U.S. patent application number 16/428462 was filed with the patent office on 2019-12-05 for self defense mechanical wallet/clutch/personal accessory.
The applicant listed for this patent is Mark David Hill. Invention is credited to Mark David Hill.
Application Number | 20190365066 16/428462 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 68692814 |
Filed Date | 2019-12-05 |
United States Patent
Application |
20190365066 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hill; Mark David |
December 5, 2019 |
Self Defense Mechanical Wallet/Clutch/Personal Accessory
Abstract
This disclosure concerns a personal accessory wallet/clutch with
an integrated money/card clip, and internal cartridge, actuated by
finger via spring loaded bearings. The wallet is comprised of two
congruent plates, of any shape, or structurally deemed material.
Spaced by standoffs, secured by fasteners in a manner to construct
a strong foundation necessary for self defense, and durability. An
internal mating cartridge configured to receive and secure multiple
personal items described herein. With a series of precisely placed,
pressed in spring loaded bearings on both sides. Guided and
positioned by a series of milled cavities on the internal sides of
each congruent structure plate. The construction, and structural
design of said invention lends it to be manufactured out of a
variety of structurally deemed materials described herein.
Including but not limited to common, and exotic materials. It
should also be known that the potential to personalize said
invention via, materials, engravings, colors, size, and shape
should be considered as an inherent aspect of it's design,
construction, and marketabillity.
Inventors: |
Hill; Mark David; (Azusa,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
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Hill; Mark David |
Azusa |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
68692814 |
Appl. No.: |
16/428462 |
Filed: |
May 31, 2019 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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62680536 |
Jun 4, 2018 |
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16428462 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 2001/067 20130101;
A45C 2001/062 20130101; A45C 11/18 20130101; A45C 9/00 20130101;
A45C 11/182 20130101; A45C 1/06 20130101; A45C 2011/186
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A45C 9/00 20060101
A45C009/00; A45C 1/06 20060101 A45C001/06; A45C 11/18 20060101
A45C011/18 |
Claims
1. A finger actuated, instant ejecting mechanical self defense
wallet/container comprising of: 1) A body/carriage congruently
spaced receptacle, affixed by fasteners, and standoffs, with milled
tracks inside for guiding, and positioning mating interchangeable
cartridge. Cartridge is affixed, yet transitional, and removable
via spring loaded bearings that lock said cartridge in various
places. Cartridge is actuated by finger, with proprietary milled
slot. a) A rigid outer material, and shape that lends holder to
instantly use a self defense deterrent, and marking agent, whilst
securing personal items inside, via spring loaded bearings. b) An
outer congruent receptacle that receives multiple, varying,
interchangeable cartridges for different situations, such as but
not limited to running, cycling, shopping, etc. c) Congruently
spaced, milled tracks, on the inside that accommodate, position,
and release inner cartridge via pressed, affixed spring loaded
bearings on said cartridge. d) The use of spring loaded bearings to
secure, and eject inner cartridge in an instant manner.
2) The inherent embodiment, construction, design, and use of
materials of said invention for total RFID blocking properties.
3) The design embodiment of a rigid structure, in order for said
invention to operate.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] Generally speaking, in modern day society, there are a
plethora of gadgets, and personal items people carry every day.
With prior art purses, and wallets becoming overwhelmingly packed
and unorganized. Other such prior art comprised of metal, held
together with straps, o-rings, thermoplastic elastomers, and rubber
bands, of which stretch, oxidize subsequently leading to failure,
and need for replacement of specialized OEM parts, and
accessories.
[0002] The purpose of said invention, is to provide a minimalist
alternative for situations where persons may not be able to
comfortably carry such heavy, bulky prior art items securely. Said
invention providing independence, and self confidence, with style,
in every day life such as, but not limited to. Outdoor and sporting
events, evening, and dress up events, costume events, workouts and
gyms, shopping, traveling, and concert venues.
[0003] Inherent embodiments of said invention aid to protect,
organize, instantly implement, and secure personal items in a
sleek, versatile, fashionable, easily accessible, yet "discreet"
(when necessary) way. With said invention solving these modern day
issues in a way as such, has not been implemented in a personal
accessory wallet/clutch. Subsequently said invention providing a
unique, strapless, rubberless way to secure such forementioned
personal items, in an "all in one" personal accessory.
[0004] The aforementioned term "Protect" referencing the unique
shape and construction, comprised of, but not limited to, ballistic
grade materials. The grip area 21 allowing for"MISF" (maximum
impact striking force). All aspects of said invention are inherent
of the "self defense" term set forth.
[0005] The aforementioned term "organize" referencing how said
invention "storganizes" multiple important personal items one
personal accessory, such as, but not limited to Keys, Paper Money,
Multiple stacked Credit, and Chip Cards, IDs, Memory Chips, and
Drives, GPS Locating Devices, Survival Kit.
[0006] The aforementioned term "instantly Implement" referencing
said inventions complete mechanism which allows for fast, instant
access to such items, but not limited to Credit Cards, Chip Cards,
IDs, Business Cards, and Keys
[0007] The aforementioned t "Secure" referencing the inherent
properties, and design of the ballistic grade material which blocks
RFID and Chip scanners in relation to identity theft and credit
card fraud.
[0008] The aforementioned term "Sleek" referencing the minimalist
design and embodiments of the term set forth.
[0009] The aforementioned term "versatile" referencing the nature
of the multiple, customizable internal cartridges that said
invention accepts.
[0010] The aforementioned term "Fashionable" referencing the
ability to accessorize and coordinate with colors. A modern
day"Unisex" clutch that can be carried in hand, yet slim enough to
carry inside pockets, or strapped to body via built in strap loops
18.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0011] An overall more comprehensive understanding of the disclosed
embodiments will be obtained in the Detailed Description area,
along with the underlying drawings of the specific parts where
identical reference characters identify identical parts in the
manufacturing process, and in which:
[0012] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the complete embodiment of
the wallet, top side up, with generic internal cartridge extended
as to show embodiments of internal working mechanism, and the
referenced characters of description. A, referencing the top view
of the congruent outer shell plates. B, referencing the top view of
the mating internal cartridge, being the holding area of
aforementioned personal accessories.
[0013] FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the complete embodiment of
the wallet, bottom side up, with generic internal cartridge
extended as to show embodiments of internal working mechanism, and
the referenced characters of description. A1, referencing the
bottom view of the congruent outer shell plates. B1, referencing
the bottom view of the mating internal cartridge, being the holding
area of aforementioned personal accessories.
[0014] FIG. 3 is an isometric view of embodiments of the wallet,
top side up, front side view, without fasteners, or spring loaded
roller bearings, in order to show necessary counter bores crucial
to said invention's functionality, and close tolerances necessary
for said invention to work properly. Is the midway point of how
congruent shell A intercepts internal mating cartridge B.
[0015] FIG. 4 is an isometric view of milled cavity embodiments of
the wallet, top view of the inside roller guides, and park
positions of roller guides.
[0016] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the rear facing side view,
showcasing the standoffs (4), and their configuration in relation
to the working mechanism.
[0017] FIG. 6 is a "closed" perspective view of the top side of
wallet, with the cartridge secured inside. This shows the most
common generic state of the whole device, how it is transported,
and collapses for conceal-ability, and is pocket-able. How it also
conceals the inner cartridge that secures variable aforementioned
personal accessories.
[0018] FIG. 7 Is a "closed" underside perspective view of the
bottom of the wallet, focusing on the "FAM" Finger Actuated
Mechanism (17) at the rear of device. (9) focuses on the reverse
arc of the device, which provides the strength of"MISF" Maximum
Impact Striking Force.
[0019] FIG. 8 is a perspective side view of wallet with cartridge
extended, focusing on the "sleek" characteristics of wallet, and
the construction in which it is comprised of.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0020] All FIGS. 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 show the two main embodiments of a
mechanical wallet in various modes of operation. FIG. 1(A) The
congruently spaced outer shell, receiver, top isometric view.
[0021] (A) being the "foundation" of the mechanism, Current
described model is comprised of two 0.090 aluminum T6 plates,
spaced by 6 aluminum standoffs (4), pressed into a Chicago type
fastener (25), then fastened on the bottom side by a counter sunk
flat head socket cap screw FIG. 2 (19). Both aforementioned
fasteners are counter sunk, and current type used as a means to
provide a smoother surface for seamlessly sliding in, and out of
pockets, purses, and comfortability when being held as a clutch. It
should be also considered that the unique design of said
wallet/clutch lends it's self to be able to use a multiplicity of
materials, that can be implemented in the manufacturing process,
beyond the scope of materials currently described, so long as the
tensile strength of such materials is deemed acceptable for
mechanism to work properly, without "jamming", or distorting.
[0022] The profile, and holes in the plates can be machined,
stamped, or laser cut, or however is deemed necessary for cost
efficiency. The complete outer profile of both congruently spaced
plates, as well as the inside of both sides of the strap loops
(18), is "corner rounded" for comfort, and sleekness. This
particular process of corner rounding on both sides is machined
with a special corner rounding bit.
[0023] Other notable embodiments of (A) include built in strap
loops (18) cut through the lower end side of each plate, directly
opposing on both sides, (18) is also designed to double as an
emergency bottle opener. The strap loops are mainly configured for
strapping to an alternate carryall, belt, backpack, or limb of the
body for inconspicuous concealment, for the purpose of fashion, or
security.
[0024] There are 3 congruent cutaways on (A). The first being the
gripper area (21), in which there are cutaways on direct opposing
sides. (21) is specially shaped to be gripped by the hand,
typically held with the thumb and forefinger in order to "strike"
in self defense, or clutch for single handed finger actuation of
the internal cartridge (B) that typically secures, stacked
credit/chip cards, keys, paper money, and various personal items
described herein. The inherent design of (21) is positioned in such
a mariner to create"MISF", Maximum Impact Striking Force, in
conjunction with the 7 Inch radius top area (9) which comes to 4
spaced striking edges (13). There is a small 0.035 radius on each
edge for user safety, and to create a "stun" effect when deployed
as a self defense device. The design, and positioning of (21) also
lends it's self to the natural curve of the hand, which allows for
concealment by over 80% of the hand, coupled with the 7 Inch radius
that comes to a blunt edge(9), provides for an unrecognizable, but
stifling self defense wallet/clutch. It should also be known that
the congruency of said wallet/clutch and the striking edges are
designed in a manner as to "stun", as well as "mark" an assailant
with a predetermined spacing for police identification, wherever
assailant may be striked. (16) is the"finger actuation" cutaway,
which when the internal cartridge (B) is secured inside of (A)
allows for instant ejection when deployed with finger pressure via
the spring loaded bearings (1).This also allows for instant one
hand use, and ejection of the internal cartridge (B). Cutaway also
helps negate unwanted ejections of the internal cartridge(B) by
being specific to the finger's size and general diameter.
[0025] Internal cartridge (B) mates with outer congruent shell (A)
via pressed in, counter sunk spring loaded bearings which follow
tracks and stops (5,7) milled on the inside of both interiors of
congruent outer shell (A). Stops (5) are positioned in a
predetermined manner to allow for ejecting in intervals, in order
to access aforementioned personal items, depending on the
configuration preferred. (B) is comprised of, but not limited to a
machinable plastic, and possibly an injection mold, or metal of
desired preference. Other proprietary aspects of (B) are round
cutaways (8) on the bottom side, which allow for user to discreetly
push up, and access stacked credit, chip cards, in a manner for
instant, controlled access of said cards. The inner tray (10) of
eject-able cartridge (B) is the main area where different
configurations, can be found, that can carry stacked personal
items, such as, but not limited to keys, credit cards, business
cards, folded paper money, storage drives, minimalist survival
kits. Each of which can be swapped in conjunction with the same
outer shell (A) to address different needs for different
situations, and events where end user requires proprietary items to
carry within.
[0026] In relation to internal mating cartridge (B), one of the
premier embodiments of this mechanism wallet/clutch is the multiple
spring loaded bearings (1) used to secure, and eject cartridge via
various milled following tracks. It should also be known that the
linear flat outer sides of internal cartridge (B) are guided by the
standoffs (4), which also help determine the sliding action,
whether tight, or loose in relation to ejecting, and securing
cartridge (B). The preferred number of spring loaded bearings is 3
per side, top and bottom, mirrored on the "Y" (longest length)
axis. This particular, but not limited to configuration keeps at
least 3 spring loaded bearings (1) connected to (A) internally at
all times, when inside, which aids in action, and stabillity of
cartridge (B). (B) also employs two mirrored grabbers (3) to aid in
pulling out (B), should it be necessary.
[0027] FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the bottom side of
wallet/clutch, (A1) being the bottom side of the congruent outer
shell, (B1) being the bottom side of the internal sliding cartridge
showing the back side configuration of the spring loaded bearings.
In relation to (A1), (12) shows the alternate integral, low profile
money, and card clip for quick organization, and storage of paper
money, or credit cards. The stainless steel clip is counter sunk
(20) into the back plate flush, in order to achieve a sleeker, more
pocketable device. (20) also shows the counter sunk, flat head
socket cap screws, 4, used to secure and fasten money clip to
device.
[0028] FIG. 3 is an isometric view of said wallet/clutch without
the fastener hardware, and spring loaded bearings in order to show
the necessary counter bores (24,2) utilized in order to make
mechanisim eject properly (2), and pocket smoothly without snaging
on interior pockets. It also shows the mid point of the internal
cartridge, as related to the minimum opening required to use finger
slot (8) to press up and access credit/business cards, or keys
seamlessly.
[0029] FIG. 4 is an isometric top view, of the inside milled tracks
(7), and stops (5) that help guide the spring loaded bearings into
desired position when ejecting internal cartridge (B, B1). pictured
are the current configurations used, but is not limited to a more
refined version, in keeping with the scope of claims, defined.
These tracks and stops are mirrored on the interior of both
congruently spaced plates(D), and allow for total removal of
internal cartridge (B, B1), as well as being able to recieve from
any end of entry, as well as stop at 4 intervals as depicted. The
middle tracks and stops, being offset in order to aid in stability,
and re-entry of internal cartridge (B,B1).
[0030] FIG. 5 is a rear, side isometric view of said wallet/clutch
with internal cartridge (B,B1) extended focusing on depicting the
congruent spacing of outer shell (A) and the six standoffs utilized
to form mechanism.
[0031] FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of said wallet/clutch
depicted in it's most natural state, closed ready for utilization
via the finger actuation slot (16) as internal cartridge (B,B1) is
secure inside congruent housing (A, A1). All of the aformentioned
symbols are present in relation to show various views of said
invention,
[0032] FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view of said wallet/clutch
depicted in it's most natural state, closed ready for utilization
(F) via the finger actuation slot (17) as internal cartridge (B,B1)
is secure inside congruent housing (A, A1), All of the
aformentioned symbols are present in relation to show various views
of said invention. (19) depicting the counter sunk flat head socket
caps utilized to fasten to Chicago type fastener, spaced by 2
congruent plates, and 6 offsets. (12) is another angle of view for
the counter sunk minimalist, money/card clip. (9) depicting the 7
Inch reverse radius that aids in self defense as previously
described.
[0033] FIG. 8 is a perspective side view of said wallet/clutch
depicting it in it's extended, removed state. All of the
aforementioned symbols are present in relation to show various
views of said invention. Having shown and described a preferred
embodiment of the invention, it would be apparent to those skilled
in the art, that many variations and modifications may be made to
affect the described invention and still be within the scope of the
claimed invention.
[0034] Thus, many of the elements indicated above may be altered or
replaced by different elements which will provide the same result
and fall within the spirit of the claimed invention. It is the
intention, therefore, to limit the invention only as indicated by
the scope of the claims set forth.
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