Patent Application
20220007805
The present invention relates generally to wallets and card carriers, and more specifically, to a blade fan wallet system that allows for the efficient storage and rapid dispensing of cards, particularly those used to make purchases.
Wallets and card carriers are well known in the art and are effective means to hold and carry cash money, credit cards, business cards, pictures and the like on a person such as in a pocket. For example, a wallet will have multiple slots to hold cards such as a driver's license and a credit card. A pocket or larger slot is for holding bills of money. Pictures, notes and other business cards can also be stored. The common wallet is then folded and placed in a pocket to be carried. Likewise, a card carrier is a case of sorts that holds credit cards and identification cards in slots. The wallet or card carrier when needed is removed from the pocket, opened and the card or cash that is needed is located and used. A card must be returned and then the wallet or card carrier stored again.
One of the problems commonly associated with common wallets and card carriers is their limited efficiency. For example, when a card is needed the whole wallet or carrier must be opened and searched. If the card is one that is not commonly used it can be difficult to locate. The time needed to locate the card and the exposure of the contents of the wallet or carrier risks the loss or enticement of theft.
Additionally, replacing the card in a card carrier is difficult as the card must be properly aligned in order to enter the slot to be stored. If the cards are not properly stored, then the card carrier will not close properly. It is not uncommon to have to remove an additional card in order to replace the card that was removed for use.
Accordingly, although great strides have been made in the area of wallets and card carries, many shortcomings remain.
The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the present application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
While the system and method of use of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims.
Illustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the present application are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
The system and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with conventional wallets and card carriers. Specifically, the present invention provides means to rapidly locate, use and replace a card within a storage shell. These and other unique features of the system and method of use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described otherwise.
The preferred embodiment herein described is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. It is chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention and its application and practical use to enable others skilled in the art to follow its teachings.
Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views,
In the contemplated embodiment, system 101 includes a case 119 formed from a first shell 105 pivotally attached to a second shell 103 via hinge 107. The first shell 105 and second shell 103 for an opening 109 in the center and therebetween that passes from the front surface 113 of each. The hinge 107 also holds a slot 111 or an arrangement of slots between the first shell 105 and the second shell 103. The first shell 105 and second shell 103 are secured in a closed position by locking device 115.
In use, the second shell 103 pivots away from the first shell 105 as depicted by motion A. The slot 111 also pivots with the second shell 103 and this motion exposes a card 117 that is then removed for use as depicted by motion B. After use, the card 117 is replaced and the second shell 103 and slot are pivoted towards the first shell 105 to close the system and the locking device 115 secures the first shell 105 to the second shell 103.
It should be appreciated that one of the unique features believed characteristic of the present application is that the opening 109 allows the first shell 105 and the second shell 103 to easily pivot apart to open and allow access to the card 117 stored in the slot therein.
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In this embodiment the first shell 307 includes a pocket 305 extending outward therefrom and is configured to hold papers therein. It is contemplated that when paper money or cash is folded and stowed that the size of the pocket 305 will exert force to hold it therein.
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The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.
