US4305215A
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Identification badge holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-06
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Granted: 1981-12-15
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Expires: 2000-03-06
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed in the present application an identification badge holder made of a single piece of transparent plastic sheet folded so as to enclose and protect one or two cards which are visible from both sides of the holder. The present holder includes an integral flap having a sawtooth shaped edge and inwardly bent corners to retain the badge on a wearer's clothing and is sufficiently thin, flexible and compact to be carried in owner's wallet.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel C. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:58
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C3/00; A44C3/001; G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/18; G09F3/20; G09F3/207
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A badge holder consisting of a single sheet of transparent material formed with a first fold to provide an integral lip to retain an identification card in the holder and a second fold dividing the remainder of the sheet into a first panel extending between the lip and the second fold and a second panel extending from the second fold to a free edge of the second panel and generally coextensive with the first panel and a retaining flap defined by a pair of spaced apart incisions extending from the free edge across substantially the entire width of the second panel to the second fold.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A badge holder consisting of a single sheet of transparent material formed with a first fold to provide an integral lip to retain an identification card in the holder and a second fold dividing the remainder of the sheet into a first panel extending between the lip and the second fold and a second panel extending from the second fold to a free edge of the second panel and generally coextensive with the first panel and a retaining flap defined by a pair of spaced apart incisions extending from the free edge across substantially the entire width of the second panel to the second fold.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A badge holder according to claim 1 further characterized in that the flap is defined by zigzag edges for retaining the holder on an article of clothing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A badge holder according to claim 1 further characterized in that the two corners of the flap are bent inwardly thereby providing additional grip to anchor the holder on an article of clothing and finger access for handling the flap when positioning on an article of clothing.
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) | 1984-12-14 | 1985-06-15 | 1985-12-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-14 | 1989-06-15 | 1989-12-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-14 | 1993-06-15 | 1993-12-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |