US3845800A
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Multi-compartment wallet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-07
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1993-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A multi-compartment wallet comprises an aligned stack of rectangular sheets of flexible materials joined along one edge to form a plurality of compartments for receiving thin objects such as coupons, cards, and the like. The compartments so formed are held closed by a locking means which includes a plurality of serially ordered tabs on the sheets. Each of the tabs includes a slot and a hook shaped projection for insertion into the slot of an adjacent tab.
Inventors
- 👤 G Lookatch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:59
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/18; A45C1/00; A45C1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A multi-compartment wallet comprising a plurality of aligned, abutting rectangular sheets of flexible materials, said sheets being joined along one of the longer edges to form a plurality of compartments for receiving thin objects; and a plurality of adjacent interlocking tabs, one such tab being mounted on the other longer edge of each of said sheets in a serial arrangement, said tabs having a slot along one edge thereof and a projection along an opposing edge for insertion in the slot of an adjacent tab, said projection being arcuately downwardly disposed to locate the end of the projection in alignment with the lower portions of the slot, said projection having an upper lobe and a lower lobe on the outer end thereof having a radial width approximating the length of said slot, said serial arrangement being such that substantialLy only the projection of each tab overlies a portion of the adjacent tab.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A multi-compartment wallet comprising a plurality of aligned, abutting rectangular sheets of flexible materials, said sheets being joined along one of the longer edges to form a plurality of compartments for receiving thin objects; and a plurality of adjacent interlocking tabs, one such tab being mounted on the other longer edge of each of said sheets in a serial arrangement, said tabs having a slot along one edge thereof and a projection along an opposing edge for insertion in the slot of an adjacent tab, said projection being arcuately downwardly disposed to locate the end of the projection in alignment with the lower portions of the slot, said projection having an upper lobe and a lower lobe on the outer end thereof having a radial width approximating the length of said slot, said serial arrangement being such that substantialLy only the projection of each tab overlies a portion of the adjacent tab.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The wallet according to claim 1 wherein said projection has a central portion which is arcuately downwardly disposed and on which said lobes are mounted, the width of said central portion being slightly less than the length of said slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The wallet according to claim 1 wherein the part of the central portion of said projection contiguous with said tab is displaced upwardly from a position of alignment with said slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The wallet according to claim 1 wherein said upper lobe has a generally flat portion in the center thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The wallet according to claim 4 wherein said upper lobe has fairing portions on either side of said flat portion and said generally flat portion occupies about one-third of the arcuate length of the upper lobe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The wallet according to claim 1 wherein said slots terminate in holes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The wallet according to claim 1 wherein said tabs are integrally formed with said flexible sheets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The wallet according to claim 1 wherein said sheets are joined along one edge by an embracing channel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The wallet according to claim 1 wherein said channel has a pair of parallel sides for receiving said sheets, one of said sides being curled at the upper edge for receiving the thin objects.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |