US20140312092A1

US20140312092A1 - Accessory pocket system

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Publication number: US20140312092A1
Application number: US14/256,293
Authority: US
Inventors: Anthony L Waters
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-04-18
Filing date: 2014-04-18
Publication date: 2014-10-23
Also published as: WO2014172655A1; US20140312093A1; US9155378B2

Abstract

An accessory pocket system providing a slim, secure pocket that attaches to a belt. The accessory pocket system allows a user to insert documents, credit cards, money and in one particular embodiment a mobile device for safekeeping. With the addition of two belt sleeves, the user can secure the accessory pocket system to a belt in two orientations. The accessory pocket system includes at least one belt sleeve that allows the insertion of a belt to secure the pocket to the individual. The accessory pocket system allows the insertion of passports, credit cards, documents, portable electronic devices or smart phones in a convenient manner so that the user may readily access them.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This patent application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/813,264, filed on Apr. 18, 2013, which application is incorporated herein by reference. This application is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 14/102,692, filed on Dec. 11, 2013, which application is incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an accessory pocket system, more specifically to a system that provides a device for storing documents and/or electronic devices in a discreet manner.
2. Description of the Related Art
Many travelers must carry documents such as passports and other important identifying papers while traveling. It is essential that these documents remain with the traveler while traveling, especially when traveling outside their native country. Travelers and tourists are susceptible to pick pockets and other thieves who may steal these documents from unsuspecting travelers. Therefore it is essential that the traveler maintains these documents in a safe and secure manner. The common means of storing such documents may be in a pants pocket or purse, however such storage is easily susceptible to a pickpocket.
Further, the use of electronic communication devices such as a cellular phone and in particular smart phones has flourished in the recent years. Smart phones are used by a vast number of people. Therefore, various storage or transporting devices and carrying pouches have been developed to store and carry smart phones. Users typically interact with a smart phone by contacting a touch screen. Touch screens that are widely used on a number of smart phones presently in the market. Touch screens are also utilized on other portable electronic devices such as MP3 players and other media players. Consequently, it would be advantageous to have a secure pocket to access the touch screen on a smart phone or other electronic device and to provide storage for documents, money, credit cards, or other items in a secure position for a user. Thus, there is a long-felt need for an accessory pocket system that provides for use of a touch screen.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an accessory pocket system that provides a slim, secure pocket that attaches to a belt loop. The pocket system according to the present invention allows a user to insert documents, credit cards, money, and, in one particular embodiment, a smart phone, for safekeeping. The accessory pocket system includes a belt sleeve that allows the insertion of a user's belt to secure the pocket to the individual. The accessory pocket system allows the insertion of passports, credit cards, documents, portable electronic devices, or smart phones in a convenient manner so that they may be readily accessed by the user and the touchscreen observed and manipulated.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 depicts a planar view of the front, back, and middle portions of a first embodiment of an accessory pocket system in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 depicts a planar view of the front, back, and middle portions of second embodiment of the accessory pocket system in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 3 depicts a planar, exploded view of a third embodiment of the accessory pocket system in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 4 depicts a top planar view of a fourth embodiment of the accessory pocket system in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the accessory pocket system with a transparent pocket cover.

FIG. 6 depicts a perspective view of the opposite side of an inverted accessory pocket system in FIG. 5 with a transparent pocket cover.

FIG. 7 depicts a perspective view a sixth embodiment of the accessory pocket system with one side being a solid pocket.

FIG. 7A depicts a perspective view of the accessory pocket system with a transparent pocket cover on a unitary belt.

FIG. 8 depicts a perspective view of the opposing side of the accessory pocket system in FIG. 7 with a transparent pocket cover.

FIG. 9 depicts an exploded perspective view of a horizontal embodiment of the accessory system.

FIG. 10 depicts a perspective view of the opposing side of the horizontal embodiment of the accessory pocket system.

FIG. 11 depicts a perspective view of the horizontal embodiment of the accessory pocket system connected to a belt through a horizontal belt sleeve.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an accessory pocket system that is utilized to store documents, money, identification papers, portable electronic devices and in one particular embodiment a cellular phone. The accessory pocket system uses a slim slotted compartmentalized pocket that includes a belt sleeve for attachment to a belt of a user. The belt sleeve allows the user to firmly attach the pocket system to their body and allows the user to place the pocket on the exterior of the user's clothing. In one alternative embodiment, allows the user to completely conceal the pocket on the inside of the user's clothing depending on the arrangement or placement of the pocket system on the user's belt. Further, the accessory pocket system includes a transparent cover that allows the user to interface with a portable electronic device or smart phone that includes a touch screen. This transparent cover allows the user to simply view the touch screen to input touch commands to the smart phone via the transparent surface. The user may also attach earphones through openings that may be provided so that the user may easily attach earphones to the smart phone while operating.
With reference to FIG. 1, a first embodiment of the accessory pocket system in accordance with the present invention is depicted. This first embodiment includes a first pocket 50, 50A. The first pocket 50, 50 a includes a first front panel 50 that shows a transparent cover 54. The transparent cover 54 includes a pocket opening 57 at the top of the transparent cover 54. This pocket opening 57 allows for the insertion of a portable electronic device, which is not shown, into the first pocket 50. A belt sleeve 51 is shown above the first pocket opening 57 with stitching 52 depicted therein. This belt sleeve 51 enables the user to slide a belt through the belt sleeve 51 and therefore attach the pocket assembly onto their belt.
The transparent cover 54 forms a first pocket for insertion of the portable electronic device. This pocket is sealed by the use of a hook and loop connector 56 shown in FIG. 1. This hook and loop connector 56 is on the inside of the top border of the transparent cover 54. The first pocket further includes a first inside panel 58. The inside panel 58 is the reverse or rear portion of the front panel 50. This inside panel 58 includes an inside pocket surface 55. An additional hook and loop connector 53 is depicted at the top of the inside panel 58. Next to the inside panel 58 is a second inside panel 68, which is the reverse side of a second front panel 60 also shown in FIG. 1. The second front panel 60 includes a pocket opening 67 that is also closed through the use of a hook and loop connector 66. In this particular pocket, a user may store credit cards, money, passport, or other items that may be desired. The inside panel 68 includes a hook and loop connector 63 and an inside pocket surface 65. The hook and loop connector 63 joins with the hook and loop connector 53 of the first inside panel 58 to create a third inside pocket once the first panel 50 and second panel 60 are joined together. This configuration therefore creates the three pockets available for use by a user. All pockets are closed through the use of hook and loop connectors. Further the pocket designated for the cellular smart phone includes the transparent cover 54.
FIG. 2 depicts an alternative embodiment of the accessory pocket system according to the present invention. The alternative accessory pocket system of FIG. 2 is essentially two pockets that are available using a panel system similar to what is depicted in FIG. 1. However the panel system of FIG. 2 includes an alternative first outside panel 40. This first outside panel does not have an outside pocket and is shown with an outside surface 44. Above outside surface 44 is a belt sleeve 41 stitched with stitching 42. This outside panel 40 includes an inside panel 48 that has an inside pocket surface 45. Above the inside pocket surface 45 is a hook and loop connector 43, which joins with the inside panel 68 as shown in FIG. 2 and creates the inside pocket with the closure of the hook and loop connector 63 with hook and loop connector 43. The opposing inside pocket surface 65 is also depicted. Therefore an inside pocket is created with this second embodiment with along with the outside pocket opening 67 as described above.
With reference to FIG. 3, a third embodiment of the accessory pocket system according to the present invention is depicted. The third embodiment provides a pocket system 70 for the insertion and storage of a cellular smart phone. The features related to this particular accessory pocket include a transparent cover 75 as shown. This transparent cover 75 is sealed onto a mesh backing 77. The accessory pocket further includes a belt sleeve 72 as shown. The belt sleeve 72 again provides a means to secure the pocket system onto the belt of a user. The mesh backing 77 enables the clear transmission of any audio that is emitted from the cell phone within the transparent pocket sleeve 75. Also shown in FIG. 3 is the hook and loop connector 78 that extends along the border of the mesh backing 77 and along the inside border of the transparent cover 75. The inside cover 76 includes an additional hook and loop connector that adjoins to the hook and loop connector 78. This feature allows a user to completely peel the transparent cover 75 off of the pocket system and allows the user to insert a cellular phone into this area. Once the cellular phone is placed in this area, the cellular phone is safely sealed and is accessible through the transparent cover 75.
With respect to FIG. 4, a fourth alternative embodiment is depicted in the present invention. This fourth alternative embodiment includes a dual pocket panel 80. The dual pocket panel 80 includes a first rear panel 81 adjoined to a mesh panel 83. Initially the rear configuration of the pocket panel 80 is shown. An opening 85 is provided that allows a user to transfer any cords related to a headphone through this opening as this pocket system 80 is utilized. A front pocket panel 82 is depicted in the FIG. 4 along with a clear cover panel 87. This clear cover panel 87 includes the border 84 that adjoins to the mesh panel 83 as shown in FIG. 4. This feature allows the user to adjoin the clear cover panel 87 to the mesh backing 83 similar to the embodiment shown in FIG. 3. Above this clear cover panel 87 is the enclosed pocket opening 91. This pocket opening 91 allows for the insertion of documents, credit cards or other similar items into the sleeve provided. The configuration of this pocket panel 80 allows a user to simply fold the interior documents on the inside of their clothing and allow the outside of the pocket panel 80 to remain exposed and therefore allow access to a cellular phone placed in the pocket panel 87. Opening 93 is provided for the insertion of a portable electronic device such as a cellular phone with a touch screen that may be left open or may be closed through the use of hook and loop connectors on the rear panel side.
The present invention consequently provides a pocket system for storage of both documents, money, credit cards, items and, in addition, may be utilized for portable electronic device storage. The system conveniently creates a system to securely maintain these items on a user's person.
As depicted in FIGS. 5-8, another exemplary embodiment of the accessory pocket system 100 for storing items that includes external pockets 102, 104 and internal pocket 106. Internal pocket 106 includes first panel 108 and second panel 110. First and second panels 108, 110 define the boundaries of internal pocket 106. Three panel edges 112 of the outer sides of first panel 108 and second panel 110 are sewn to each other, making them permanently connected. Upper panel edge 114 of first panel 108 and second panel 110 is connected through hook and loop connectors. The upper panel edges 114 define the opening of internal pocket 106.
Shown in FIG. 8, external pocket 102 is located on the lower portion of first panel 108. First panel 108 defines an inner surface of external pocket 102. External pocket 102 includes first front panel 116 sewn to first panel 108 on three sides. Upper pocket edge 118 is connected to first panel 108 through hook and loop connectors. Also, the upper portion of first panel 108 includes first belt sleeve 120. Upper and lower sleeve horizontal edges 122 are sewn into first panel 108. The remaining edges allow the user to pass a belt or other type of cord through first belt sleeve 120 to attach the present invention to the user.
First panel 108 includes foldable gap 124 located between external pocket 102 and first belt sleeve 120. Foldable gap 124 provides a folding axis when the user reorients the accessory pocket system for viewing while connected to the user through first belt sleeve 120. Foldable gap 124 defines the planar space on first panel 108 located between external pocket 102 and first belt sleeve 120.
Depicted in FIG. 7, external pocket 104 is located on the lower portion of second panel 110. Second panel 110 defines an inner surface of external pocket 104. External pocket 104 includes second front panel 126 sewn to second panel 10 on three sides. Upper pocket edge 128 is connected to second panel 110 through hook and loop connectors. Also, the upper portion of second panel 110 includes second belt sleeve 130. Upper and lower sleeve horizontal edges 132 are sewn into second panel 110. The remaining edges allow the user to pass a belt or other type of cord through second belt sleeve 130 to attach the present invention to the user.
Second panel 110 also includes foldable gap 134 located between external pocket 104 and second belt sleeve 130. Foldable gap 134 provides a folding axis when the user reorients the accessory pocket system for viewing while connected to the user through second belt sleeve 130.
In an example embodiment, illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, first front panel 116 includes transparent panel 136 to allow the user to see a mobile device placed in external pocket 102. The outer sides of first front panel 116 form a rectangular frame where transparent panel 136 is sewn into. The material of transparent panel 136 is such that the user can operate a mobile device touch screen while the mobile device is stored inside external pocket 102. Transparent panel 136 is a thin, pliable, and flush with the touch screen of a mobile device. Transparent panel 136 is made of plastic or other clear material that is durable as a thin medium to communicate a user's movements to the touch screen of the mobile device. Transparent panel 136 includes a series of holes 140 that allow audible recognition to and from the mobile device.
