With Closure Patents (Class 150/143)
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Patent number: 11819098Abstract: The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, and a pull tab coupled to the external surface of the flexible member. The disclosure also includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a flexible member coupled to the open-sided shell, a stretchable band configured to wrap around the open-sided shell and the flexible member, and a radio frequency identification (RFID) protection plate coupled to the open-sided shell. In some embodiments, the RFID protection plate is configured to securably couple at least one personal card between the RFID protection plate and the open-sided shell. The disclosure includes a wallet comprising an open-sided shell, a first protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell, and a second protruding portion coupled to the open-sided shell.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2023Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Dango Products, LLCInventors: Thuan Tran, Charlie Carroll, Binh Tran
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Patent number: 11166532Abstract: An exemplary electromagnetic shielded dry bag with magnetic closure system includes an outer bag, an inner shielding liner, and a pair of embedding strips having magnets embedded therein. The outer bag is preferably comprised of water-proof material and has a fluid-sealed floor portion and an access mouth disposed oppositely thereof. First and second bag panels are disposed oppositely of one another and extend from the floor portion to the access mouth. The inner shielding liner is comprised of electromagnetic shielding material and defines an electromagnetic shielding compartment within the bag. The embedding strips are secured to respective bag panels. This securement may be by way of heat fusing of respective securement elements to the inner faces, thereby forming pockets with which the strips reside. When the closure section is magnetically retained in closed configuration, the access mouth is thereby retained in an RF-sealed and fluid-sealed configuration to protect the shielding compartment.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: Merakai, LLCInventor: Ryan Judy
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Patent number: 10080407Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Innodave, LLCInventor: David Richard Jackson
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Patent number: 8851439Abstract: The invention provides a reading stand. The reading stand may comprising a base portion including at least one base portion sidewall, the base portion sidewall being supported by the base portion; and a platform portion forming a support surface to support the document, the platform portion including at least one page holder to retain the document. The reading stand may further include a side support clip extending from the platform portion such that the base portion sidewall is receivable between the platform portion and the side support clip in an assembled position, the side support clip having a protuberance disposed thereon, the protuberance engageable with the base portion sidewall. The assembled position affords side reading.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Phifer IncorporatedInventors: Beverly C. Phifer, M. Scott Clark, Thomas G. Grammer
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Publication number: 20140144562Abstract: The present invention relates to money holders for carrying currency of various denominations, and more particularly to money holders that are shaped like sports balls or cars that allow the user and vendor to put money inside and toss back and forth to complete a transaction. The money holder comprises a body having a shape of sports balls or cars, a pouch concealed inside the body and a fastening system for the opening to provide access and prevent access to the interior pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventor: Shane Hillard
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Publication number: 20120261042Abstract: A case includes first and second components hinged together and a latch for releasably securing the first component hinged closed to the second component. In one example, the first component may include a sealing band attached to an edge thereof and displaced away from the edge around a latch area of the first component. The second component may include a contact element for contacting the sealing band to provide a watertight closure between them. In another example, the first and second components each include a conductive and non-conductive shell. While the non-conductive shells are hinged together, the conductive shells substantially shield an interior chamber of the case from electromagnetic radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventor: Ajit KHUBANI
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Publication number: 20120180917Abstract: A moulded wallet formed using at least two layers of plastics materials includes a first part having a free end and a fixed end, and a second part having a free end and a fixed end. The fixed ends cooperating to form a pivot bridge about which the first and second parts pivot between a first folded state and a second open state. A first of the layers of plastics materials includes a semi rigid plastics and a second includes a softer plastics which is less rigid than the first layer said plastics materials. Each of the first and second parts include an outer face and an inner face, the inner face at least partially formed of the semi rigid plastics. The semi rigid plastics co operates with the soft plastics material to define at least one compartment in each of the first and second parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Mark Armstrong, Henri Spaile
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Patent number: 8123189Abstract: The invention provides a reading stand. The reading stand may comprising a base portion including at least one base portion sidewall, the base portion sidewall being supported by the base portion; and a platform portion forming a support surface to support the document, the platform portion including at least one page holder to retain the document. The reading stand may further include a side support clip extending from the platform portion such that the base portion sidewall is receivable between the platform portion and the side support clip in an assembled position, the side support clip having a protuberance disposed thereon, the protuberance engageable with the base portion sidewall. The assembled position affords side reading.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Phifer IncorporatedInventors: Beverly C. Phifer, M. Scott Clark, Thomas G. Grammer
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Publication number: 20100140308Abstract: The Wrist Wallet/Watch Band is a wallet with attachable timepiece worn about ones wrist. The wallet is made of thin, durable material. It is securely fastened with male and female, hook and loop material. The wrist wallet/watch band is used to conceal money, coins, keys, business cards, appointment notes, receipts, and similar items in one main zippered compartment. The zipper extends to the upper end of the full-length compartment to fit the full length and width of currency. The zipper is double-stitched. The time piece is affixed to the wallet, via four holes on the front, by using the metal attachment pins that connected the watch to its original watch band.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventor: Steven A. Wilson
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Patent number: 7640632Abstract: An article for holding currency and credit cards is disclosed which comprises (a) a first length of substantially non-stretchable material having a first end and a second end configured to form a closed flat loop when the first end is retained on or near the second end, a lumen in the first length, a flat length of bendable metal within the lumen in the first length which allows the closed flat loop to retain a desired shape, the closed flat loop having a length which is slightly longer than half the length of U.S. currency; (b) a second length of substantially non-stretchable material having a middle, a first end, a second end, and a lumen, the first end and the second end secured to the first length of substantially non-stretchable material, thereby forming a second flat loop slightly wider than the width of U.S.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Bella J LLCInventor: Jeffrey Lazarus
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Publication number: 20090199941Abstract: A combination wallet tool includes a pair of hinged, mating shells which define a closed chamber when closed and latched. The chamber is partitioned to provide areas in which currency, cards and papers may be kept. The mating surfaces of the shells are sealed, for example, by an O-ring to keep water from entering the chamber. A variety of useful tools having identical bases may be interchangeably seated in respective apertures provided in the shells.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: TONER MACHINING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: James Carl Toner, Garry Brandon Hensley
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Publication number: 20080149235Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventor: Paul M. Jay
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Publication number: 20080121322Abstract: The Cell Phone Wallet Sleeve is a Cell phone sleeve which holds debit and credit cards with your cell phone. The Cell Phone Wallet Sleeve only covers the top part of a flip phone. The Cell Phone Wallet Sleeve has a clear plastic face to allow users to view the cell phone screen and use it's buttons. The screen also protects the phone's screen from getting scratched. The Cell Phone Wallet Sleeve is removable, to be used on it's own as a wallet. The slot for the Bank cards are located behind the screen of the cell phone to keep the cards out of view. This device can be made in different shapes and sizes, to fit any type of cell phone. This device can also be made out of different colors and materials. Some examples include Leather, Nylon, and Polyester. The way to make it would be to stitch the materials together following the details of the drawing provided. All the materials, leather, nylon etc., would be stitched together exactly like a wallet would. The plastic face can be glued or sewn on.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventor: Kevin Nicholas Thomson
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Publication number: 20080105718Abstract: A golf organizer or golf wallet includes means of holding all known varieties of golf scorecards and golf yardage books. A combination of vertical and horizontal pockets, outer flaps and slits secure both top folding and side folding scorecards and yardage books. Multiple holding elements allow the wallet to be used on and off the golf course as a practical but svelte means of holding checkbooks, currency, credit cards and notebooks. The inside center of the wallet may contain a tube for receiving a writing implement. Exterior portions of the wallet may be reserved for the display of logos, insignia, emblems, trademarks, or other information. Interior portions of the wallet feature nylon backing or lining in every compartment to provide moisture protection to the contents of the wallet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2007Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: James Funsten Costello, Mark Pey-Luen Hsing
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Patent number: 7172167Abstract: The invention provides a reading stand. The reading stand may include a base including a base member case. Further, the reading stand may include a reading lid disposed upon the base member case, the reading lid including a reading platform having a front side and a backside; and at least one page holder adjustably mounted on the reading platform so as to assist in retaining a document on the front side of the reading platform. Further, a support member is provided. The support member extends from the backside of the reading platform, and is adapted to engage with the base so as to support the reading lid upon the base. For example, the support member may be in the form of a side support clip that substantially vertically supports the reading lid upon the base for side reading.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: February 6, 2007Assignee: Phifer IncorporatedInventors: Beverly C. Phifer, M. Scott Clark, Thomas G. Grammer
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Patent number: 6766932Abstract: A document carrier for travel documents includes a rectangular panel with pockets on one side and a necklace band attached on the opposite side. The band is adjustable and slidable.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2002Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventors: Linda H. Hansen, Andrezj M. Redzisz
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Publication number: 20030183313Abstract: A secure travel wallet having a flat rectangular base panel with a pocket. Attached to the top edge are two belt loops. The pocket has mating pieces of hook and loop fabric located on corresponding surfaces of the pocket and base panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Clifford N. Rushlow
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Patent number: 6612771Abstract: A loose-leaf binding device has a first binder, a second binder, a plurality of sheets of loose-leaf paper disposed between the first binder and the second binder, and a coiled ring fastening the first binder, each sheet of loose-leaf paper, and the second binder. The first binder has an oblong hole and a round hole. The second binder has an oblong slot to match the oblong hole of the first binder. A pleated flap is connected to the second binder. The pleated flap has a first crease and a second crease. The pleated flap is inserted in the oblong hole of the first binder.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Inventor: Ken-Jui Su
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Patent number: 6604563Abstract: A wallet including a single strip of material including a plurality of oppositely folded and integrally attached panels which extend in directions opposite the adjacent panels to provide a series of outwardly opening paper currency receiving compartments. A closure, integral with at least one of the panels, is detachably coupled to one of the endmost panels in the stack.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2002Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Inventor: Johney L. Gray
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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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Patent number: 6450400Abstract: A portable currency storage device for securing paper currency and the like against immediate access includes a cover and base slideably joined and locked together. A thumbwheel is provided to assist paper currency and the like into an internal compartment of the device, but is unable to withdraw the same. The internal compartment and its contents are accessible only by separating the cover from the base using the key provided for such.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2000Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Inventor: Roland D. Savoir, Jr.
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Patent number: 6039175Abstract: A multi-pocket female wallet includes a cover, and a plurality of pockets. The cover comprises an outside layer, and an inside layer having the shape of a rectangle. A first end of a pocket template is cut into the shape of three equally spaced apart tab projections. The plurality of tab projections are folded over the bottom folded member. The cover is fastened to the pocket template at the top edge thereof. A first and second stitch create three pockets in the pocket template. The plurality of tab projections are attached to the bottom folded member with suitable fastening means. A second embodiment of a multi-pocket female wallet includes a cover, a pocket member, and an attachment strap. The cover has a plurality of layers which are attached to the pocket member with a surrounding seam binding. Pockets are defined by sewing the cover to the pocket member substantially perpendicular to the length of the pocket member.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1998Date of Patent: March 21, 2000Inventor: Russel Wright
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Patent number: 5913349Abstract: A wallet for credit cards is provided including a strip having at least one crease formed therein for allowing the folding of the same. Also included is a credit card storage sleeve mounted on the strip for containing a plurality of credit cards. At least one message is situated on the wallet and exposed only when the strip is unfolded. The message functions for warning a user about the use of credit cards.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1998Date of Patent: June 22, 1999Inventor: Lisa A. Festus
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Patent number: 5778954Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 9, 1996Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery CompanyInventors: John Sullivan, Edward L. Jessup, Jr.
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Patent number: 5551496Abstract: A concealable wallet comprising a wallet member having a pocket for storing items and an attachment strap for securely attaching the wallet member to the garment while in use. The pocket is accessible through a sealable opening and is sized to allow flat rectangular objects such as a stack of currency to be stored therein. The wallet member may include a flap section, having a hook and pile type fastener attached thereto, located adjacent the sealable opening; and a second section of hook and pile type fastener attached to the sidewall near the opening in a manner such that the flap may be secured over the sealable opening by connecting the two sections of hook and pile fastener. The attachment strap is elongated and attached to the wallet member along its midsection. Both ends of the attachment strap extend out past the wallet member. One of the ends has an adjustable length fastening mechanism attached thereto.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1995Date of Patent: September 3, 1996Inventor: Hugh H. Gray, Jr.
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Patent number: 5429373Abstract: Play money to be earned and spent by children comprising a plurality of sheets of bills of money of various numerical denominations, the money having printed thereon the denominations, a happy child face and "money" printed thereon, such money adapted to be earned by children as a reward for activities and for spending or playing video games; and a pouch having a front face and a rear face, each face fabricated in a rectangular configuration and coupled together along side edges and bottom edges leaving an open top edge for the passage of money, the pouch having a flap to close the top edge with a releasable fastener associated with respect thereto, the pouch having printed thereon "money" and a space for receipt of a child's name.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1994Date of Patent: July 4, 1995Inventors: Mona J. Chelko, Bernard J. Chelko
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Patent number: 5423363Abstract: A foldable holding device comprising an outer layer and an inner layer which is fixedly secured to the outer layer. The device is adjustably secured in a folded position by a self-contained adjustable strap assembly interposed between the inner and outer layers, where the strap assembly comprising a strap horizontally interposed between two semi-rigid members. The strap including an elastic and inelastic portion where one end of the elastic strap portion is coupled to the semi-rigid member and the other is coupled to the inelastic strap portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1993Date of Patent: June 13, 1995Assignee: Gary's Leather CreationsInventors: Gary Matzdorff, Jeffry A. Matzdorff
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Patent number: 5394913Abstract: Personal leather goods (PLG's) such as wallets, billfolds, pocket calendars have a portion which is required to bend repeatedly. This bending causes cracking and extreme wear which adversely affects the looks of the item and reduces its useful life. Disclosed is a mechanical hinge which attaches to leather-like panels of such PLG's. The hinge includes a set of interleaving knuckles of relatively soft material which form an axial bore along the length of the hinge, the bore receiving a thin pintle made of a relatively stiff but resilient material. The pintle is shorter than the axial length of the bore and is held into the bore by end caps, either separately applied or integrally formed with the hinge leaf. The leaves of the hinge have an overall curving shape having a concave side and convex side to permit the panels to which the hinges attached to remain parallel when materials are received between them.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1991Date of Patent: March 7, 1995Assignee: Samsonite CorporationInventors: Carlo F. Zezza, Jr., Michael M. Walter, Richard Miles, Ian Ferris
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Patent number: 5244023Abstract: A device for securing articles on or about the person, comprising a storage unit having an insert end and an access end, a zipper formed at the access end to access the storage space of the device, and a clip or mouth formed at the insert end for securely and releaseably engaging a desired storage location on or about the person.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1991Date of Patent: September 14, 1993Inventor: Albert L. Spies
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Patent number: 5184657Abstract: A multi-compartmented wallet is formed from a single piece of material in accordance with a predetermined pattern of cuts and fold lines. The generally rectangular material is initially cut leaving tab-like projections extending from both short edges. Slots are cut from a middle region of both short edges and extend inwardly for approximately one third of the length of the rectangle thereby dividing each short edge into two sections. Selected fold lines are pre-creased and each tab and a contiguous triangular portion of material is folded inwardly over the rectangle and the diagonal fold line is secured with adhesive, leaving the tab free. Opposed sections of the short edges of the material are then folded upwardly, and the short edges are pinched in the middle forming two opposed gathers that are perpendicular to the inward fold. The opposed gathers are interlaid to form compartments in the wallet. The completed wallet has fourteen pockets.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1990Date of Patent: February 9, 1993Inventor: Robert M. Hatchman
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Patent number: 4964508Abstract: A cache or holder for a key or other small item comprises a first part having at least one pocket for holding a key and a second part releasably securable to the first part and having an adhesive layer or other securing device for securing the second part to a selected surface in a concealed location.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1989Date of Patent: October 23, 1990Inventor: Joseph W. Balsley
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Patent number: 4951811Abstract: A combined eye glass, contact lens and contact lens accessories case comprising a foldable member which may be moved between open and closed positions and which has compartments formed therein to enable eye glasses to be stored therein as well as a contact lens case, a cleaning solution bottle and a wetting solution bottle. A mirror is also provided on the interior of the case.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1989Date of Patent: August 28, 1990Inventor: Dale O. Lines
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Patent number: 4907634Abstract: An organizer for money, credit cards, valuable papers and the like comprising a plurality of sheets in face-to-face relationship stitched together along respective sides to define a plurality of storage sections. The organizer is expandable and has a closure member with a plurality of positions to thus accommodate the expanded organizer. A removable holder may be alternatively secured in the organizer or removed from the organizer, folded back upon itself and secured to itself to provide a removable storage section for travellers checks.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1988Date of Patent: March 13, 1990Inventor: Eddie B. Yoo
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Patent number: 4823943Abstract: An eyeglasses case or contact lens case cover having a pouch (10, 34) sized and shaped to receive a pair of eyeglasses (12) or a case (36) for contact lenses for storage; a closure (14, 38) hingedly attached to the pouch (10, 34) and sized, shaped, and positioned so that it can be pivoted away from the pouch (10, 34) to facilitate the insertion or removal of a pair of eyeglasses (12) or a case (36) for contact lenses from the pouch (10, 34) and pivoted into contact with the pouch (10, 34) to protect a pair of eyeglasses (12) or a case (36) for contact lenses contained therewithin; and at least one magnetic fastener (16, 40) including a first member (18, 42) attached to the inside of the pouch (10, 34) and a second member (20, 44) attached to the inside of the closure (14, 38) in position to releasably engage the first member (18, 42) when the closure (14, 38 ) is pivoted into close proximity to the pouch (10, 34).Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1987Date of Patent: April 25, 1989Assignee: Non Nu, Inc.Inventor: Haehie Chang
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Patent number: 4815510Abstract: A security pouch is provided which has an access opening and includes support straps and fasteners for attaching the pouch to a strap of an upper torso undergarment, whereby the pouch is suspendable beneath the arm of a wearer to permit safe, comfortable, inconspicuous and secure carrying of valuables.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1988Date of Patent: March 28, 1989Inventor: Maurine S. Edelist
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Patent number: 4779655Abstract: A convenient beltless sports accessory wallet adapted for easy fitting over the waistband of an article of clothing, such as trousers or a skirt, comprised of an outer pliable fabric panel with an outer pocket, an intermediate pliable fabric panel with pockets thereon, and an inner pliable fabric panel with pockets thereon wherein all three panels are fixed together at their top edges to permit the wallet to straddle the waistband of an article of clothing while the outer and intermediate panels hang outside the clothing and the inner panel comfortable hangs inside the clothing snugly against the body.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1987Date of Patent: October 25, 1988Inventor: Gaylen R. Olson
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Patent number: 4716948Abstract: A wallet sized to fit folded into the breastpocket of a jacket for use by pari-mutuel bettors to organize their cash and notes and pari-mutuel tickets. The wallet contains two identical pockets for separating betting cash from winning cash, three identical slots for storing purchased pari-mutuel tickets arranged one above the other by events, a fourth slot spaced from the other three slots for storing winning tickets, a slot for a pad of notepaper, and a sleeve for holding a pen or pencil.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1986Date of Patent: January 5, 1988Inventor: Ronald A. Brissette
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Patent number: D629204Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Agressor Corporation Pty. Ltd.Inventor: Henry Erwin Spira