He gave me a dark look, patted his pockets like men do, just to make sure they got everything.

She patted her pocket to make sure the ring was safe.

Something, though, didn't feel right, and I patted my back pocket.

He patted his pocket to be sure the tape was in it.

He was patting his pockets, looking for a piece of paper.

I patted his pockets, and there weren't any weapons on him.

Then he patted his own pockets to show that they were empty.

He stood still for only a few seconds, patting his pockets.

He patted his outside pockets, then returned to the inner one.

Smith patted his pocket, felt it empty, and took the money without further comment.