustrated in at least FIG. 1).

[0110] Although embodiments of the attachment mechanism 300 are directed to a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly, it is noted that the attachment mechanism 300 may be other connecting mechanisms including, but not limited to, snaps, buttons, hooks and loops, etc. as described throughout the present disclosure.

[0111] FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate the concealed fidget system 100 including the fidget pouch 102 that is compatible with the pocket liner 104, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In particular, FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate the pocket liner 104, the fidget pouch 102 with fidget objects 110, and an attachment mechanism 400 (e.g., a zipper assembly, or the like). In FIGS. 4A and 4B, a first component 402 of the attachment mechanism 400 attaches to the pocket liner 104, and a second component 404 of the attachment mechanism 400 attaches to the fidget pouch 102. When connecting the first component 402 and the second component 404 of the attachment mechanism 400, the fidget pouch 102 will be removably but securely attached to the pocket liner 104. A user may freely attach the fidget pouch 102 to the pocket liner 104 when they need to carry and use the enclosed fidget objects 110 in classrooms and meetings. In some embodiments, users can also remove the fidget pouch 102 from the pocket liner 104 for various purposes, such as cleaning and altering the fidget objects 110. It is noted, however, the at the fidget pouch 102 may be sealed in addition to the use of the attachment mechanism 400 to secure the fidget pouch 102 to the pocket liner 104, such that the fidget pouch 102 is separable via the attachment mechanism 400 but not otherwise accessible via the attachment mechanism 400, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0112] In some embodiments, the pocket liner 104 is premanufactured with the first component 402 of the attachment mechanism 400 (e.g., the zipper assembly) on the article of clothing 108 (e.g., as illustrated in at least FIG. 1). The fidget pouch 102 may be purchased with the attachment mechanism 400 (e.g., a portion of the zipper assembly in some embodiments) with the article of clothing 108, or may purchase the fidget pouch 102 separately. For example, where the fidget pouches 102 are purchased separately, different fidget pouches 102 may be purchased, each with a second component 404 that separately corresponds to the same first component 402 of the same attachment mechanism 400 of the pocket liner 104, such that the user can choose a fidget pouch 102 with his/her ideal fidget object 110, ideal number of fidget objects 110, and/or ideal size or shape of fidget objects 110 to be contained in the fidget pouch 102. Thus, the fidget pouch 102 may be premanufactured with the fidget objects 110 and the user cannot change or remove the fidget objects 110 without destroying or harming the fidget pouch 102. Additionally, the user can change out the fidget pouch 102 depending on what type of fidget object 110 the user wants on any given day. For example, if the user has a presentation that day, he/she may want one type of fidget object 110, whereas if the user has a calm day, he/she may want a different type of fidget object 110. Moreover, the fidget pouch 102 with the fidget objects 110 is removable prior to washing or drying the article of clothing 108. Thus, the fidget objects 110 do not have to be as durable as they must be in embodiments where the fidget pouch 102 and/or the fidget object 110 is permanently attached to the pocket liner 104 or other portion of the article of clothing 108.

[0113] It is noted that FIGS. 4A and 4B may be understood as illustrating a full pocket liner 104 with attached fidget pouch 102, or may alternatively be understood as illustrating a pocket liner 104 divided into two portions (e.g., the first pocket portion 306 and the second pocket portion or fidget pouch portion 308) using the attachment mechanism 400. Where the attachment mechanism 400 is a zipper assembly, it is noted that securing the first component 402 to the second component 404 may require a first zipper subassembly (e.g., with tape, a first set of teeth, a top stop, a bottom box, and/or a heat seal patch) for one of the components 402, 404, and a second zipper subassembly (e.g., with tape, a second set of teeth, a top stop, a pin, and/or a heat seal patch) for the other of the components 402, 404. The components 402, 404 may both be positioned on the inside of the pocket 106, and aligned such that they connect to one another and detach from one another. In this embodiment, a user may take out and put fidget objects 110 into the fidget pouch portion 308 freely through the pocket liner 104, when the zipper subassembly is open. Therefore, the user can insert his/her desired fidget objects 110 into the fidget pouch portion 308. When placing fidget objects 110 in the fidget pouch portion 308, the user may close the zipper subassembly to prevent fidget objects 110 from accidentally dropping out from the fidget pouch portion 308. Alternatively, a parent can close the zipper assembly such that the user (a child) cannot easily take the fidget objects 110 out of the fidget pouch portion 308 (e.g., and either throw the fidget objects 110 or lose the fidget objects 110.

[0114] Although embodiments of the attachment mechanism 400 are directed to a zipper, it is noted that the attachment mechanism 400 may be other connecting mechanisms including, but not limited to, snaps, buttons, hooks and loops, etc. as described throughout the present disclosure.

[0115] FIG. 5 illustrates the concealed fidget system 100 including fidget objects 110 sewn to the pocket liner 104, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In FIG. 5, the fidget objects 110 are sewn to the pocket liner 104 either individually or in at least one grouping via thread 500, such that a fidget pouch 102 is not included in the concealed fidget system 100. Once sewn to the pocket liner 104, the fidget objects 110 are securely and semi-permanently attached to the pocket liner 104. The embodiment as shown in FIG. 5 provides a solution that can minimize the visual appearance of a concealed fidget object 110, and it further prevents users, especially young children, from intentionally taking out or tearing out the fidget objects 110 and throwing, losing, or throwing away the fidget objects 110. In variations of the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the fidget objects 110 can be affixed to the pocket liner 104 or the article of clothing 108 (e.g., as illustrated in at least FIG. 1) using adhesives, hot-pressing or heat pressing, sewing linens or seams, or other known attachment mechanisms instead of the thread 500.

[0116] In one example embodiment, the fidget objects 110 can be secured to the interior portion 116 of the pocket liner 104 such that the user can directly touch the fidget objects 110 when he/she puts his/her hand in the pocket 106.

[0117] In another example embodiment, the fidget objects 110 can be secured to the exterior portion 118 of the pocket liner 104, where the exterior portion 118 is represented by the arrow in FIG. 5, such that the material of the pocket liner 104 is positioned between the user's hand and the fidget objects 110 when the user puts his/her hand in the pocket 106.

[0118] In some embodiments, the thread 500 or other attachment mechanism is stretchable or elastic, such that the fidget objects 110 can be pulled away from the pocket liner 104 or article of clothing 108 by a user to play with the fidget object 110. For example, the fidget objects 110 may be attached to the pocket liner 104 or article of clothing 108 via an elastic material or thread.

[0119] FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate the concealed fidget system 100 including fidget objects 110 coupled directly to the pocket liner 104, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In embodiments, FIGS. 6A and 6B include a fidget object 110 removably attached to the pocket liner 104 via a push button or snap fastener assembly, or generally an attachment mechanism 600.

[0120] Referring now to FIG. 6A, the fidget object 110 is attached to a first component 602 of the attachment mechanism 600 and the pocket liner 104 includes a second component 604 of the attachment mechanism 600. As illustrated in FIG. 6A, the first component 602 attached to the fidget object 110 is detached from the second component 604 on the pocket liner 104. In some embodiments, the pocket liner 104 is manufactured and sold with the second component 604 pre-installed in the article of clothing 108 (e.g., as illustrated in at least FIG. 1) with the fidget object 110 including the first component 602, or the fidget objects 110 are separately manufactured and sold with the first component 602. In this regard, the user can change out the fidget object 110 so long as the new fidget object 110 has a second component 604 that interfaces with the same first component 602 in the pocket liner 104.

[0121] Referring now to FIG. 6B, the fidget object 110 is attached to the pocket liner 104 via the attachment mechanism 600. The attachment mechanism 600 provides flexibility that allows the user to conveniently attach a fidget object 110 to and remove it from the pocket liner 104. Users can also freely choose and carry their preferred fidget objects 110 without a time-consuming switching process, meaning the fidget object 110 is easy to remove and replace with a different fidget object 110 having the same attachment mechanism 600. This attachment mechanism 600 also provides high concealability and is unlikely to interfere with any regular use and functions of the pocket 106.

[0122] In one non-limiting embodiment, the second component 604 can be secured to the interior portion 116 of the pocket liner 104, such that when the fidget object 110 is secured to the pocket liner 104 the user can directly touch the attachment mechanism 600 and the fidget object 110 when the user puts his/her hand in the pocket 106.

[0123] In another non-limiting example, the attachment mechanism 600 can be secured to the exterior portion 118 of the pocket liner 104, where the exterior portion 118 is represented by the arrow in FIGS. 6A and 6B, such that the material of the pocket liner 104 is positioned between the user's hand and the fidget object 110 when the user puts his/her hand in the pocket 106.

[0124] As illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B, in one non-limiting example the attachment mechanism 600 may include a push button or snap fastener assembly, where the first and second component 602,604 are interlocking, engaged concentric rings or other structures having a male portion and a female portion. In another non-limiting example, the attachment mechanism 600 may include a button for one of the components 602, 604 and a buttonhole for the other of the components 602, 604. For instance, a button or other device can be sewn or otherwise attached directly to the interior portion of a pocket 106 (i.e., the pocket liner 104). It is noted that simple items like buttons can make useful fidget objects for users. Further, a popper (as defined herein), a stretchy item, or a squishy item can be directly attached to the interior portion of a pocket 106 (i.e., the pocket liner 104), for a user to fidget with when needed.

[0125] It is noted that the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B may be understood as including a two-part fidget object 110, where one part of the concealed fidget system 100 is the fidget object 110, that is removably attached to the pocket liner 104 representing another part of the concealed fidget system 100. For example, an attachment mechanism 600 such as a snap fastener assembly or button with two parts, i.e., a male portion of the snap fastener assembly and the female portion of the snap fastener assembly, is the fidget object 110 itself because the user can insert his/her hand into the pocket 106 and attach and detach the two portions of the fidget object 110. By way of another example, an attachment mechanism 600 including a button and buttonhole may be the fidget object 110 itself because the user can insert his/her hand into the pocket 106 and attach and detach the button to/from the buttonhole.

[0126] Although the fidget objects 110 are illustrated to be secured within a pocket liner 104 of a pocket 106, it should be understood that the fidget objects 110 may be secured to portions of clothing other than a pocket liner 104, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the fidget objects 110 may be coupled to an interior portion of a shirt (specifically the bottom of the shirt in some embodiments), an interior portion of a sock (specifically the upper portion of a tube sock, knee sock, or mid-calf sock in some embodiments), or an interior portion of shorts or a pant leg (specifically the bottom of the pant leg or shorts in some embodiments).

[0127] FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrates example embodiments of a fidget object 700 that is part of the article of clothing 108, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. Although the fidget objects 110 are illustrated to be physical components secured to an article of clothing 108, it should be understood that the fidget objects 110 may be part of the article of clothing itself. In particular, FIG. 7A illustrates an article of clothing 108 such as a shirt with one or more holes 700 that may operate as fidget objects. In addition, FIG. 7B illustrates an article of clothing 108 such as a pair of shorts with one or more holes 700 that may operate as fidget objects.

[0128] In some embodiments, the holes 700 may be lined or otherwise increased in strength and/or durability, including to prevent fraying. For example, the holes 700 may include a fidget object-attaching component 702 such as a lining, a ring, or other component coupled to the article of clothing 108 proximate to the edge of the holes 708, where the fidget object-attaching component 702 increases the strength and/or durability of the edge of the holes 700 to allow for the coupling of additional fidget objects 110 to holes 700. For instance, manufacturers may frame the hole 700 with stitching or metallic (e.g., aluminum, aluminum alloy, copper, copper alloy, etc.), plastic, wood, and/or fabric wrapping materials. In various embodiments, manufacturers may choose to strengthen and wrap the edge of a hole 700 with overcast seams.

[0129] It is noted that the fidget object-attached component 702 such as the metal, plastic, or fabric wrapping material or extra stitching provides another aspect of the hole 700 for the user to fidget with. In some embodiments, the fabric wrapping material has a unique texture or texture different than the shirt to give the user a different tactile experience when rubbing the material or playing with the holes 700. It is noted that the holes 700 in FIGS. 7A and 7B may be understood as being framed with one of the above-mentioned materials. In general, the holes 700 allow users to occupy their fingers readily, as the holes 700 are permanently implanted into the article of clothing 108, reducing the possibility of throwing or loss of the fidget object. In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 7A, the hole 700 is positioned is the front bottom of a shirt, as this location does not heavily impact the function and appearance of the clothing, and users have little difficulty reaching the hole 700. For other articles of clothing 108 such as dresses, skirts, shorts (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 7B), and pants, the hole 700 may similarly be positioned either on the front, side, or back of the clothing as desired by the user and the specific article of clothing 108. For example, it may be easiest to access a hole 700 proximate to a waist band or within the pocket 106 of the pants, as illustrated in FIG. 7B. By way of another example, access to a hole 700 may be possible in the bottom back portion of pants when a user is sitting, or it may accessible in the bottom side of a skirt or dress. Further, for an article of clothing 108 constructed with double-layer fabric, the holes 700 may be located in an inner (e.g., underneath or bottom) or first layer covered by an outer or second layer to increase the concealability.

[0130] The hole 700 in the article of clothing 108 can be a fidget device attaching component 702. For example, a user may hook a fidget object 110 to a hole 700 using attaching tools such as a key chain hook, a key chain ring, an elastic or stretchy string, a metal or plastic ring that can open or otherwise attach to the finger hole, a spiral coil, a clasp, a loop with a snap, a retractable card holder, or other known connecting mechanisms.

[0131] FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate a concealed fidget system 100 including fidget objects 110 sewn onto pockets 106, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the fidget objects 110 may be sewn on a front side 800 of the pocket liner 104 (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 8A) or may be sewn on a back side 802 of the pocket liner 104 (e.g., as illustrated by the arrow in FIG. 8B).

[0132] In one non-limiting example, the fidget objects 110 may be positioned at some distance 804 from an upper opening 806 of the pocket liner 104. For example, the distance 804 may range between 0% (e.g., where the fidget objects 110 are at the opening 806) and 100% (e.g., where the fidget objects 110 are positioned at a bottom 808 of the pocket liner 104). For instance, the fidget objects 110 may be positioned at 50% or approximately ? the distance 804 from the upper opening 806. In general, the fidget objects 110 may be positioned at a distance 804 that represents a natural distance for the placement of a user's hands within the pocket, to increase the concealed nature of the fidget objects 110 by preventing the user from stretching or bunching their hand within the pocket liner 104.

[0133] In another non-limiting example, the fidget objects 110 may have a width 810 that spans between 0% and 100% of a width of the pocket liner 104. For instance, the fidget objects 110 may span between about 1/10 and ? of the space and/or width of the pocket liner 104, meaning that the fidget objects 110 span about 1/10 to ? of the distance across the pocket liner 110.

[0134] In some embodiments, the fidget objects 110 include a plurality of balls, beads, or other structures on a thread 812. For example, there can be between one and eight, or more, fidget objects 110 attached to the pocket liner 104 via the thread 812. The fidget objects 110 can be attached in a straight line or a curved line or other shapes and orientations. Further, a user may choose elastic or non-elastic thread 812 to attach the fidget objects 110 to the pocket liner 104.

[0135] In alternative or additional embodiments, users and manufacturers may use buttons as fidget objects 110 and attach the buttons across the pocket liner 104. In these embodiments, the buttons may simultaneously serve as fidget objects 110 and dividers and locks for the pocket liner 104.

[0136] FIG. 9A-9C in general illustrate a fidget accessory 900 including a concealed fidget system 100 with the fidget pouch 102 housing the fidget objects 110, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0137] In some embodiments, the fidget accessory 900 includes a body-attaching component 902 to which the concealed fidget system 100 is coupled. For example, the body-attaching component 902 may include, but is not limited to, necklaces (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 9C), bracelets (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 9B), rings, lanyards (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 9A), chains, and pocket watches.

[0138] The fidget pouch 102 is securely attached to the body-attaching component 902 such that the user cannot pull the fidget pouch 102 from the body-attaching component 902. In various embodiments, however, it is noted that the fidget pouch 102 may be removable from the body-attaching component 902 and interchangeable with another fidget pouch 102, such that the user can change the fidget pouch 102 and/or fidget objects 110 therein, as described throughout the present disclosure.

[0139] In various embodiments, the fidget pouch 102 is washable. In additional embodiments, and the body-attaching component 902 is washable, either with or separately from the fidget pouch 102.

[0140] In some embodiments, the fidget pouch 102 comprises a reclosable opening 904 to switch out the fidget objects 110 therein. In some embodiments, the fidget pouch 102 may be fabricated from cotton, polyester, hemp, silk, or any material allowing users to recognize the movement and shape of the fidget objects 110 contained inside the fidget pouch 102.

[0141] FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrates the concealed fidget system 100 including the fidget pouch 102 that is compatible with the pocket liner 104, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In particular, FIGS. 10A and 10B illustrate the pocket liner 104, the fidget pouch 102, and the attachment mechanism 400 (e.g., a zipper assembly, or the like).

[0142] In general, the aspects of the attachment mechanism 400 as described with respect to FIGS. 4A and 4B are similarly applicable to the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B. It is noted, however, that the attachment mechanism 300 from FIGS. 3A and 3B would be similarly usable in the concealed fidget system 100 as described with respect to FIGS. 10A and 10B in place of the attachment mechanism 400, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0143] It Is noted that FIGS. 10A and 10B may be understood as Illustrating a full pocket liner 104 with attached fidget pouch 102, or may alternatively be understood as illustrating a pocket liner 104 divided into two portions (e.g., the first pocket portion 306 and the second pocket portion or fidget pouch portion 308) using the attachment mechanism 400.

[0144] In some embodiments, the fidget pouch 102 holds a location tracking device 1000, which can be a portable tracking device in some embodiments. For example, the fidget pouch 102 may be premanufactured with the location tracking device 1000 and purchased by/for a user. By way of another example, the fidget pouch 102 may be accessible such that a user-specific or user-selected location tracking device 1000 may be inserted into the fidget pouch 102. It is noted herein, however, that the location tracking device 1000 may be secured to the pocket liner 104 via an attachment mechanism directly and without the fidget pouch 102, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0145] It is contemplated that the location tracking device 1000 may operate in an additional capacity similar to the fidget objects 110, as a user may be able to interact with the location tracking device 1000 through the material from which the fidget pouch 102 is formed without interfering with the operation of the location tracking device 1000.

[0146] Due to the swappability of the fidget pouches 102 via the attachment mechanism 400, in some embodiments the fidget pouch with fidget objects 110 and the fidget pouch 102 with the location tracking device 1000 may be swapped depending on what type of occasions and environment the user may attend on any given day. For example, if a toddler user is going to a crowded fair or a spacious playground, his or her parents may put a location tracking device 1000 inside the fidget pouch 102 (or attach the fidget pouch 102 with the location tracking device 1000) to ensure safety of the child. Similarly, a caregiver could put a location tracking device 1000 inside the fidget pouch 102 (or attach the fidget pouch 102 with the location tracking device 1000) worn by a person with dementia or a mental health disorder if the person is capable of getting lost without the ability to get home or return to his/her starting location. Further, similar devices can be worn by skiers, hikers, climbers, or other active individuals who travel into the wilderness.

[0147] It Is contemplated that any user with an asthma condition or other medical condition may carry a rescue inhaler, EpiPen?, or other medication or medical device 1002 in the fidget pouch 102 in case of emergencies. In some embodiments, the fidget pouch 102 holds the medication or medical device 1002. For example, the fidget pouch 102 may be premanufactured with the medication or medical device 1002 and purchased by/for a user. By way of another example, the fidget pouch 102 may be accessible such that a user-specific or user-selected medication or medical device 1002 may be inserted into the fidget pouch 102. It is contemplated that the medication or medical device 1002 may operate in an additional capacity similar to the fidget objects 110, as a user may be able to interact with the medication or medical device 1002 through the material from which the fidget pouch 102 is formed without interfering with the operation of the medication or medical device 1002.

[0148] FIG. 11 illustrates a concealed fidget system 100 including a belongings pouch 1100 capable of housing personal belongings 1102, where the belongings pouch 1100 is compatible with the pocket liner 104, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. In particular, FIG. 11 illustrates the pocket liner 104, the belongings pouch 1100, and an attachment mechanism 1104 (e.g., a zipper assembly, or the like). It is noted that the belongings pouch 1100 includes an open end and a closed end.

[0149] In FIG. 11, a first component 1106 of the attachment mechanism 1104 attaches to the pocket liner 104, and a second component 1108 of the attachment mechanism 1104 attaches to the belongings pouch 1100. In general, the aspects of the attachment mechanism 400 as described with respect to FIGS. 4A and 4B are similarly applicable to the embodiments of the attachment mechanism 1104 illustrated in FIG. 11. It is noted, however, that the attachment mechanism 300 from FIGS. 3A and 3B would be similarly usable in the concealed fidget system 100 as described with respect to FIG. 11 in place of the attachment mechanism 1104, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, other securing mechanisms including buttons, snaps, and buckles, may also be available depending on the manufacturer's design and preferences.

[0150] Users may put their important personal belongings 1102 such as personal identification (ID) cards, credit cards, passports, currency such as cash and/or coins, keys, and the like inside the belongings pouch 1100 without mixing these items with other miscellaneous personal items. The separated belongings pouch 1100 allows users to easily locate and access their important personal belongings 1102. Further, the attachment mechanism 1104 allows users to protect their important personal belongings 1102 and prevent the personal belongings 1102 from accidentally slipping out or being stolen in crowded environments such as airports, sporting events, concerts, subways, etc.

[0151] It is contemplated that the personal belongings 1102 may operate in an additional capacity similar to the fidget objects 110, as a user may be able to interact with the personal belongings 1102 through the material from which the belongings pouch 1100 is formed without interfering with the operation of the personal belongings 1102.

[0152] In some embodiments, the belongings pouch 1100 is pre-manufactured with the second component 1108 of the attachment mechanism 1104. In other embodiments, the second component 1108 of the attachment mechanism 1104 may be added to a pre-existing or user-selected belongings pouch 1100 that fits within the pocket liner 104, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0153] In some embodiments the belongings pouch 1100 includes an opening 1110 through which the personal belongings 1102 may be inserted and/or removed. In one non-limiting example, the coupling of the components 1106, 1108 of the attachment mechanism 1104 closes the opening 1110 and prevents the personal belongings 1102 from separating from the belongings pouch 1100.

[0154] In another non-limiting example, the belongings pouch 1100 has a securing feature or second attachment mechanism 1112 to close the opening 1110 in addition to the attachment mechanism 1104, such that the attachment mechanism 1104 is not solely (or at all) responsible for retaining the personal belongings 1102 within the belongings pouch 1100. For example, the additional securing feature may be a second inset zipper assembly, a hook-and-loop interlocking assembly, a push button or snap assembly, a button and buttonhole, a buckle, a set of magnets, etc.

[0155] For purposes of the present disclosure, it should be understood that embodiments directed to the fidget pouch and the belongings pouch may be combinable and/or interchangeable, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, it is noted that the fidget pouch and/or the belongings pouch may be called a pouch, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0156] FIG. 12 illustrates a flow diagram of a method or process 1200 for concealing an object as part of a concealed fidget system 100, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. While a general order for the steps of the method or process 1200 is shown in FIG. 12, the method or process 1200 can include more or fewer steps or can arrange the order of the steps differently (including simultaneously, substantially simultaneously, or sequentially) than those shown in FIG. 12. It is noted that the method or process 1200 shall be explained with reference to the components, devices, assemblies, environments, etc. described in conjunction with FIGS. 1-11.

[0157] In a step 1202, a pocket liner is provided. In some embodiments, the pocket liner 104 is part of a pocket 106 of a pre-manufactured article of clothing 108. In other embodiments, the pocket liner 104 may be added to the article of clothing 108.

[0158] In a step 1204, a pouch with an open end and a closed end is provided. The pouch may be a fidget pouch 102 or a belongings pouch 1100, as described throughout the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the pouch may be pre-manufactured and available for purchase. In other embodiments, the pouch may be user-specific, and fabricated by a user or an individual giving the pouch to the user.

[0159] In a step 1206, at least one object is inserted into the pouch. The at least one object may include a fidget object 110, a location tracking device 1000, medication or a medical device 1002, and/or personal belongings 1102. In some embodiments, the at least one object is inserted as part of the pre-manufacturing process of the pouch, including simultaneously with the manufacture of the pouch or after the manufacturing of the pouch is completed. In other embodiments, the at least one object may be user-specific, and may be inserted by a user or an individual giving the pouch to the user, including simultaneously with the manufacture of the pouch or after the manufacturing of the pouch is completed.

[0160] In a step 1208, the pouch is attached to the pocket liner such that the object is secured to the pocket liner. In some embodiments, the pouch is attached to the pocket liner 104 by thread 200, the attachment mechanism 300, the attachment mechanism 400, thread 500, the attachment mechanism 600, thread 812, the attachment mechanism 1104, or a combination thereof, as described throughout the present disclosure. It is noted that the pouch may be considered removably attachable and/or detachable from the pocket liner 104 by at least some of the mechanisms described throughout the present disclosure.

[0161] In one non-limiting example, the open end of the pouch is closed when the pouch is attached to the pocket liner 104. In this example, the objects inserted within the pouch are accessible through the pocket liner 104. In another non-limiting example, the open end of the pouch is closed prior to the pouch being attached to the pocket liner 104. In this example, the objects inserted within the pouch are not accessible through the pocket liner 104. In addition, the objects inserted within the pouch may not be accessible within the pouch at all, unless the pouch is damaged to the extent that access is possible.

[0162] In a step, the pouch may be additionally or alternative attachable to a body-attaching component 902, and worn on a body part of the user instead of being attached to the pocket liner 104.

[0163] Although the above steps include inserting the objects into the pouch, it is noted that the objects may be features of the article of clothing 108 (e.g., holes, layers of material, or the like), such that the pouch is not necessary (or is an additional feature of the concealed fidget system 100), without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Here, in one step a fidget object-attaching component 702 may be attached to the article of clothing 108 (e.g., proximate to an edge of a hole 700 within the article of clothing). The fidget object-attaching component 702 may operate as a fidget object 700 itself, and/or may be able to receive a fidget object 110.

[0164] Although the above steps include inserting the objects into a pouch, it is noted that the objects may be directly coupled (e.g., directed sewn via thread 500, or attached via the attachment mechanism 600 or thread 812, or the like) such that the pouch is not necessary (or is an additional feature of the concealed fidget system 100), without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0165] Additionally, various features/components of one embodiment may be combined with features/components of another embodiment. For example, features/components of one figure can be combined with features/components of another figure or features/components of multiple figures. To avoid repetition, every different combination of features has not been described herein, but the different combinations are within the scope of this disclosure. Additionally, if details (including angles, dimensions, etc.) about a feature or component are described with one embodiment or one figure, then those details can apply to similar features of components in other embodiments or other figures.

[0166] While various embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, it is apparent that modifications and alterations of those embodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. However, it is to be expressly understood that such modifications and alterations are within the scope and spirit of the present invention, as set forth in the following claims. Further, the invention(s) described herein is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. It is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0167] It is to be appreciated that any feature described herein can be claimed in combination with any other feature(s) as described herein, regardless of whether the features come from the same described embodiment.