US4716948A
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Pari-mutuel bettor's organizing wallet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-07-10
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Granted: 1988-01-05
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Expires: 2006-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A wallet sized to fit folded into the breastpocket of a jacket for use by pari-mutuel bettors to organize their cash and notes and pari-mutuel tickets. The wallet contains two identical pockets for separating betting cash from winning cash, three identical slots for storing purchased pari-mutuel tickets arranged one above the other by events, a fourth slot spaced from the other three slots for storing winning tickets, a slot for a pad of notepaper, and a sleeve for holding a pen or pencil.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald A. Brissette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:13
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/06; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S283/00; Y10S283/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A pari-mutuel bettor's wallet comprising an outer layer of opaque flexible material and an inner layer of transparent flexible material joined together along two of their opposite edges and also joined together along the centerline of their two joined edges to form two identical pockets each sized to contain a quantity of unfolded U.S. paper currency, the inner layer of transparent flexible material on one side of its joined centerline containing three identical slots arranged one above the other each sized to receive several two by four inch pari-mutuel tickets, and said inner layer on the opposite side of its joined centerline containing a fourth slot sized to receive pari-mutuel tickets, a fifth slot sized to receive the back of a pad of note paper, and a sleeve for holding a pen or pencil.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A pari-mutuel bettor's wallet comprising an outer layer of opaque flexible material and an inner layer of transparent flexible material joined together along two of their opposite edges and also joined together along the centerline of their two joined edges to form two identical pockets each sized to contain a quantity of unfolded U.S. paper currency, the inner layer of transparent flexible material on one side of its joined centerline containing three identical slots arranged one above the other each sized to receive several two by four inch pari-mutuel tickets, and said inner layer on the opposite side of its joined centerline containing a fourth slot sized to receive pari-mutuel tickets, a fifth slot sized to receive the back of a pad of note paper, and a sleeve for holding a pen or pencil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A bettor's wallet as set forth in claim 1 in which each pocket includes means for closing the opening in the pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A bettor's wallet as set forth in claim 1 in which the opening in each of the wallet's two pockets is closed by a snap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
156 words
A pari-mutuel bettor's wallet comprising an outer layer of opaque flexible plastic material and an inner layer of transparent flexible plastic material joined together along two of their opposite edges and also joined together along the centerline of their two joined edges to form two identical pockets each sized to contain a quantity of unfolded U.S. paper currency, the inner layer of transparent flexible material on one side of its joined centerline containing three identical slots arranged one above the other each sized to receive several two by four inch pari-mutuel tickets, said inner layer on the opposite side of its joined centerline containing a fourth slot sized to receive several pari-mutuel tickets, a fifth slot sized to receive the back of a pad of note paper, and a sleeve for holding a pen or pencil, and a thin sheet of rigid material sized to fit snugly into each of the two pockets of the wallet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
156 words
A pari-mutuel bettor's wallet comprising an outer layer of opaque flexible plastic material and an inner layer of transparent flexible plastic material joined together along two of their opposite edges and also joined together along the centerline of their two joined edges to form two identical pockets each sized to contain a quantity of unfolded U.S. paper currency, the inner layer of transparent flexible material on one side of its joined centerline containing three identical slots arranged one above the other each sized to receive several two by four inch pari-mutuel tickets, said inner layer on the opposite side of its joined centerline containing a fourth slot sized to receive several pari-mutuel tickets, a fifth slot sized to receive the back of a pad of note paper, and a sleeve for holding a pen or pencil, and a thin sheet of rigid material sized to fit snugly into each of the two pockets of the wallet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A bettor's wallet as set forth in claim 4 in which each of the wallet's two pockets can be closed by a snap.
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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) | 1991-01-04 | 1991-07-06 | 1992-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-04 | 1995-07-06 | 1996-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-04 | 1999-07-06 | 2000-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |