Paper Money Container (e.g., Wallet, Billfold) Patents (Class 150/132)
  • Patent number: 11969066
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a card holder wallet. The card holder wallet includes: a shell and a flexible protective sleeve. The shell is provided with a first accommodating cavity and a first accommodating opening. The first accommodating opening is communicated with the first accommodating cavity. The first accommodating cavity is configured to accommodate a card. The protective sleeve is provided with a first portion and a second portion. The second portion and the first portion are rotatable. The first portion is connected to the shell. The second portion can rotate to cover the first accommodating opening. The protective sleeve is provided with a seventh accommodating cavity and a seventh accommodating opening. The seventh accommodating opening is communicated with the seventh accommodating cavity, and the seventh accommodating cavity is configured to accommodate money.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Inventor: Zheng Zeng
  • Patent number: 11253051
    Abstract: A protective case may comprise a first portion, a second portion rotatably coupled to the first portion at a first point, a latching mechanism configured to detachably couple the first portion to the second portion at a second point located opposite the first point, and a cable configured to retain at least one object within an interior portion of at least one of the first portion and the second portion. The at least one object may be at least one of a protective face mask and at least one replaceable filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: SAVAGE BRANDS, INC.
    Inventor: Joseph Frank Scalisi
  • Patent number: 11071363
    Abstract: A thin card sized wallet is provided herein that is super-thin, comfortable to wear, and minimally sized to store and transport essential articles. The thin card sized wallet is formed from a single piece of folded material and includes an obverse face, a reverse face, a pouch, a first sleeve, second sleeve, third sleeve, and fourth sleeve. The pouch is situated between the obverse face and reverse face and is configured to receive articles therein. The first sleeve and second sleeve are situated between the obverse face and the reverse face to receive one or more cards therein. The third sleeve and fourth sleeve are situated on the obverse face to receive one or more cards therein. The wallet may further include radiofrequency identification (RFID) shields to protect RFID enabled cards from electronic theft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Inventor: Elad Burko
  • Patent number: 10206473
    Abstract: A tool and wallet system includes a first and second planar body portions, the planar body portion approximately the size of a standard credit card, the first and second planar body portions provide for the blocking of RFID signals. The system further includes a strap, the strap wrapped around the first and second planar body portions, the strap taut to the planar body portion due to elasticity in the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Haarburger
  • Patent number: 9844235
    Abstract: One non-limiting embodiment of the present invention includes an athletic garment including a garment configured to snugly fit a torso wherein the garment has a front portion and a rear portion. The athletic garment further includes a pocket secured to the rear portion of the garment providing a pocket for containing items therein. The pocket includes a secured portion and a hanging portion wherein the secured portion is secured to the garment and the hanging portion is not secured to the garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Asnis, Jason Israel
  • Patent number: 9801438
    Abstract: A wallet (10) comprises at least a wall (12) substantially rectangular and suitable to be bent at least along a main bending axis (P1), to define at least two main flaps (13a, 13b) positioned on opposite sides with respect thereto. At least a main containing element (26a, 26b) is attached on at least one surface (15a, 15b) of each of said main flaps (13a, 13b), so that each containing element (26a, 26b) defines at least a first pocket (27) having sizes such as to contain at least a standard-sized rectangular card (28). When the wallet is closed and the main flaps (13a, 13b) are bent one over the other along the main bending axis (P1), a main containing element (26a, 26b) attached on a determinate main flap (13a, 13b) is adjacent to, coplanar and therefore not overlapping, another main containing element (26b, 26a) attached on another main flap (13b, 13a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Inventor: Gaetano Delle Vedove
  • Publication number: 20150129096
    Abstract: A non-folding wallet has a front wall, a rear wall and four side edges. Three of the side edges are closed and the fourth is open to provide access to a compartment defined between the front and rear walls. The rear wall defines a rear wall opening. A securing strap is attached at a top edge and a bottom edge to the front wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Sha, David Sha
  • Publication number: 20150114530
    Abstract: A wrap wallet for carrying a bill of paper currency and a payment card includes a rectangular sheet defining a flap section, a cover section, a back section, a middle tensile section, and an end flap section ordered serially along a length of the rectangular sheet. The flap section cooperates with the cover section to define a card pocket, which retains the standard size card. The card pocket cooperates with the back section to define a bill pocket for retaining a short end of the bill, a longitudinal axis of the bill parallel a long edge of the rectangular sheet. The wrap wallet operates between a wrapped configuration, wherein the middle tensile section and the end flap section can wrap around the card pocket, the bill of paper currency between the middle tensile section and the card pocket, and an open configuration, wherein rectangular sheet defines a substantially planar configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: David Richard Jackson
  • Publication number: 20150019369
    Abstract: The invention discloses a novel device that functions as a disposable wallet, together with uses thereof and related processes and methods for design, assembly and distribution thereof. The disposable wallet invention is composed of a single, flexible substrate upon which a design template is imposed that instructs the design to either a user or manufacturing element which assembles the disposable wallet. Various utilities of the disposable wallet are articulated through the design template through the use of cuts and folds of the substrate upon which the design template is affixed. Additional utilities such as inclusion of paging may be further affixed to the substrate in accordance with the design template. The design template may be computer generated by a remote user or an assembler to provide design variations coupled with variations of the flexible substrate. Completion of the assembly may involve mechanical fastening or adhesive elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Dan Mills, David Illig, Mike Vollman, Daniel Roberts
  • Publication number: 20140373986
    Abstract: A currency and card holder is disclosed that employs two retention mechanisms, thereby creating both a primary and secondary means of retaining articles. The primary mechanism may be actuated with one finger to grip and release the contents of the device. The secondary mechanism enables a greater total capacity without substantially increasing the size of the device. The device is formed by a base upon which is attached a pivoting arm structure. The pivoting arm structure contains a sliding mechanism that acts as a primary means of retention against an article, or articles, with the base as a supporting member. The pivoting arm structure acts as a secondary means of retention. The secondary mechanism is engaged automatically when the primary mechanism reaches its capacity, and can also be actuated independently. The device may be employed as described, or in conjunction with an accessory container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Matthew Brian Parrill
  • Publication number: 20140367005
    Abstract: A wallet (10) comprises at least a wall (12) substantially rectangular and suitable to be bent at least along a main bending axis (P1), to define at least two main flaps (13a, 13b) positioned on opposite sides with respect thereto. At least a main containing element (26a, 26b) is attached on at least one surface (15a, 15b) of each of said main flaps (13a, 13b), so that each containing element (26a, 26b) defines at least a first pocket (27) having sizes such as to contain at least a standard-sized rectangular card (28). When the wallet is closed and the main flaps (13a, 13b) are bent one over the other along the main bending axis (P1), a main containing element (26a, 26b) attached on a determinate main flap (13a, 13b) is adjacent to, coplanar and therefore not overlapping, another main containing element (26b, 26a) attached on another main flap (13b, 13a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventor: Gaetano DELLE VEDOVE
  • Patent number: 8863793
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventor: Micah Black
  • Publication number: 20140262853
    Abstract: The present invention provides add-on wallets and cases for attachment to hand-held electronic devices. The wallet comprises a central panel having a front and a back, and a device connecting element positioned on the back of the central panel, where the wallet is attached by the device connecting element to the hand-held electronic device. The wallet further includes wallet panels attached to the edges of the central panel. Various connection elements can be used to close the panels of the wallet, or allow the panels of the wallet to be configured in a stand position, to act as a stand for the hand-held electronic device. The wallets and cases also provide connection mechanisms to attach the wallets or cases to other external structures such as a portfolio folder, or a car dash board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel A. DeChant
  • Patent number: 8820368
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventor: Theo Stewart-Stand
  • Publication number: 20140034520
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to RFID-shielded articles and methods thereof. In one embodiment, a wallet is provided that may comprise an inner layer having a foldable portion; an outer layer comprising RFID shielding material adapted to block a radio signal, the outer layer comprising a foldable portion adapted to cooperate with the foldable portion of the inner layer, the outer layer attached to the inner layer; a pocket formed between the outer layer and the inner layer, the pocket having an opening adapted to receive currency; and a card holder disposed on the inner layer, the card holder adapted to receive a card comprising an RFID tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
  • Publication number: 20130319587
    Abstract: A paper wallet with a wireless device has a wallet body and a wireless device. The wallet body is made of a paper template folded to form multiple pockets. The wireless device is securely mounted on the paper template and received in one of the pockets of the wallet body. Since the wireless device is preliminarily fixed on the paper template, the wireless device is free of damage caused when the paper template is being folded. Additionally, as electromagnetic wave can easily penetrate the paper wallet, the wireless device inside the paper wallet can be easily detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Ho-Jen CHUEH
  • Patent number: 8590584
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to flaming wallets, and methods of making the same, with such flaming wallets typically being used for magic tricks, illusions, jokes, and/or general fun. In certain example embodiments, a flame mechanism may be substantially completely concealed by “fake money.” The flame mechanism of certain example embodiments may include an igniter that produces a spark for causing flammable material applied to flame retardant material to combust, with the flame retardant material being inserted into respective recesses of one or more flame retardant material holders located between the inner surface of the flaming wallet and the rear surface of the fake money. In certain example embodiments, a magnet mechanism may facilitate the closing of the wallet and/or the extinguishing of the flames produced by the flaming wallet. Advantageously, the flaming wallet of certain example embodiments does not necessarily require hidden compartments or areas, or sleight of hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Invisible Intelligence Incorporated
    Inventor: Howie Marmer
  • Publication number: 20130056119
    Abstract: This device is a billfold and credit card carrier engineered for minimum thickness. Whereas most wallets have compartments for currency and vertically stacked compartments for plastic ID and credit cards, this wallet has singular pockets on either side holding cards stacked one directly on top of the other (versus the usual offset stacking). Paper currency, business cards and other paper items are, held securely by an attached elastic band which closes over the other side of the wallet when folded. This omission of a separate pouch dedicated to paper currency or other hardware allows the wallet a very thin profile, which offers users a lighter, smaller, more comfortable wallet in their pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Yannick Jacques Henriette
  • Publication number: 20120168047
    Abstract: This invention is a firm bodied, clamshell-like device which is adapted to be easily opened to allow a user to conveniently grasp a door handle. Preferably, the clamshell has a hinge, or an easily repeatably foldable section, at or near its proximal end. Extending distally from the hinge section are generally planar both top and bottom plates. The plates may be relatively flat or curved. An easily operated lock/unlock latch may be located in the hinge. Alternately, a latch may be provided on the distal end of either the top or bottom plates, or along a side of either or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: ROGER D. WILSON
  • Publication number: 20120111953
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Theo Stewart-Stand
  • Publication number: 20110186194
    Abstract: A billfold has a front cover. A back cover is connected to the front cover by a spine, the spine allowing the front cover to fold over the back cover. At least one pocket is formed on an interior side of the back cover. A card pocket is formed on an interior side of the back cover. A first lighting element is formed on the exterior side of the front cover wherein the lighting element flush mounted to the exterior side of the front cover. A lighting circuit is coupled to the first lighting element for controlling illumination of the first lighting element. The lighting circuit illuminates the first lighting element when the lighting circuit detects the presence of an object in one of the at least one pocket or the card pocket. A power supply coupled to the lighting circuit and the first lighting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Gus Gallo, Gloria Lucia Flores
  • Patent number: 7918335
    Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding carrying case comprising a substantially rigid first and second shielding member hingedly connected to one another and each having an inner and outer surface. Each shielding member comprises a card pocket assembly affixed to their respective inner surfaces into which a plurality of contactless smartcards or regular wallet-sized cards can be slidably inserted and removed. A paper currency pocket is disposed along the outer surfaces of first and second shielding members, and a releasable locking means keeps the first shielding member pivoted closed over top of the second shielding member so the case cannot accidentally open, and shields contactless smartcards contained inside the card pocket assemblies from being powered up by an RFID reader, while also preventing the cards from sliding out of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Kitchen
  • Publication number: 20100285283
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fashion accessories designed and made from traffic cone rubber, more particularly related to Bracelets, Key Chains, Necklace Pendants, Earrings, Rings, Wallet, Belts, Zipper Pulls, Belly Button Piercing, Bookmarks, Bra, Door Hanger, Cell phone/Beeper/Pager Holder, Ipod Case, Cell Phone Charm, Wall Mask, Winter Hat/Beanie Hat, Baseball Cap, Tie, Hoodie, Satchel Bag, Sneaker, Decal Snaps, Money Clip, Magnet, Backpack, Watch Band, Relief Carving, Eyeglass Case, Headband, Coaster, Car Decoration, Ornament, Pet Products, Hair Clip, Change Purse, Purse, Pins/Buttons, Anklet, Lanyard, Nose Piercing, Charms, Button, and Cufflinks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Nicholas Scot Kingsbury
  • Publication number: 20100252155
    Abstract: The Never Broke Billfold is a small leather pocket 2¼? long, 1¼? deep with Velcro for opening and closing. It enables you to carry paper money ($10, $20, $50) inside it. Installed at one end is a metal eyelet that allows you to attach it to your key ring and have access to emergency money at all times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Wellington Sherwood Corbin
  • Patent number: 7748086
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a pocket money band apparatus made of a resilient material adapted to hold bill money and credit cards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventor: Donnie R. Bridgefarmer
  • Patent number: 7730917
    Abstract: An apparatus for card receival comprises a foldaway portion; a leather element; and two fence elements; wherein the foldaway portion has its two ends to connect with the two ends of the leather element; the two fence elements connecting with the foldaway portion by one side thereof; the leather element comprising a plurality of card receival units, each of which constituting by a plurality of bar openings for cards inserting. As an embodiment, the card receival units are arranged at intervals. The apparatus for card receival may further comprise a coin-receiving bag formed on an outer side of the foldaway portion. The invention also discloses a wallet with such an apparatus for card receival.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventor: Pei Hang Hui
  • Patent number: 7712496
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to flaming wallets, and methods of making the same, with such flaming wallets typically being used for magic tricks, illusions, jokes, and/or general fun. In certain example embodiments, a flame mechanism may be substantially completely concealed by “fake money.” The flame mechanism of certain example embodiments may include an igniter that produces a spark for causing flammable material applied to flame retardant material to combust, with the flame retardant material being inserted into respective recesses of one or more flame retardant material holders located between the inner surface of the flaming wallet and the rear surface of the fake money. In certain example embodiments, a magnet mechanism may facilitate the closing of the wallet and/or the extinguishing of the flames produced by the flaming wallet. Advantageously, the flaming wallet of certain example embodiments does not necessarily require hidden compartments or areas, or sleight of hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Invisible Intelligence Incorporated
    Inventor: Howie Marmer
  • Publication number: 20100071815
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to flaming wallets, and methods of making the same, with such flaming wallets typically being used for magic tricks, illusions, jokes, and/or general fun. In certain example embodiments, a flame mechanism may be substantially completely concealed by “fake money.” The flame mechanism of certain example embodiments may include an igniter that produces a spark for causing flammable material applied to flame retardant material to combust, with the flame retardant material being inserted into respective recesses of one or more flame retardant material holders located between the inner surface of the flaming wallet and the rear surface of the fake money. In certain example embodiments, a magnet mechanism may facilitate the closing of the wallet and/or the extinguishing of the flames produced by the flaming wallet. Advantageously, the flaming wallet of certain example embodiments does not necessarily require hidden compartments or areas, or sleight of hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Invisible Intelligence Incorporated
    Inventor: Howie Marmer
  • Publication number: 20090320978
    Abstract: A sound emitting wallet comprises a sound module installed in a wallet. The sound module comprises a switch, an activation tab attached to part of the wallet and to the switch, a sound controller, a sound emitter, a battery, and optionally a microphone. In some embodiments, sound is emitted when part of the wallet is unfolded. Sound may optionally be emitted when a pocket in the wallet is opened. Different sounds may optionally be emitted for opening and closing parts of a wallet. Sounds to be emitted may be predetermined at the time the wallet is manufactured or may be loaded into a sound module and saved in a memory device. In some embodiments, a sound module may be adapted to record sound, retain a representation of the sound in a memory device, and later emit the sound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2008
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Inventor: Johnny C. Martinez
  • Patent number: 7556073
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventor: Michael L. Lyons
  • Patent number: 7546860
    Abstract: The present invention is a man's wallet that can fit into a pocket in a man's trousers or into the inside pocket of a suit jacket or sport coat and which has incorporated into its exterior surface a business card holder which is either permanently attached or removably attached to an exterior surface of the wallet. With a business card holder incorporated into the wallet, a person will be able to carry business cards when he takes his wallet and will not forget to take business cards as he might do if the business card holder was a separate container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: P Vincent Mehdizadeh
  • Patent number: 7536753
    Abstract: Devices for holding paper, cards, and/or wallets. One device has a clip with two ends and a leverage bump; and an arm pivotally coupled to each end. One of the arms contacts the leverage bump when the clip is opened. Another device includes a clip having a receiving portion and a holding portion. The receiving portion includes an arch. The holding portion includes two ends. An arm is pivotally coupled to each end. Other devices are included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: beza, L.P.
    Inventors: Chip E. Thomson, Glen E. Clifton, Michael C. Lah, Lauren S. Brenneman, Joseph B. Wieck
  • Publication number: 20090014104
    Abstract: A foldable denomination organized wallet (100) is provided. The wallet can include a billfold presenting a plurality of departments (101-120) to separately store money of differing denominations, wherein each department presents a monetary visual identifier for each denomination of the money, and the plurality of departments are visually staggered in order of denomination for showing the visual identifiers, a plurality of columns (125-126) to hold coins of differing denominations, wherein each column presents a coin visual identifier for each denomination of the coins, and the columns are visually ordered by denomination, and an identification pocket (160) made of a clear material to hold and show an identification card, wherein the coin holder and the identification pocket is attached to a front department of the billfold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: Tina Duchon
    Inventor: Tina Duchon
  • Publication number: 20080302455
    Abstract: A billfold or pocket wallet for carrying paper money, credit cards, identification cards and the like comprising means to carry a paper notepad and a writing utensil integrated therein. The billfold is constructed to allow for the facile removal of single sheets from the notepad and the billfold is dimensioned to be conveniently carried in a clothing pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Bryan Huber
  • Publication number: 20080236712
    Abstract: An apparatus and device for concealing personal effects in combination with a device for opening a container is disclosed. More specifically, one of many embodiments of the device may include a combination of a casing, such as a wallet or other device for concealing personal effects, having an instrument inseparably attached thereto for opening the container. For example, the instrument may be used for removing a cap that is attached to a container such as a bottle. To aid in the cap removal process, an opening may be formed in the instrument and a window may be formed in the casing. The opening of the instrument may comprise a first lip for engaging a top of the cap and a second lip for engaging a lower end portion of the cap to thereby aid in removal of the cap from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Beirne Chisolm
  • Publication number: 20080060730
    Abstract: A wallet for the visually impaired comprised of a top side edge, opposed bottom side edge, and first and second lateral side edges, the four side edges enclosing first and second sides of the wallet. A series of compartments are located on the first side of the wallet. Four compartments store dollar bills in denominations of one (1), five (5), ten (10), and twenty (20) dollars, and three compartments located below the four compartments store credit cards, identifications cards, and the like. Tactile indicia are located on a visible portion of the four compartments. The indicia denote which of the four denominations of dollar bills are to be stored in each compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: James Young, Mark Aster Walker
  • Publication number: 20080023114
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventor: Donnie R. Bridgefarmer
  • Patent number: 7261133
    Abstract: A wallet having hardened reinforcing plates, as well as a dust-tight and water impervious cover. The wallet also has two Styrofoam layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Inventor: William A. Copeland
  • Patent number: 7159630
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Inventor: Jacqueline E. Klatte-Rolfe
  • Patent number: 6997481
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Inventor: Paul Hardwig
  • Publication number: 20040108032
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventor: Machael L. Lyons
  • Publication number: 20030140996
    Abstract: Devices for holding money, whether paper or plastic. One device has a clip portion having inner and outer surfaces, two arms pivotally coupled to the clip portion, an outer covering material attached to at least a portion of the outer surface, and an inner covering material attached to at least a portion of the inner surface. The device can have inserts disposed in openings of the two arms. A kit that includes a device for holding money and a wallet configured to fit within the device, and more specifically to fit within the clip portion of the device, is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Chip Edward Thomson
  • Publication number: 20020129882
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable wallet made of textile fabrics. The present invention provides convenience in carrying a wallet by differing a length of an outer cover from that of an inner cover, thereby forming a folding region with extra material at the area where the wallet is folded in order to solve the problem of the wallet being excessively thick when it is folded with contents being inserted therein, since an existing foldable wallet is manufactured without considering the folded region when it is folded in trisection to be carried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Searn Y. Paik
  • Publication number: 20020053378
    Abstract: A billfold having a front panel and a back panel that intersects the front panel along an edge. At least one of the front panel and the back panel have a first pocket formed therein. The first pocket has a width that permits currency to be placed therein in an unfolded orientation. The first pocket has a first retaining strap attached thereto that is sized to receive a portion of a checkbook to substantially prevent the checkbook from moving laterally in the first pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventor: Vladimir Gribovsky
  • Publication number: 20010025678
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Inventor: Eugen Buechele
  • Patent number: 6276414
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Inventor: Marion Keith Bibb
  • Publication number: 20010013481
    Abstract: A money holder for facilitating the giving of paper currency as a gift includes a body having two covers hingedly connected to a spine. The money holder further includes an arrangement for adhering a stack of paper currency to the body so that a currency stack may be held intermediate the two covers when the body is in a closed condition. The amount and denomination of the currency may be determined by the gift giver. When the body is in an open condition, the receiver of the gift is provided selective access to the paper currency, which may be detached from the body one bill at a time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 1999
    Publication date: August 16, 2001
    Inventor: DONNA LANG
  • Patent number: 6065515
    Abstract: A single-fold money or bill holder has a generally rectangular single sheet of backing material and a first cover flap attached to and overlaying more than one-half the length and less than the full length of the backing sheet. Further, the first cover flap overlies more than one-half but less than the fill width of the backing sheet. The cover flap is aligned along two edges with two edges of the backing sheet and attached along at least one edge. Numerous embodiments include pockets, credit card compartments with transverse slits, and transparent pocket faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Assignee: Hidea Innovative Products, L.C.
    Inventor: William R. Harris
  • Patent number: 6050311
    Abstract: A billfold and credit card carrier engineered for minimum thickness has a pair of nested pockets shaped and dimensioned to hold adjacent stacks of banknotes, and series of credit card-sized pockets for holding credit cards, driver's license, and other similarly sized documents in side-by-side arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: Kenneth S. Obenski
  • Patent number: 5778954
    Abstract: A combination of a wallet and a pocket knife. The wallet has a plurality of sections which overlie each other when the wallet is folded. One of the sections has a pocket which removably and frictionally receives a pocket knife.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company
    Inventors: John Sullivan, Edward L. Jessup, Jr.