Joint Or Seam Structure Patents (Class 150/146)
  • 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: 20150075683
    Abstract: A single sheet template for folding to form a wallet with at least two card pockets. The template comprises: a) first and second pocket forming fold lines (16a, 16b) foldable in a z-fold to form inner and outer sheet portions of each of inner and outer card pockets and a bottom for each of the inner and outer card pockets, the bottom joining said inner and outer sheet portions; b) pocket side forming means (18a, 18c) foldable to form a first side of each of the inner and outer card pockets; c) a wallet edge fold line (18b) transverse to the first and second pocket forming fold lines and along which first and second segments (20a, 20b) of the template are foldable to form a second side of each of the inner and outer card pockets; and d) securing means (24a, 24b) for preventing unfolding along the wallet edge fold line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Meuller-Heumann
  • Patent number: 8763657
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel Martin Newingham
  • Publication number: 20120312435
    Abstract: A foldable cardboard template has an outer panel, multiple binding strips respectively formed on and protruding from one of the two longitudinal sides and two transverse sides of the outer panel, and an interlayer board formed on and transversely protruding from the other longitudinal side of the outer panel having no binding strip formed thereon. The interlayer board is ladder-like and has multiple interlayers connected with each other, multiple partition lines and multiple card slits formed therethrough. Each partition line is formed between two adjacent interlayers. The interlayer board is folded at the partition lines to lean toward the outer panel and form multiple pockets between the interlayers. The binding strips are affixed to the folded interlayer board to fix the outer panel and the interlayer board together. The folded interlayer board and the outer panel are folded at a center fold line to make a paper wallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventor: HO-JEN CHUEH
  • Publication number: 20120180917
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Armstrong, Henri Spaile
  • Publication number: 20090288746
    Abstract: There is a single-fold wallet configured to secure and store monetary funds and personal items. The wallet includes a single-fold housing configured to secure and store monetary funds and personal items. The wallet also includes a transparent window pocket disposed on an exterior surface of the housing. The wallet further includes a plurality of pocket sleeves, each having an aperture disposed along a top end of the sleeve. The sleeves are coupled to an interior surface of the housing in an array, wherein a portion of each sleeve is transparent. The wallet additionally includes a monetary pocket disposed within the housing between the plurality of pocket sleeves and the housing. Furthermore, the wallet includes a clip having a biased member disposed on the exterior surface of the housing, coupled to the housing opposite of the transparent window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventor: Gerald Baca
  • Publication number: 20030155053
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventor: Johney L. Gray
  • Patent number: 6571842
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Pan Nations Development Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Searn Y. Paik
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Patent number: 5566980
    Abstract: A Motor Vehicle Document Organizer made of a flexible material with interior pockets designed specifically to house vehicle registration, proof of automobile insurance, accident information card, as well as a flap to secure driver's license for presentation. Motor Vehicle Document Organizer is foldable along a middle portion to form a front and rear cover. Interior pockets are affixed on three sides and unaffixed on the fold to accommodate insertion of said motor vehicle documents. Motor vehicle documents are commonly stored loosely in glove compartment of vehicle. This invention is particularly concerned with the organization and expedient identification of motor vehicle documents in a standardized format, eliminating timely searching for documents when requested by law enforcement or other emergency personnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Assignee: John Fizer
    Inventor: John Fizer
  • Patent number: 5394913
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Carlo F. Zezza, Jr., Michael M. Walter, Richard Miles, Ian Ferris
  • Patent number: 5261701
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: American Trading and Production Corporation
    Inventor: Robert N. Walters
  • Patent number: 5230627
    Abstract: An instructional, developmental and educational product and method for children comprises a book of imitation checks, a checkbook ledger, and a wallet for enclosing the checkbook and checkbook ledger. The wallet constitutes a rectangular flexible base sheet foldable across the width thereof to define a rectangular central portion, a first rectangular end flap and a second rectangular end flap, said end flaps being foldable over the central portion. A first fabric band secured to the central portion defines a first pocket for mounting the checkbook ledger, and one of the rectangular end flaps has a second fabric band secured thereto a define a second pocket for receiving the book of imitation checks. A coin purse and closure flap are formed on the first fabric band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Jaycor, Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Todd
  • Patent number: 5184658
    Abstract: A card display pocket formed of three sheets of fusible material. The first sheet is a nylon/vinyl material that is slit one way to receive the second sheet of a frosty vinyl material which may be slit a different way from the first sheet to form specially designed pockets and woven through the first sheet of material, over the front side of the first sheet of material and under the back side of the first sheet of material. The third sheet is a plain vinyl that is used for a backing.The method of construction is as follows: In a sheet of nylon/vinyl material slits are made lengthwise or widthwise through the material so that they are either generally parallel to each other or generally perpendicular to each other. Translucent vinyl material, is then interwoven through these slits in order to form the desired pockets. The card pocket with curved sides is especially desirable for applications where a card is frequently accessed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: Enger-Kress Company
    Inventor: Thomas A. Bauman
  • Patent number: 5024258
    Abstract: A wallet (10) suitable for front pocket storage having a plurality of square sheets (14) and binding (26) along two adjoining edges (16, 18). The pockets (24) have two edges (20, 22) open or unbound. Currency and cards (12) may be organized in the individual pockets (24). The plurality of square sheets (14) and binding (26) are made of pliable or flexible material so that the wallet (10) may easily fit within a man's front pant pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Inventor: William C. Morehead
  • Patent number: 4978055
    Abstract: A reinforcing weld structure for thermo-adhesive sheets joined by high frequency welding methods. The invention is particularly concerned with a photo finisher wallet fabricated of flexible thermoplastic sheet material and including the reinforcing weld of the present invention at each corner of each of the wallet's pockets. The photo finisher wallet includes a first flexible thermoplastic sheet foldable to form front and rear covers, one of which is substantially rectangular and has a welded seam along three of its edges. A second substantially rectangular thermoplastic sheet is sealed along its three edges to the rectangular cover by the seam, the second sheet having an unsealed edge to form a pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Assignee: Rembrandt Photo Services
    Inventor: William R. Miller
  • Patent number: 4921027
    Abstract: The present invention provides a billfold, wallet, or the like for carrying a plurality of cards, such as credit cards, in shingled and partially exposed relationship to one another whereby a desired card can be readily selected and withdrawn.The billfold has a pair of flexible walls which are sewn together to form an envelope-like opening. One of the walls has affixed thereto a multi-card liner. The liner includes a support member which has at least two vertical slits extending from a bottom edge to provide a downwardly extending tongue member. A plurality of card-receiving leaves is then provided. Each of the leaves has a tongue-receiving slit extending in a horizontal direction. The leaves are strung along the tongue of the support member in a vertically aligned, partially overlapping array to form the integral liner of the invention having a series of single edge overlying cavities arranged in shingled relationship for the reception of cards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Assignee: Amity Leather Products Company
    Inventor: Roy Scheunemann
  • Patent number: 4779655
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Inventor: Gaylen R. Olson