A belt includes, but is not limited to, a waist belt, shoulder strap, neck strap, or other cord routed through first and second belt sleeves 120, 130 to secure clothing to a user. The inclusion of belt sleeves 120, 130 allows the user to place the present invention on their belt using either belt sleeve. The user orients the present invention based on which side they chose to outwardly display.
Documents, credit cards, and money are inserted into any of the pockets of the present invention. A mobile device includes, but is not limited to, a cellular phone, smart phone, MP3 player, or other electronic media.
In an example embodiment, external pockets 102, 104 are opaque to prevent the public from seeing the contents contained within external pockets 102, 104. In another example embodiment, first and second front panels of external pockets 102, 104, respectively, include transparent panel 136.
In yet another example embodiment, depicted in FIG. 8, first front panel 116 includes transparent panel 136. The opposite side of the present invention, depicted in FIG. 7, includes second front panel 126 that is opaque. A user can store a mobile device in external pocket 102 with transparent panel 136 and an accessory, such as a portable battery charger, in external pocket 104. A cord connects to the mobile device and accessory, through slot 138 to allow the mobile device to recharge. A cord includes, but is not limited to, a USB cord, lightening, and pin connector. By utilizing multiple external pockets in the present invention, the user carries the mobile device and an accessory together in one place, providing quick access to recharge the mobile device. Slot 138, as illustrated in FIG. 6, also allows the user to connect a variety of charging cords and headphone cords to the mobile device.
External pockets 102, 104 and internal pocket 106 are secured using various connection methods available in the industry. In a preferred embodiment, a hoop and loop connector is secured to first panel 108 and second panel 110 to securely close pocket openings. Properly closing the pocket openings using hook and loop connectors ensures the contents of the pocket are secure and will not inadvertently fall outside the present invention. In an example embodiment, snap connectors connect external pockets 102, 104 and internal pocket 106 on first panel 108 and second panel 110 to securely close pockets.
As shown in FIG. 6, the present invention also includes slot 138. Mobile devices, such as smart phones, include batter charging ports, headphone ports, and similar ports requiring a user to plug a wire or other device into the user's mobile device. The inclusion of an opening, slot 138, into the present invention provides the user access to the mobile device ports while the mobile device is stored inside a pocket.
The structure of the present invention allows the user to insert a mobile device into a pocket opening in an upright or inverted orientation. Placing the mobile device into external pocket 102 with transparent panel 136 in an inverted orientation allows the user to view the mobile device in an upright position. To view the mobile device, the user grasps the present invention and hinges it upward on foldable gap 134 by pivoting the invention about first belt sleeve 120 or second belt sleeve 130 that is routed through the belt on the user. As illustrated in FIG. 6, after the user hinges the pocket upward, the previously inverted mobile device is now in an upright orientation. This allows the user to properly view and operate the mobile device through transparent panel 136, which is flush with the mobile device touch screen. Also, the user is provided direct access to mobile device ports through slot 138.
The inclusion of first belt sleeve 120 and second belt sleeve 130 allows the user to change which side of the present invention is facing away from the user, i.e., the display side viewed by the public. Being able to reorient the display side of the present invention allows the user to have at least two options when wearing the device. Oftentimes, a user will want to display a certain side of the present invention for personal preferences or for professional reasons.
For instance, one side of the present invention is black and another side is grey. For fashion reasons, a user will display the grey color side of the present invention with certain clothing and will display the black color side for other clothing. In an example embodiment, at least one side of the present invention is a distinct pattern, such as a cheetah print. In yet another example embodiment, a basketball team logo is depicted on one side and a football team logo is depicted on the other side. Depending on the sporting event, the user changes the orientation of the present invention to outwardly display the logo of the team he is supporting.
As illustrated in FIG. 7, a user places the logo of his employer, such as a corporate entity, on an external pocket of the present invention while he is working for his employer and in uniform. Outside of work hours, the user switches the orientation of the present invention to hide the work logo in preference of a personal choice. Whether it is a color, pattern, shading, or logo depicted on the side, the option to reorient the present invention using either belt sleeve provides great flexibility to the user.
As depicted in FIG. 7A, another example emodiment of the present invention is wearing the pocket system on a belt underneath a user's garments. In the preferred emodiment, the present invention is secured to a pant belt between belt loops of the user's pants. One disadvange of this use is the limited movement of the pocket system on the belt. The system can only move as far as the next belt loop. To solve this issue, a user places an independent belt underneath his garments to secure the present invention on his body. By routing first belt sleeve 120 or second belt sleeve 130 through an independent belt, the present invention can travel 360 degrees around the user's body, thereby provding greater flexibility in positioning. In additon, by carrying the present invention underneath the user's garmnets, the pocket system and its contents are hidden from view and make it difficult for theives to access.
In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a mobile device inserted into the external pocket 102 with transparent panel 136 allows the public to see the user's mobile device screen, whether a touch screen or static screen. By programming multimedia content onto a mobile device and loading the mobile device into external pocket 102 with transaprent panel 136, the user directs multimedia content to the public. Multimedia content includes, but is not limited to, advertisements, sponsoreships, music videos, news stories, and informative content.
In another example embodiment, depicted in FIGS. 9-11, the accessory pocket system for storing item is carried in a horizontal position on the user. The horizontal pocket system 200 includes horizontal transparent panel 202 with opaque perimeter 204 and first horizontal panel 206. The outer surface of first horizontal panel 206 is connected to opaque perimeter 204 of horizontal transparent panel 202 with hook and loop connector 208 to create external horizontal pocket 210. Horizontal pocket system 200 also includes internal horizontal pocket 212 that includes the inner surface of first horizontal panel 206 and the inner surface of second horizontal panel 214. The inner surfaces of first and second horizontal panels 206, 214 are sewn together on three outer sides and the fourth side is connected with a hook and loop connector.
Horizontal belt sleeve 216 is sewn on one edge to inner surface of second horizontal panel 214. Two strap holders 218 are sewn onto one edge to the inner surface of second horizontal panel 214.
By sewing one side of horizontal belt sleeve 216 to the inner surface of second horizontal panel 214, the user has the ability to orient the horizontal belt sleeve 216 inwards into internal horizontal pocket 212, and outward outside of internal horizontal pocket 212 when in use. Use refers to the routing of a belt or cord through horizontal belt sleeve 216. The opposing side of horizontal belt sleeve 216 sewn into inner surface of second horizontal panel 214, includes a hook and loop connector to store horizontal belt sleeve 216 inside internal horizontal pocket 212 when not in use, shown in FIG. 10.
As depicted in FIG. 9, two strap holders 218 are sewn onto one edge to the inner surface of second horizontal panel 214. A user routes a cord through strap holder 218 to carry the accessory pocket system over their shoulder, like a purse, or around their neck. Although depicted with two strap holder 218, another embodiment of the present invention includes a single strap holder 218. Using a carabiner, key ring holder, or other similar clip, a user connects the accessory pocket system to their purse strap, belt loop, or other portion of their garment or accessory.
In an example embodiment, one side of opaque perimeter 204 on horizontal transparent panel 202 is sewn to the outer surface of first horizontal panel 202. This creates a hinge axis to open and close external pocket 210 for placement and removal of a mobile device.
In an example embodiment of horizontal accessory pocket system 200, all four sides of opaque perimeter 204 are connected to first horizontal panel 206 with hook and loop connectors. Connecting all four sides of opaque perimeter 204 of horizontal transparent panel 202 to the first horizontal panel 206 allows the user to completely remove horizontal transparent panel 202 from the accessory pocket system.
In yet another embodiment, at least one side of opaque perimeter 204 of horizontal transparent panel 202 is permanently connected to first horizontal panel 206. The remaining sides of opaque perimeter 204 are connected to first horizontal panel 206 using hook and loop connectors. This provides the user a secured side that hinges when removing horizontal transparent panel 202 from first horizontal panel 206.
The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

Claims

1. An accessory pocket system for storing items, comprising:

a first external pocket, a second external pocket, and an internal pocket;

said internal pocket comprises a first panel and second panel wherein said first and second panels are fixedly connected on three outer sides and fourth outer sides are removably connected;

said first external pocket being disposed on an exterior lower portion of said first panel, said first external pocket including:

a first front panel being fixedly connected to said first panel on three outer sides and a fourth upper side of said first front panel being removably connected to said first panel;

a first belt sleeve on an exterior upper portion of said first panel, wherein upper and lower longitudinal edges of said first belt sleeve are fixedly connected to said first panel;

a foldable gap on said first panel between said first external pocket and said first belt sleeve;

said second external pocket being disposed on an exterior lower portion of said second panel, said second external pocket including:

a second front panel being fixedly connected to said second panel on three outer sides and a fourth upper side of said second front panel being removably connected to said second panel;

a second belt sleeve being disposed on an exterior upper portion of said second panel, wherein upper and lower longitudinal edges of said second belt sleeve are fixedly connected to said second panel; and

a foldable gap on said second panel between said second external pocket and said second belt sleeve.

2. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 1, wherein said first external pocket includes a transparent panel.

3. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 1, wherein said first and second first front panels include a transparent panel.

4. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 1, wherein said first and second front panels are removably connected to said first and second panels to removably secure said internal pocket and said first and second external pockets.

5. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 1, further comprising hook and loop connectors on said first and second front panels and said first and second panels to removably secure said internal pocket and said first and second external pockets.

6. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 1, further comprising a slot in at least one of said pockets.

7. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 1, wherein said first panel and said first external pocket is a different color than said second panel and said second external pocket.

8. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 1 with two belt sleeves.

9. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 2, further comprising a mobile device, wherein said first front panel of said first external pocket includes said transparent panel to view said mobile device screen displaying multimedia content.

10. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 2, wherein said external pocket has a series of holes.

11. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 2, wherein said first front panel forms a rectangular border around said transparent panel.

12. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 2, further comprising a cord from said first external pocket to said second external pocket, said cord being connectable to a mobile device and to an accessory.

13. An accessory pocket system for storing items, comprising:

a horizontal transparent panel with an opaque perimeter;

a first horizontal panel, wherein an outer surface of said first horizontal panel is removably connected to said opaque perimeter of said horizontal transparent panel to create an external horizontal pocket;

an internal horizontal pocket including an inner surface, said first horizontal panel, and the inner surface of a second horizontal panel, wherein inner surfaces of said first and second horizontal panels are fixedly connected on three outer sides and fourth outer sides are removably connected;

at least one horizontal belt sleeve fixedly connected on one side to the inner surface of said second horizontal panel; and

at least one strap holder fixedly connected on one side to the inner surface of said second horizontal panel.

14. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 13, wherein said opaque perimeter of said horizontal transparent panel is removably connected with a hook and loop connector to said outer surface of said first horizontal panel.

15. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 13, wherein at least one side of said opaque perimeter of said horizontal transparent panel is fixedly connected to said outer surface of said first horizontal panel.

16. . An accessory pocket system for storing items, comprising:

a panel having an inner surface and an outer surface, said inner surface being configured to connect to an object;

a transparent panel; and

an opaque perimeter surrounding said transparent panel, said opaque perimeter having an inner surface, at least a portion of said inner surface of said opaque perimeter being removably connected to said outer surfaces of said panel to create an external pocket on the object.

17. The accessory pocket system according to claim 16, wherein said perimeter is formed by a plurality of segments and at least one of said plurality of segments is fixedly connected to said outer surface of said panel.

18. The accessory pocket system according to claim 16, wherein said horizontal transparent panel has a series of holes formed therein.