Abstract: A process includes: (a) providing an initial cellulose ether powder containing 0.5 to 10 weight-percent water based on total cellulose ether powder weight; (b) heating the initial cellulose ether powder to a temperature in a range of 30 to 130 degrees Celsius; (c) before, during and/or after heating in step (b), adding solid base to the cellulose ether powder and mixing with the initial cellulose ether powder to form a cellulose ether/base mixture; (d) adding volatile acid to the cellulose ether/base mixture and mixing; and (e) allowing the volatile acid to hydrolyze the initial cellulose ether to form a final cellulose ether having a lower viscosity than the initial cellulose ether.

Abstract: A pocketable device comprises a mechanical assembly for holding bills and credit cards, the mechanical assembly including a latch plate or upper jaw and a spring plate or lower jaw.

Abstract: A biodegradable personal care system which has a biodegradable housing, a biodegradable airtight container positioned in the biodegradable housing, and biodegradable moist wipes positioned inside the biodegradable airtight container. The biodegradable airtight container can be resealable. The biodegradable personal care system can further include a biodegradable dry wipe positioned in a dry wipe container in the biodegradable housing.

Abstract: The one use toilet paper dispense system is to encapsulate folded toilet paper squares within a 3 inch by 3 inch individual sealed package with a tear line indicated on one corner.

Abstract: A portable electronic device supporting wireless electronic communication comprises a display, at least one sensor device, a protective cover and a processor. The protective cover is mounted to selectively cover portions of the display and the at least one sensor device detects an object located in proximity of the electronic device. The processor controls transmission power in response to detection of the object located in proximity of the electronic device by the sensor device and in response to an operation mode associated with the protective cover.

Abstract: A laminated double-layer textile product comprises a square mesh ferromagnetic alloy metal filament or thread technical fabric layer coupled to a square mesh synthetic monofilament technical fabric layer by laminating to provide a diffused joining of said two layers, said laminating comprising a hot-melt laminating.

Abstract: A wireless personal electronic charging system includes a personal storage item with a storage location for a portable electronic device, a power section, a connector, and a power controller. The power section includes a wireless induction charger receiver and a system battery configured to receive and store power from the wireless induction charger receiver. The connector extends through a lower wall of the storage location and, when a portable electronic device including a device battery is located within the storage location, is in electrical communication with the device battery and transfers power from the power section to the device battery. The power controller directs power from the wireless induction charger receiver to one of the device battery and the system battery. The power controller directs power to the device battery when the device battery is not fully charged and to the system battery when the device battery is fully charged.

Abstract: The present invention provide a liquid crystal module packaging bag, which includes: comprises a front unit (2) positionable on a front side of a liquid crystal module (10) and a rear unit (4) positionable on a rear side of the liquid crystal module (10). The front unit (2) has a thickness greater than a thickness of the rear unit (4). The liquid crystal module packaging bag of the present invention provides a thickened front unit positioned on the front side of the liquid crystal module to effectively protect the liquid crystal module and also to eliminate attaching of aesthetic-texture adhesive tape that is employed in a conventional packaging process, thereby effectively simplifying the packaging process, improving the packaging efficiency, and reducing the packaging cost.

Abstract: A reversible case construction encases an electronic device and enables a user to selectively display an outer case material. The reversible case construction includes a device-holding mechanism, and a multi-layer, multi-section device-concealing panel assembly. The device-holding mechanism is sized and shaped to removably receive an electronic device. The device-concealing panel assembly includes first and second material portions. The first and second material portions each include outer surfacing, a panel assembly-to-holder interface section, an interface-cover section, and a device-encasing section. The interface-cover sections and device-encasing sections are attached to one another for providing a reversible panel assembly. The reversible panel assembly is pivotal relative to the device-holding mechanism. Thus, the first and second material portions are selectively presentable for displaying the outer case material.

Abstract: A foldable organizer for restaurant waiters includes a folding case which may hold a notepad, an elongated compartment for storing paper money and receipts, a leaf having pockets for holding cards in the elongated compartment, and an exterior pocket for holding a card. The exterior pocket may be produced from a v-shaped opening integrally formed in a flexible shell that surrounds a backing. A separate insert is capable of being attached to one end of the folding case, and remains between the two halves of the folding case when in the closed position. The insert including a plurality of pages for holding cards, wherein each of the plurality of pages is joined at one end to create an accordion structure. A strap or clip for fastening the insert to the folding case is located adjacent the end opposite the one end where the plurality of pages are joined.

Abstract: A toteable or wearable fashion item configured to provide an electronic charge to a mobile electronic device. The device includes a battery comprising one USB port and one pin port and a pouch secured to the fashion device and containing the battery substantially concealed therein, the pouch defining at least one opening which facilitates access to the USB port and the pin port.

Abstract: The current invention comprises a mechanical enclosure capable of unifying a plurality of individual personal organization devices into one interchangeable platform. The apparatus maintains high spatial efficiency by use of materials and geometry allowing miscellaneous items to be carried in single compact space, while also allowing for convenient attachment and removal of modular elements for a variety of applications and uses.

Abstract: A wallet system having an elongated panel with a first end and a second end, wherein a fold is in the panel about halfway between the first and second end and extends from the top edge to the bottom edge, the fold divides the panel into a first half panel and a second half panel, wherein the panel can pivot about the fold between an open and closed position, a first and second pouch both on the front surface of the first half panel, and a third and fourth pouch both on the front surface of the second half panel, the first pouch has a thickness greater than that of the fourth pouch, and the third pouch has a thickness greater than that of the second pouch, each pouch having an to provide access to the pouch.

Abstract: A smart card with an RFID tag is held in a wallet comprising a back layer and at least one front layer stitched to the back layer around part of a perimeter thereof to define at least one pocket in the wallet dimensioned to hold and completely surround the smart card. Both of the layers are composed of a stainless steel fabric capable of blocking RF radiation.

Abstract: An activity and storage bag is includes a central compartment for holding one or more removable objects. The central compartment has an inner surface that is water-resistant and an outer surface. The activity and storage bag further includes a wallet attached to the outer surface of the central compartment for storing wallet items. The wallet includes an external flap that folds out from and attaches back with an internal flap that is connected to the outer surface of the central compartment. The activity and storage bag further includes one or more side pockets attached to the outer surface of the central compartment adjacent to the wallet.

Abstract: A wallet (apparatus for card arrangement) that maintains card arrangement in a secure position while allowing the user to more quickly and efficiently insert and remove their cards by exposing a greater card surface area. An apparatus for card arrangement comprises a base wallet (202) bound to small and large inner pocket partitions (204 and 206) covered by a top cover (212). Furthermore the invention increases the life of the wallet, effectively decreasing the cost of ownership over the life of the wallet.

Abstract: A device for extracting a card such as a credit card from a wallet. The device may comprise a pulling hook formed from relatively thin material, a handle for grasping, and a strap connecting the handle to the pulling hook. The handle may be configured as a T-handle. The strap may bear adhesive to discourage the card from sliding along the length of the strap. The device may have a pushing hook opening in a direction opposite that of the pulling hook, such that the card may be inserted between and engage the pushing hook and the pulling hook and be entrapped therebetween. The hook may have sufficient overall length to project outside a pocket into which the card has been stored and in which the card is fully contained.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing portable photographic images are described. The present invention includes a small, portable electronic display unit that may be placed within a wallet or purse. The display unit may include an input port for downloading digital images from a computer or digital camera. The display unit may also include one or more buttons to provide a user with the ability to select an image for display from a given set of digital images that have been stored in memory. The display unit may be preloaded with one or more digital images, or it may be configured to be loaded by a user. The digital images may, for example, include still digital photographs or short video clips that have been captured from a digital camera.

Abstract: Two components slide with respect to one another, and hold a stack of cards. A first component includes three members extending into a chamber formed by its C-shaped cross-section. When the components are slid apart, the first card in the stack is partially exposed. The card is pushed back past the outer members providing resistance to prevent the cards from moving while allowing only the top card to be pushed past the outer appendages to expose the next card. When the components are pushed together, a bump on an L-shaped component assures that the cards are aligned in a stack. The two outer members include tangs at their terminations that retain a stack of cards within the chamber and prevent them from sliding past. Between the outer members, a central spring extends in an angled configuration into the chamber and presses against the cards and frictionally retains them in position within the chamber.

Abstract: The application discloses an organizational insert, comprising a plurality of overlapping flaps, for holding substantially flat items such as credit cards, papers and the like, to be built into wallets, folios or other storage articles. The organizational insert is constructed from a heat fusible textile or other material coated with a heat activated adhesive, which enables the insert to be constructed very quickly, with minimal labor costs.

Abstract: A removable, affixable wallet for attachment to a portable electronic device such as a cell phone. The wallet is configured to hold personal items such as credit/debit cards, currency, and other small items in a compact and convenient way. The wallet comprises a base sheet and a top sheet attached to the base sheet with an open side to form an opening and a slot between the two sheets. An adhesive is applied to a back side of the base sheet to affix the wallet to a surface of an electronic device, such as a cell phone. The wallet is lightweight, slender, and does not appreciably change the size and shape of the portable electronic device. The affixable wallet is easy to attach and detach from the electronic device.

Abstract: A wearable wallet has an elastic multi-part strap strung through two holes in the wallet, one hole in a cover flap over the wallet compartment opening and one hole in the bottom of the wallet back. The strap is composed of two conjoined loops forming an elongated “figure 8” where one loop is small and one loop is large. The small loop is just big enough to allow the large loop to be inserted through, causing the large loop to be divided into two parts. These two parts function as securing loops which can be variably proportioned and wrapped in a variety of useful ways, allowing the wallet to be easily reconfigured for wearing as a small purse dangling from a strap, as a wallet attached by elastic straps directly to an arm or hand or leg, or attached to a belt or some strap on clothing.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for packaging electronically powered cards are provided for maintaining electronically powered cards in a deactivated state. In an embodiment, a housing having a face panel and two side panels attached to the face panel at opposite sides is configured to provide an offset distance between an activation device on the card and the housing so that the activation device is prevented from being activated by a force exerted on the housing. Annular or circular devices can also be provided for establishing an offset distance between activation devices on the card and planar substrates.

Abstract: A portable storage device may include a sheet of material having a first, second, third, and fourth sections, wherein the first section is contiguous with the second section along a first line, the second section is contiguous with the third section along a second line, and the third section is contiguous with the fourth section along a third line. The first section may be folded over the second section along the first line and secured to the second section to form a first pouch. The fourth section may be folded over and secured to the third section to form a second pouch. An eyelet along the second line may receive a spring clip for securing items in the portable storage device.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing portable photographic images are described. The present invention includes a small, portable electronic display unit that may be placed within a wallet or purse. The display unit may include an input port for downloading digital images from a computer or digital camera. The display unit may also include one or more buttons to provide a user with the ability to select an image for display from a given set of digital images that have been stored in memory. The display unit may be preloaded with one or more digital images, or it may be configured to be loaded by a user. The digital images may, for example, include still digital photographs or short video clips that have been captured from a digital camera.

Abstract: A purse or handbag is provided with a coin separator tray to facilitate access to coins that have been dropped into the purse. The coin separator tray has an elongated pan dimensioned to match the length and width of the base of the purse or handbag, and is open at one end wall. A coin-separating cover fits onto the side walls of the pan. The cover has generally horizontal shelves that overlap to define a generally horizontal elongated coin slot. Any loose coins in the purse or handbag migrate to the base and pass through the coin slot into said pan. The coins can be dispensed by opening a flap at the base of the purse.

Abstract: A wallet comprises a back layer and at least one front layer stitched to the back layer around a part of a perimeter thereof to define at least one pocket in the wallet. At least one of the layers is composed of a stainless steel fabric and preferably all of the layers are composed of stainless steel fabric. The threads of which the woven stainless steel fabric is composed are preferably of an Inox alloy, especially Inox 316L stainless steel with a metric mesh number between 350 and 550 and composed of stainless steel threads with a thickness generally of 0.25 mm to 0.35 mm. More preferably, the mesh number is 440 and the thread thickness is 0.28.

Abstract: A money clip is disclosed with RF shielding characteristics to prevent skimming of stored magnetic and/or digital data in credit cards, quick pay devices, and other items that include magnetically stored personal data. The clip is formed of multiple layers of carbon cloth arranged to prevent transmission of radio frequencies in the range used to acquire the data. The layers are formed using a resin to bind the layers and the formation process resists the introduction of air into the device. The clip is strong enough to resiliently hold money, credit cards, and the like without losing its shape, and the shielding properties protect the contents for unauthorized data acquisition.

Abstract: A wallet comprising a plurality of rectangular panels layered and coupled so as to provide three vertically oriented pockets and one horizontally oriented pocket, the first and second vertically oriented pockets dimensioned to accept credit cards and a third vertically oriented pocket dimensioned to accept an identification card or driver's license. The wallet is made of a resilient material, such as a leather, leather-like, denim, khaki or vinyl material.

Abstract: A folding wallet configured to fit the front pockets of trousers, thereby encouraging such use to avoid neurological injury caused by carrying a wallet in the rear pockets of trousers.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing portable photographic images are described. The present invention includes a small, portable electronic display unit that may be placed within a wallet or purse. The display unit may include an input port for downloading digital images from a computer or digital camera. The display unit may also include one or more buttons to provide a user with the ability to select an image for display from a given set of digital images that have been stored in memory. The display unit may be preloaded with one or more digital images, or it may be configured to be loaded by a user. The digital images may, for example, include still digital photographs or short video clips that have been captured from a digital camera.

Abstract: A wearable wallet has an elastic multi-part strap strung through two holes in the wallet, one hole in a cover flap over the wallet compartment opening and one hole in the bottom of the wallet back. The strap is composed of two conjoined loops forming an elongated “figure 8” where one loop is small and one loop is large. The small loop is just big enough to allow the large loop to be inserted through, causing the large loop to be divided into two parts. These two parts function as securing loops which can be variably proportioned and wrapped in a variety of useful ways, allowing the wallet to be easily reconfigured for wearing as a small purse dangling from a strap, as a wallet attached by elastic straps directly to an arm or hand or leg, or attached to a belt or some strap on clothing.

Abstract: This invention provides a padfolio, portfolio, case, bag or other business accessory that carries, on an exterior surface, a pocket flap that is typically open at the top edge and joined at a bottom edge. It has a size sufficient to completely cover a predetermined range of conventional documents (or other items), and in one embodiment, has side walls that taper from a wider bottom that may be longer than the predetermined documents to a narrower top that is typically shorter than the predetermined documents so that the side edges of the predetermined documents are at least partially visible to evidence their presence in the pocket. A narrow elastic strip joins each of the opposing side edges to the exterior surface at a location along the exterior surface that is outboard of opposing edges of the predetermined documents so that they may slide into the pocket free of interference for the joint between the elastic strips and the exterior surface.

Abstract: A appearance-changeable wallet includes an inner item-carrying section having an outer side and an inner side and at least two generally planar outer cover sections having inner and outer sides which is adapted to fit over and substantially cover the outer side of the inner item-carrying section, each of the outer sides of the at least two generally planar outer cover sections having a different outer side external appearance. A releasable fastening device is operative to releasably attach a selected one of the at least two outer cover sections having a first outer side external appearance to the outer side of the inner item-carrying section and by releasing the releasable fastening device and connecting another of the outer cover sections having a second outer side external appearance thereto, the external appearance of the appearance-changeable wallet is able to be changed and coordinated with other selected accessories.

Abstract: A wallet having at least two surfaces defining an internal compartment, a zipper movably connecting one of the at least two surfaces to another of the at least two surfaces, the zipper being movable between a first position and a second position such that, when the zipper is in the first position, the wallet will be closed and will hang, and when the zipper is in the second position, the wallet will be open and the zipper will be in a position rotated by an angular amount from its hanging position such that the zipper will be in a substantially horizontal position.

Abstract: A protective cover is provided for vehicle remote control device comprising a housing and a plurality of buttons on the surface of the housing which can be pressed for activating predetermined vehicle functions. The protective cover comprises an inner plastic sheath for fittingly surrounding the housing, the inner plastic sheath being comprised a relatively soft and pliable plastic material and having an opening therein through which the remote control device can be inserted. Further, an outer sheath substantially surrounds the inner plastic sheath. The outer sheath is comprised of a material selected for its ability to protect the remote control device. The outer sheath has an opening therein which substantially corresponds to the opening in the inner plastic sheath, and has at least one window therein, the window being located on the outer sheath so that the buttons can be seen through the window when the remote control device is inserted in the protective cover.

Abstract: A digital media device pocket for use in combination with a variety of receptacle assemblies. The digital media device pocket provides the user with visual, tactile, computer, and audio or power access to the digital media device while it is retained in the digital media device pocket. This permits the user of the receptacle assemblies to operate and stow the digital media device securely in the receptacle assembly while in operation, thereby enhancing the user's experience with both the digital media device and the receptacle assembly.

Abstract: A wallet having hardened reinforcing plates, as well as a dust-tight and water impervious cover. The wallet also has two Styrofoam layers.

Abstract: A multi-purpose wallet/cellular telephone case includes a multi-sectional wallet unit having a central section and first, second, and third foldout sections that are integral with the central section. At least two of these sections are compartment sections. The first, second, and third foldout sections are hingedly connected to the central section whereby the foldout sections can be pivoted from first positions overlaying the central section to second extended positions for gaining access to an interior of the case. The central, second and third sections have a common flexible back panel secured thereto that forms a pocket with the sections for holding paper currency. An external pocket is located on the flexible back panel of the case for holding a cellular telephone. A releasable fastener releasably holds the first, second, and third sections in their first positions and the case may include a strap.

Abstract: A pocketbook assembly includes a pocketbook having a rectangular shape with a first compartment and a second compartment divided along a fold line extending between a top edge and a bottom edge. The pocketbook has a first side edge abutting the first compartment and a second side edge abutting the second compartment. Each of the first and second compartments has a first side and a second side. The first side of the first compartment has an elongated first slot therein. Each of the first and second sides of the first compartment has a viewing window therein for viewing an interior of the first compartment. The second side of the second compartment has an elongated second slot therein. The second slot extends between the second side edge and the fold line to form an opening into the second compartment.

Abstract: A checkbook cover has an exterior cover, an interior check and register holder affixed adjacent to the cover, and a slot formed through the exterior cover. A writing instrument, preferably with a pocket clip thereon, passes partially through the exterior cover slot to a chamber between exterior cover and interior check and register holder. The pocket clip encompasses at least a part of the exterior cover. The checkbook cover is formed using standard sheet processing techniques, but includes the additional step of severing at a selected strategic internal location to form the slot. Additional force distributors, preferably in the form of circular cut-outs, may be formed at the terminations of the slot. Heat stamped reinforcements are provided in the preferred embodiment about the slot and force distributors, to further strengthen the cover.

