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Wallet with rolling O-ring hinge

US9314074B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateSep 26, 2013
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45C2013/1061
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A wallet for securely holding one or more documents having a first band plate and a second band plate connected together using a stationary O-ring and a rolling O-ring . Each plate includes a top edge, side edges, and a pivot edge. A notch is located in each of the side edges adjacent the pivot edge that receives and holds the stationary O-ring . At least one of the plates includes a channel located in each of the side edges between the notch and the top edge that receives and holds the rolling O-ring . The rolling O-ring is typically located at the top of the channel near the top edge. The O-ring s bias the plates to a closed. The stationary O-ring allows the plates to be stretched apart while keeping the pivot edge together. The rolling O-ring rolls down the channel to release tension holding the plates together.

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