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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION: 0004 1. Field of Invention 0005 This invention relates to a portable pocket that attaches to the arms, legs, thighs or waist of the wearer by means of an adjustable band and provides a convenient way to transport small quantities of small-sized items such as credit cards, a driver's license, keys, metro passes, ID's, concert tickets, coins and paper currency, etc. The use of the pocket band eliminates the need to carry hanging purses, dangling keys or bulging wallets when transporting small quantities of small-sized items. Pocket bands are made of sturdy materials and adjust to fit the dimensions of the wearer. A zipper is sewn into the opening of the pocket to secure inserted items. Attaching the pocket band to the wearer gives items inserted into the pocket better protection from loss or theft. Pocket bands worn underneath sleeves, pants or dresses provide the best means for protecting paper currency and other items from being purloined by pick pockets. 0006 2. Discussion of the Prior Art 0007 Backpacks, purses, wallets and carrying pouches used to hold keys, tickets, credit cards and paper currency can be burdensome to carry to sporting events, amusement parks and concerts. Additionally, when shopping, exercising at a gym, or jogging outside, a credit card, locker room key or house key may be all that is needed and a small lightweight portable pocket connected to the wearer's arm, leg, or waist would provide a convenient and comfortable way to carry such small items. 0008 Purses and wallets can be easily stolen or lost, especially in large crowds. Attaching a pocket to the wearer's arm, leg, thigh or waist protects items from lost and theft. The portable pocket band has a zipper sewn across the opening of the pocket to keep inserted items from falling out. 0009 There is a need for a lightweight, comfortable and convenient portable pocket for carrying small quantities of small items that can be attached to the wearer without interfering with the wearer's freedom of movement and does not subject the wearer to stolen or lost items.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 0010 The conventional pocket inserts into larger components such as purses, jackets and pants, thereby adding bulkiness and additional weight when items are placed into the pocket. The concept of the pocket band is to find an effective means to safely carry small quantities of small items in a sturdy pocket without unnecessary bulkiness and weight and without interfering with the wearer's freedom of movement. Larger components with pockets such as purses are not always necessary to transport small quantities of small items. The portable pocket band provides a safe, effective and affordable solution to eliminating the unnecessary bulkiness and added weight of pockets used in the conventional way. When attached to the wearer, the pocket is transformed into a miniature carrying compartment. Wearing the pocket band underneath clothing, such as sleeves, pants or dresses provides the best means of protecting items from theft. 0011 Individuals with back problems and joint pain will find the lightweight portable pocket band safe and easy to use. School children carrying house keys, lunch money or other small items will find the pocket band to be an effective means to protect items from lost of theft. Pocket bands can be worn under school uniforms. Business people can carry business cards and meeting notes in the pocket band. Aerobics class participants can carry locker room keys to an aerobics class without interfering with movement. Pocket bands are useful at concerts, amusements parks, grocery stores and malls. Various items can be transported in the pocket band. There are many uses for the pocket band depending on the wearer's individual preferences.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING 0012 FIG. 1 illustrates the use of the pocket band when worn on the upper arm (1A) the lower arm (1B); the waist (1C), the thigh area (1D) and the leg (1E) of a jogger. 0013 FIG. 2 is a detailed overall view of the pocket band. 0014 FIG. 3 is a view in perspective of the pocket band secured about a wearer's arm and showing the presently preferred form of the zipper to close the opening of the pocket and the adjustable band to secure the pocket to a wearer. 0015 FIG. 4 is a back view of the pocket band secured about a wearer's arm. 0016 FIG. 5 is a view in perspective of the presently preferred form of pocket band for a wearer's waist. In this embodiment the adjustable band has a belt like designed as is commonly used in fanny packs. The belt adjust to the wearer's dimensions by means of sliding through an attached buckle that provides a way to increase and/or decrease the length of the belt to conform to the waist of a wearer. The ends of the belt connect by means of a side locking buckle.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION: 0017 The jogger in FIG. 1 can comfortably and conveniently carry personal items, such as house keys or car keys by means of the pocket band. The pocket band can be worn on the wearer's upper arms, lower arms, waist, thighs and legs. 0018 A jogger is shown for purposes of illustration only, since the pocket band can be advantageously used while performing many other activities or attending many other events such as concerts, movies, amusement parks, etc. 0019 FIG. 2 gives a detailed illustration of the pocket band. The pocket 1 of the pocket band is made of sturdy material. The adjustable band 2 is comprised of two strips of elastic and rubberized fabric that stretch and conform to the dimensions of the wearer. The right strip 3 is singly sewn into one side of the pocket 1 whereas the left strip 4 which is singly sewn into the other side of the pocket 1. The right strip 3 attaches to the left strip 4 by means of a velcro strip 7 which is sewn in at the edge of the left strip 4. The adjustable band 2 now comfortably attaches the pocket 1 to the wearer's arm. The dashes along the edge of the adjustable band 2 denote the borders of the elastic strips of fabric. The zipper 5 is sewn across the opening 6 of the pocket 1 to secure items inserted into the pocket 1. The dimensions of the pocket 1 are slightly larger than a credit card and measure about 4 inches in length by 3 inches in width. These dimensions allow ample room for the pocket 1 to hold credit cards, ID's or driver's licenses in addition other items. The pocket band comes in three sizes. The sizes are small, medium and large. The size is determined by the length of the adjustable band 2 and not the dimensions of the pocket 1 which remain the same for all sizes. Only the length of the adjustable band 2 increases or decreases depending on the size, whereas sizes small and medium require a shorter adjustable band 2 than sizes large. 0020 FIG. 3 is a view in perspective of the pocket band secured about a wearer's arm and showing the presently preferred form of the zipper 5 to close the pocket 1 and the adjustable band 2 to fasten the pocket 1 to the wearer. The adjustable band 2 encircles the wearer's arm. Items inserted into the pocket band 1 are secure and protected by the zipper 5. 0021 FIG. 4 shows the back view of the pocket band. The adjustable band 2 encircles the wearer's arm and is fastened by means of the velcro strip 7. The velcro strip 7 is located on the underside and is not seen when connected to the adjustable band 2. Once the velcro strip 7 connects to the adjustable band 2, the pocket 1 is secured about the wearer, whether it be the wearer's arms, legs, or thighs. 0022 FIG. 5 is a view in perspective of the pocket band for a wearer's waist. In this presently preferred embodiment the adjustable band has a belt like designed as is commonly used in fanny packs. The adjustable band is made of strapping 8 and has a side locking buckle 10 to fasten the adjustable band to the waist. The strapping 8 is capable of adjusting to the wearer's waistline by means of the attached looping device 9 that enables the strapping 8 to lengthen or shorten. This belt like designed is commonly used for fanny packs. The pocket band can be placed underneath dresses, shirts, pants or skirts when worn. 0023 The pocket 1 of the pocket band will come in a variety colors. Some versions of the pocket band will include a see-through vinyl window to show identification cards. Fabrics used consists of heavy denims, heavy cottons and other sturdy fabrics. Fabrics will include designs, monograms, glitter, studs and the like. 0024 Although a particular embodiment which is presently preferred and certain modifications thereof have been described in detail, various other applications, choices of materials, modifications and the like, will suggest themselves to those acquainted with the art and are considered to be within the spirit and scope of the invention.