CN108262717B

CN108262717B - System and method for holder and tool device

Info

Publication number: CN108262717B
Application number: CN201810007021.4A
Authority: CN
Inventors: D·哈尔伯格
Original assignee: Nite Ize Inc
Current assignee: Nite Ize Inc
Priority date: 2017-01-04
Filing date: 2018-01-04
Publication date: 2022-08-16
Anticipated expiration: 2038-01-04
Also published as: CN108262717A

Abstract

The tool and wallet system includes first and second flat body portions, the flat body portions being approximately the size of a standard credit card, the first and second flat body portions providing RFID signal blocking. The system also includes a strap wrapped around the first and second planar body portions, the strap being tightened to the planar body portions due to elasticity in the strap.

Description

System and method for holder and tool device

Cross Reference to Related Applications

This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application No.15/230,105 filed on 5.8.2016, claiming priority of U.S. provisional application No.62/201,471 filed on 5.8.2015, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

Background

Most people carry purses, wallets or other credit cards and money holding devices on a daily basis. It is desirable to have a lightweight, easy to use device to organize these belongings in one's pocket. Additionally, a compact and easily transportable vehicle that possesses pocket size and that can be used by a user is desirable.

Disclosure of Invention

In one embodiment, a tool and wallet system includes first and second flat body portions that are approximately the size of a standard credit card, the first and second flat body portions providing RFID signal blocking. The system further includes a strap wrapped around the first and second planar body portions, the strap being tensioned to the planar body portions due to elasticity in the strap. In one alternative, the strap comprises two circular strap portions connected via a connecting strap portion, the two circular strap portions encircling the first and second flat body portions. In another alternative, the first planar body portion has first, second, third and fourth grooves; the first, second, third and fourth grooves are located on a first edge and a second edge of a first planar body portion, the first planar body portion being rectangular in shape, the first and second edges being located on opposite sides of the first planar body portion; the first and second grooves are located on the first edge, and the third and fourth grooves are located on the second edge; the first, second, third and fourth grooves are sized to receive two circular band portions and are configured such that a first of the two circular bands is located in the first and third grooves and a second of the two circular bands is located in the second and fourth grooves. Alternatively, one of the first and second flat body portions includes a first aperture including a protrusion for prying open a lid on the bottle. Optionally, one of the first and second flat body portions includes a second bore for receiving a bolt-shaped connector. In one configuration, the second bore for receiving the bolt-on connector has a stepped shape, and the second bore has three portions, each portion having a different width, each different width corresponding to a standard nut width. In another configuration, one of the first and second planar body portions is generally rectangular in shape, and a first corner of the planar body portion includes a flat-head protrusion configured to function as a flat-head screwdriver. Optionally, the second corner of one of the first and second planar body portions comprises a cruciform projection and is configured to function as a cruciform screwdriver. Alternatively, the cross-shaped protrusion is flat and conforms to one of the first and second flat body portions. In one alternative, the first edge of one of the first and second flat body portions includes a scraping portion, which is a portion of the body angled toward the edge, resulting in a thinner beveled edge. In another alternative, a second edge of one of the first and second planar body portions includes the marked measurement portion, the second edge being parallel to the first edge.

In one embodiment, the tool and wallet system includes first and second flat body portions that are approximately the size of a standard credit card, the first and second flat body portions having a generally rectangular shape. The system further includes a strap wrapped around the first and second flat body portions, the strap tensioned to the first and second flat body portions due to elasticity in the strap, the strap and the first and second flat body portions configured to hold notes and credit cards. Optionally, the strap comprises two circular strap portions connected via a connecting strap portion, the two circular strap portions encircling the first and second flat body portions. Alternatively, the first planar body portion has first, second, third and fourth grooves; the first, second, third and fourth grooves are located on a first edge and a second edge of a first planar body portion, the first planar body portion being rectangular in shape, the first and second edges being located on opposite sides of the first planar body portion; the first and second grooves are located on the first edge, and the third and fourth grooves are located on the second edge; the first, second, third and fourth grooves are sized to receive two circular band portions and are configured such that a first of the two circular bands is located in the first and third grooves and a second of the two circular bands is located in the second and fourth grooves. Optionally, one of the first and second flat body portions comprises a first aperture comprising a protrusion for prying open a lid on the bottle; the flat body portion includes a second hole for receiving the bolt-shaped connector, the second hole for receiving the bolt-shaped connector having a stepped shape; and the second bore has three portions, each portion having a different width, each different width corresponding to a standard nut width. Alternatively, one of the first and second flat body portions includes a plurality of cutouts that reduce the weight of the flat body portion. In one alternative, the first corner of one of the first and second planar body portions includes a flat-headed protrusion configured to function as a flat-headed screwdriver. In another alternative, the second corner of one of the first and second planar body portions comprises a cruciform projection and is configured to function as a cruciform screwdriver, and the cruciform projection is flat and conforms to the one of the first and second planar body portions. Alternatively, the first edge of one of the first and second flat body portions comprises a scraping portion, which is an angled portion of the body towards the edge, resulting in a thinner beveled edge. Optionally, a second edge of one of the first and second planar body portions comprises the marked measurement portion, the second edge being parallel to the first edge. In one configuration, the first and second flat body portions provide for the blocking of RFID signals. In another configuration, the second body portion includes first and second cutout portions that are generally aligned with the first, second, third, and fourth grooves, respectively, when the first and second body portions are aligned, such that the second body portion is slidable relative to the first body portion to misalign the first and second body portions. Alternatively, the first body portion includes a cut that acts as an indexer and the apex of the plurality of angular metrology lines. Optionally, one of the first and second flat body portions comprises first and second indexer holes along an edge of the one of the first and second flat body portions, verifying/providing for drawing a circle.

In one embodiment, the tool and wallet system includes a flat body portion that is approximately the size of a standard credit card and a strap that wraps around the flat body portion, the strap being tightened to the flat body portion due to the elasticity of the strap. Optionally, the strap comprises two circular strap portions connected via a connecting strap portion, the two circular strap portions encircling the flat body portion. In one configuration, the planar body portion has first, second, third and fourth grooves; the first, second, third and fourth grooves are located on a first edge and a second edge of a flat body portion, the flat body portion is rectangular in shape, and the first and second edges are located on opposite sides of the flat body portion; the first and second grooves are located on the first edge, and the third and fourth grooves are located on the second edge; the first, second, third and fourth grooves are sized to receive two circular band portions and are configured such that a first of the two circular bands is located in the first and third grooves and a second of the two circular bands is located in the second and fourth grooves. Alternatively, the planar body portion includes a first aperture that includes a protrusion for prying open a lid on the bottle. Optionally, the planar body portion includes a second bore for receiving a bolt-shaped connector. In one configuration, the second bore for receiving the bolt-on connector has a stepped shape; and the second bore has three portions, each portion having a different width, each different width corresponding to a standard nut width. In one configuration, the planar body portion is generally rectangular in shape and the first corner of the planar body portion includes a flat head protrusion configured to function as a flat head screwdriver. Optionally, the second corner of the planar body portion comprises a cruciform projection and is configured to function as a cruciform screwdriver. Alternatively, the cross-shaped protrusion is flat and conforms to the flat body portion. In one alternative, the first edge of the planar body portion includes a scraping portion, which is a portion of the body angled toward the edge, resulting in a thinner beveled edge. In another alternative, a second edge of the planar body includes the marked measurement portion, the second edge being parallel to the first edge.

In one embodiment, the tool and wallet system includes a flat body portion that is approximately the size of a standard credit card, the flat body portion having a generally rectangular shape, a strap wrapped around the flat body portion, the strap being tightened to the flat body portion due to elasticity in the strap, and the strap and flat body portion being configured to hold notes and credit cards. Optionally, the strap comprises two circular strap portions connected via a connecting strap portion, the two circular strap portions encircling the flat body portion. Alternatively, the planar body portion has first, second, third and fourth grooves; the first, second, third and fourth grooves are located on a first edge and a second edge of a flat body portion, the flat body portion is rectangular in shape, and the first and second edges are located on opposite sides of the flat body portion; the first and second grooves are located on the first edge, and the third and fourth grooves are located on the second edge; the first, second, third and fourth grooves are sized to receive two circular band portions and are configured such that a first of the two circular bands is located in the first and third grooves and a second of the two circular bands is located in the second and fourth grooves. In one alternative, the planar body portion includes a first aperture including a protrusion for prying open a lid on the bottle; the flat body portion includes a second bore for receiving the bolt-shaped connector, the second bore for receiving the bolt-shaped connector having a stepped shape, and the second bore having three portions, each portion having a different width, each different width corresponding to a standard nut width. In another alternative, the planar body portion includes a plurality of cutouts that reduce the weight of the planar body portion. Optionally, the first corner of the planar body portion comprises a flat-head protrusion configured to function as a flat-head screwdriver. Alternatively, the second corner of the planar body portion comprises a cruciform projection and is configured to function as a cruciform screwdriver; and the cruciform projection is flat and conforms to the flat body portion. Optionally, the first edge of the planar body portion comprises a scraping portion, the scraping portion being a portion of the body angled towards the edge, resulting in a thinner beveled edge. In another alternative, a second edge of the planar body includes the marked measurement portion, the second edge being parallel to the first edge.

Drawings

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of a holder and tool arrangement;

FIG. 2 shows a rear perspective view of the holder and tool arrangement of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 shows a side view of the holder and tool arrangement of FIG. 1; and

FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of a holder and tool arrangement;

FIG. 5 shows an alternative embodiment of a holder and tool arrangement;

FIG. 6 shows an opposite side of the holder and tool arrangement of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 shows an alternative embodiment of a tool apparatus; and

fig. 8 shows the opposite side of the tool arrangement of fig. 7.

Detailed Description

Certain terminology is used herein for convenience only and is not to be taken as a limitation on the embodiments of the systems and methods for holders and tool devices. In the drawings, like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout the several views. In many embodiments, the device includes a credit card shaped metal plate having an elastic band wrapped around it. The metal plate has a plurality of cutouts that form a tool in the metal plate. The metal plate is substantially aluminum. In the alternative, the plate may be plastic or comprise some other material such as carbon fibre. In order to be used as a tool, the device generally needs to be strong and rigid.

Fig. 1 illustrates one embodiment of a holder and tool apparatus 100. The device 100 includes a band 110 wrapped around the device 100. The band 110 generally comprises a rubber material that can stretch and return to its original shape. The strap 110 is sized to be held taut against the metal plate 115 of the device 100. The metal plate 115 may have a plurality of notches 116 in the side of the metal plate. These notches 116 serve to hold the strap 110 in place on the metal plate 115. As shown, the band 110 may include two narrow loops 120 connected by a bridge 122. This provides a single piece belt with wider coverage without adding significant weight and bulk to the device 100. The band 110 is intended to hold credit cards and currency to a metal plate for use as a wallet or purse.

The device 100 also includes a bottle opener section 125 in the plate 115. The bottle opener section 125 includes a pry projection 126 and a leverage projection 127. The length of the plate 115 additionally provides leverage for the user. The device 100 includes a plurality of cutouts 130. The cutouts 130 reduce the weight of the device 100. The orientation of the cutouts is diagonal, which is believed to be less weakening of the stability of the device 100 than the cutouts 130 perpendicular to the sides of the plate 115.

The device 100 additionally includes a wrench portion 135, which is a bore for receiving a bolt-on connector. The wrench portion 135 has a stepped shape and has three portions, each portion having a different width, each different width corresponding to a standard nut width. As shown, the wrench portion 135 is designed to fit three different sizes of

wrenches

136, 137, 138 corresponding to the 1/4-, 5/16-, and 3/8-sized bolts and nuts available in universal sizes. In alternative embodiments, other sized cutouts may be provided. In the illustrated construction, the body of the device 100 acts as a lever arm, providing additional torque when the wrench portion 135 is used.

The device 100 additionally includes a tab 140 that functions as a screwdriver. The projection 140 is designed to mate/connect with a cruciform receiver (examples include phillips head screws). The tab 140, because of its semi-sharp point, may also be used to score or pry objects. It is desirable that the protrusion 140 be a flat protrusion due to the use of the device 100 as a money holder. On the other corner of the device 100 is another tab 145 that functions as a flat head screwdriver. On the opposite end of the device 100, the corner 146 has been cut away. This provides a more ergonomic feel to the device 100 when used as a screwdriver. Generally, when the user uses device 100 as a screwdriver, corner 146 will protrude into the palm of the user's hand.

The apparatus 100 additionally includes a measurement portion 150. The measuring part 150 includes a distance mark engraved into the metal plate 115. As shown in fig. 2, different units may be provided on the back surface of the metal plate 115.

Apparatus 100 additionally includes a flight portion 155. The flight portion 155 is an angled edge that can be used to scrape various objects such as automobile windshields or other items. Fig. 3 shows a side view of the device 100.

The illustrated embodiment provides an arrangement of tools in the system that provides some ergonomics and leverage in view of the tools included and the need for the device to be card-shaped.

Fig. 4 shows another embodiment of a holder and tool arrangement 400. The device 400 includes a number of features in common with the device 100. The device 400 includes a bottle opener section 125 having a similar design as the same elements in the device 100. The apparatus 400 additionally includes a wrench portion 135, which is a bore for receiving a bolt-on connector. The wrench portion 135 has a stepped shape and has three portions, each portion having a different width, each different width corresponding to a standard nut width. The device 400 additionally includes a tab 140 that functions as a screwdriver. The projection 140 is designed to mate/connect with a cruciform receiver (examples include phillips head screws). The tab 140, because of its semi-sharp point, may also be used to score or pry objects. The protrusion 140 is a flat protrusion, which is desirable due to the use of the device 100 as a money holder. On the other corner of the device 400 is another tab 145 that acts as a flat head screwdriver. The apparatus 100 additionally includes a measurement portion 150.

The biggest difference between the device 100 and the device 400 is the strip that holds money or credit cards to the device 400. As described above, the belt 412 generally comprises a rubber material that can stretch and return to its original shape. The band 412 is sized to hold it taut against the metal plate of the device 400. The device 400 may have a plurality of notches 416 in the sides of the metal plate. These notches 416 serve to hold the belt 412 in place. As shown, the band 412 includes a plurality of narrow portions 425 that mate with the notches. The band 412 includes a central portion 422 and a cross portion 420 connected by a resilient arm 430. This design provides a strong return and retention force while providing some to the belt and reduced weight of the belt. In many embodiments, the rear portion of the band 412 is similar to that shown, however many alternatives are available. The design of the strap 412 and similar straps is to provide a recess for retaining the strap and to provide a reduced amount of material by having arms joined by cross sections. It will be appreciated that providing at least two notches per side portion may provide for reduced slippage of the strap when inserted into and removed from a user's pocket. The central portion and the cross portions are considered to prevent stretching of the single arm 430 of the strap during removal and insertion. These structures thus improve the function of the belt portions of the device.

Fig. 5 shows an alternative embodiment of a device 515 comprising a tool and a wallet-like holder. The device 515 includes a first component 510A. The device additionally has a second part 510B. These components are held together via a strap 412. As described above, the belt 412 generally comprises a rubber material that can stretch and return to its original shape. The strap 412 is sized so that it remains taut, holding the first and

second parts

510A, 510B together and holding the card and money between them. The device 515 may have a plurality of notches 416 in the side of the metal plate, in this case in the second part 510B. As shown, the first component 510A includes a cutout such that it does not have a notch 416. This provides for easy sliding and misalignment of the two plates so that tools such as flight portion 155 and

tabs

140, 145 can be easily accessed and used. In addition, by providing two

plates

510A, 510B, the

protrusions

140, 145 do not catch or penetrate various objects or clothing therein. These notches 416 serve to hold the belt 412 in place. As shown, the band 412 includes a plurality of narrow portions 425 that mate with the notches. The band 412 includes a central portion 422 and a cross portion 420 connected by a resilient arm 430. This design provides a strong return and retention force while providing some to the belt and reduced weight of the belt. The device 515 additionally includes a tab 140 that functions as a screwdriver. The projection 140 is designed to mate/connect with a cruciform receiver (examples include phillips head screws). On the other corner of the device 515 is another tab 145 that acts as a flat head screwdriver. The apparatus 515 additionally includes a flight portion 155. The device 515 also includes a bottle opener section 125 in a plate 515A. The bottle opener section 125 includes a pry projection 126 and a leverage projection 127. The device 515 additionally includes a wrench portion 535, which is a bore for receiving a bolt-on connector. The wrench part 535 has a stepped shape and has three parts, each part having a different width, each different width corresponding to a standard nut width. Device 515 also includes tack and tack remover 550. The second part 510B of the device 515 also includes a second wrench portion 135A. The two wrench portions of the device 515 have different measurements, one in millimeters and the other in inches. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the second member 510B includes an indexer portion that provides various

angular measurements

620, 621 from the apex 610. Finally, the second member 510B includes a first scale portion 150 and a second scale portion 150A, one in the metric system and the other in the english system. The use of two plates for holder 515 rather than one provides RFID reader shielding for cards (e.g., credit cards) that may be held in holder 515 and additionally provides the possibility of additional tools. Blocking the reading of a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip in a credit card is a desirable feature for any money holder. The use of various materials can effectively block the RFID signal, and this has proven to be effective even with a cut in the holder 515. One exemplary material is 420 stainless steel, tempered HRC 44-49. Between the two

components

510A, 510B of the device, certain aspects of the device should be aligned, such as the openings in the bottle opener sections 125 and 515B in the plate 515A.

Fig. 7 shows an alternative apparatus 700. The holder 700 comprises a first scale portion 150 and a second scale portion 718, one of which is metric and the other of which is english. The device 700 additionally includes a tab 140 that functions as a screwdriver. The projection 140 is designed to mate/connect with a cruciform receiver (examples include phillips head screws). On the other corner of the device 700 is another tab 145 that acts as a flat head screwdriver. The device 700 additionally includes a wrench portion 735 and a wrench portion 135, which are holes for receiving bolt-on connectors. The wrench portion 135 has a stepped shape and has three sections, and the wrench portion 735 has two different sections, each having a different width, each different width corresponding to a standard nut width. Apparatus 700 additionally includes flighting portion 155. In addition, the device 700 includes compasses that allow circles to be drawn. The compass includes a vertex 770 and

holes

771, 772, 773, 774, 775 for drawing circles of various sizes. In practice, the apex 770 may be secured using a pen, tack, pin, or other object that fits in the apex 770, and the drawing instrument may be placed in one of the

other holes

771, 772, 773, 774, 775 corresponding to the desired circle size. The arrangement of

holes

771, 772, 773, 774, 775 is merely exemplary and other distances may be used. The opposite side of the device 700 is shown in fig. 8. Here, an indexer for measuring angles is shown, comprising an angle measuring part 820 and an apex 810. The device 700 also includes a bottle opener section 725. Bottle opener section 725 includes a pry projection 726 and a leverage projection 727. This version of device 700 may have a credit card type size in many embodiments and does not include a strap because the device may be placed in a wallet. Alternative embodiments may be reconfigured to include a band and have corresponding grooves. Any of the designs contemplated herein may be modified to include no tape and no card size.

While specific embodiments have been described in detail in the foregoing detailed description and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and alternatives to those details could be developed in light of the overall teachings of the disclosure and its broad inventive concept. It is understood, therefore, that the scope of this disclosure is not limited to the particular examples and embodiments disclosed herein, but is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope as defined by the appended claims and any and all equivalents thereof. Note that although specific embodiments are shown, the structures of the holder and the tool device may be interchanged between the embodiments.

Claims

1. A tool and wallet system comprising:

first and second planar body portions, the first and second planar body portions being approximately the size of a standard credit card, the first and second planar body portions providing for the blocking of RFID signals; and

a strap wrapped around the first and second flat body portions, the strap being tensioned to the first and second flat body portions due to elasticity in the strap,

wherein the belt comprises two circular belt portions connected via a connecting belt portion, said two circular belt portions encircling the first and second flat body portions,

wherein the first planar body portion has first, second, third and fourth grooves; the first, second, third and fourth grooves are located on a first edge and a second edge of the first planar body portion, the first and second planar body portions are generally rectangular in shape, and the first and second edges are located on opposite sides of the first planar body portion; the first and second grooves are located on the first edge, and the third and fourth grooves are located on the second edge; the first, second, third and fourth grooves are sized to receive two circular band portions and are configured such that a first of the two circular bands is held in place in the first and third grooves and a second of the two circular bands is held in place in the second and fourth grooves, and

wherein the second planar body portion includes first and second cut-out portions, the first cut-out portion being generally aligned with the first and second grooves and the second cut-out portion being generally aligned with the third and fourth grooves when the first and second planar body portions are aligned such that the second planar body portion is slidable relative to the first planar body portion to misalign the first planar body portion and the second planar body portion.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein one of the first and second planar body portions includes a first aperture including a protrusion for prying open a cap on the bottle.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein one of the first and second planar body portions includes a second bore for receiving a bolt-shaped connector.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the second bore for receiving the bolt-shaped connector has a stepped shape and the second bore has three portions, each portion having a different width, each different width corresponding to a standard nut width.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the first corner of one of the first and second planar body portions comprises a flat-head protrusion configured to function as a flat-head screwdriver.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein the second corner of one of the first and second planar body portions comprises a cruciform protrusion and is configured to function as a cruciform screwdriver.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the cross-shaped protrusion is planar and conforms to one of the first and second planar body portions.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein the third edge of one of the first and second planar body sections includes a scraping section, the scraping section being a section of the body angled toward the edge, resulting in a thinner beveled edge.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein a fourth edge of one of the first and second planar body portions includes the marked measurement portion, the fourth edge being parallel to the third edge.

10. A tool and wallet system comprising:

first and second flat body portions, the first and second flat body portions being substantially the size of a standard credit card, the first and second flat body portions being substantially rectangular in shape; and

a band wound around the first and second flat body portions, the band being tensioned to the first and second flat body portions due to elasticity in the band, the band and the first and second flat body portions being configured to hold bills and credit cards,

wherein the belt comprises two circular belt portions connected via a connecting belt portion, the two circular belt portions encircling the first and second flat body portions,

wherein the first planar body portion has first, second, third and fourth grooves; the first, second, third and fourth grooves are located on first and second edges of the first planar body portion, the first and second edges being located on opposite sides of the first planar body portion; the first and second grooves are located on the first edge, and the third and fourth grooves are located on the second edge; the first, second, third and fourth grooves are sized to receive two circular band portions and are configured such that a first of the two circular bands is held in place in the first and third grooves and a second of the two circular bands is held in place in the second and fourth grooves,

11. The system of claim 10, wherein one of the first and second planar body portions includes a first aperture including a protrusion for prying open a cap on a bottle; the flat body portion includes a second hole for receiving the bolt-shaped connector, and the second hole for receiving the bolt-shaped connector has a stepped shape; and the second bore has three portions, each portion having a different width, each different width corresponding to a standard nut width.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein one of the first and second planar body portions includes a plurality of cutouts that reduce the weight of the planar body portion.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein the first corner of one of the first and second planar body portions comprises a flat-head protrusion configured to function as a flat-head screwdriver.

14. The system of claim 13, wherein the second corner of one of the first and second planar body portions comprises a cruciform projection and is configured to function as a cruciform screwdriver, and the cruciform projection is planar and conforms to the one of the first and second planar body portions.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein the third edge of one of the first and second flat body portions includes a scraping portion, the scraping portion being a portion of the body angled toward the edge, resulting in a thinner beveled edge.

16. The system of claim 15, wherein a fourth edge of one of the first and second planar body portions includes the marked measurement portion, the fourth edge being parallel to the third edge.

17. The system of claim 12, wherein the first and second flat body portions provide for the blocking of RFID signals.

18. The system of claim 10, wherein the first planar body portion includes a cut that acts as an apex for the indexer and a plurality of angular measures.

19. The system of claim 10, wherein one of the first and second planar body portions includes first and second indexer holes along an edge of the one of the first and second planar body portions, verification for drawing of a circle.