SLIM WALLET WITH INTEGRATED MONEY CLIP
The disclosure concerns a wallet with integrated money clip. The wallet includes: a first cavity for storing one or more cards, a cord being fixedly attached to the first cavity and further extending through an aperture thereof, wherein a length of the cord is configured to nest within an internal surface of the first cavity in an unactuated stated. The cord is configured with a pull tab for ejecting cards contained within the first cavity upon a pulling or actuation of the pull tab from the unactuated state to an actuated state. The wallet further includes a slit configured to receive and engage a removeably-integrated money clip. The money clip is generally fabricated from a light-weight composite material, such as carbon fiber.
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This invention relates generally to wallets and other accessories for carrying currency notes and cards; and more particularly, to a slim wallet with an integrated money clip.
Description of the Related ArtWallets have long been used for carrying currency notes, cards and other items. Many wallets are bulky, heavy or otherwise difficult to carry. There is a long felt and continued need for an improved wallet which is configured with a slim profile for carrying in one's pocket, and adapted for easy access to items contained in the wallet, such as cards, while being versatile for use in a variety of circumstances.
SUMMARYThe disclosure concerns a wallet with integrated money clip. The wallet includes: a first cavity for storing one or more cards, a cord being fixedly attached to the first cavity and further extending through an aperture thereof, wherein a length of the cord is configured to nest within an internal surface of the first cavity in an unactuated stated. The cord is configured with a pull tab for ejecting cards contained within the first cavity upon a pulling or actuation of the pull tab from the unactuated state to an actuated state. The wallet further includes a slit configured to receive and engage a removeably-integrated money clip. The money clip is generally fabricated from a light-weight composite material, such as carbon fiber.
The wallet may be configured with a thickness of less than one inch to define a “slim wallet”.
In some embodiments, the wallet further comprises an optional second cavity disposed on a front surface of the wallet; the second cavity is configured to store additional cards.
In some embodiments a security fabric material is implemented to surround the first cavity for blocking an RFID or similar electronic privacy invasion.
In certain embodiments, the wallet is configured to fold along a bi-fold axis of the wallet and may further include a transparent window pocket for storing an identification card.
In other embodiments, the wallet is not configured for folding.
Other features and advantages are described in the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments.
These and other features will be further appreciated upon a thorough review hereof in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein:
In the following description, for purposes of explanation and not limitation, details and descriptions are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced in other embodiments that depart from these details and descriptions without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Certain embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings wherein illustrative features are denoted by reference numerals. The following descriptions of illustrated embodiments are not intended to be limiting, rather, such are provided for enabling those having skill in the art to make and use the invention as set forth in the claims.
For purposes of this disclosure, the term “slim wallet” is defined herein as a wallet having a profile thickness of up to one inch.
In a general embodiment, a wallet with integrated money clip includes:
(i) a first cavity for storing one or more cards, the first cavity including a first planar wall and a second planar wall, each of the first and second planar walls configured to oppose one another, wherein the first planar wall is coupled to the second planar wall at a seam extending about three sides of the first cavity, and wherein a fourth side of the first cavity is configured to form an opening for receiving the one or more cards therethrough;
(ii) a cord having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end of the cord being fixedly attached to the first planar wall of the first cavity, the second end of the cord extending through a first aperture, wherein the first aperture is configured to extend through the second planar wall of the first cavity, and a length of the cord is configured to nest with at least a portion of an internal surface formed about the first and second planar walls;
(iii) the second end of the cord defining a pull tab, wherein the pull tab is configured to eject cards contained within the cavity of the slim wallet upon a pulling or actuation of the pull tab; and
(iv) a slit configured to receive and engage a removeably-integrated money clip.
In some embodiments, the opening of the first cavity is disposed about a periphery of the wallet. For example, the opening can be disposed at a top side along an edge or “periphery” of the wallet.
In some embodiments, the wallet is configured to fold about a bi-fold axis. The wallet includes: an outer surface extending about an outside of the wallet when folded about the bi-fold axis and further includes an inside surface extending about an inside of the wallet when folded about the bi-fold axis. In these embodiments, the opening of the first cavity may be disposed about the inside surface of the wallet.
In some embodiments, the wallet may include a second cavity configured to receive and store one or more cards. The second cavity can be disposed about a front surface of the wallet.
In some embodiments, an RFID blocking material is implemented and configured to surround the first cavity.
The removeable money clip can be fabricated from a composite material, such as for example, carbon fiber.
In some embodiments the slit is positioned about an outer surface of the wallet.
In yet another embodiment, a kit includes: (i) a wallet, the wallet including a slit having a length associated therewith; and (ii) a money clip, the money clip having a first portion and a second portion connected at a bent portion, the first portion having a width associated therewith; wherein the length of the slit is greater than the width of the first portion of the money clip. In this regard, the wallet is configured to receive and couple with the money clip at the slit.
ILLUSTRATED EXAMPLESNow, turning to the drawings,
The wallet can be fabricated by stitching multiple layers of fabric together. While any fabric may be used, genuine leather is preferred for aesthetic and quality preferences. Within the multiple layers of fabric may be implemented an RFID blocking material such that at least the first cavity is surrounded by the RFID blocking material, thereby preventing unwanted access to electronic data stored in some cards.
While not depicted, the wallet may comprise a conventional bi-fold style wallet with the added implementation of the pull tab and cord as described herein, and/or with a slit and removeably inserted money clip.
Other features and arrangements will be contemplated and understood by those having skill in the art. The illustrated embodiments shall not limit the scope of the invention as set forth in the claims.
Claims
1. A wallet with integrated money clip, comprising:
- a first cavity for storing one or more cards, the first cavity including a first planar wall and a second planar wall, each of the first and second planar walls configured to oppose one another, wherein the first planar wall is coupled to the second planar wall at a seam extending about three sides of the first cavity, and wherein a fourth side of the first cavity is configured to form an opening for receiving said one or more cards therethrough;
- a cord having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the first end of the cord being fixedly attached to the first planar wall of the first cavity, the second end of the cord extending through a first aperture, wherein the first aperture is configured to extend through the second planar wall of the first cavity, and a length of the cord is configured to nest with at least a portion of an internal surface formed about the first and second planar walls;
- the second end of the cord defining a pull tab, wherein the pull tab is configured to eject cards contained within the cavity of the slim wallet upon a pulling or actuation of the pull tab; and
- a slit configured to receive and engage a removeably-integrated money clip.
2. The wallet of claim 1, wherein said opening of the first cavity is disposed about a periphery of the wallet.
3. The wallet of claim 1, wherein said wallet is configured to fold about a bi-fold axis, said wallet comprising an outer surface extending about an outside of the wallet when folded about the bi-fold axis, and further comprising an inside surface extending about an inside of the wallet when folded about the bi-fold axis.
4. The wallet of claim 3, wherein said opening of the first cavity is disposed about the inside surface of the wallet.
5. The wallet of claim 1, further comprising a second cavity configured to receive and store one or more cards.
6. The wallet of claim 5, wherein the second cavity is disposed about a front surface of the wallet.
7. The wallet of claim 1, comprising an RFID blocking material, wherein said RFID blocking material is configured to surround the first cavity.
8. The wallet of claim 1, wherein said money clip comprises a composite material.
9. The wallet of claim 1, wherein said composite material comprises carbon fiber.
10. The wallet of claim 1, wherein said slit is positioned about an outer surface of the wallet.
11. A kit, comprising:
- a wallet, said wallet including a slit having a length associated therewith; and
- a money clip, said money clip having a first portion and a second portion connected at a bent portion, said first portion having width associated therewith;
- wherein said length of the slit is greater than the width of the first portion of the money clip such that said wallet is configured to receive and couple with said money clip at said slit.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 28, 2016
Publication Date: Feb 1, 2018
Applicant: KORE ESSENTIALS, INC. (San Diego, CA)
Inventor: Robin Laatz (San Diego, CA)
Application Number: 15/221,596