WO1998031251A1 - Porte-cartes - Google Patents

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WO1998031251A1
WO1998031251A1 PCT/GB1998/000184 GB9800184W WO9831251A1 WO 1998031251 A1 WO1998031251 A1 WO 1998031251A1 GB 9800184 W GB9800184 W GB 9800184W WO 9831251 A1 WO9831251 A1 WO 9831251A1
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credit card
loop
storage device
sized object
object storage
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PCT/GB1998/000184
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Paul Antony Stockman
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Paul Antony Stockman
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Priority to AU56738/98A priority Critical patent/AU5673898A/en
Publication of WO1998031251A1 publication Critical patent/WO1998031251A1/fr

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/18—Ticket-holders or the like
    • A45C11/182—Credit card holders
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F2003/002—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of a single strap passing around the neck
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F2005/006—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping comprising a suspension strap or lanyard
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45F
    • A45F2200/05—Holder or carrier for specific articles
    • A45F2200/055—Thin, flat, rectangular articles, e.g. ID badges or cards

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  • This invention relates to a device for storing credit cards and like-sized objects such as phone cards, membership cards, business cards, and even a credit card sized calculator, when not in use.
  • a credit card or like-sized object storage device comprising a loop which is resiliently stretchable from a rest position which is a snug fit around a credit card or like-sized object placed within it to an extended position which enables insertion or removal of the same, and retaining means preventing a credit card or like-sized object placed within the loop from escaping laterally from the loop when in the rest position.
  • the storage device may comprise a loop of elastic material, which may usefully be wider than it is deep. Accordingly, the storage device may be little bigger than any cards stored within it. Being compact, the storage device lends itself to being kept about one's person. Although designed for credit cards and the like, additional items such as paper money may additionally be stored in the storage device, possibly sandwiched between cards. It is conceivable that a credit card- shaped container for holding small items such as coins could be provided for insertion in the storage device.
  • the loop may apply a gripping force to a credit card or like-sized object placed within the storage device when in the rest position. If there are several credit cards in the storage device, the gripping force will urge them together, providing a secure clamping action.
  • the retaining means may be coupled to the loop.
  • the retaining means is a snug fit against a credit card or like- sized object placed within the loop. More preferably, the retaining means is itself resiliently stretchable and embraces a credit card or like-sized object placed within the loop. In this way, the retaining means reinforces any force from the loop holding a credit card or like sized object in the storage device.
  • the retaining means may comprise a second loop. This may be arranged substantially perpendicularly to the principal loop, such that the loops embrace adjacent pairs of sides of a credit card placed within the storage device.
  • the storage device may comprise means for attaching it to a body.
  • the attaching means may comprise a tethering line so that the spacing between any stored credit cards and the like and the body is variable.
  • the line may be of looped configuration to enable the device to be worn around a person's neck, or attached around their waist or wrist etc.
  • Such attaching means enables the storage device to be carried without having any credit cards or the like held in intimate contact with the body. It also obviates the need to use a pocket and enables the card holder to be concealed underneath a garment such as a shirt.
  • the line is releasably attached to the loop, for example, by means of a fastener such as a buckle or clasp.
  • Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a card holder (without card) embodying the invention
  • Figure 2 is a side perspective view of the card holder (with card) of figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a schematic showing how cards are inserted or removed from the card holder of figure 1.
  • Figure 1 shows a credit card or like-sized object storage device or card holder 10 comprising a longitudinal band 12 and a transverse band 14.
  • the transverse band 14 is nested within the longitudinal band 12 and is disposed asymmetrically, being closer to the bottom end of the longitudinal band.
  • the bands 12, 14 are of elasticated textiles fabric and are box-stitched together in two locations 16, 18 respectively at the front and back where the bands overlap.
  • the perimeter of the longitudinal band 12 is slightly larger than that of the transverse band 14, the ratio being approximately 5:3 so as to correspond to the aspect ratio of a credit card.
  • the longitudinal band 12 is attached to one part 20a of a conventional clasp 20.
  • the part 20a is releasably engageable with a corresponding part 20b of the clasp 20 which is carried on a necklace 22.
  • the necklace 22 provides a convenient way of carrying the card holder 10 about one's person.
  • FIG. 2 shows a credit card 30 retained within the card holder 10. (Only one credit card is shown for simplicity, although twenty cards or more could be retained simultaneously) .
  • the credit card 30 is gripped by both the longitudinal and transverse bands 12, 14.
  • the longitudinal band 12 embraces the shorter edges 32, 33 of the credit card and the transverse band 14 embraces the longer edges 34, 35. Whilst the longitudinal band 12 is in the center of the shorter edges 32, the transverse band 14 is off-centre, being below the middle of the longer edges 34, 35. This means that the portion 40 of the longitudinal band 12 above the transverse band 14 is longer than the portion 42 below.
  • the longer portion 40 of the longitudinal band 12 is stretched and urged sideways. Once the longer portion 40 is clear of the upper edge 32, the resilience of the elasticated fabric tends to pull the longer portion 40 down the longer edge 35 of the credit card 30. With the entire upper edge 32 of the credit card 30 protruding clear of the longitudinal band 12, the credit card 30 is easily pulled from the card holder 10. When there are several credit cards in the card holder 10, it is possible to spread them into a fan shape without necessarily removing them in order to facilitate selection of the desired credit card. A credit card may be inserted in the card holder 10 simply by reversing the steps for removing a credit card.
  • the invention thus provides a storage device for keeping credit cards and like sized objects about ones person.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un dispositif (10) de rangement de cartes de crédit ou d'objets possédant à peu près les mêmes dimensions. Ledit dispositif comporte une boucle (12) élastique que l'on peut étirer d'une position de repos, qui est un ajustement serré autour d'une carte de crédit (30) placée à l'intérieur de la boucle, vers une position étirée qui permet de retirer la carte ou d'en insérer d'autres, par exemple des cartes de téléphone. Une seconde boucle (14) assure une action de retenue empêchant les cartes, ou les objets possédant à peu près les mêmes dimensions, et rangés de s'échapper de la boucle (12) par les côtés lorsqu'elle est en position de repos. Le dispositif (10) de rangement comporte un cordon (22) afin qu'il puisse être porté autour du cou d'une personne.
PCT/GB1998/000184 1997-01-21 1998-01-21 Porte-cartes WO1998031251A1 (fr)

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AU56738/98A AU5673898A (en) 1997-01-21 1998-01-21 Card holder

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GB9701141.5 1997-01-21
GBGB9701141.5A GB9701141D0 (en) 1997-01-21 1997-01-21 Card holder

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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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FR2817130A1 (fr) * 2000-11-30 2002-05-31 Mariko Inoue Accessoire pour fixer un telephone mobile dans la main
DE20215083U1 (de) * 2002-10-01 2004-02-19 Daniel, Werner Sicherungsbox zum Umhängen bzw. Umschnallen für Scheckkarte etc.

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US3523347A (en) * 1967-03-06 1970-08-11 Us Army Method of fabricating a nonintercepting grid assembly for an electron tube
EP0210558A2 (fr) * 1985-07-23 1987-02-04 Gerhard Ritter Etui protecteur pour carte d'identité ou analogue
US4940068A (en) * 1989-05-22 1990-07-10 Pokorny Herta M Folding container
US5279019A (en) * 1992-12-29 1994-01-18 Knickle James P Credit card and money carrying device
US5388739A (en) * 1992-12-10 1995-02-14 Gargan; Virginia Commuter ticket holder

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3523347A (en) * 1967-03-06 1970-08-11 Us Army Method of fabricating a nonintercepting grid assembly for an electron tube
EP0210558A2 (fr) * 1985-07-23 1987-02-04 Gerhard Ritter Etui protecteur pour carte d'identité ou analogue
US4940068A (en) * 1989-05-22 1990-07-10 Pokorny Herta M Folding container
US5388739A (en) * 1992-12-10 1995-02-14 Gargan; Virginia Commuter ticket holder
US5279019A (en) * 1992-12-29 1994-01-18 Knickle James P Credit card and money carrying device

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2817130A1 (fr) * 2000-11-30 2002-05-31 Mariko Inoue Accessoire pour fixer un telephone mobile dans la main
WO2002043523A1 (fr) * 2000-11-30 2002-06-06 Mariko Inoue Accessoire pour fixer un telephone mobile dans la main
DE20215083U1 (de) * 2002-10-01 2004-02-19 Daniel, Werner Sicherungsbox zum Umhängen bzw. Umschnallen für Scheckkarte etc.

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