Abstract: A combined eyeglasses and clip-on glasses case is provided which includes a base having a recess to hold the eyeglasses, a base cover hinged to the base by a hinge and having a clip-on glasses recess adapted to hold the clip-on glasses, and a clip-on glasses recess cover, hinged to the base cover by a second hinge. The base cover is rotatably attached by the base cover hinge to the base, wherein the base cover is movable from a closed position such that the base recess is covered, to an open position wherein the base recess is opened. The clip-on glasses recess cover is rotatably attached by the recess cover hinge to the base cover, wherein the clip-on glasses recess cover is movable from a closed position such that the clip-on glasses recess is covered to an open position wherein the clip-on glasses recess is opened.

Abstract: A combination wallet and tool holder which carries wallet contents including credit cards, identification cards, business cards, and money adjacent to a tool preventing the overlapping of the tool and the wallet contents.

Abstract: A binder including a front cover, a rear cover directly or indirectly coupled to the front cover, and a gusset extending generally between the front and rear covers. The pocket further includes a pocket located on an outer surface of the binder, the pocket at least partially overlapping with at least part of the gusset.

Abstract: This invention entitled “KEYPOUCH”, is a double sided key chain holder made of leather with two side pockets provided by means of flaps and also having three rings (two small and one big) secured at the top by means of a strap. One small ring holds the remote control unit transmitter on one side pocket. On the other side pocket, the car key is attached to the other small ring and the rest of the keys, such as house keys, car door keys, garage keys, mail box keys and the like are attached to the big ring.

Abstract: A billfold, pocketbook, wallet or the like, has insertion compartments that are arranged in a staggered partially overlapping manner one above the other, and that are intended for receiving credit cards and the like through an insertion and removal opening of the respective compartment. The direction for pushing cards into and removing cards from the insertion compartments is transverse to the main axis of the staggering of the compartments and preferably is oriented inwardly perpendicular to a folding axis of the wallet. The credit cards are thereby prevented from inadvertently falling out of the compartments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pouch-like container, in particular billfold, pocketbook, wallet or the like, having insertion compartments which are arranged in a graduated manner one above the other and are intended for credit cards, cards of credit-card format and the like, the insertion compartments having at least one insertion and removal opening.

Abstract: A wallet for carrying currency. The wallet includes first and second rectangular members having inner and outer faces and adapted to be maintained so that the inner faces are in near abutment. The wallet can be folded along a crease when the inner face of the first rectangular member and a second rectangular member are in near abutment. The wallet includes four straps, two that extend across the inner face of the first rectangular member from the left side of the first rectangular member to the left side of the second rectangular member and two that extend across the face of the inner second rectangular member from the right side of the first rectangular member to the right side of the second rectangular member.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electronic money managing and possessing apparatus used for managing and possessing electronic money, which includes a medium for holding an electronic money defined as an electronic symbol of currency in a required storage so as to be rewritten when currency of a single kind is used, and electronic money distribution and storage control unit for setting a plurality of storage areas defined according to individual purposes in the storage of the medium and distributing and storing the electronic money in the plurality of storage areas according to purposes as instructed and electronic money payment executing unit for specifying, regarding the electronic money possessed in the medium, a desired storage area and executing payment with the electronic money stored in this specified storage area. Even if currency of only a single kind is used, electronic money can be classified and managed according to various purposes.

Abstract: A security case for small valuables, comprises an arm strap for extending and detachably securing around an arm, a first pocket attached to the strap intermediate to the ends thereof, the pocket having a pliable first back panel and a transparent front panel secured together along side and bottom edges forming an envelope type first pocket, and a second pocket formed of a shell of pliable material, the shell formed of a second back panel, an enlarged front panel, the panels secured together along common side edges and a bottom edge thereby forming at least one receptacle having a top opening and a cover flap for covering said opening, the second pocket hinged along a side edge to one side edge of the first pocket and having releaseable securing members along the other side edge releaseably securing the second pocket over the first pocket.