U.S. patent application number 10/207308 was filed with the patent office on 2004-01-29 for quick draw card "qdc".
Invention is credited to Hage, Elie.
Application Number | 20040016653 10/207308 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 30770400 |
Filed Date | 2004-01-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040016653 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hage, Elie |
January 29, 2004 |
Quick draw card "QDC"
Abstract
The Quick Draw Card ("QDC") is a convenient card holder and
dispensing device housing a plurality of cards with the ability to
pull one card at a time while moving the next card forward for easy
dispension with the help of a bow spring mechanism inside the
holder. The holder is small in size, similar to a standard business
card and can clip into your belt (much like cellular phone can) or
inside or on your purse. It measures approximately
2.5".times.33/4".times.1/4" with a clip on the back for horizontal
mounting and a finger or thumb size opening on the front of the
holder to pull cards out so they can exit through a horizontal
opening on the top side of the holder. The inside has a bow spring
mechanism to push forward the next business card after dispensing
the card on top. The clip allows for a holder that is not easily
scratched or bent as those are which fit into your pocket. The
construction of the card holder and dispensing device could be
constructed of metal, plastic or other suitable material that could
withstand time with proper use. The spirit and scope of the concept
is what is being patented. All descriptions and figures are
provided to give the Patent Board a more clear concept or idea of
what is being proposed. The final card holder and dispensing device
may vary in material construction, clip mechanism and internal
spring to keep cards "pushed forward."
Inventors: |
Hage, Elie; (Boca Raton,
FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
ELIE HAGE
797 CAMINO LAKES CIRCLE
BOCA RATON
FL
33486
US
|
Family ID: |
30770400 |
Appl. No.: |
10/207308 |
Filed: |
July 29, 2002 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
206/39 ; 206/38;
206/39.5 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 11/182
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/39 ; 206/38;
206/39.5 |
International
Class: |
A45C 011/18 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. The card holder and dispensing device is approximately
2.5".times.33/4".times.1/4", which can accommodate up to 25
cards.
2. The card holder and dispensing device has a bow spring mechanism
inside the cavity of the holder which pushes forward the top card
for easy dispensing.
3. The card holder and dispensing device has a finger or thumb size
opening on the front of the holder for easy dispensing of the
cards.
4. The card holder and dispensing device has an opening on the top
side of the holder through which the cards come out, approximately
the size of a standard business card.
5. The card holder and dispensing device has a clip on the back
side of the holder for easy attachment to a belt or inside or on a
handbag.
6. The card holder and dispensing device has a clip which allows
for the holder to be less likely to be scratched or bent, which is
likely to occur if it were in your pocket.
7. The spirit and scope remain constant. The actual product may
vary depending on modifications and rearrangements made by those
skilled in the art with respect to size, working mechanisms,
internally and externally, and material construction.
Description
[0001] This invention is a convenient card holder and dispensing
device capable of accommodating up to 25 standard size business
cards at a time. The card holder and dispensing device has a spring
bow mechanism which keeps the top card close to the top of the
finger or thumb size dispensing area for easy dispensing. Most
people in business have a card with pertinent information they hand
out almost on a daily basis to promote their business or
profession. It is common practice to hand out your business card at
meetings, networking seminars, lunches and the like, specifically
when meeting new people business card exchange is very common, if
not expected. Historically, a person would keep their card in a
handbag, wallet or pocket to keep them handy for distribution. The
problem associated with carrying cards in the manner is the cards
often come out wrinkled, bent, stained, and one may have to fumble
to find the card, which could be embarrassing in many settings. The
card holder and dispensing device alleviates these problems. The
card holder and dispensing device is compact, easy to use and super
convenient.
[0002] Advantages of the card holder and dispensing device
invention shall become apparent as the description thereof proceeds
when considered in connection with the accompanying illustrative
drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
[0003] In the drawing which show the best mode presently
contemplated for the card holder and dispensing device you will see
pictures which are provided to give the Patent Board an idea of the
concept of what is being patented, the concept of the card holder
and dispensing device, not necessarily the exact measurements of
the device, and specifically the clip shown herein:
[0004] FIG. 1 is a proposed front view with approximate
measurements of the card holder and dispensing device;
[0005] FIG. 2 is a proposed side view of a proposed clip with
approximate measurements. This Figure shows a clip which works much
like a money clip with respect to tension to hold itself in place.
However, this example of the clip is only to provide the patent
board with an idea of what is being patented. The actual final card
holder and dispensing device may have a clip which better resembles
that which you might find on the back of a cellular phone or a
pager. Again, the concept is what is being patented.
[0006] FIG. 3 is a proposed view of the spring mechanism which will
be used to "push forward" the cards as the tope card is
dispensed.
[0007] FIG. 3 is a proposed view of the finger or thumb size
opening where the user will place their finger or thumb to remove a
card.
[0008] FIG. 4 is a proposed back view of the card holder and
dispensing device. Note the clip on the back as described in FIG.
3.
[0009] Referring to the drawing, FIGS. 1, 2, 3, and 4 are provided
to give the Patent Board a visual idea of the concept being
patented. The drawing provides approximate measurements and
possible mechanisms for the cavity and the clip of the card holder
and dispensing device; however, this is only to provide a visual
idea, not to provide specifics for measurements, mechanisms,
internally and externally, and material construction.
[0010] It can therefore be seen that the card holder and dispensing
device provides an effective means of housing and dispensing a
plurality of cards one at a time from the cavity of the devise.
[0011] While it is shown and described herein certain structures
providing a visual idea of the concept, it will be manifest to
those who are skilled in the art that various modifications and
rearrangements of the parts may be made without departing from the
spirit and scope of the underlying concept and that the same is not
limited to the particular forms herein shown and described except
insofar as to maintain the spirit and scope of the concept.
[0012] The card holder and dispensing device is compact in size,
easy to carry and use. For this reason the card holder and
dispensing device is believed to represent a significant
advancement in the card holder and dispensing device arena and has
substantial commercial merit.
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