Abstract: A wallet for a handheld device includes a base having a front and a back, an elastic pocket fixed to the front of the base, an adhesive on the back of the flexible base, and an adhesive backing over the adhesive. The elastic pocket is stretchable to accommodate multiple cards and folded bills. The elastic pocket is made of a different material than the base.

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: A container and billfold for carrying credit cards and the like is provided with security protection for shielding surreptitious remote retrieval of the information stored in magnetic means on the cards. The upper edge portions of the cards are exposed in a staggered manner in the container for ready identification, selection and removal of a particular card during use. A paper currency clip is also provided in the container.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein comprises a wallet, cardholder, billfold, purse, phone cover or enclosure, passport cover, identification card cover, backpack or other personal bag or container which includes a pocket created by forming an enclosure with three corners with an opening or slot sized as appropriate for the card, currency, papers or other documents as desired. The user inserts one end of the card into the slot and pushes the card into position whereby the three corners of the card are positioned in substantial alignment with the three corners of the pocket and retained in relative proximity. As one or more cards are inserted and removed from the pocket, the remaining cards are retained in the pocket by the resistance imparted by the three-corner structure of the pocket.

Abstract: A wallet (110) for holding a plurality of rectangular cards (C) has a sleeve (112) that is flattened into a rectangular profile. The sleeve is maintained in the rectangular profile by a shaping element (130) that is secured to an interior surface of the sleeve. The rectangular profile has a length and a width that are substantially the same as that of the cards intended on be held, the length being the larger of the dimensions. The sleeve is open along the width edges (20, 22) and closed along the length edges. Optionally, a strap (140) that passes across an exterior surface of the sleeve from one of the width edges to the other width edge, with its ends secured inside the sleeve, is useful for retaining folded paper currency and the like. The strap ends are secured to at least the shaping element.

Abstract: A device for protecting one or more credit or charge cards from radio frequency scanning is disclosed. The device comprises a planar element sized for fitting within a card slot of a personal carrying accessory, wherein the planar element is composed of an uncharged, conductive material and wherein the planar element inhibits the transmission of radio frequency signals.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding carrying case comprising a front panel hingedly connected to a middle and rear panel. The front and middle panels each comprise an electromagnetic shielding member with a card holding means affixed to each. The carrying case has a closed position wherein upstanding walls of the front and rear panels are brought into engagement with one another so as to form an enclosure around the middle panel, thus shielding contactless smartcards contained within from being scanned by an RFID reader. A releasable locking means holds the front panel closed against the rear panel, and can be unlocked so the front panel pivots open, creating a first open position wherein contactless smartcards can be accessed in both card holding means. The middle panel can also be pivoted open to reveal a receptacle within the rear shell that holds paper currency or one additional card.

Abstract: A credit card holder made from a generally rectangular sheet of aluminum that is folded back upon itself so that the bottom is closed, while the top and both sides have slit-like openings between the front and the back of the holder. A pair of generally congruent indentations are formed into the right side and a pair of offset indentations are formed into the top of the holder.

Abstract: The primary benefit of the Portable Note Collector/Distributor is its usage simplicity. Only a select number of sticky notes need to be carried eliminating the need for a thick pad of notes. Its very usage promotes focused writing, clear thinking and sticky note management solutions. Further, it provides flexibility (with reference to lifestyle); convenience, durability, tactile experience, high goal setting and collecting/distribution potentials.

Abstract: A mobile phone case and a mobile phone case in combination with a mobile phone includes a compartment for receiving a card having magnetic media, and a door covering the compartment. The door is made from a material capable of blocking a magnetic field emitted by a mobile phone to be received in the case.

Abstract: A card wallet that can detect a missing credit card or driver's license is described. A wallet for holding plastic cards records electronically the addition of cards as well as the removal of cards. Whenever the number of cards in the wallet is less than the recorded number of cards, a signal is sent to the user warning the user that a card is missing. This may be the result of leaving a credit card at a checkout counter, theft, mishandling, or loss. The warning signal is issued only a short time after the last card was removed, aiding in rapid investigation and recovery. A simple method of detecting a missing card is to add the number of incoming cards and subtract the number of outgoing cards. An arrangement of momentary switches is used to determine the direction that the card is moving in the wallet.

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: A clip system is disclosed comprising a clip and one or more attaching means. Said clip (having a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, a front, a back, a height, width, and a depth) comprises a partial enclosure. Said attaching means is capable of attaching said clip to a mobile media device having a face and a back. Said partial enclosure is capable of receiving one or more clip objects.

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.

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 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 protecting one or more credit or charge cards from radio frequency scanning is disclosed. The device comprises a planar element sized for fitting within a card slot of a personal carrying accessory, wherein the planar element is composed of an uncharged, conductive material and wherein the planar element inhibits the transmission of radio frequency signals.

Abstract: A package of business cards arranged in a stack. Each card has a main body bearing data and an end tab connected to one end of the main body along a tear line, and a cover. The cover includes a back panel having a segment underlying all the end tabs and a front panel hingedly connected to the back panel adjacent to the free ends of the main bodies so that the front panel may be swung between an open position wherein it exposes the main body of the uppermost card in the stack and a closed position wherein it covers that main body. Securements secure together all the end tabs of the stack and the segment of the lower panel. An end cap covers the end tabs and provides a knife edge to facilitate tearing the main bodies from their tabs along their respective tear lines.

Abstract: Disclosed is a card holder that protects credit cards, debit cards, and other types of magnetic cards without causing physical damage to the magnetic stripe or demagnetization thereof. The device contains an aperture, allowing for attachment to a key ring. The location of the key ring holder affords a user the option of attaching a magnetized card to the key ring, thereby allowing the card to rotate into and out of the holder as desired. This improves accessibility for a user when their magnetized cards are required. The holder can optionally include a window on the front for displaying flat articles, such as pictures, calendars, business cards, or advertising materials.

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 wallet may include a body and a plurality of card carriers that may be pivoted relative to the body between open and closed positions. A release mechanism normally biased into a locking position may be provided to retain the card carriers in their closed positions may be operated to allow the card carriers to move from the closed position to an open position. The card carriers may be biased into an open position by a bias such as a spring.

Abstract: A wallet comprises first and second panels formed of a synthetic rubber material such as neoprene. The first and second panels are stitched together at their edges to form a container having dimensions suiting to receiving cards, such as credit cards or business cards. An opening is formed across a longitudinal direction of the second panel to allow cards to be inserted to and removed from the wallet.

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.

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: A card case comprises a storage section storing an IC card, which is provided with a finger print sensor and an input unit. The storage section includes a suppressing part suppressing the input unit through insertion of the IC card in the storage section.

Abstract: A credit card case mainly has a case body and two self-restoring parts disposed within the case body. The case body is formed with an inlet disposed at one end thereof and has two nicks disposed respectively at the upper and lower ends of the inlet. Each of the two self-restoring parts has a locking point disposed at the end thereof that is near the inlet. By means of such a structure, the credit card can push the locking points toward the side ends of the inlet after being placed into the case body till it is fully contained in the containing space within the case body, and the self-restoring parts can be restored elastically and thus lock the edges of the credit card with the locking points.

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.

Abstract: The invention relates to a document case for receiving a large number of standardized format documents including at least two first flaps articulated relative to each other, the documents being inserted separately into overlapping pockets with an offset, their openings being parallel to the articulation axis of the flaps so that the documents are arranged in a stepped manner in order to expose a visible uncovered edge thereof. In case of two adjacent flaps, the steps are arranged with the same insertion direction, the highest document of one flap being adjacent to the lowest document of the other flap so that when the two flaps are folded on each other, the two series of steps are interleaved in order to reduce the thickness. Modes of application include wallets, multifunction diaries and document briefcases.

Abstract: A card holder for credit card, debit card or magnetic stripe required card utilization, comprising of a holder body consisting of two walls. The walls are heat sealed leaving an opening for credit card, debit card or card with magnetic stripe, for insertion. The credit card, debit card or card with magnetic stripe face toward full vinyl wall. This allows for gauge range 5 mil/.0005 inches to about 2.5 mil/.0025 inches of embossed or non-embossed plastic film preferably polyethylene to work as a conduit between the magnetic stripes, with the credit card machine or device that requires a magnetic stripe for utilization.

Abstract: One example embodiment includes a wallet insert. The wallet insert includes a first sheet and a second sheet, where the second sheet at least partially covers the first sheet. The wallet insert also includes one or more seal bars, where the one or more seal bars attach the first sheet to the second sheet. The wallet insert further includes one or more pockets, where one or more edges of the one or more pockets are formed by the one or more seal bars.

Abstract: This case is made up of a bottom element (1) and of a lid element (4), both comprising a small rectangular plate (2; 5), the two plates being superimposed in such a way as to define a slim space into which the card (C) can be inserted, this space being open along one short side—termed “front side”—and closed along the other short side—termed “rear side”. The case is noteworthy in that the lid element (4) comprises a pair of longitudinal rims (3) exhibiting guide slots for the longitudinal edges of the small plate (5) of the lid element (4), the latter also being provided, on the rear side, with a transverse rim (50) which acts as an end stop for the rear transverse edge of the card so that it is possible to slide the lid element (4) and the card (C) that it covers, with one another, in the longitudinal direction, towards the front side, over a determined length of travel, thus making it easier to extract the card.

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.

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.

Abstract: A card puller is usable for retrieving a card from a card pocket. The card puller has an elongated handle and a gripping surface. The gripping surface is disposed near one end of the elongated handle. The gripping surface against the card has a sufficient coefficient of friction to pull the card from the card pocket as the elongated handle is withdrawn from the card pocket.

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 credit card case mainly has a case body and two self-restoring parts disposed within the case body. The case body is formed with an inlet disposed at one end thereof and has two nicks disposed respectively at the upper and lower ends of the inlet. Each of the two self-restoring parts has a locking point disposed at the end thereof that is near the inlet. By means of such a structure, the credit card can push the locking points toward the side ends of the inlet after being placed into the case body till it is fully contained in the containing space within the case body, and the self-restoring parts can be restored elastically and thus lock the edges of the credit card with the locking points.

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.

Abstract: A smart card holder or passport holder has two sides sealed together at three edges to leave an interior space dimensioned and configured to hold a smart card or passport. The sides have multiple layers: a first layer of dielectric material which substantially covers entirety of both sides, a second layer of structural material to add strength, and a third layer of soft material which protects any magnetic stripe on a card or the like from the dielectric material. The sides may be sealed by means of RF welding in order to minimize gaps between the sides. In use, the device prevents unauthorized RF remote access to the smart card chip or passport chip.

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 security wallet insert for thwarting loss of credit cards includes a carrying case which is installed in a foldable wallet, the insert having pockets for holding individual credit cards, and a movable member which must be extended relative to the insert to allow a card to be removed from a pocket, the extended movable member uncovering a “replace credit card” message and making it difficult to close the wallet and thereby impractical to return it to a pocket or purse. A spring activated by removal of a card from a pocket prevents the extended movable member from being returned to a closed non-obstructing position unless the spring is depressed, thus providing a positive reminder that a credit card must be returned to the wallet after the user has made a transaction, and thereby minimizing the probability that the card will be inadvertently left at a place of use.

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: A device for holding and carrying important papers and more particularly for travel documents, such as a photo ID and boarding passes, is disclosed. The device is designed for easy handling, placement and removal of the documents, and for permitting ticket counter agents, and airport gate and security check inspectors to readily view these documents. It utilizes envelope designs that are currently available on the market to which several modifications are made. A transparent pouch for holding and displaying a photo ID is laminated onto the front of the envelope and a strip is partially cut out from the front side of the envelope to form an aperture in the envelope. The aperture is used for inserting a boarding pass that is visible to allow ready inspection. The strip is used to seal the open side of the pouch to prevent the ID from accidentally falling out.

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.

Abstract: A wallet, billfold, business card or credit card holding device for holding flat items including cards and folded paper currency bills having two or more of panels joined with resilient members extending between the peripheral edges of adjacent panels defining one or more openable pockets of a thickness when folded bounded by the panels, where the device is operable between: a secured position where a retention panel resiliently encloses the pocket and impedes insertion and extraction of items from the pocket; and an open position where the retention panel is withdrawn for access to the pocket.

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: A stored value card device has a housing comprising an upper shell and a lower shell. The card device is dimensioned similar to typical credit cards and contains a circuitry for producing an audio/visual message in an inner space formed between the upper and lower shells, which are shaped like opposing trays. The two shells join together through a simple complementary engagement. A card component slides out from the bottom of the lower shell, which has two-tiered structure for mounting the card component. An electronic message device is retained in the cubic space of the housing which includes a power supply, a processing device, an audio and/or video player, and a switch triggered by a push button on the upper shell, thereby the stored value card device provides two independent operations as an electronic message player and as a convertible card in a thin profile at the same time.

Abstract: The scope of the described invention is intended to include all embodiments coming within the meaning of the following claims. The foregoing examples illustrate useful forms of the invention, but are not to be considered as limiting its scope, as those skilled in the art will be aware that additional variants and modifications of the invention can readily be formulated without departing from the meaning of the following claims.

Abstract: A non-rigid identification card holder which can be securely attached via magnetic fasteners within the flaps of the holder to the clothing, lanyard, arm or leg band, to a bag or purse handle, or to an animal's collar or harness, is provided. The card holder comprises at least one pocket sized to hold an identification card. At least one face of the pocket comprises a transparent material to allow easy viewing of the card, and information contained on electronic chips as part of the card can be scanned through the transparent material. The outer face of each pocket can comprise a transparent window. The card holder may also provide additional pockets sized to hold business cards, credit cards, photographs, security cards, etc.

Abstract: A carrying device adapted to hold one or more RF tokens and incorporates electrically conductive linings to shield said tokens from each other when the device is open or an unshielded compartment containing an individual token is presented to a reader but which shields the tokens from all electromagnetic radiation when the device is closed. The linings are made from a metal foil or other conductive material and a typical device has the general construction of a caring case or wallet which has compartments to hold sundries, bank notes, cards and visual material and in particular to hold RFID tags and contact-less cards. The wallet or case may also contain one or more panels adapted to hold RFID tags and contact-less cards and to fold out of the wallet when the latter is open allowing individual RF tokens to be presented to a reader.

Abstract: A combination paper currency holder and rigid plastic card holder which has a planar base plate and in which a first resilient clip is integrally formed along one edge of the base plate and a second resilient clip is integrally formed along an opposite edge of the base plate. The first resilient clip securely hold paper currency to one side of the base plate and the second resilient clip securely holds plastic cards, such as credit cards, to the other side of the base plate. A pair of guide members are integrally formed with side edges of the other side of the base plate and assist in retaining the plastic cards against the base plate.