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Wallet for joggers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-12-22
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Granted: 1987-11-10
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Expires: 2006-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A wallet particularly suited to the needs of persons while jogging or participating in other active sports, includes a flexible back panel which is foldable between open and closed positions about a folding axis. A first flexible pocket panel is secured to the back panel on an inside surface portion on one side of the folding axis of the back panel. A second flexible pocket panel is secured to the back panel on an inside surface portion which is on the opposite side of the folding axis of the back panel. Both the first and second pocket panels have unsecured edges extending near the folding axis so as to define first and second pockets, respectively. A hook member projects out of the back panel and extends over an outside portion of the back panel to engage the waistband of the wearer. Accordingly, the wallet can be worn comfortably and its contents will not be lost.
Inventors
- 👤 James J. O'Neill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:17
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/02; A45C1/04; A45C1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
399 words
A wallet for use while jogging or the like, comprising: a back panel of flexible material which is foldable between an open and a closed position about a fold axis so that generally symmetrical inside surface portions of said back panel on opposite sides of said fold axis move toward one another when said back panel is folded toward said closed position, and a linear folded edge substantially coincident with said fold axis is formed by an outside surface of said back panel when at said closed position; said folded edge measuring at most about 4.0 inches (10.16 cm.); a first flexible pocket panel secured along peripheral edges thereof to one of said inside surface portions of said back panel to define a first pocket; a second flexible pocket panel secured along peripheral edges thereof to the opposite one of said inside surface portions of said back panel to define a second pocket; an elongate generally U-shaped hook member with legs of resilient material of a certain width and having a hook inside surface and a hook outside surface, said hook member projecting outside said back panel with the width center line of the hook member perpendicular to the center of said folded edge, said hook member having a closed end in the vicinity of said folded edge of said back panel when in said closed position, the overall dimensions of said hook member and said back panel being such that the wallet can be worn securely and concealed between a waistband and a wearer's body when said back panel is in said closed position and the waistband is clamped by an outside leg of said hook member up to said closed end; wherein said back panel is comprised of a first layer of flexible material defining said outside surface and a second layer of flexible material defining said inside surface portions, and a rigid hook support layer between the two flexible material layers on one side of said fold axis; and an inside leg of said hook member extends between said hook support layer and the first layer of flexible material forming said back panel, the hook outside surface on said inside leg being fixed against said hook support layer, and an upper part of said inside leg adjacent the closed end of said hook member projecting out of an opening in the first layer of flexible material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
399 words
A wallet for use while jogging or the like, comprising: a back panel of flexible material which is foldable between an open and a closed position about a fold axis so that generally symmetrical inside surface portions of said back panel on opposite sides of said fold axis move toward one another when said back panel is folded toward said closed position, and a linear folded edge substantially coincident with said fold axis is formed by an outside surface of said back panel when at said closed position; said folded edge measuring at most about 4.0 inches (10.16 cm.); a first flexible pocket panel secured along peripheral edges thereof to one of said inside surface portions of said back panel to define a first pocket; a second flexible pocket panel secured along peripheral edges thereof to the opposite one of said inside surface portions of said back panel to define a second pocket; an elongate generally U-shaped hook member with legs of resilient material of a certain width and having a hook inside surface and a hook outside surface, said hook member projecting outside said back panel with the width center line of the hook member perpendicular to the center of said folded edge, said hook member having a closed end in the vicinity of said folded edge of said back panel when in said closed position, the overall dimensions of said hook member and said back panel being such that the wallet can be worn securely and concealed between a waistband and a wearer's body when said back panel is in said closed position and the waistband is clamped by an outside leg of said hook member up to said closed end; wherein said back panel is comprised of a first layer of flexible material defining said outside surface and a second layer of flexible material defining said inside surface portions, and a rigid hook support layer between the two flexible material layers on one side of said fold axis; and an inside leg of said hook member extends between said hook support layer and the first layer of flexible material forming said back panel, the hook outside surface on said inside leg being fixed against said hook support layer, and an upper part of said inside leg adjacent the closed end of said hook member projecting out of an opening in the first layer of flexible material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A wallet according to claim 1, including a third pocket panel secured along peripheral edges thereof to said second pocket panel, said third pocket panel having an unsecured edge to define a third pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A wallet according to claim 2, including means adjacent the unsecured edge of said third pocket panel for sealing closed said third pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wallet according to claim 3, including means in the vicinity of the unsecured edge of said third pocket panel for releasing said sealing means and opening said third pocket in response to a manually applied force.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A wallet according to claim 4, including means fixed to said third pocket panel out of the region of said sealing means, for holding a key both when placed in said third pocket and when the key is withdrawn for use after said third pocket is opened by said releasing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A wallet according to claim 1, wherein said first pocket panel is transparent to permit viewing of an identification card inserted in said first pocket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A wallet according to claim 1, including abrasive means on the hook inside surface of the outside leg of said hook member, for grasping the waistband of the wearer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
338 words
A wallet for use while jogging or the like, comprising: a back panel of flexible material which is foldable between an open and a closed position about a fold axis so that generally symmetrical inside surface portions of said back panel on opposite sides of said fold axis move toward one another when said back panel is folded toward said closed position, and a linear folded edge substantially coincident with said fold axis is formed by an outside surface of said back panel when at said closed position; said folded edge measuring at most about 4.0 inches (10.16 cm.); a first flexible pocket panel secured along peripheral edges thereof to one of said inside surface portions of said back panel to define a first pocket; a second flexible pocket panel secured along peripheral edges thereof to the opposite one of said inside surface portions of said back panel to define a second pocket; and a detachable, elongate generally U-shaped hook member with legs of resilient material of a certain width and having a hook inside surface and a hook outside surface, said hook member being arranged to project outside said back panel with the width center line of the hook member perpendicular to the center of said folded edge, said hook member having a closed end in the vicinity of said folded edge of said back panel when in said closed position, the overall dimensions of said hook member and said back panel being such that the wallet can be worn securely and concealed between a waistband and a wearer's body when said back panel is in said closed position and the waistband is clamped by an outside leg of said hook member up to said closed end; said back panel being constructed and arranged to engage said hook member firmly at an area of attachment formed in the outside surface of said back panel, wherein said area of attachment is beneath or flush with the surrounding portion of said back panel when said hook member is detached.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
338 words
A wallet for use while jogging or the like, comprising: a back panel of flexible material which is foldable between an open and a closed position about a fold axis so that generally symmetrical inside surface portions of said back panel on opposite sides of said fold axis move toward one another when said back panel is folded toward said closed position, and a linear folded edge substantially coincident with said fold axis is formed by an outside surface of said back panel when at said closed position; said folded edge measuring at most about 4.0 inches (10.16 cm.); a first flexible pocket panel secured along peripheral edges thereof to one of said inside surface portions of said back panel to define a first pocket; a second flexible pocket panel secured along peripheral edges thereof to the opposite one of said inside surface portions of said back panel to define a second pocket; and a detachable, elongate generally U-shaped hook member with legs of resilient material of a certain width and having a hook inside surface and a hook outside surface, said hook member being arranged to project outside said back panel with the width center line of the hook member perpendicular to the center of said folded edge, said hook member having a closed end in the vicinity of said folded edge of said back panel when in said closed position, the overall dimensions of said hook member and said back panel being such that the wallet can be worn securely and concealed between a waistband and a wearer's body when said back panel is in said closed position and the waistband is clamped by an outside leg of said hook member up to said closed end; said back panel being constructed and arranged to engage said hook member firmly at an area of attachment formed in the outside surface of said back panel, wherein said area of attachment is beneath or flush with the surrounding portion of said back panel when said hook member is detached.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
89 words
A wallet according to claim 8, wherein said back panel is comprised of a first layer of flexible material defining said outside surface and a second layer of flexible material defining said inside surface portions, and hook support layer means between said first and said second layers on one side of said fold axis for detachably engaging said hook member, said first layer of flexible material having an opening at said area of attachment to expose a part of said hook support layer means for engaging the hook member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
64 words
A wallet according to claim 9, wherein said first layer of flexible material and said hook layer support means each has a slit opening the width of said hook member for receiving the free end of an inside leg of said hook member when the hook member engages said support layer means, for securing the hook member against movement relative to said back panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
A wallet according to claim 10, including a first fastening material on the exposed part of said hook layer support means, and a second fastening material on the hook outside surface of the inside leg of said hook member for detachably engaging said first fastening material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
63 words
A wallet according to claim 11, wherein said hook support layer means comprises a foam layer adjacent said first layer of flexible material and having an opening coincident with the opening in said first layer of flexible material, and a strip of flexible material adjacent said foam layer and on which said first fastening material is secured to project through the coincident openings.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
A wallet according to claim 8, including a third pocket panel secured along peripheral edges thereof to said second pocket panel, said third pocket panel having an unsecured edge to define a third pocket.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
A wallet according to claim 13, including means adjacent the unsecured edge of said third pocket panel for sealing closed said third pocket.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wallet according to claim 14, including means in the vicinity of the unsecured edge of said third pocket panel for releasing said sealing means and opening said third pocket in response to a manually applied force.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
51 words
A wallet according to claim 15, including means fixed to said third pocket panel out of the region of said sealing means, for holding a key both when placed in said third pocket and when the key is withdrawn for use after said third pocket is opened by said releasing means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
A wallet according to claim 8, wherein said first pocket panel is transparent to permit viewing of an identification card inserted in said first pocket.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
A wallet according to claim 8, including abrasive means on the hook inside surface of the outside leg of said hook member, for grasping the waistband of the wearer.
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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) | 1990-11-09 | 1991-05-11 | 1991-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-11-09 | 1995-05-11 | 1995-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-11-09 | 1999-05-11 | 1999-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |