Cynthia M Conte

US Patent:

6634531, Oct 21, 2003

Filed:

Dec 21, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/026187

Inventors:

Cynthia Conte - Charlottesville VA 22902

International Classification:

B60R 900

US Classification:

224407, 135 66, 135 68, 224277, 224572, 224652

Abstract:

The pocket system provides easy attachment to a variety of support surfaces, such as crutches, walkers, backpacks, etc. The system has at least one pocket having an open end to receive articles. At least one pocket securing member is attached to the back of the pocket proximate the open end to affix the pocket to a horizontal portion of the support surface. A stabilizing strap, or straps, is affixed to the back of the pocket proximate the closed end, adding stability by affixing the pocket to a vertical portion of the support surface. Preferably the stabilizing straps extend from opposite sides of the pocket for maximum security. One end of the securing members(s) and strap(s) can be permanently secured to the pocket, with the other end removably affixed through various means known in the art. Alternatively all of the methods of attachment of the pocket securing member(s) and stabilizing strap(s) can be removable.

US Patent:

60268336, Feb 22, 2000

Filed:

Nov 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/966206

Inventors:

Cynthia Conte - Charlottesville VA

International Classification:

A45B 310

US Classification:

135 66

Abstract:

Pockets for use on a crutch consisting of a front panel and a back panel secured to one another along three sides, leaving an open end. Alternatively, the pocket has at least one side panel positioned between the front and back panels. The back panel preferably has a length greater than the length of the front panel and the width of the side panel to form a closure flap. The pocket securing portion is affixed to one end of the back panel proximate the open end and secured to the crutch at the horizontal top rail by eye hooks. A retaining strap proximate the closed end secures the pocket to the side rails. In another embodiment for use on the lower portion of the crutch, the back panel has a length at least twice the length of the front panel and is folded upon itself to form a U-shape. A channel is secured to the crook of the U-shape to form a channel to receive a retaining bolt secured to the side rails. A secondary layer is affixed to a second leg of said U-shape to form a second pocket.