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Billfold
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-07
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1994-02-07
Abstract
Abstract A billfold made from a single blank of leather to which lining may be attached. The blank is folded and stitched so as to provide a natural fold end product. A key factor in providing the result is that the blank is divided into two subpanels of unequal length and the blank is folded about the off-center line between the subpanels. The outer ends of the subpanels are brought into flush relationship and stitched to provide a belly on the outer subpanel and, thus, a natural fold.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Margolis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:38
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A natural fold billfold comprising: a substantially rectangular panel having a longitudinal length and a lateral width, said panel having a lateral fold line, said fold line separating a first substantially rectangular subpanel and a second substantially rectangular subpanel, the longitudinal distance of said second subpanel being greater than the longitudinal distance of said first subpanel, the lateral edge of said first subpanel most removed from said fold line and the lateral edge of said second subpanel most removed from said fold line being joined to each other providing a joined edge, a longitudinal edge of said first subpanel being joined to the corresponding longitudinal edge of said second subpanel along a first distance extending less than halfway from said joined edge to said fold line and along a second distance extending less than halfway from said fold line to said joined edge, at least one unjoined distance inwards of said first and second distances being sufficient to accommodate and define at least one belly zone for said second and longer subpanel providing at least one natural fold when said second subpanel is folded as the outer surface of a billfold.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A natural fold billfold comprising: a substantially rectangular panel having a longitudinal length and a lateral width, said panel having a lateral fold line, said fold line separating a first substantially rectangular subpanel and a second substantially rectangular subpanel, the longitudinal distance of said second subpanel being greater than the longitudinal distance of said first subpanel, the lateral edge of said first subpanel most removed from said fold line and the lateral edge of said second subpanel most removed from said fold line being joined to each other providing a joined edge, a longitudinal edge of said first subpanel being joined to the corresponding longitudinal edge of said second subpanel along a first distance extending less than halfway from said joined edge to said fold line and along a second distance extending less than halfway from said fold line to said joined edge, at least one unjoined distance inwards of said first and second distances being sufficient to accommodate and define at least one belly zone for said second and longer subpanel providing at least one natural fold when said second subpanel is folded as the outer surface of a billfold.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The billfold of claim 1 wherein: said lateral fold line is a skived line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The billfold of claim 1 wherein: said joined edge is a french edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The billfold of claim 2 wherein: said joined edge is a french edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
153 words
The billfold of claim 1 wherein: said first distance extends less than one-third of the way from said joined edge to said fold line said second distance extends less than one-third of the way from said fold line to said joined edge, said joined longitudinal edges of said subpanels being further joined along a third distance in both directions from the center of each of said joined longitudinal edges of said subpanels, said third distance being less than the distance between the inward ends of said first and second distances, the unjoined distance between the closest ends of said first and third distances and the unjoined distance between the closest ends of said second and third distance being sufficient to accommodate and define first and second belly zones for said second and longer subpanel providing two natural folds when said second subpanel is folded as the outer surface of a dual fold billfold.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The billfold of claim 5 wherein: said lateral fold line is a skived line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The billfold of claim 5 wherein: said joined edge is a french edge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The billfold of claim 6 wherein: said joined edge is a french edge.
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) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |