US3759305A
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Credit card carrying case
Assignee: ARIZONA MAIL ORDER COMPANY Inc
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Filing: 1971-10-18
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-10-18
Abstract
Abstract One or more pocket sections of flexible transparent or translucent plastic may be provided with one or more card-holding sections. Each card-holding section is provided with a protective flap or closure scored in the facing-ply of the closure and a credit card inserted into the pocket is retained therein irrespective of the handling to which the pocket is subjected. The protective flap or closure is normally integral with the facing-ply and is formed between the vertically extending edges defining the width of the pocket at some intermediate point between the horizontal edges defining the height of the pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 Intyre D Mc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:38
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
In a multi-pocket card carrying insert of the type in which a facing-ply is fastened to a leaf backing and treated along transverse lines to form a plurality of card-holding sections within the multi-pocket card insert, each said card holding section having horizontal edges defining the height of a pocket; a card insertion slot passing through and extending across said facing ply over one said card holding section, spaced between and away from said horizontal edges of the one said section; at least one self-contained protective flap formed in said facing-ply over said card-holding section on one side of said slot and extending between the respective said horizontal edge of said section on that side of said slot and said slot and between the vertical edges of said section which define said pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a multi-pocket card carrying insert of the type in which a facing-ply is fastened to a leaf backing and treated along transverse lines to form a plurality of card-holding sections within the multi-pocket card insert, each said card holding section having horizontal edges defining the height of a pocket; a card insertion slot passing through and extending across said facing ply over one said card holding section, spaced between and away from said horizontal edges of the one said section; at least one self-contained protective flap formed in said facing-ply over said card-holding section on one side of said slot and extending between the respective said horizontal edge of said section on that side of said slot and said slot and between the vertical edges of said section which define said pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The multi-pocket card carrying insert of claim 1, wherein there are self-contained protective flaps formed in said facing ply over said card holding section above and below said slot and each extending between a respective said horizontal edge of said section on its respective said side of said slot and said slot and between said vertical edges of said section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The multi-pocket card carrying insert of claim 1, wherein said slot is irregularly shaped along its length.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The multi-pocket card carrying insert of claim 3, wherein said slot is symmetrically shaped along its length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The multi-pocket card carrying insert of claim 4, wherein said flap is uncreased at its juncture with said facing ply and is creasable when a card is inserted or removed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The multi-pocket card carrying insert of claim 5, wherein said flap is formed of flexible material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The multi-pocket card carrying insert of claim 3 in which the facing-ply is fastened to the leaf backing by means of a heat seal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The multi-pocket card carrying insert of claim 3 in which the facing-ply is fastened to the leaf backing by a heat seal which is continuous along the peripheral edges of the facing-ply and leaf backing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The multi-pocket card carrying insert of claim 8 in which individual card-holding sections are formed on a multi-pocket card carrying inSert by extending transverse heat seals in spaced relationship between the fastened peripheral edges of the facing-ply and leaf backing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |