Including Expandable Pocket Patents (Class 150/144)
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Patent number: 10618342Abstract: A pocket structure including a first panel, and a second panel coupled to the first panel to define a pocket with the first panel. The second panel has an opening intersecting an outer edge thereof. The opening has a transverse portion oriented generally parallel to the outer edge and a leg portion oriented generally perpendicular to the outer edge.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventor: Kevin Witter
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Publication number: 20150083289Abstract: A wallet for securely holding one or more documents having a first band plate and a second band plate connected together using a stationary O-ring and a rolling O-ring. Each plate includes a top edge, side edges, and a pivot edge. A notch is located in each of the side edges adjacent the pivot edge that receives and holds the stationary O-ring. At least one of the plates includes a channel located in each of the side edges between the notch and the top edge that receives and holds the rolling O-ring. The rolling O-ring is typically located at the top of the channel near the top edge. The O-rings bias the plates to a closed. The stationary O-ring allows the plates to be stretched apart while keeping the pivot edge together. The rolling O-ring rolls down the channel to release tension holding the plates together.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: OBSTRUCTURES LLCInventors: Brian R. Johnson, Matthew S. Hall, Nathan J. Matteson
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Publication number: 20080302455Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventor: Bryan Huber
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Publication number: 20080178977Abstract: A combination metering band and wallet device is disclosed. The device includes an elongate band sized to extend about an appendage of a user. The band has first and second end portions disposed opposite each other, a first outer surface adapted for outward orientation when the band is in position about the appendage of a user, and a second inner surface adapted for inward orientation adjacent the skin of a user. An attachment mechanism is disposed at the first and second band end portions for selectively securing the band about the appendage of a user. A fastening mechanism is disposed on the band first outer surface for securing a metering device thereto. A wallet case is secured to the band first end portion and includes a plurality of at least two pocket elements. Each pocket element defines an interior pouch and has an end opening for providing access to the interior pouch, the end openings and pouches being accessible when the band is attached about the appendage of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventor: Brain W. Nauman
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Patent number: 7204398Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2004Date of Patent: April 17, 2007Inventor: Albert L. Smith, Sr.
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Patent number: 7063045Abstract: An animal leash including an integrated, selectively accessible cavity, the animal leash comprising: (a) a first elongated strap; and (b) a first collapsible wall attached to the first elongated strap to form an integrated receptacle, the integrated receptacle including an opening providing access to an interior thereof, the integrated receptacle further including a reconfigurable closure adapted to be selectively reconfigured to restrict access to the interior of the integrated receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Inventor: Caroline C. Van Meter
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Patent number: 6923229Abstract: A wallet for retaining a plurality of cards. The wallet includes a wallet casing having two slit openings. The wallet also includes an insert which is removably attached to the wallet casing. The insert includes several pages aligned in a photo album fashion. Each page may hold at least two cards in a vertical orientation. In addition, the insert includes two insert tabs. Each tab is inserted within a slit opening. The wallet casing may include a privacy flap to cover the insert.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2002Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Inventor: Alan Beckley
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Patent number: 6811025Abstract: A card holder for protecting a card includes a pop-up panel for the inclusion of printed indicia such as a map. The pop-up panel rapidly collapses to a size slightly larger than the card within the pocket without resort to accordion folds.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2000Date of Patent: November 2, 2004Inventor: Scot Kaplan
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Publication number: 20040099357Abstract: A wallet for retaining a plurality of cards. The wallet includes a wallet casing having two slit openings. The wallet also includes an insert which is removably attached to the wallet casing. The insert includes several pages aligned in a photo album fashion. Each page may hold at least two cards in a vertical orientation. In addition, the insert includes two insert tabs. Each tab is inserted within a slit opening. The wallet casing may include a privacy flap to cover the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventor: Alan Beckley
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Patent number: 6449881Abstract: A detachable shoe wallet comprises a generally flat elongated body which is adapted to be folded over upon itself. The wallet is made of a double layer of nylon material and includes an inner pocket with a separate closure for securing small articles. The wallet also includes a plurality of longitudinally and laterally spaced eyelets for maintaining the wallet on the instep of a shoe.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Inventors: Nadia Assaf, Van A. Evans
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Publication number: 20020053378Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Inventor: Vladimir Gribovsky
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Patent number: 5261701Abstract: An expansion pocket is provided for use with folders, binders or the like which allows large quantities of materials to be securely inserted into the expansion pocket. The expansion pocket cover member is provided with a series of slits which run along the two adjacent edges of the cover member secured to the folder or ring binder, along with a relief cut-out made in the cover member at the corner defined by these two adjacent sides.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1992Date of Patent: November 16, 1993Assignee: American Trading and Production CorporationInventor: Robert N. Walters
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Patent number: 5118137Abstract: An expansion pocket is provided for use with folders, binders or the like which allows large quantities of materials to be securely inserted into the expansion pocket. The expansion pocket cover member is provided with a series of slits which run along the two adjacent edges of the cover member secured to the folder or ring binder, along with a relief cut-out made in the cover member at the corner defined by these two adjacent sides.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 1991Date of Patent: June 2, 1992Assignee: American Trading and Production CorporationInventor: Robert N. Walters
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Patent number: 4974652Abstract: An expanding credit card insert for holding cards and the like includes a pair of endwalls flexibly joined at their bottom edges to form a hinged seam. Pleated sidewalls extend between the endwalls, each sidewall pleat including a sidewall panel. At least one leg extends to the seam from each sidewall at a mid portion thereof, so as to space portions of the bottom edges of said sidewall panels on either side of said leg, from said seam.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1989Date of Patent: December 4, 1990Assignee: Amity Leather Products CompanyInventor: Paul Lemler