FR2513864A1 - Waterproof money holder for use when swimming - has opening in one side closed by rigid pin that fits into elastic hoop in opening - Google Patents

Abstract

The money holder has a waterproof fastener and is for use with bathing costumes so that the user can carry his money on him. It is a waterproof case with rigid or semi-rigid elastic walls, made of rubber or synthetic resin, and an opening in one side. The opening is closed by a removable rigid pin that fits into a groove in an elastic hoop that is joined to the walls. A tab on the hoop allows it to be moved to insert or free the pin.

Description

 The object of the invention relates to a waterproof closure of the holder for a bathing suit and the like.

 It is more particularly intended to allow the swimmer to keep bank notes on him, while he leaves his effects on the beach in order to avoid theft or loss.

 When you are obliged to leave your clothes on a public place, such as a beach, you must either entrust the care of a person to them, or abandon them. wallets or wallet, the money in it.

 The device according to the invention eliminates these drawbacks and makes it possible to keep bank notes on oneself without the wearer being inconvenienced by the size of the security accessory, or the contents being damaged by water.

 I1 is constituted by a waterproof case with elastic walls comprising on the introduction or extraction orifice a closure formed by a rigid removable bar, adapting to an elastic strapping profile attached to the supporting wall.

In the accompanying drawings, given by way of nonlimiting example, of one of the embodiments of the object of lrin vention
Figure 1 shows the bill holder seen in plan from above.

 Figure 2 shows the removable rigid bar.

 Figure 3 is a sectional view of an embodiment of closure.

 Figure 4 shows a rigid case with the waterproof closure.

 Figure 5 shows the application of the device on a bracelet.

 Figure 6 is an elevational view of a bathing suit with pocket for the case.

 Figure 7 is a perspective view of a double holster holder.

 The money holder Figures 1, 2, 3 consists of a semi-rigid rubber or synthetic resin case, the upper facing 2 of which has an introudction slot 3 encircled by an elastic lining 4 forming a circular groove 5 with projecting upper edges 6.

 This elastic lining can be added and welded to the wall or vice versa.

 In the elastic strapping is introduced the rigid bar 7 which can be provided with a pull tab 8 facilitating its extraction. A zipper 8 'is placed on the elastic lining 4.

 After having introduced the tickets through the slot 3, the rigid bar 7 is introduced into the peripheral groove 5 which circles it.

 The omnidirectional tension operated by this rigid element on the elastic strapping wall ensures a tight closure.

 The elastic pressure is distributed both in the vertical and horizontal planes and prevents any penetration of water.

 This very effective closing device has the advantage of having no external projection which allows the wallet to be slid into the pocket 9 of the swimsuit 10.

 This jersey can carry on the generally elastic belt 11, small pockets 12, 13 for the metallic currency.

 The banknote according to an alternative embodiment can be constituted in FIGS. 4, 5 by a rigid case 14 receiving a shutter 15 with closure 16 (Fig 1, 2, 3), it is easily placed on a bracelet 17 portable on the wrist.

 This case can be a double compartment 18, 19 each having a closure 20.

 To prevent any sliding of the case 1, one of its faces can receive either an adhesive or an hanging lining 21, (FIG. 1).

 However, the shapes, dimensions and arrangements of the various elements may vary within the limit of the equivalents as, moreover, the materials used for their manufacture, without thereby changing the general conception of the invention which has just been described.

Claims (5)

 10 A sealed closure bill holder intended to be kept on him by a bather giving up his effects on a beach, characterized by the fact that the carrying case is constituted by semi-rigid watertight walls (1), comprising on one of its facings, an insertion slot (3) surrounded by an elastic gasket (4) preferably oblong having a peripheral groove (5) with an upper profile (6) projecting, encircling a rigid bar (7).  20 Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the rigid bar (7) has a profile corresponding to the elastic strapping (4) with pull tab (8 ') surrounding the insertion slot (3) but having a slightly larger dimension for cause omnidirectional tension.  30 Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the bar has a pull tab (8) for handling, and that the wall of the case can be provided with an adhesive lining preventing its sliding in the pocket (9) of the jersey (10).  40 Device according to claim 1 characterized in that according to an alternative embodiment, the sealed closure (15, 16) is placed on a rigid case (14) and can be mounted on a wrist strap (17).  50 Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the bill holder can have two pockets (18, 19).