US4056139A
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Holder for money, cards and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-03
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Granted: 1977-11-01
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Expires: 1996-03-03
Abstract
Abstract The holder includes at least one cover, usually rigid and planar, to which at least two clips are attached. One of the clips is secured to the side cover and the other is pivotally coupled thereto. In another form, a second clip is pivotally coupled to the cover. A third form of the invention has one clip secured to one side cover and a second clip secured to a second side cover which is pivotally coupled to the first cover. A fourth embodiment has one cover pivotally coupled to another cover, each cover having secured thereto a clip, and an intermediate third clip spaced from said first and second clips and disposed for pivotal movement in a mounting which is coupled to the first cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward M. Murt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:38
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/06; A45C11/00; A45C11/18; B; B42; B42F; B42F1/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/20; Y10T24/202; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3428; Y10T24/3431
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A holder for money, cards, or the like comprising: a. a side cover, b. a first clip substantially immovably secured directly to the inside surface of said side cover, said clip having two portions normally urged resiliently into contact with one another and lying in generally parallel adjacent planes, said two portions clasping said money or the like between them, and c. a second clip having two generally parallel portions normally urging resiliently toward one another to clasp money or the like between them, said second clip being spaced from said first clip and disposed for pivotal movement and to lie over said first clip in a genrally parallel relation thereto in a mounting which is connected to said side cover and spaced from said first clip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A holder for money, cards, or the like comprising: a. a side cover, b. a first clip substantially immovably secured directly to the inside surface of said side cover, said clip having two portions normally urged resiliently into contact with one another and lying in generally parallel adjacent planes, said two portions clasping said money or the like between them, and c. a second clip having two generally parallel portions normally urging resiliently toward one another to clasp money or the like between them, said second clip being spaced from said first clip and disposed for pivotal movement and to lie over said first clip in a genrally parallel relation thereto in a mounting which is connected to said side cover and spaced from said first clip.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The holder according to claim 1 wherein said side cover is substantially planar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The holder according to claim 1 wherein said side cover is substantially rigid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The holder according to claim 1 with the addition of a second side cover pivotally coupled to said first cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The holder according to claim 1 with the addition of a third clip spaced from said first and second clips and disposed for pivotal movement in a mounting which is coupled to said cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The holder according to claim 4 wherein said second side cover has secured to it a second clip on its inner surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The holder according to claim 6 wherein there is at least one other clip disposed intermediate said first and second clips, said intermediate clip being disposed for pivotal movement in a mounting which is coupled to at least one of said side covers.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The holder according to claim 1 wherein there is a rigid end cover portion disposed adjacent to and substantially at right angles to said first side cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The holder according to claim 8 with the addition of two tab portions respectively attached to opposite ends of said end cover portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The holder according to claim 5 wherein said third clip is disposed within curled-over tabs formed at an outer edge of said end cover portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
79 words
The holder according to claim 6 wherein there is an end cover portion disposed adjacent to and substantially at right angles to said first side cover, wherein said end cover portion has at least one curled-over tab formed at one of its outer edges and wherein at least one straight portion of said second clip arranged on the pivoting axis of said second clip is disposed within said curled-over tab at the outer edge of said end cover portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The holder according to claim 8 wherein said end cover portion is formed integrally with said first side cover.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The holder according to claim 11 wherein said end cover portion is formed integrally with said first side cover.
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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) | 1980-10-31 | 1981-05-02 | 1981-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-31 | 1985-05-02 | 1985-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-31 | 1989-05-02 | 1989-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |