US4226006A
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Billfold safety clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-22
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Granted: 1980-10-07
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Expires: 1998-06-22
Abstract
Abstract A safety clip is provided for use with a billfold, wallet or the like wherein the safety clip consists of a piece of suitable material such as metal or plastic that includes a portion that engages a pocket of the billfold, and wherein the device is adapted to be arranged in engagement with an article of clothing or belt so as to help prevent theft of the wallet or billfold by pickpockets or the like. The device includes a main rectangular body portion as well as a tapered portion, and the construction is such that the billfold is safely retained in place so as to minimize loss of the billfold to pickpockets.
Inventors
- 👤 James Toyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:25
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1394; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44769; Y10T24/44923
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A safety clip for preventing the theft of billfolds by pickpockets comprising in combination: a body portion of substantially planar rectangular configuration having curved bottom corners, an arcuate top portion having substantially the same width as said body portion, and a tapered portion integral with said arcuate portion facing said body portion so that an air space between said tapered portion and said body portion exists below said arcuate portion defining a substantially bulbous air space when viewed in cross section which thereafter narrows, and said tapered portion terminates in an outwardly splayed free end just below said narrow, said free end defining a point and said tapered portion extending down from the arcuate portion whereby said body portion extends within a sleeve area of the billfold which is disposed within a person's pocket, said arcuate portion lies on a top lip of the pocket and a belt worn by the person and said tapered portion substantially snaps over the belt to provide firm retention therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A safety clip for preventing the theft of billfolds by pickpockets comprising in combination: a body portion of substantially planar rectangular configuration having curved bottom corners, an arcuate top portion having substantially the same width as said body portion, and a tapered portion integral with said arcuate portion facing said body portion so that an air space between said tapered portion and said body portion exists below said arcuate portion defining a substantially bulbous air space when viewed in cross section which thereafter narrows, and said tapered portion terminates in an outwardly splayed free end just below said narrow, said free end defining a point and said tapered portion extending down from the arcuate portion whereby said body portion extends within a sleeve area of the billfold which is disposed within a person's pocket, said arcuate portion lies on a top lip of the pocket and a belt worn by the person and said tapered portion substantially snaps over the belt to provide firm retention therein.
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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) | 1983-10-07 | 1984-04-07 | 1984-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-07 | 1988-04-07 | 1988-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-07 | 1992-04-07 | 1992-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |