U.S. patent application number 12/466572 was filed with the patent office on 2009-11-26 for single-fold wallet.
Invention is credited to Gerald Baca.
Application Number | 20090288746 12/466572 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 41341195 |
Filed Date | 2009-11-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090288746 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Baca; Gerald |
November 26, 2009 |
SINGLE-FOLD WALLET
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.
Inventors: |
Baca; Gerald; (Santa Teresa,
NM) |
Correspondence
Address: |
ADVANTIA LAW GROUP
9035 SOUTH 1300 EAST, SUITE 200
SANDY
UT
84094
US
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Family ID: |
41341195 |
Appl. No.: |
12/466572 |
Filed: |
May 15, 2009 |
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61054868 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
150/137 ;
150/145; 150/146 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 1/06 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
150/137 ;
150/145; 150/146 |
International
Class: |
A45C 1/06 20060101
A45C001/06 |
Claims
1. A single-fold wallet configured to secure and store monetary
funds and personal items, comprising: a) a single-fold housing; b)
a transparent window pocket disposed on an exterior surface of the
housing; c) a plurality of pocket sleeves, each having an aperture
disposed along a top end of the sleeve, the sleeves coupled to an
interior surface of the housing in an array, wherein a portion of
each sleeve is transparent; d) a monetary pocket disposed within
the housing between the plurality of pocket sleeves and the
housing; and e) a clip having a biased member disposed on the
exterior surface of the housing, coupled to the housing opposite of
the transparent window.
2. The wallet of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of
transparent pocket sleeves includes a securing flap configured to
cover the aperture.
3. The wallet of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of
transparent pocket sleeves includes a coupling device.
4. The wallet of claim 1, wherein the transparent window pocket
includes an aperture configured to receive a planar member.
5. The wallet of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of
transparent pocket sleeves are selectably coupleable of the
housing.
6. The wallet of claim 1, wherein the clip is selectably coupleable
to the exterior of the housing.
7. The wallet of claim 1, wherein each of the pocket sleeves
includes two oppositely facing pockets, each with an aperture and
with a corresponding transparent portion.
8. A wallet configured to secure and store monetary funds and
personal items, comprising: a) a housing; b) a transparent window
pocket disposed on an exterior surface of the housing; c) a
plurality of pocket sleeves, each having an aperture disposed along
a top end of the sleeve, the sleeves coupled to an interior surface
of the housing in an array, wherein a portion of each sleeve is
transparent; d) a monetary pocket disposed within the housing
between the plurality of pocket sleeves and the housing; and e) a
clip having a biased member disposed on the exterior surface of the
housing, coupled to the housing opposite of the transparent
window.
9. The wallet of claim 8, wherein each of the plurality of
transparent pocket sleeves includes a securing flap configured to
cover the aperture.
10. The wallet of claim 9, wherein each of the plurality of
transparent pocket sleeves includes a coupling device.
11. The wallet of claim 10, wherein the transparent window pocket
includes an aperture configured to receive a planar member.
12. The wallet of claim 11, wherein each of the plurality of
transparent pocket sleeves are selectably coupleable of the
housing.
13. The wallet of claim 12, wherein the clip is selectably
coupleable to the exterior of the housing.
14. The wallet of claim 13, wherein each of the pocket sleeves
includes two oppositely facing pockets, each with an aperture and
with a corresponding transparent portion.
15. A single-fold wallet configured to secure and store monetary
funds and personal items, comprising: a) a single-fold housing; b)
a transparent window pocket disposed on an exterior surface of the
housing; wherein the transparent window pocket includes an aperture
configured to receive a planar member; c) a plurality of pocket
sleeves, each having an aperture disposed along a top end of the
sleeve, the sleeves coupled to an interior surface of the housing
in an array, wherein a portion of each sleeve is transparent;
wherein each of the plurality of transparent pocket sleeves
includes a securing flap configured to cover the aperture; wherein
each of the plurality of transparent pocket sleeves includes a
coupling device; wherein each of the plurality of transparent
pocket sleeves are selectably coupleable of the housing; wherein
each of the pocket sleeves includes two oppositely facing pockets,
each with an aperture and with a corresponding transparent portion;
d) a monetary pocket disposed within the housing between the
plurality of pocket sleeves and the housing; and e) a clip having a
biased member disposed on the exterior surface of the housing,
coupled to the housing opposite of the transparent window; wherein
the clip is selectably coupleable to the exterior of the housing.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This invention claims priority, under 35 U.S.C. .sctn.120,
to the U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/054,868 to Gerald
Baca filed on May 21, 2008, which is incorporated by reference
herein in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates to wallets, specifically to an
easily accessible wallet and money clip.
[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0005] A wallet, or billfold, is a small, flat case used to carry
personal items such as cash, credit cards and identification
documents, such as a driver's license. Wallets are generally made
of leather or fabrics, and they are usually pocket-sized. Wallets
are usually designed to hold bills and credit cards and fit into a
pocket (or handbag). Small cases for securing bills which do not
have space for credit cards or identification cards may be
classified as money clips.
[0006] Breast wallet (also called a "secretary wallet" or "passage
wallet") is a wallet in which the bills are not folded. They are
intended for men's breast pocket in a jacket, or for a handbag.
They are too large for storage in a pant pocket. Bi-fold wallet: a
type of wallet in which the bills are folded over once. This has
become the "standard" wallet. Credit cards and identification cards
may be stored horizontally or vertically. Tri-fold wallet: a wallet
with three folds, in which credit cards are generally stored
vertically. Front pocket wallet (or money clip): a case with no
currency compartment and very few pockets for cards. Usually bills
are folded and held to the wallet with a metal clip. Some
improvements have been made in the field. Examples of references
related to the present invention are described below, and the
supported teachings of each reference are incorporated by reference
herein:
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 5,775,398 by Siegel, discloses a holder for a
credit card or a similar object formed from panels at least one of
which is transparent and being sealed along selected sides or edges
to form a card-receiving pocket. One side is open to insert and
receive the card. The opposite side is notched so the user can
apply manual force to an edge of a contained card to partially
extend it from the pocket. The card holder may be included in an
organizer, wallet or pocketbook and may be part of an assembly of
card holders joined together.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. Des 435,340 by Kojoori, discloses an
ornamental design for the ID window front pocket wallet, as shown
and described.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 6,427,837 by Shields, discloses a latchable
enclosure for the above small plastic and business cards. The
invention also comprises a novel support and carrying means and a
novel paper currency attachment.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 5,800,659 by Exline, et al., discloses a
wallet size card book which has been adapted to hold a card having
the dimensions of a conventional credit card, and is particularly
designed to be carried in the credit card compartment of a wallet
or similar size compartment holder. The use of a resin emulsion
adhesive, a vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer emulsion, in the card
book makes it possible to create a properly formed pocket closed on
three sides for holding and protecting the card.
[0011] U.S. Pat. No. 6,120,228 by Exline, discloses a wallet size
pocketed booklet which has been adapted to hold a card having the
dimensions of a conventional credit card, and is particularly
designed to be carried in the credit card compartment of a wallet
or similar size compartment holder. The use of a resin emulsion
adhesive, a vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer emulsion, in the
pocketed booklet makes it possible to create a properly formed
pocket closed on three sides for holding and protecting the
card.
[0012] U.S. Pat. No. 4,942,913 by Musso, discloses an incorporating
of a separate sub-wallet within a conventional wallet wherein the
sub-wallet can be removed and utilized when it is not necessary to
carry the entire wallet. The sub-wallet includes a currency
carrying compartment and a separate credit card carrying
compartment. Appropriate identification papers can also be carried
in the credit card compartment. There will also be included within
the currency carrying compartment a separate key compartment.
[0013] U.S. Pat. No. 2,575,030 by Smallman, discloses a wallet
device comprising, in combination, hingedly interrelated leaves;
relatively rigid reinforcing means secured to the free longitudinal
and end edges of one of said leaves; and paper holding clip means
lying against the inner surface of said one leaf, said clip means
extending transversely of said one leaf and having its opposite
ends engaged with the opposite longitudinal portions of said
reinforcing means; said reinforcing means being deformed around the
opposite ends of said clip means to anchor the latter against
movement longitudinally of said one leaf.
[0014] The inventions heretofore known suffer from a number of
disadvantages which include being expensive, being difficult to
use, being burdensome, being limited in adaptability, being limited
in application, being limited in versatility, and being bulky.
[0015] What is needed is a single-fold wallet that solves one or
more of the problems described herein and/or one or more problems
that may come to the attention of one skilled in the art upon
becoming familiar with this specification.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0016] The present invention has been developed in response to the
present state of the art, and in particular, in response to the
problems and needs in the art that have not yet been fully solved
by currently available wallets. Accordingly, the present invention
has been developed to provide a single-fold wallet that
conveniently and easily stores and secures personal items.
[0017] According to one embodiment of the invention, there is a
single-fold wallet configured to secure and store monetary funds
and personal items. The wallet may include a single-fold housing
configured to secure and store monetary funds and personal items.
The wallet may also include a transparent window pocket disposed on
an exterior surface of the housing. The wallet may further include
a plurality of pocket sleeves, each having an aperture disposed
along a top end of the sleeve. The sleeves may be coupled to an
interior surface of the housing in an array, wherein a portion of
each sleeve is transparent. The wallet may additionally include a
monetary pocket disposed within the housing between the plurality
of pocket sleeves and the housing. Furthermore, the wallet may
include a clip having a biased member disposed on the exterior
surface of the housing, coupled to the housing opposite of the
transparent window.
[0018] In addition, each of the plurality of transparent pocket
sleeves may include a securing flap configured to cover the
aperture. The plurality of transparent pocket sleeves may also
include a coupling device. The transparent window may include an
aperture configured to receive a planar member. The plurality of
transparent pocket sleeves may be selectably coupleable of the
housing. The clip may be selectably coupleable to the exterior of
the housing. Each of the pocket sleeves may include two oppositely
facing pockets, each with an aperture and with a corresponding
transparent portion.
[0019] Reference throughout this specification to features,
advantages, or similar language does not imply that all of the
features and advantages that may be realized with the present
invention should be or are in any single embodiment of the
invention. Rather, language referring to the features and
advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature,
advantage, or characteristic described in connection with an
embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present
invention. Thus, discussion of the features and advantages, and
similar language, throughout this specification may, but do not
necessarily, refer to the same embodiment.
[0020] Furthermore, the described features, advantages, and
characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable
manner in one or more embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art
will recognize that the invention can be practiced without one or
more of the specific features or advantages of a particular
embodiment. In other instances, additional features and advantages
may be recognized in certain embodiments that may not be present in
all embodiments of the invention.
[0021] These features and advantages of the present invention will
become more fully apparent from the following description and
appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of the invention
as set forth hereinafter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] In order for the advantages of the invention to be readily
understood, a more particular description of the invention briefly
described above will be rendered by reference to specific
embodiments that are illustrated in the appended drawing(s). It is
noted that the drawings of the invention are not to scale. The
drawings are mere schematic representations, not intended to
portray specific parameters of the invention. Understanding that
these drawing(s) depict only typical embodiments of the invention
and are not, therefore, to be considered to be limiting its scope,
the invention will be described and explained with additional
specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying
drawing(s), in which:
[0023] FIG. 1 is an inside elevational view of an open single-fold
wallet, according to one embodiment of the invention;
[0024] FIG. 2 is an inside elevational view of an open single-fold
wallet, according to one embodiment of the invention;
[0025] FIG. 3 is an inside perspective view of an open single-fold
wallet, according to one embodiment of the invention;
[0026] FIG. 4 is an inside elevational view of an open single-fold
wallet, according to one embodiment of the invention;
[0027] FIG. 5 is an inside elevational view of an open single-fold
wallet, according to one embodiment of the invention;
[0028] FIG. 6 is an inside perspective view of an open single-fold
wallet, according to one embodiment of the invention;
[0029] FIG. 7 is a back plan view of a single-fold wallet,
according to one embodiment of the invention; and
[0030] FIG. 8 is a front plan view of a single-fold wallet,
according to one embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0031] For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the
principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the
exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawing(s), and specific
language will be used to describe the same. It will, nevertheless,
be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is
thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the
inventive features illustrated herein, and any additional
applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated
herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and
having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within
the scope of the invention.
[0032] Reference throughout this specification to an "embodiment,"
an "example" or similar language means that a particular feature,
structure, characteristic, or combinations thereof described in
connection with the embodiment is included in at least one
embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the
phrases an "embodiment," an "example," and similar language
throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all
refer to the same embodiment, to different embodiments, or to one
or more of the figures. Additionally, reference to the wording
"embodiment," "example" or the like, for two or more features,
elements, etc. does not mean that the features are necessarily
related, dissimilar, the same, etc.
[0033] Each statement of an embodiment, or example, is to be
considered independent of any other statement of an embodiment
despite any use of similar or identical language characterizing
each embodiment. Therefore, where one embodiment is identified as
"another embodiment," the identified embodiment is independent of
any other embodiments characterized by the language "another
embodiment." The features, functions, and the like described herein
are considered to be able to be combined in whole or in part one
with another as the claims and/or art may direct, either directly
or indirectly, implicitly or explicitly.
[0034] As used herein, "comprising," "including," "containing,"
"is," "are," "characterized by," and grammatical equivalents
thereof are inclusive or open-ended terms that do not exclude
additional unrecited elements or method steps. "Comprising" is to
be interpreted as including the more restrictive terms "consisting
of" and "consisting essentially of."
[0035] FIG. 1 is an inside elevational view of an open single-fold
wallet, according to one embodiment of the invention. The
single-fold wallet 10 is configured to secure and store monetary
funds and personal items. The wallet 10 includes a single-fold
housing 12 configured to secure and store monetary funds and
personal items. The wallet 10 also includes a plurality of pocket
sleeves 14, each having an aperture 16 disposed along a top end 18
of the sleeve 14. The sleeves 14 are coupled to an interior surface
20 of the housing 12 in an array, wherein a portion 22 of each
sleeve 14 is transparent. The wallet 10 additionally includes a
monetary pocket 24 disposed within the housing 12 between the
plurality of pocket sleeves 14 and the housing 12. In addition, the
transparent pocket sleeve 14 includes a securing flap 26 configured
to cover the aperture 16. The plurality of transparent pocket
sleeves 14 may be selectably coupleable to the housing 12.
[0036] In operation of one embodiment of the invention, a user
opens the wallet and the housing is in an open mode, wherein the
monetary pocket is substantially in a straight line configuration.
A user disposes an identification card within one of the
transparent pocket sleeves through the aperture. The user also
disposes currency within the monetary pocket. In addition, the user
may selectably couple the transparent pocket sleeves to the
interior surface of the housing depending on how many
identification or personal cards or items the user would like
secured and stored.
[0037] FIG. 2 is an inside elevational view of an open single-fold
wallet, according to one embodiment of the invention. There is a
single-fold wallet 10 configured to secure and store monetary funds
and personal items. The wallet 10 includes a single-fold housing
12. The wallet 10 also includes a plurality of pocket sleeves 14,
each having an aperture 16 disposed along a top end 18 of the
sleeve 14. The sleeves 14 are coupled to an interior surface 20 of
the housing 12 in an array, wherein a portion of each sleeve is
transparent 22. The wallet 10 additionally includes a monetary
pocket 24 disposed within the housing 12 between the plurality of
pocket sleeves 14 and the housing 12. In addition, each of the
plurality of transparent pocket sleeves 14 includes a securing flap
26 configured to cover the aperture 16. The plurality of
transparent pocket sleeves 14 also included a coupling device 28
configured to seal the aperture 16. Each of the transparent pocket
sleeves 14 includes two oppositely facing pockets, each with an
aperture 16 and with a corresponding transparent portion 22.
[0038] In operation of one embodiment of the invention, a user
opens the wallet and the housing is in an open mode, wherein the
monetary pocket is substantially in a straight line configuration.
A user disposes an identification card within one of the
transparent pocket sleeves through the aperture. The user also
disposes currency within the monetary pocket. In addition, the user
disposes monetary coins or other monetary/personal items in another
transparent pocket sleeve, and seals the coupling device to secure
and store the contents therein. The user may selectably couple the
transparent pocket sleeves to the interior surface of the housing
depending on how many identification or personal cards or items the
user would like secured and stored.
[0039] FIG. 3 is an inside perspective view of an open single-fold
wallet, according to one embodiment of the invention. There is a
single-fold wallet 10 having a single-fold housing 12 configured to
secure and store monetary funds and personal items. The wallet 10
includes a plurality of pocket sleeves 14, each having an aperture
disposed along a top end of the sleeve 14. The sleeves 14 are
coupled to an interior surface 20 of the housing 12 in an array 30,
wherein a portion of each sleeve 14 is transparent 22. The wallet
10 additionally includes a monetary pocket 24 disposed within the
housing 12 between the plurality of pocket sleeves 14 and the
housing 12. In addition, each of the plurality of transparent
pocket sleeves 14 includes a securing flap 26 configured to cover
the aperture. The plurality of transparent pocket sleeves 14 also
includes a coupling device 28 configured to seal the aperture 16.
The plurality of transparent pocket sleeves may be selectably
coupleable of the housing. Each of the pocket sleeves includes two
oppositely facing pockets, each with an aperture and with a
corresponding transparent portion.
[0040] In operation of one embodiment of the invention, a user
opens the wallet and the housing is in an open mode, wherein the
monetary pocket is substantially in a straight-line configuration.
A user disposes an identification card within one of the
transparent pocket sleeves through the aperture. The user also
disposes currency within the monetary pocket. In addition, the user
disposes monetary coins or other monetary/personal items in another
transparent pocket sleeve, and seals the coupling device to secure
and store the contents therein. The user may selectably couple the
transparent pocket sleeves to the interior surface of the housing
depending on how many identification or personal cards or items the
user would like secured and stored.
[0041] FIG. 4 is an inside elevational view of an open single-fold
wallet, according to one embodiment of the invention. There is a
single-fold wallet 10 having a single-fold housing 12 configured to
secure and store monetary funds and personal items. The wallet 10
includes a plurality of pocket sleeves 14 coupled to an interior
surface 20 of the housing 12 in an array, wherein a portion of each
sleeve 14 is transparent 22. The wallet 10 additionally includes a
monetary pocket 24 disposed within the housing 12 between the
plurality of pocket sleeves 14 and the housing 12. In addition,
each of the plurality of transparent pocket sleeves 14 includes a
securing flap 26 configured to cover the aperture. The plurality of
transparent pocket sleeves may be selectably coupleable of the
housing. Each of the pocket sleeves includes two oppositely facing
pockets, each with an aperture and with a corresponding transparent
portion.
[0042] In operation of one embodiment of the invention, a user
opens the wallet and the housing is in an open mode, wherein the
monetary pocket is substantially in a straight-line configuration.
A user disposes an identification card within one of the
transparent pocket sleeves through the aperture. The user also
disposes currency within the monetary pocket. In addition, the user
disposes monetary coins or other monetary/personal items in another
transparent pocket sleeve, and seals the coupling device to secure
and store the contents therein. The user may selectably couple the
transparent pocket sleeves to the interior surface of the housing
depending on how many identification or personal cards or items the
user would like secured and stored.
[0043] FIG. 5 is an inside elevational view of an open single-fold
wallet, according to one embodiment of the invention. There is a
single-fold wallet 10 having a single-fold housing 12 configured to
secure and store monetary funds and personal items. The wallet 10
includes a plurality of pocket sleeves 14, each having an aperture
16 disposed along a top end 18 of the sleeve 14. The sleeves 14 are
coupled to an interior surface 20 of the housing 12 in an array,
wherein a portion of each sleeve 14 is transparent 22. The wallet
10 additionally includes a monetary pocket 24 disposed within the
housing 12 between the plurality of pocket sleeves 14 and the
housing 12. In addition, each of the plurality of transparent
pocket sleeves 14 includes a securing flap 26 configured to cover
the aperture. The plurality of transparent pocket sleeves may be
selectably coupleable of the housing. Each of the pocket sleeves
includes two oppositely facing pockets, each with an aperture and
with a corresponding transparent portion.
[0044] In operation of one embodiment of the invention, a user
opens the wallet and the housing is in an open mode, wherein the
monetary pocket is substantially in a straight-line configuration.
A user disposes an identification card within one of the
transparent pocket sleeves through the aperture. The user also
disposes currency within the monetary pocket. In addition, the user
disposes monetary coins or other monetary/personal items in another
transparent pocket sleeve, and seals the coupling device to secure
and store the contents therein. The user may selectably couple the
transparent pocket sleeves to the interior surface of the housing
depending on how many identification or personal cards or items the
user would like secured and stored.
[0045] FIG. 6 is an inside perspective view of an open single-fold
wallet, according to one embodiment of the invention. There is a
single-fold wallet 10 having a single-fold housing 12 configured to
secure and store monetary funds and personal items. The wallet 10
includes a plurality of pocket sleeves 14 coupled to an interior
surface 20 of the housing 12 in an array 30, wherein a portion of
each sleeve 14 is transparent 22. The wallet 10 additionally
includes a monetary pocket 24 disposed within the housing 12
between the plurality of pocket sleeves 14 and the housing 12. In
addition, each of the plurality of transparent pocket sleeves 14
includes a securing flap 26 configured to cover the aperture. The
plurality of transparent pocket sleeves may be selectably
coupleable of the housing. Each of the pocket sleeves includes two
oppositely facing pockets, each with an aperture and with a
corresponding transparent portion.
[0046] In operation of one embodiment of the invention, a user
opens the wallet and the housing is in an open mode, wherein the
monetary pocket is substantially in a straight line configuration.
A user disposes an identification card within one of the
transparent pocket sleeves through the aperture. The user also
disposes currency within the monetary pocket. In addition, the user
disposes monetary coins or other monetary/personal items in another
transparent pocket sleeve, and seals the coupling device to secure
and store the contents therein. The user may selectably couple the
transparent pocket sleeves to the interior surface of the housing
depending on how many identification or personal cards or items the
user would like secured and stored.
[0047] FIG. 7 is a back plan view of a single-fold wallet,
according to one embodiment of the invention. There is a
single-fold wallet 10 includes a single-fold housing 12 configured
to secure and store monetary funds and personal items. The wallet
10 includes a clip 32 having a biased member disposed on the
exterior surface 34 of the housing 12, coupled to the housing
opposite of a transparent window.
[0048] FIG. 8 is a front plan view of a single-fold wallet,
according to one embodiment of the invention. There is a
single-fold wallet 10 having a single-fold housing 12 configured to
secure and store monetary funds and personal items. The wallet also
includes a transparent window pocket 40 disposed on an exterior
surface 36 of the housing 12. The transparent window pocket 40
includes an aperture 44 configured to receive a planar member. In
addition, the transparent window pocket 40 includes a securing flap
42 configured to secure and store a planar member, therein.
Furthermore, the transparent window pocket 40 includes a
transparent window 38 configured to view a planar member disposed
within the pocket 40.
[0049] In operation of one embodiment of the invention, a user
closes the wallet and the housing is in a closed mode, wherein the
monetary pocket is substantially in a folded configuration. A user
disposes an identification card within the transparent window
pocket through the aperture and disposes the securing flap over the
aperture and secures the identification card therein. In addition,
the user disposes monetary funds or other often used planar members
about the clip, thereby securing the monetary funds or planar
members between the clip and the exterior of the housing.
[0050] It is understood that the above-described embodiments are
only illustrative of the application of the principles of the
present invention. The present invention may be embodied in other
specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential
characteristics. The described embodiment is to be considered in
all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of
the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims
rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come
within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be
embraced within their scope.
[0051] For example, although the figures illustrate a single-fold
wallet, one skilled in the art would appreciate that the wallet may
include a double-fold housing and still perform its intended
function.
[0052] Additionally, although the figures illustrate a transparent
compartment disposed about the front portion of the exterior
member, one skilled in the art would appreciate that the
transparent compartment may be coupled about a variety of portions
of the exterior member and still perform its intended function. It
is also envisioned that the spring-type clip may be disposed about
a variety of portions of the exterior member, not limited to the
rear portion of the exterior member, and still perform its intended
function.
[0053] It is expected that there could be numerous variations of
the design of this invention. An example is that the first
compartment of the exterior member may be configured to secure and
store a variety of currencies of different shapes and sizes, and
still perform its intended function.
[0054] Finally, it is envisioned that the components of the device
may be constructed of a variety of materials, such as but not
limited to: leather, plastic, synthetic textiles, water-proof
textile, and still perform its intended function.
[0055] Thus, while the present invention has been fully described
above with particularity and detail in connection with what is
presently deemed to be the most practical and preferred embodiment
of the invention, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in
the art that numerous modifications, including, but not limited to,
variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of
operation, assembly and use may be made, without departing from the
principles and concepts of the invention as set forth in the
claims. Further, it is contemplated that an embodiment may be
limited to consist of or to consist essentially of one or more of
the features, functions, structures, methods described herein.
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