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US4903745A
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Wallet with removable clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-09-22
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Granted: 1990-02-27
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Expires: 2007-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A wallet having a removable clip for use in a concealed fashion or for carrying in the pocket in a normal fashion. A pocket on the exterior surface of the wallet is provided for receiving a metal clip which can be easily detached. The clip when inserted in the pocket allows the wallet to be out of sight carried in the waistband of clothing, and is easily retrieved for access to the contents.
Inventors
- 👤 D. Garry Roman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:30
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/02; A45C1/04; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45C1/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
In a wallet for carrying valuables having a plurality of compartments on first and second flaps joined by a pliable section allowing said wallet to be folded in half the improvement comprising; pocket means formed on an exterior surface of one of said two flaps; an S-shaped money clip formed of a metal plate folded twice to form three legs having a pair of bights at the end of each leg of said S-shaped money clip; one leg of said s-shaped money clip constructed to removably fit into said pocket means on the exterior of said one flap; whereby said wallet with said money clip inserted in said pocket means may be worn on the waistband of pants and concealed, or said money clip may be removed for using said wallet and money clip separately.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a wallet for carrying valuables having a plurality of compartments on first and second flaps joined by a pliable section allowing said wallet to be folded in half the improvement comprising; pocket means formed on an exterior surface of one of said two flaps; an S-shaped money clip formed of a metal plate folded twice to form three legs having a pair of bights at the end of each leg of said S-shaped money clip; one leg of said s-shaped money clip constructed to removably fit into said pocket means on the exterior of said one flap; whereby said wallet with said money clip inserted in said pocket means may be worn on the waistband of pants and concealed, or said money clip may be removed for using said wallet and money clip separately.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The wallet according to claim 1 in which said pocket means comprises a patch of material sewn to the exterior surface of said one flap, said patch of material having a pair of parallel slots forming said pocket for receiving said one leg of said S-shaped money clip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The wallet according to claim 1 in which said pocket means comprises a patch of material sewn along three sides leaving one downward facing side open to receive said one leg of said S-shaped money clip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The wallet according to claim 2 in which said s-shaped money clip means comprises a strip of metal bent to form three legs of substantially equal length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The wallet according to claim 4 including a heavy metal plate secured to the exterior of one of said legs to stiffen said clip and provide a decorative surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The wallet according to claim 1 including a heavy metal plate secured to the exterior of one of said legs to stiffen said clip and provide a decorative surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
The wallet according to claim 1 in which one of said flaps is approximately half the length of the other; said pocket means being oriented longitudinally on the exterior of the longer flap, whereby said wallet may be carried in a vertical orientation with said one shorter flap facing outward for easy access without unclipping said wallet from clothing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
The wallet according to claim 7 in which said pocket means comprises a patch of material sewn to the exterior surface of said longer flap, said patch of material having a pair of parallel slots forming a pocket open at both ends for receiving said one leg of said S-shaped clip.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The wallet according to claim 7 in which said pocket means comprises a patch of material sewn along three sides leaving a downward facing side open to receive said one leg of said S-shaped money clip.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-02-26 | 1993-08-28 | 1994-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-26 | 1997-08-28 | 1998-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-26 | 2001-08-28 | 2002-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |