HANDSFREE DEVICE CARRYING GARMENT

Abstract

A handsfree device carrying garment designed for carrying a mobile device without the use of a wearer's hand. The handsfree device carrying garment includes a device carrying accessory adjustably attached to a vest. The device carrying accessory includes an extendable arm and a device holding component. The device carrying accessory is operable for 360 degrees range of motion.

Claims

1. A handsfree device carrying garment comprising: a garment including an attachment receiving component and a plurality of attachment components; and a device carrying accessory including an attachment component, an extendable arm, and a device holding component; wherein the device carrying accessory is adjustably attached to the garment, wherein the attachment receiving component is operable to receive the attachment component of the device holding component; wherein the extendable arm is operable to move from an extended position to a retracted position, wherein, when moving from the retracted position to the extended position, the extendable arm extends away from the garment; and wherein the device holding component is operable to receive at least one device, wherein the device holding component is positioned at a first end of the extendable arm, wherein the attachment component is positioned at a second end of the extendable arm, wherein the first end of the extendable arm is positioned on an opposite side of the extendable arm relative to the second end of the extendable arm.

2. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 1, wherein the attachment receiving component includes at least one slot, wherein the attachment component of the device carrying accessory includes at least one bracket, wherein the at least one bracket is adjustably positioned within the at least one slot.

3. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 1, wherein the garment includes a vest, wherein the plurality of attachment components includes a first shoulder attachment component, a second shoulder attachment component, and a plurality of side attachment components, wherein the plurality of attachment components removably attaches a first side of the vest to a second side of the vest.

4. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 1, wherein the extendable arm is designed for telescopic movement, wherein the extendable arm includes at least two telescopic sections, wherein the extendable arm is designed to lock into a position at an end of each telescopic section of the at least two telescopic sections.

5. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 1, wherein the device holding component is rotatably attached to the extendable arm.

6. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 1, wherein the extendable arm is rotatably attached to the attachment component of the device carrying accessory, wherein the extendable arm is movable in a circular motion relative to the attachment receiving component.

7. A handsfree device carrying garment comprising: a garment including an attachment receiving component and a plurality of attachment components; and a device carrying accessory including an attachment component, an extendable arm, and a device holding component; wherein the device carrying accessory adjustably attaches to the garment, wherein the attachment receiving component is operable to receive the attachment component of the device holding component, wherein the attachment receiving component includes at least one slot, wherein the attachment component includes at least one bracket, wherein the at least one bracket is adjustably positioned within the at least one slot; wherein the extendable arm is operable to move from an extended position to a retracted position, wherein, when moving from the retracted position to the extended position, the extendable arm extends away from the garment; wherein the device holding component is operable to receive at least one device, wherein the device holding component is positioned at a first end of the extendable arm, wherein the attachment component is positioned at a second end of the extendable arm, wherein the first end of the extendable arm is positioned on an opposite side of the second end of the extendable arm; and wherein the extendable arm is operable to move in a circular motion relative to the attachment receiving component.

8. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 7, wherein the garment includes a vest, wherein the plurality of attachment components includes a first shoulder attachment component, a second shoulder attachment component, and a plurality of side attachment components, wherein the plurality of attachment components removably attaches a first side of the vest to a second side of the vest.

9. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 7, wherein the extendable arm is configured for telescopic movement, wherein the extendable arm includes at least two telescopic sections, wherein the extendable arm is designed to lock into a position at an end of each telescopic section of the at least two telescopic sections.

10. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 7, wherein the device holding component rotatably attaches to the extendable arm.

11. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 7, wherein the device carrying accessory is operable for a plurality of locking positions, wherein the plurality of locking positions includes at least two positions separated by at least 45 degrees relative to the attachment receiving component.

12. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 7, wherein the device carrying accessory is operable for a plurality of locking positions, wherein the plurality of locking positions includes at least five positions separated by at least 45 degrees relative to the attachment receiving component.

13. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 7, wherein the extendable arm is rotatably attached to the attachment component of the device carrying accessory, wherein, the extendable arm is rotatable in a circular motion, wherein the circular motion includes a vertical direction relative to the attachment receiving component, wherein the circular motion further includes a horizontal motion relative to the attachment receiving component.

14. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 13, wherein the extendable arm is operable to rotate 360 degrees relative to the garment.

15. A handsfree device carrying garment comprising: a garment including an attachment receiving component and a plurality of garment attachment components; and a device carrying accessory including a base with an attachment component, an extendable arm, and a device holding component; wherein the plurality of garment attachment components is operable to attach a front of the garment to a back of the garment; wherein the device carrying accessory adjustably attaches to the garment, wherein the attachment receiving component is operable to receive the base attachment component, wherein the attachment receiving component includes at least one slot, wherein the base attachment component includes at least one bracket, wherein the at least one bracket is adjustably positioned within the at least one slot; wherein the extendable arm is operable to move from an extended position to a retracted position, wherein, when moving from the retracted position to the extended position, the extendable arm extends away from the garment; wherein the device holding component is operable to receive at least one device, wherein the device holding component is positioned at a first end of the extendable arm, wherein the attachment component is positioned at a second end of the extendable arm, wherein the first end of the extendable arm is on an opposite side of the second end of the extendable arm; and wherein the extendable arm is operable to move in a circular motion relative to the attachment component.

16. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 15, wherein the garment includes a vest, wherein the plurality of garment attachment components includes a plurality of shoulder attachment components and a plurality of side attachment components, wherein the plurality of side attachment components wraps around the back of the vest.

17. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 16, wherein the plurality of side attachment components include at least one hook and loop fastener, wherein the plurality of shoulder attachment components includes at least one snap fastener.

18. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 15, wherein the device holding component is in an upright position relative to the extendable arm.

19. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 15, wherein the extendable arm includes a plurality of telescopic components, wherein the plurality of telescopic components includes at least five telescopic components.

20. The handsfree device carrying garment of claim 15, wherein, when in the retracted position, the device carrying accessory rests against the garment.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The embodiments illustrated, described, and discussed herein are illustrative of the present invention. As these embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to illustrations, various modifications or adaptations of the methods and or specific structures described may become apparent to those skilled in the art. It will be appreciated that modifications and variations are covered by the above teachings and within the scope of the appended claims without departing from the spirit and intended scope thereof. All such modifications, adaptations, or variations that rely upon the teachings of the present invention, and through which these teachings have advanced the art, are considered to be within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Hence, these descriptions and drawings should not be considered in a limiting sense, as it is understood that the present invention is in no way limited to only the embodiments illustrated.

[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of a handsfree device carrying garment in an extended position according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective view of a handsfree device carrying garment in a retracted position according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of a range of motion of a handsfree device carrying garment according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of a range of motion of a handsfree device carrying garment according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 5 illustrates a front perspective view of an attachment mechanism of a handsfree device carrying garment according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 6 illustrates a side perspective of an attachment component of a handsfree device accessory according to one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the present disclosure, reference will be made to preferred embodiments and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended, such alteration and further modifications of the disclosure as illustrated herein, being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the disclosure relates.

[0019] Articles a and an are used herein to refer to one or to more than one (i.e., at least one) of the grammatical object of the article. By way of example, a composite means at least one composite and can include more than one composite.

[0020] Throughout the specification, the terms about and/or approximately may be used in conjunction with numerical values and/or ranges. The term about is understood to mean those values near to a recited value. For example, about 40 [units] may mean within +/?25% of 40 (e.g., from 30 to 50), within +/?20%, +/?15%, +/?10%, +/?9%, +/?8%, +/?7%, +/?6%, +/?5%, +/?4%, +/?3%, +/?2%, +/?1%, less than +/?1%, or any other value or range of values therein or there below. Furthermore, the phrases less than about [a value] or greater than about [a value] should be understood in view of the definition of the term about provided herein. The terms about and approximately may be used interchangeably.

[0021] As used herein, the verb comprise as is used in this description and in the claims and its conjugations are used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded.

[0022] Throughout the specification the word comprising, or variations such as comprises or comprising, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers, or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps. The present disclosure may suitably comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of, the steps, elements, and/or reagents described in the claims.

[0023] It is further noted that the claims may be drafted to exclude any optional element. As such, this statement is intended to serve as antecedent basis for use of such exclusive terminology as solely, only, and the like in connection with the recitation of claim elements, or the use of a negative limitation.

[0024] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Preferred methods, devices, and materials are described, although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the present disclosure. All references cited herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety.

[0025] FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of a handsfree device carrying garment according to one embodiment of the present invention. The handsfree device carrying garment 100 includes a vest 102 and a handsfree device accessory 104. The vest 102 includes a plurality of shoulder attachment components 106, a plurality of side attachment components 108, and an accessory receiving component (not shown). The handsfree device accessory 104 includes an attachment component 110, an extendable arm 112, and a device holding component 114. The attachment component 110 is operable to attach to the accessory receiving component. In some embodiments, the plurality of shoulder attachment components 106 includes at least one snap fastener (e.g., button) and is operable to connect a front and a back of the garment. In some embodiments, the plurality of side attachment components include a hook and loop fastener. The hook and loop fastener is designed to wrap around a wearer and attach to a corresponding fastener on an opposing side of the garment.

[0026] In some embodiments, the extendable arm 112 is designed for telescopic movement. In some embodiments, the extendable arm includes at least five different telescopic components. The extendable arm is designed to lock into a position at the end of each telescopic component. Advantageously, this enables increases the customization of the positioning of a remote device connected to the extendable arm.

[0027] The device holding component 114 is designed to receive and hold at least one device. For example, and not limitation, the device includes a mobile device, a cellphone, a radio, a speaker, and other similar devices. For further example, and not limitation, the device holding component includes a plurality of locking components designed to wrap around and/or latch to a device. The device holding component 114 is positioned in an upright position from the extendable arm 112. For example, and not limitation, the device holding component 114 is positioned above and at a right angle relative to the extendable arm 112. For further example, and not limitation, in some embodiments, the device holding component is rotatably attached (e.g., ball joint) to the extendable arm. Advantageously, this enables the device holding component to be positioned at a desired angle.

[0028] The handsfree device accessory 104 is movable in both a vertical and horizontal motion to position the at least one device at a desired position. For example, and not limitation, the handsfree device accessory is movable in a circular motion. For further example, and not limitation, in some embodiments, the extendable arm is rotatably attached to a base of the handsfree device accessory. The base of the handsfree device accessory includes an attachment component designed to attach into a corresponding attachment receiving component of the garment. Further, the extendable arm can rotate in a vertical manner (e.g., ball joint, rotatable cylinder) and a horizontal manner (e.g., ball joint, rotatable cylinder). In some embodiments, the base of the handsfree device accessory is operable to rotate or twist about the attachment receiving component of the garment.

[0029] FIG. 2 illustrates a front perspective view of a handsfree device carrying garment with a handsfree device accessory in a retracted position. The handsfree device carrying garment 200 includes a vest 202 and a handsfree device accessory 204. The vest 202 includes a plurality of shoulder attachment components 206, a plurality of side attachment components 208, and an accessory receiving component (not shown). The handsfree device accessory 204 includes an attachment component 210, an extendable arm 212, and a device holding component 214. The attachment component 210 is operable to attach to the accessory receiving component. In some embodiments, the plurality of shoulder attachment components 206 includes a snap fastener (e.g., button) and is operable to connect a front and a back of the garment. In some embodiments, the plurality of side attachment components 208 include a hook and loop fastener. The hook and loop fastener is designed to wrap around a wearer and attach to a corresponding fastener on an opposing side of the garment. The handsfree device accessory is operable to position the mobile device against the chest, shoulders, or side of a vest. Advantageously, this enables a wearer to take a phone call without the use of their hands.

[0030] In some embodiments, the extendable arm 212 is designed for telescopic movement. In some embodiments, the extendable arm includes at least five different telescopic components. In some embodiments, the extendable arm is designed to lock into a position at the end of each telescopic component.

[0031] The device holding component 214 is designed to receive and hold at least one device. For example, and not limitation, the device includes a mobile device, a cellphone, a radio, a speaker, and other similar devices. For further example, and not limitation, the device holding component includes a plurality of locking components designed to wrap around and/or latch to a device. The device holding component 214 is positioned in an upright position from the extendable arm 212. For example, and not limitation, the device holding component 214 is positioned above and at a right angle relative to the extendable arm.

[0032] The handsfree device accessory 204 is movable in both a vertical and horizontal motion to position the at least one device at a desired position. For example, and not limitation, the extendable arm of the handsfree device accessory is movable in a circular motion.

[0033] FIG. 3 illustrates a top view of a range of motion of a handsfree device carrying garment according to one embodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, the handsfree device carrying garment 300 includes a handsfree device holding accessory 302 that is operable to move in a circular motion 308 relative to an attachment piece 304 on the garment. The handsfree device carrying garment is operable to move in sectional motion. For example, and not limitation, the handsfree device holding accessory 302 includes at least six separate locking positions. Each separate locking position is at least 30 degrees from the previous locking position. In some embodiments, the handsfree device carrying garment includes at least two locking positions. In some embodiments, the handsfree device accessory include a latch or similar locking mechanism to lock the handsfree device holding accessory at a designed position.

[0034] FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of a range of motion of a handsfree device carrying garment 400 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The handsfree device carrying garment 400 includes a handsfree device carrying accessory 404 that is operable to move in a circular motion 402 relative to the garment as shown in FIG. 4. The handsfree device accessory is further operable to move in a horizontal manner. Advantageously, the handsfree device carrying accessory 404 is operable to move an entire 360 degrees. In some embodiments, the device carrying accessory includes a plurality of locking positions. For example, and not limitation, each locking position of the plurality of locking positions is separated by at least 45 degrees.

[0035] FIG. 5 illustrates a front perspective view of an attachment component of a handsfree device carrying garment according to one embodiment of the present invention. The handsfree device carrying garment 500 includes a plurality of attachment components. The plurality of attachment components includes a first shoulder attachment component, a second shoulder attachment component, and at least two side attachment components. The handsfree device carrying garment 500 includes an accessory receiving component 502 designed to receive a corresponding attachment component 504 of a handsfree device accessory. For example, and not limitation, the handsfree device carrying garment 500 includes a slot designed to receive a corresponding bracket on the handsfree device accessory. The bracket is operable to slide into the slot. The bracket is adjustably positioned within the slot.

[0036] FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of an attachment component 602 of a handsfree device accessory according to one embodiment of the present invention. The attachment component 602 is connected to an extendable arm 604 of a handsfree device accessory. In some embodiments, the extendable arm is rotatably attached to a base of the handsfree device accessory. In some embodiments, the base of the handsfree device accessory is rotatably attached to the garment. The attachment component is designed to securely attach the handsfree device accessory to a garment. In some embodiments, the handsfree device carrying garment includes a shirt, a vest, a hoodie, a sweater, a bag, and other similar garments. The extendable arm is operable to move in both a vertical direction and a horizontal direction to create a circular motion. Advantageously, the attachment component improves stability by limiting the motion of the handsfree device accessory and a corresponding device held by the handsfree device accessory. This allows for wearers to move while using the handsfree device carrying garment and still use the corresponding device with limited concern about the stability of the device.

[0037] The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed. The description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

[0038] The descriptions of the various embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration but are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein was chosen to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application or technical improvement over technologies found in the marketplace, or to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.