Joint Or Seam Structure Patents (Class 150/146)
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Publication number: 20150129096Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Robert Sha, David Sha
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Publication number: 20150075683Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Michael Meuller-Heumann
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Patent number: 8763657Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventor: Daniel Martin Newingham
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Publication number: 20120312435Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventor: HO-JEN CHUEH
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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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Publication number: 20090288746Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: November 26, 2009Inventor: Gerald Baca
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Publication number: 20030155053Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventor: Johney L. Gray
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Patent number: 6571842Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Pan Nations Development Enterprises, Inc.Inventor: Searn Y. Paik
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Publication number: 20020129882Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventor: Searn Y. Paik
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Patent number: 6065515Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 17, 1998Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignee: Hidea Innovative Products, L.C.Inventor: William R. Harris
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Patent number: 6050311Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 17, 1998Date of Patent: April 18, 2000Inventor: Kenneth S. Obenski
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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: 5566980Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 1994Date of Patent: October 22, 1996Assignee: John FizerInventor: John Fizer
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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: 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: 5230627Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 1992Date of Patent: July 27, 1993Assignee: Jaycor, Inc.Inventor: William J. Todd
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Patent number: 5184658Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 25, 1991Date of Patent: February 9, 1993Assignee: Enger-Kress CompanyInventor: Thomas A. Bauman
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Patent number: 5024258Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 6, 1990Date of Patent: June 18, 1991Inventor: William C. Morehead
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Patent number: 4978055Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 1989Date of Patent: December 18, 1990Assignee: Rembrandt Photo ServicesInventor: William R. Miller
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Patent number: 4921027Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 8, 1989Date of Patent: May 1, 1990Assignee: Amity Leather Products CompanyInventor: Roy Scheunemann
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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