CA2587135A1 - Holder assembly for currency, credit cards and like objects - Google Patents
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Abstract
A holder assembly for paper currency, credit cards and other type of currency including an elongated band comprising a plurality of movably interconnected segments extending along a length thereof. A connecting assembly interconnects the plurality of segments and is structured to facilitate expansion or contraction of the band as well as to normally bias the band, as well as the plurality of segments, into a contracted orientation. In at least one embodiment a coupling assembly is connected to the band and is disposed and structured to vary the length of the band such that the longitudinal dimension thereof is adjustable whether the band is in the expanded or contracted orientation.
Description
C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 HOLDER ASSEMBLY FOR CURRENCY, CREDIT CARDS AND LIKE OBJECTS
4 Claim of Priority The present application is a continuation-in-part application 6 of previously filed, now pending application having Serial No.
7 11/416,965, filed on May 3, 2006 incorporated herein by reference.
9 Field of the Invention A holder assembly comprising an elongated band formed of a 11 plurality of segments movably interconnected and selectively 12 disposable from a normally contracted orientation into an expanded 13 orientation, wherein the overall size and structure of the band is 14 such as to surround and retain paper money, other types of currency and a variety of cards including, but not limited to, credit, 16 identification and business cards, as well as other objects.
19 Devices specifically intended to hold and/or retain money, in particular paper currency, have been known and utilized for many 21 years. In perhaps their most simplistic form, money holders may 22 comprise an elastic or "rubber" band having sufficient dimension 23 and elasticity to surround folded paper currency and the like.
24 Besides the relatively unappealing aesthetic properties of such an elastic band type of money holder, the reliability of such C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 structures is questionable, especially when access to the retained 2 currency is a frequent occurrence throughout the day. Other common 3 types of money holding devices include money clips typically formed 4 from a single piece of relatively flexible material, such as metal, plastic or a variety of other appropriate materials. Moreover, 6 conventional money clips have been known to be made from silver, 7 gold or other precious metals. Also common to conventional money 8 clips or like holders is the inclusion of numerous fanciful designs 9 and decorative dress including decorative structure such as coins, jewels, scripted plates, etc. When using such conventional 11 structures the currency is typically folded and placed into a gap 12 defined by the overall structure of the flexible money clip. One 13 frequently recognized disadvantage of known money clips is the 14 relative small quantity of currency and/or credit cards which may be inserted within the retaining gap without permanently deforming 16 it. Such deformation of the money clip would of course render it 17 unreliable or at worst, useless for the express purpose of 18 containing folded currency, in the manner described above.
19 Perhaps the most commonly recognized advantage of money clips and other types of money holders is the ability to allow the user 21 to carry the retained currency in a relatively small area such as 22 the pants or jacket pockets or other conveniently small but readily 23 accessible areas. Such convenient dimensioning of known money 24 holders overcomes disadvantages and problems associated with carrying money, credit cards and like currency in wallets, C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 pocketbooks, purses, etc. While wallets or pocketbooks are still 2 in common use, the ability to easily and quickly access folded 3 currency and/or credit cards contained therein becomes problematic.
4 While money clips and other types of holders, of the type set forth, above are no longer as popular as in years past, the 6 decreased use of such structures may possibly be attributable 7 directly to the increased use of credit cards. The growth in the 8 use of credit cards and other types of card structures, such as ATM
9 cards, smart cards, etc, has resulted in the need for a means of conveniently and securely carrying one or more of such cards on the 11 person of an individual. Further, the popularity of money clips is 12 more specifically attributable to the fact that both currency and 13 a plurality of credit cards can not be effectively and/or reliably 14 retained by conventional money clips of the types described above.
In addition, while money clips may have been considered a 16 convenient and efficient way to retain paper currency, they are not 17 as effective for the purpose in carrying credit cards, driver 18 licenses of other identification cards of the type set forth above.
19 Currently, as well as in the near future, electronic or "smart" card technology will advance to the point where the amount 21 of paper currency an individual usually carries may be 22 significantly reduced. However, it is believed that an improved 23 currency holder assembly would still be desired, as long as it 24 overcomes the problems of the type set forth above. Therefore, there is a growing and significant need for an effective and C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Fi1es\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 efficient holder assembly structured to retain currency in the form 2 of paper currency, credit cards, smart cards, ATM cards as well as 3 identification cards such as a driver license and the like.
4 Further, such a proposed currency holder assembly should have the structural and operative versatility to accommodate currency and/or 6 credit cards of an increased size, thereby enabling a user to carry 7 a plurality of such credit and/or identification cards currently 8 with paper currency in an efficient and effective manner. Also, 9 the structural reliability of a proposed and preferred currency holder assembly should be assured by forming it from a durable 11 material, such as metal or a variety of other materials. Finally, 12 a proposed holder assembly should also demonstrate sufficient 13 versatility to be highly decorative and/or aesthetically pleasing 14 in that the material of the components from which it is formed may be either expensive or inexpensive and may be produced to include 16 highly decorative features or other adornments similar to but 17 distinguishable from the aforementioned money clips structures.
The present invention is directed to a holder assembly for 21 paper currency, credit cards and other types of currency as well as 22 various types of identification cards, transaction cards or like 23 purpose cards similar in structure, configuration and dimension to 24 conventional credit cards. Accordingly, as used herein the term "currency" is meant to be broadly interpreted and include, but not C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Fi1es\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 be limited to, paper money, credit cards and other commonly 2 negotiable instruments, as well as cards or like devices which are 3 not directly associated with the conducting of a financial 4 transaction.
More specifically, the holder assembly comprises an elongated 6 band which may assume a closed, continuous configuration and be 7 otherwise structured to surround and thereby retain the currency 8 and/or credit cards. Such an operative, retaining position of the 9 band is facilitated by the band being structured from a plurality of movably interconnected segments. Depending upon the specific 11 preferred embodiments utilized, the interconnected segments may 12 extend along at least a portion or substantially the entire length 13 of the band.
14 Further, a connecting assembly is cooperatively disposed and structured to movably interconnect the plurality of segments, such 16 that adjacent ones of the segments are movable relative to one 17 another. This movable interconnection of the plurality of segments 18 allows the band to be selectively disposed in either an expanded 19 orientation or a contracted orientation. As should be apparent when in the expanded orientation, at least some of the plurality of 21 segments are disposed in a spaced relation to one another. In 22 contrast, the contracted orientation of the plurality of segments 23 has them disposed in a more closely adjacent relation to one 24 another. The contracted orientation may be further defined by the plurality of segments having their longitudinal edges or sides Cc\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settinge\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 confronting the longitudinal edges or sides of the next adjacent 2 segments along some or all of the length of the band.
3 It should be apparent that when in the expanded position, the 4 overall size of the band, such as when it assumes its normally continuous, closed configuration, is enlarged to accommodate the 6 surrounding, retaining engagement with currency having greater bulk 7 or dimension. When in the contracted orientation, the overall 8 dimension of the band is reduced so as to provide a snug, close 9 fitting, surrounding engagement of the retained currency.
Accordingly, the connecting assembly is cooperatively structured 11 with the plurality of movable interconnected segments so as to 12 normally bias the band into the contracted orientation. Therefore, 13 when the band is first or repeatedly applied in its operative, 14 surrounding relation to the currency being retained, it is purposely enlarged into its expanded orientation. In so doing, the 16 band is efficiently positioned about the currency in retaining 17 relation thereto. Thereafter, the normal biasing of the plurality 18 of movably interconnected segments into the contracted orientation 19 will serve to automatically reduce the size of the band, typically to the size of the currency being retained, such that a snug, 21 retaining engagement of the band relative to the currency is 22 established.
23 It is emphasized that the connecting assembly may comprise a 24 variety of different structures each of which are operative to movably interconnect the plurality of segments. Further, such C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 movable interconnection, thus enable the ability of the plurality 2 of segments to be selectively movable relative to one another in 3 terms of separation such that disposition of the band between the 4 expanded orientation and the contracted orientation may be easily and quickly accomplished. However, regardless of the specific 6 embodiment of the connecting assembly, its structural and operative 7 features should be such as to accomplish a normal biasing of the 8 band into the aforementioned contracted orientation so as to 9 automatically establish the intended surrounding, retaining engagement of the band about the paper money, credit cards and 11 other types of currency, identification cards or like objects being 12 retained by the band of the holder assembly.
13 At least one preferred embodiment of the holder assembly of 14 the present invention further comprises a coupling assembly connected to the band. Moreover the structure of the coupling 16 assembly should be such as to allow a variance in the overall 17 length of the band. Moreover, the closed configuration assumed by 18 the band may be increased or otherwise adjusted to accommodate 19 retention of different quantities and/or sizes of currency, credit cards, etc. As such, the coupling assembly may assume a buckle, 21 snap plate or other appropriate type of closure structured to 22 facilitate adjustment of the overall length of the band. Such an 23 adjustment may include an increase or decrease in the length 24 thereof, when the coupling assembly is selectively disposed in a first operative position or in a second operative position.
C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Fi1es\0LK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 Therefore, appropriate manipulation of the coupling assembly will 2 facilitate adjustment of the length of the band whether in its 3 expanded orientation or its contracted orientation.
4 An additional feature incorporated into at least one preferred embodiment of the present invention is the provision of a display 6 structure more specifically defined by a display field having an 7 exposed surface. The display field may be connected along the 8 length of the band or alternatively may be connected to or 9 otherwise associated with the coupling assembly in its various structural and operative forms. Regardless of the location or 11 specific structural features of the display field, the included 12 exposed surface may be disposed and structured to incorporate any 13 of a variety of different, predetermined indicia thereon. Such 14 indicia may include, but not limited to, a variety of artistic and/or decorative elements, logos, trade names, individual names or 16 initials, as well as any type of personal message or the like.
17 These and other objects, features and advantages of the 18 present invention will become clearer when the drawings as well as 19 the detailed description are taken into consideration.
22 For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present 23 invention, reference should be had to the following detailed 24 description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:
C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\0LK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 Figure 1 is a perspective view of the holder assembly of the 2 present invention in an operative position surrounding and 3 retaining various forms of currency.
4 Figure 2 is a perspective view of the holder assembly of the embodiment of Figures 1 disposed out of its operative position in 6 retaining relation to currency but in a contracted orientation.
7 Figure 3 is a front view in partial cutaway representing the 8 holder assembly of the present invention in an expanded 9 orientation.
Figure 4 is a front perspective view in partial cutaway 11 including a coupling assembly and associated display structure and 12 display field exposed exteriorly of the holder assembly.
13 Figure 5 is an interior perspective view of the embodiment of 14 Figure 4.
Figure 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the 16 coupling assembly.
17 Figure 7 is a side view of still another embodiment of the 18 coupling assembly.
19 Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
23 As represented in the accompanying drawings, the present 24 invention is directed to a holder assembly generally indicated as 10 for paper money, credit cards, other forms of currency, C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 identification cards and the like all generally indicated as 20.
2 Accordingly, as used herein the term "currency" is meant to be 3 broadly interpreted and include, but not be limited to, paper 4 money, credit cards, smart cards as well as other types of cards and commonly negotiable instruments.
6 More specifically, the holder assembly 10 comprises an 7 elongated band 12 which includes or is at least partially defined 8 by a plurality of segments 14 extending along a majority or in some 9 preferred embodiments along substantially the entire length of the band 12. In addition, the plurality of segments 14 are movably 11 interconnected by a connecting assembly generally indicated as 16 12 and comprising a plurality of connecting links or like structures 13 18. The connecting assembly 16 serves to selectively and movably 14 interconnect the plurality of segments 14 in a manner which facilitates movement of each segment 14 relative to the next 16 adjacent segment 14 as should be apparent form a review of Figures 17 4 and 6. Accordingly, the connecting assembly 16 and in particular 18 the plurality of connecting links 18 are cooperatively structured 19 with the plurality of movable segments 14 so as to allow movement of the plurality of segments 14 relative to one another and 21 specifically relative to the next adjacent segments 14. As such, 22 the band 12 is selectively disposable between an expanded position 23 as represented in Figure 3 and a contracted position as represented 24 in Figures 2, 4 and 5. Further, the cooperative structuring between the connecting assembly 16, including the plurality of connecting C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\oLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 links 18, and the plurality of segments 14 is such as to normally 2 bias a plurality of segments 14 along at least a portion of the 3 band 12 into the contracted orientation, such as represented in 4 Figures 1 and 2 4 and 5.
When it is desired to enlarge the band 12 into the expanded 6 orientation, some or all of the plurality of segments 14 may be 7 spaced apart in at least partially separated relation to one 8 another. Alternatively at least some of the segments 14 may be 9 separated as demonstrated in Figure 3 while others of the plurality of segments 14 of band 12 may still in a be substantially 11 contracted orientation. Accordingly, when in the contracted 12 orientation some or all of the plurality of segments 14 may be more 13 specifically described as having their longitudinal sides or edges 14 14' disposed in engagement with one another, or at least immediately adjacent and/or confronting relation to one another as 16 clearly demonstrated in Figures 2, 3 and 5. Therefore, while some 17 of the plurality of segments 14 may be separated into the preferred 18 expanded orientation, others of the plurality of segments 14 may be 19 concurrently disposed in the contracted orientation. The degree of expansion or contraction is therefore determined by the user of the 21 holder assembly 10, when it is disposed about or otherwise 22 operatively positioned in surrounding, retaining relation to the 23 currency 20.
24 Yet another feature of at least one preferred embodiment of the present invention is the provision of a coupling assembly C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 generally indicated as 24, 24' and 24". The coupling assembly 24, 2 24' and 24" are in the form of a buckle, fold over snap plate 3 structure or any of a variety of appropriate coupling structures or 4 devices. However, common to any of the possible embodiments of the coupling assembly is the ability to adjust the overall length of 6 the band 12 such that the longitudinal dimension thereof, whether 7 in the contracted or expanded orientation, may be increased or 8 otherwise varied. Such an intended change in the longitudinal 9 dimension of the band 12 facilitates the positioning of the band 12 in its operative, surrounding and retaining relation to currency 11 20, regardless of the bulk or overall size of the currency 20.
12 This ability lends significantly greater versatility to the holder 13 assembly 10 which is typically not available in money clips or 14 other money holders of the type conventionally known.
Further, the coupling assembly 24' and 24", in at least one 16 embodiment, may be secured to opposite free ends of the band 12 as 17 at 15 and 17. Therefore, the free ends 15 and 17 in at least one 18 preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as represented 19 in Figures 2, 6 and 7 may be removably connected to one another such that the band 12 would not be disposed in a closed, continuous 21 configuration. Of course, the coupling assembly 24 can be located 22 at various portions along the length of the band 12 and may be 23 fixedly connected to the band portions 15' and 17'. By way of 24 example, the coupling assembly 24 can be located at any point along the length of the band 12. When so positioned, the coupling C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 assembly 24 is cooperatively structured with the plurality of 2 segments 14 as well as the connecting assembly 16 to facilitate 3 adjusting the length of the band 12. Moreover, a user of the 4 coupling assembly 20 and/or 20' may increase the overall length of the band 12 when such is necessary to operatively position the band 6 12 in surrounding relation to an increased quantity of currency 20.
7 With primary reference to Figure 4 and 5, yet another 8 embodiment of the present invention comprises the coupling assembly 9 24 having a display field generally indicated as 26 connected thereto. The display field 26 and more specifically an outer 11 exposed surface 28 is disposed on an outer or exterior portion of 12 the band 12 such that it may readily observed. Further, the 13 display field 26 and in particular the exterior or exposed surface 14 28 may be structured to include predetermined indicia. Such indicia may vary significantly in content and include various 16 artistic and/or decorative elements, as well as logos, trade names, 17 personal identification or initials, messages, inscriptions, etc.
18 Accordingly, in the embodiment of Figure 4 the coupling assembly 19 24 is primarily located on the exterior of the band 12 to facilitate viewing of the exposed surface 28 of the display field 21 26. However, in the embodiment of Figure 2, the coupling assembly 22 24' is at least partially or primarily disposed in an unexposed 23 position on the interior of the band 12. When the coupling 24 assembly 24' is relatively positioned in an unexposed position as demonstrated in Figure 2, the display field 26 and exposed surface C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 may be located on the band 12 other than in direct association with 2 the coupling assembly 24.
3 Therefore, the various preferred embodiments of the currency 4 holder assembly 10 of the present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages and problems associated with money holders, money 6 clips and like structures which are conventionally known and 7 structured. Further, the currency holder assembly 10 of the 8 present invention may be highly decorative by having at least the 9 plurality of segments 14 formed a variety of different materials including precious and non-precious metals, plastic, various 11 composite or other types of synthetic materials and may also 12 include additional decorative ornamentation which may be placed at 13 various locations along the band 12 and/or on or in direct 14 association with the display field 26, and/or the outer, exposed surface 28, associated therewith. However, the versatility of the 16 currency holder assembly 10 is such that the material from which 17 the plurality of segments 14, the connecting assembly 16 and/or the 18 coupling assembly 24 are formed may be relatively inexpensive yet 19 sufficiently durable to provide a long operable life of the currency holder assembly 10.
21 Looking specifically to the embodiments of figures 6 and 7, a 22 hook and bar adjustable clasp mechanism can be employed as the 23 coupling assembly 24". For example, one of the free ends 17 may 24 include a series of retaining bars 30, as in Figure 6, or a series of hook elements 31 as in Figure 7, disposed at spaced intervals to C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\oLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 define different fastening positions, and conversely concealed at 2 an underside of the display field 26 may be corresponding mating 3 structure such as hook element 31' illustrated in Figure 6, or the 4 retaining bar 30' illustrated in Figure 7. In this manner the currency holder assembly can be effectively closed into an 6 operative orientation, however the tightness of that closure around 7 the articles to be secured can be easily varied to correspond to 8 the thickness of those articles to be secured. This provides a 9 significant advantage over more complex adjustment structures that are not intended to be varied on a routine basis. Further, it bears 11 note that the embodiments of Figures 6 and 7 are intended to be 12 illustrative, it being understood that if desired the multiple 13 fastening points can be maintained beneath the display field 26 14 instead of at free end 17 as illustrated. Moreover, a variety of other easily adjustable clasp mechanisms can be employed wherein a 16 series of fastening points are provided for selective securement by 17 a user in response to the demands of the articles to be held.
18 Since many modifications, variations and changes in detail can 19 be made to the described preferred embodiment of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown 21 in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not 22 in a limiting sense. Thus, the scope of the invention should be 23 determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.
24 Now that the invention has been described,
7 11/416,965, filed on May 3, 2006 incorporated herein by reference.
9 Field of the Invention A holder assembly comprising an elongated band formed of a 11 plurality of segments movably interconnected and selectively 12 disposable from a normally contracted orientation into an expanded 13 orientation, wherein the overall size and structure of the band is 14 such as to surround and retain paper money, other types of currency and a variety of cards including, but not limited to, credit, 16 identification and business cards, as well as other objects.
19 Devices specifically intended to hold and/or retain money, in particular paper currency, have been known and utilized for many 21 years. In perhaps their most simplistic form, money holders may 22 comprise an elastic or "rubber" band having sufficient dimension 23 and elasticity to surround folded paper currency and the like.
24 Besides the relatively unappealing aesthetic properties of such an elastic band type of money holder, the reliability of such C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 structures is questionable, especially when access to the retained 2 currency is a frequent occurrence throughout the day. Other common 3 types of money holding devices include money clips typically formed 4 from a single piece of relatively flexible material, such as metal, plastic or a variety of other appropriate materials. Moreover, 6 conventional money clips have been known to be made from silver, 7 gold or other precious metals. Also common to conventional money 8 clips or like holders is the inclusion of numerous fanciful designs 9 and decorative dress including decorative structure such as coins, jewels, scripted plates, etc. When using such conventional 11 structures the currency is typically folded and placed into a gap 12 defined by the overall structure of the flexible money clip. One 13 frequently recognized disadvantage of known money clips is the 14 relative small quantity of currency and/or credit cards which may be inserted within the retaining gap without permanently deforming 16 it. Such deformation of the money clip would of course render it 17 unreliable or at worst, useless for the express purpose of 18 containing folded currency, in the manner described above.
19 Perhaps the most commonly recognized advantage of money clips and other types of money holders is the ability to allow the user 21 to carry the retained currency in a relatively small area such as 22 the pants or jacket pockets or other conveniently small but readily 23 accessible areas. Such convenient dimensioning of known money 24 holders overcomes disadvantages and problems associated with carrying money, credit cards and like currency in wallets, C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 pocketbooks, purses, etc. While wallets or pocketbooks are still 2 in common use, the ability to easily and quickly access folded 3 currency and/or credit cards contained therein becomes problematic.
4 While money clips and other types of holders, of the type set forth, above are no longer as popular as in years past, the 6 decreased use of such structures may possibly be attributable 7 directly to the increased use of credit cards. The growth in the 8 use of credit cards and other types of card structures, such as ATM
9 cards, smart cards, etc, has resulted in the need for a means of conveniently and securely carrying one or more of such cards on the 11 person of an individual. Further, the popularity of money clips is 12 more specifically attributable to the fact that both currency and 13 a plurality of credit cards can not be effectively and/or reliably 14 retained by conventional money clips of the types described above.
In addition, while money clips may have been considered a 16 convenient and efficient way to retain paper currency, they are not 17 as effective for the purpose in carrying credit cards, driver 18 licenses of other identification cards of the type set forth above.
19 Currently, as well as in the near future, electronic or "smart" card technology will advance to the point where the amount 21 of paper currency an individual usually carries may be 22 significantly reduced. However, it is believed that an improved 23 currency holder assembly would still be desired, as long as it 24 overcomes the problems of the type set forth above. Therefore, there is a growing and significant need for an effective and C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Fi1es\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 efficient holder assembly structured to retain currency in the form 2 of paper currency, credit cards, smart cards, ATM cards as well as 3 identification cards such as a driver license and the like.
4 Further, such a proposed currency holder assembly should have the structural and operative versatility to accommodate currency and/or 6 credit cards of an increased size, thereby enabling a user to carry 7 a plurality of such credit and/or identification cards currently 8 with paper currency in an efficient and effective manner. Also, 9 the structural reliability of a proposed and preferred currency holder assembly should be assured by forming it from a durable 11 material, such as metal or a variety of other materials. Finally, 12 a proposed holder assembly should also demonstrate sufficient 13 versatility to be highly decorative and/or aesthetically pleasing 14 in that the material of the components from which it is formed may be either expensive or inexpensive and may be produced to include 16 highly decorative features or other adornments similar to but 17 distinguishable from the aforementioned money clips structures.
The present invention is directed to a holder assembly for 21 paper currency, credit cards and other types of currency as well as 22 various types of identification cards, transaction cards or like 23 purpose cards similar in structure, configuration and dimension to 24 conventional credit cards. Accordingly, as used herein the term "currency" is meant to be broadly interpreted and include, but not C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Fi1es\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 be limited to, paper money, credit cards and other commonly 2 negotiable instruments, as well as cards or like devices which are 3 not directly associated with the conducting of a financial 4 transaction.
More specifically, the holder assembly comprises an elongated 6 band which may assume a closed, continuous configuration and be 7 otherwise structured to surround and thereby retain the currency 8 and/or credit cards. Such an operative, retaining position of the 9 band is facilitated by the band being structured from a plurality of movably interconnected segments. Depending upon the specific 11 preferred embodiments utilized, the interconnected segments may 12 extend along at least a portion or substantially the entire length 13 of the band.
14 Further, a connecting assembly is cooperatively disposed and structured to movably interconnect the plurality of segments, such 16 that adjacent ones of the segments are movable relative to one 17 another. This movable interconnection of the plurality of segments 18 allows the band to be selectively disposed in either an expanded 19 orientation or a contracted orientation. As should be apparent when in the expanded orientation, at least some of the plurality of 21 segments are disposed in a spaced relation to one another. In 22 contrast, the contracted orientation of the plurality of segments 23 has them disposed in a more closely adjacent relation to one 24 another. The contracted orientation may be further defined by the plurality of segments having their longitudinal edges or sides Cc\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settinge\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 confronting the longitudinal edges or sides of the next adjacent 2 segments along some or all of the length of the band.
3 It should be apparent that when in the expanded position, the 4 overall size of the band, such as when it assumes its normally continuous, closed configuration, is enlarged to accommodate the 6 surrounding, retaining engagement with currency having greater bulk 7 or dimension. When in the contracted orientation, the overall 8 dimension of the band is reduced so as to provide a snug, close 9 fitting, surrounding engagement of the retained currency.
Accordingly, the connecting assembly is cooperatively structured 11 with the plurality of movable interconnected segments so as to 12 normally bias the band into the contracted orientation. Therefore, 13 when the band is first or repeatedly applied in its operative, 14 surrounding relation to the currency being retained, it is purposely enlarged into its expanded orientation. In so doing, the 16 band is efficiently positioned about the currency in retaining 17 relation thereto. Thereafter, the normal biasing of the plurality 18 of movably interconnected segments into the contracted orientation 19 will serve to automatically reduce the size of the band, typically to the size of the currency being retained, such that a snug, 21 retaining engagement of the band relative to the currency is 22 established.
23 It is emphasized that the connecting assembly may comprise a 24 variety of different structures each of which are operative to movably interconnect the plurality of segments. Further, such C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 movable interconnection, thus enable the ability of the plurality 2 of segments to be selectively movable relative to one another in 3 terms of separation such that disposition of the band between the 4 expanded orientation and the contracted orientation may be easily and quickly accomplished. However, regardless of the specific 6 embodiment of the connecting assembly, its structural and operative 7 features should be such as to accomplish a normal biasing of the 8 band into the aforementioned contracted orientation so as to 9 automatically establish the intended surrounding, retaining engagement of the band about the paper money, credit cards and 11 other types of currency, identification cards or like objects being 12 retained by the band of the holder assembly.
13 At least one preferred embodiment of the holder assembly of 14 the present invention further comprises a coupling assembly connected to the band. Moreover the structure of the coupling 16 assembly should be such as to allow a variance in the overall 17 length of the band. Moreover, the closed configuration assumed by 18 the band may be increased or otherwise adjusted to accommodate 19 retention of different quantities and/or sizes of currency, credit cards, etc. As such, the coupling assembly may assume a buckle, 21 snap plate or other appropriate type of closure structured to 22 facilitate adjustment of the overall length of the band. Such an 23 adjustment may include an increase or decrease in the length 24 thereof, when the coupling assembly is selectively disposed in a first operative position or in a second operative position.
C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Fi1es\0LK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 Therefore, appropriate manipulation of the coupling assembly will 2 facilitate adjustment of the length of the band whether in its 3 expanded orientation or its contracted orientation.
4 An additional feature incorporated into at least one preferred embodiment of the present invention is the provision of a display 6 structure more specifically defined by a display field having an 7 exposed surface. The display field may be connected along the 8 length of the band or alternatively may be connected to or 9 otherwise associated with the coupling assembly in its various structural and operative forms. Regardless of the location or 11 specific structural features of the display field, the included 12 exposed surface may be disposed and structured to incorporate any 13 of a variety of different, predetermined indicia thereon. Such 14 indicia may include, but not limited to, a variety of artistic and/or decorative elements, logos, trade names, individual names or 16 initials, as well as any type of personal message or the like.
17 These and other objects, features and advantages of the 18 present invention will become clearer when the drawings as well as 19 the detailed description are taken into consideration.
22 For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present 23 invention, reference should be had to the following detailed 24 description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:
C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\0LK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 Figure 1 is a perspective view of the holder assembly of the 2 present invention in an operative position surrounding and 3 retaining various forms of currency.
4 Figure 2 is a perspective view of the holder assembly of the embodiment of Figures 1 disposed out of its operative position in 6 retaining relation to currency but in a contracted orientation.
7 Figure 3 is a front view in partial cutaway representing the 8 holder assembly of the present invention in an expanded 9 orientation.
Figure 4 is a front perspective view in partial cutaway 11 including a coupling assembly and associated display structure and 12 display field exposed exteriorly of the holder assembly.
13 Figure 5 is an interior perspective view of the embodiment of 14 Figure 4.
Figure 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the 16 coupling assembly.
17 Figure 7 is a side view of still another embodiment of the 18 coupling assembly.
19 Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
23 As represented in the accompanying drawings, the present 24 invention is directed to a holder assembly generally indicated as 10 for paper money, credit cards, other forms of currency, C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 identification cards and the like all generally indicated as 20.
2 Accordingly, as used herein the term "currency" is meant to be 3 broadly interpreted and include, but not be limited to, paper 4 money, credit cards, smart cards as well as other types of cards and commonly negotiable instruments.
6 More specifically, the holder assembly 10 comprises an 7 elongated band 12 which includes or is at least partially defined 8 by a plurality of segments 14 extending along a majority or in some 9 preferred embodiments along substantially the entire length of the band 12. In addition, the plurality of segments 14 are movably 11 interconnected by a connecting assembly generally indicated as 16 12 and comprising a plurality of connecting links or like structures 13 18. The connecting assembly 16 serves to selectively and movably 14 interconnect the plurality of segments 14 in a manner which facilitates movement of each segment 14 relative to the next 16 adjacent segment 14 as should be apparent form a review of Figures 17 4 and 6. Accordingly, the connecting assembly 16 and in particular 18 the plurality of connecting links 18 are cooperatively structured 19 with the plurality of movable segments 14 so as to allow movement of the plurality of segments 14 relative to one another and 21 specifically relative to the next adjacent segments 14. As such, 22 the band 12 is selectively disposable between an expanded position 23 as represented in Figure 3 and a contracted position as represented 24 in Figures 2, 4 and 5. Further, the cooperative structuring between the connecting assembly 16, including the plurality of connecting C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\oLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 links 18, and the plurality of segments 14 is such as to normally 2 bias a plurality of segments 14 along at least a portion of the 3 band 12 into the contracted orientation, such as represented in 4 Figures 1 and 2 4 and 5.
When it is desired to enlarge the band 12 into the expanded 6 orientation, some or all of the plurality of segments 14 may be 7 spaced apart in at least partially separated relation to one 8 another. Alternatively at least some of the segments 14 may be 9 separated as demonstrated in Figure 3 while others of the plurality of segments 14 of band 12 may still in a be substantially 11 contracted orientation. Accordingly, when in the contracted 12 orientation some or all of the plurality of segments 14 may be more 13 specifically described as having their longitudinal sides or edges 14 14' disposed in engagement with one another, or at least immediately adjacent and/or confronting relation to one another as 16 clearly demonstrated in Figures 2, 3 and 5. Therefore, while some 17 of the plurality of segments 14 may be separated into the preferred 18 expanded orientation, others of the plurality of segments 14 may be 19 concurrently disposed in the contracted orientation. The degree of expansion or contraction is therefore determined by the user of the 21 holder assembly 10, when it is disposed about or otherwise 22 operatively positioned in surrounding, retaining relation to the 23 currency 20.
24 Yet another feature of at least one preferred embodiment of the present invention is the provision of a coupling assembly C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 generally indicated as 24, 24' and 24". The coupling assembly 24, 2 24' and 24" are in the form of a buckle, fold over snap plate 3 structure or any of a variety of appropriate coupling structures or 4 devices. However, common to any of the possible embodiments of the coupling assembly is the ability to adjust the overall length of 6 the band 12 such that the longitudinal dimension thereof, whether 7 in the contracted or expanded orientation, may be increased or 8 otherwise varied. Such an intended change in the longitudinal 9 dimension of the band 12 facilitates the positioning of the band 12 in its operative, surrounding and retaining relation to currency 11 20, regardless of the bulk or overall size of the currency 20.
12 This ability lends significantly greater versatility to the holder 13 assembly 10 which is typically not available in money clips or 14 other money holders of the type conventionally known.
Further, the coupling assembly 24' and 24", in at least one 16 embodiment, may be secured to opposite free ends of the band 12 as 17 at 15 and 17. Therefore, the free ends 15 and 17 in at least one 18 preferred embodiment of the present invention, such as represented 19 in Figures 2, 6 and 7 may be removably connected to one another such that the band 12 would not be disposed in a closed, continuous 21 configuration. Of course, the coupling assembly 24 can be located 22 at various portions along the length of the band 12 and may be 23 fixedly connected to the band portions 15' and 17'. By way of 24 example, the coupling assembly 24 can be located at any point along the length of the band 12. When so positioned, the coupling C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 assembly 24 is cooperatively structured with the plurality of 2 segments 14 as well as the connecting assembly 16 to facilitate 3 adjusting the length of the band 12. Moreover, a user of the 4 coupling assembly 20 and/or 20' may increase the overall length of the band 12 when such is necessary to operatively position the band 6 12 in surrounding relation to an increased quantity of currency 20.
7 With primary reference to Figure 4 and 5, yet another 8 embodiment of the present invention comprises the coupling assembly 9 24 having a display field generally indicated as 26 connected thereto. The display field 26 and more specifically an outer 11 exposed surface 28 is disposed on an outer or exterior portion of 12 the band 12 such that it may readily observed. Further, the 13 display field 26 and in particular the exterior or exposed surface 14 28 may be structured to include predetermined indicia. Such indicia may vary significantly in content and include various 16 artistic and/or decorative elements, as well as logos, trade names, 17 personal identification or initials, messages, inscriptions, etc.
18 Accordingly, in the embodiment of Figure 4 the coupling assembly 19 24 is primarily located on the exterior of the band 12 to facilitate viewing of the exposed surface 28 of the display field 21 26. However, in the embodiment of Figure 2, the coupling assembly 22 24' is at least partially or primarily disposed in an unexposed 23 position on the interior of the band 12. When the coupling 24 assembly 24' is relatively positioned in an unexposed position as demonstrated in Figure 2, the display field 26 and exposed surface C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 may be located on the band 12 other than in direct association with 2 the coupling assembly 24.
3 Therefore, the various preferred embodiments of the currency 4 holder assembly 10 of the present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages and problems associated with money holders, money 6 clips and like structures which are conventionally known and 7 structured. Further, the currency holder assembly 10 of the 8 present invention may be highly decorative by having at least the 9 plurality of segments 14 formed a variety of different materials including precious and non-precious metals, plastic, various 11 composite or other types of synthetic materials and may also 12 include additional decorative ornamentation which may be placed at 13 various locations along the band 12 and/or on or in direct 14 association with the display field 26, and/or the outer, exposed surface 28, associated therewith. However, the versatility of the 16 currency holder assembly 10 is such that the material from which 17 the plurality of segments 14, the connecting assembly 16 and/or the 18 coupling assembly 24 are formed may be relatively inexpensive yet 19 sufficiently durable to provide a long operable life of the currency holder assembly 10.
21 Looking specifically to the embodiments of figures 6 and 7, a 22 hook and bar adjustable clasp mechanism can be employed as the 23 coupling assembly 24". For example, one of the free ends 17 may 24 include a series of retaining bars 30, as in Figure 6, or a series of hook elements 31 as in Figure 7, disposed at spaced intervals to C:\Documents and Settings\mcm\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\oLK2DC\1462-A CIP-PATENT APPL.doc 1 define different fastening positions, and conversely concealed at 2 an underside of the display field 26 may be corresponding mating 3 structure such as hook element 31' illustrated in Figure 6, or the 4 retaining bar 30' illustrated in Figure 7. In this manner the currency holder assembly can be effectively closed into an 6 operative orientation, however the tightness of that closure around 7 the articles to be secured can be easily varied to correspond to 8 the thickness of those articles to be secured. This provides a 9 significant advantage over more complex adjustment structures that are not intended to be varied on a routine basis. Further, it bears 11 note that the embodiments of Figures 6 and 7 are intended to be 12 illustrative, it being understood that if desired the multiple 13 fastening points can be maintained beneath the display field 26 14 instead of at free end 17 as illustrated. Moreover, a variety of other easily adjustable clasp mechanisms can be employed wherein a 16 series of fastening points are provided for selective securement by 17 a user in response to the demands of the articles to be held.
18 Since many modifications, variations and changes in detail can 19 be made to the described preferred embodiment of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown 21 in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not 22 in a limiting sense. Thus, the scope of the invention should be 23 determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.
24 Now that the invention has been described,
Claims (26)
1. A holder assembly for currency comprising:
a) ~a band having an elongated configuration and including a plurality of interconnected segments extending along the length thereof, b) ~said plurality of segments movable relative to one another to facilitate disposition of said band between an expanded orientation and a contracted orientation, c) ~a connecting assembly movably interconnecting adjacent ones of said plurality of segments and structured to normally bias said plurality of segments into said contracted orientation, and d) ~said plurality of segments and said connecting assembly cooperatively structured to dispose said band in surrounding, retaining relation to the currency.
a) ~a band having an elongated configuration and including a plurality of interconnected segments extending along the length thereof, b) ~said plurality of segments movable relative to one another to facilitate disposition of said band between an expanded orientation and a contracted orientation, c) ~a connecting assembly movably interconnecting adjacent ones of said plurality of segments and structured to normally bias said plurality of segments into said contracted orientation, and d) ~said plurality of segments and said connecting assembly cooperatively structured to dispose said band in surrounding, retaining relation to the currency.
2. A holder assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein said band further comprises a closed configuration.
3. A holder assembly as recited in claim 2 wherein said plurality of segments collectively extend continuously along the length of said band.
4. A holder assembly as recited in claim 2 further comprising a coupling assembly connected to said band and structured to vary the length of said closed configuration when said band is in either said expanded or contracted orientation.
5. A holder assembly as recited in claim 4 wherein said coupling assembly is disposed and structured to partially define said closed configuration.
6. A holder assembly as recited in claim 5 wherein said coupling assembly is primarily disposed on an interior of said band in a primarily unexposed position.
7. A holder assembly as recited in claim 5 wherein said coupling assembly is primarily disposed on an exterior of said band in an exposed position.
8. A holder assembly as recited in claim 7 wherein said coupling assembly comprises a display field disposed on an outer exposed surface thereof.
9. A holder assembly as recited in claim 1 further comprising a display field connected to said band and including an outer, exposed surface disposed and structured to display predetermined indicia thereon.
10. A holder assembly as recited in claim 9 wherein said display field is disposed on an exterior of said band.
11. A holder assembly for currency comprising:
a) a flexible band having an elongated configuration, b) a plurality of interconnected segments collectively extending continuously along a length of said band, c) said plurality of segments movable relative to one another to facilitate said band being disposable between an expanded orientation and a contacted orientation, d) a coupling assembly connected to opposite ends of said band and structured to selectively vary the length of said band when in either said expanded or contracted orientations, e) a connecting assembly movably interconnecting at least adjacent ones of said plurality of segments and structured to normally bias at least some of said plurality of segments into said contracted orientation, and f) said plurality of segments and said connecting assembly cooperatively structured to dispose said band in surrounding, retaining relation to the currency.
a) a flexible band having an elongated configuration, b) a plurality of interconnected segments collectively extending continuously along a length of said band, c) said plurality of segments movable relative to one another to facilitate said band being disposable between an expanded orientation and a contacted orientation, d) a coupling assembly connected to opposite ends of said band and structured to selectively vary the length of said band when in either said expanded or contracted orientations, e) a connecting assembly movably interconnecting at least adjacent ones of said plurality of segments and structured to normally bias at least some of said plurality of segments into said contracted orientation, and f) said plurality of segments and said connecting assembly cooperatively structured to dispose said band in surrounding, retaining relation to the currency.
12. A holder assembly as recited in claim 11 wherein said coupling assembly is further structured to removably connect said opposite ends of said band.
13. A holder assembly as recited in claim 11 wherein said coupling assembly is primarily disposed on an exterior of said band in an exposed position.
14. A holder assembly as recited in claim 13 wherein said coupling assembly comprises a display field disposed on an outer exposed surface thereof.
15. A holder assembly as recited in claim 11 further comprising a display field connected to said band and including an outer, exposed surface disposed and structured to display predetermined indicia thereon.
16. A holder assembly as recited in claim 15 wherein said coupling assembly is primarily disposed on an interior of said band in a substantially unexposed position.
17. A holder assembly as recited in claim 11 wherein said coupling assembly is primarily disposed on an interior of said band in a substantially unexposed position.
18. A holder assembly for currency comprising:
a) an elongated band comprising a plurality of segments extending continuously along the length thereof, b) a connecting assembly interconnecting said plurality of segments in movable relation to one another, c) at least some of said plurality of segments concurrently movable between an expanded orientation and a contracted orientation of said band, d) said connecting assembly structured to normally biased said plurality of segments into said contracted orientation of said band, e) a coupling assembly connected to said band and structured to vary the length thereof when said band is in either of said expanded or contracted orientations, and f) said band structured to assume a closed configuration in surrounding, retaining relation to the currency.
a) an elongated band comprising a plurality of segments extending continuously along the length thereof, b) a connecting assembly interconnecting said plurality of segments in movable relation to one another, c) at least some of said plurality of segments concurrently movable between an expanded orientation and a contracted orientation of said band, d) said connecting assembly structured to normally biased said plurality of segments into said contracted orientation of said band, e) a coupling assembly connected to said band and structured to vary the length thereof when said band is in either of said expanded or contracted orientations, and f) said band structured to assume a closed configuration in surrounding, retaining relation to the currency.
19. A holder assembly as recited in claim 18 wherein said band further comprises oppositely disposed free ends; said coupling assembly removably interconnecting said free ends to at least partially define said closed configuration.
20. A holder assembly as recited in claim 18 wherein said coupling assembly is primarily disposed on an interior of said band in a relatively unexposed position.
21. A holder assembly as recited in claim 18 wherein said coupling assembly is primarily disposed on an exterior of said band in a relatively exposed position.
22. A holder assembly as recited in claim 21 further comprising a display field disposed on said coupling assembly, said display field including an exposed surface disposed and structured to display predetermined indicia thereon.
23. A holder assembly as recited in claim 18 wherein said coupling assembly includes a plurality of fastening points so as to easily vary the length thereof.
24. A holder assembly as recited in claim 23 wherein said coupling assembly further defines a display field, said display field structured to conceal said plurality of fastening points when in a closed orientation.
25. A holder assembly as recited in claim 24 wherein said coupling assembly includes a hook element disposed on an underside of said display field, said hook element structured to engage one of a plurality of retaining bars disposed at an opposite end of said band.
26. A holder assembly as recited in claim 24 wherein said coupling assembly includes a retaining bar disposed on an underside of said display field, said retaining bar structured to engage one of a plurality of hook elements disposed at spaced intervals an opposite end of said band.
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