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Embodiments of the invention relate to a sling having pockets positioned such that an individual wearing the sling may access them. In one embodiment of the invention, the sling may include a strap configured to be worn over a shoulder of an individual and a U-shaped support member depending from th

Embodiments of the invention relate to a sling having pockets positioned such that an individual wearing the sling may access them. In one embodiment of the invention, the sling may include a strap configured to be worn over a shoulder of an individual and a U-shaped support member depending from the strap. The U-shaped support member may form a channel configured to support an arm of the individual. The sling may also include at least one pocket positioned internal to the U-shaped support member such that the at least one pocket may be accessible to the individual. In another embodiment of the invention, the sling may include two straps for supporting the support member and an individual's arm.

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What is claimed is: 1. A sling to be worn by an individual, the sling comprising: a suspension structure configured to be worn over at least one shoulder of an individual; a U-shaped support member depending directly from the suspension structure and forming a channel configured to support an arm o

What is claimed is: 1. A sling to be worn by an individual, the sling comprising: a suspension structure configured to be worn over at least one shoulder of an individual; a U-shaped support member depending directly from the suspension structure and forming a channel configured to support an arm of the individual, the channel having at least one open vertical side, the U-shaped support member having a first surface internal to the channel; and at least one pocket positioned on the first surface of the U-shaped support member, the at least one pocket configured to contain at least one item and to be accessible by the individual while wearing the sling; wherein at least a first one of the at least one pockets is adjacent to a first one of the at least one open vertical sides, is substantially aligned with a longitudinal axis defined by the channel, and includes a pocket opening facing towards the first open vertical side. 2. The sling of claim 1, wherein the at least one pocket includes a zippered opening. 3. The sling of claim 1, wherein the channel formed by the U-shaped support member includes a first upper edge and a second upper edge, the first and second upper edges being configured to be releasably attachable to each other. 4. The sling of claim 3, wherein the first and second upper edges are releasably attachable to each other by at least one of a zipper, a button, or a hook and loop fastener. 5. The sling of claim 1, further comprising a clip positioned on the support member, the clip having a first portion coupled to the sling and a second portion not coupled to the spring, the second portion being configured to attach to an item not part of the sling. 6. The sling of claim 5, further comprising a removable pocket attached to the suspension structure. 7. The sling of claim 5, wherein the first portion of the clip is coupled to the first, internal surface of the U-shaped support member. 8. The sling of claim 1, wherein the suspension structure includes an adjustable strap. 9. The sling of claim 1, wherein the suspension structure includes a garment adapted to suspend the U-shaped support member. 10. The sling of claim 1, further comprising an external pocket positioned on the support member and external to the open channel such that the external pocket is adjacent to the individual's chest. 11. The sling of claim 1, wherein the suspension structure and the U-shaped support member are reversible such that the first surface and the at least one pocket are positioned external to the channel formed by the U-shaped support member in a reversed position. 12. A sling to be worn by an individual for supporting an arm, the sling comprising: a first strap having a first end and a second end; a second strap having a third end and a fourth end; a U-shaped support member forming a channel having first and second oven ends and configured to support an arm of an individual, the channel including a longitudinal axis extending from the first open end of the channel to the second open end of the channel, the support member comprising: a first portion coupled to the first end of the first strap and the third end of the second strap; a second portion coupled to the second end of the first strap and the fourth end of the second strap; and a first surface of the support member positioned internal to the channel; and a first pocket positioned on the first surface adjacent to the first open end and a second pocket positioned on the first surface adjacent to the second open end, internal to the channel, the first and second pockets each configured to contain at least one item; wherein: the first pocket is substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis and includes a first pocket opening facing towards the first open end; the second pocket is substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis and includes a second pocket opening facing towards the second open end; and at least one of the first pocket and the second pocket is accessible by the individual while wearing the sling. 13. The sling of claim 12, further comprising a clip positioned on the support member, the clip having a first portion coupled to the sling and a second portion not coupled to the sling, the second portion being configured to attach to an item not part of the sling. 14. The sling of claim 13, further comprising a removable pocket attached to at least one of the first strap or the second strap. 15. The sling of claim 13, wherein the first portion of the clip is coupled to the first, internal surface of the U-shaped support member. 16. The sling of claim 12, wherein the first strap and the second strap are adjustable. 17. The sling of claim 12, further comprising at least one pocket positioned on a second surface of the support member positioned external to the channel. 18. The sling of claim 12, wherein the first portion and the second portion of the U-shaped support member are releasably coupled by at least one of a zipper, a button, or a hook-and-loop fastener.