Personal Receptacle for Data

Abstract

An improved personal storage receptacle for holding data items such as plastic cards consisting of a case ( 100 ) designed for customization and/or other ornamentation on the front ( 120 ), an insert ( 400 ) with channels ( 412,414,416 ) and a clamp ( 300 ). We need a convenient way to store/carry and access our plastic cards. Money clips, wallets, fanny packs and lanyards are inadequate storage devices. This improved personal storage receptacle is ideal for holding plastic cards and traveling hands-free. The data items are inserted into separate channels ( 412, 414, 416 ) offering both convenient access to the cards and protection for the cards. The receptacle may include an advanced soft clamp ( 300 ) for attaching to personal accessories. The said clamp is designed for versatility and may be attached to athletic clothing.

1 . Personal storage receptacle for Data Items for Branding
 1. A personal storage receptacle for Data items for branding such as affixing labels or screen printing comprising:
 A rigid or flaccid case, including a top piece and a bottom piece connect by two sidewalls and rear wall, defining an interior cavity with an opening along an end of said case-preferably rigid; A plurality or parallel channels disposed within the insert of the case, said channels being adapted to accommodate the Data items such as plastic cards; 
 At present I contemplate the use of the receptacle to have affixed to the front ( 110 ) of the exterior case a sticker preferably a domed label for promotional purposes but other materials are acceptable including screen-printing, silicon labels or other plastic or metal ornamentation. The current engineering rendering includes a raised area ( 112 ) on the front allowing for ease of application of the domed label designed for promoting a corporate brand, trademarks, and/or slogans, etc. . . . 
   
   
   
       2 . Unique Soft Clamp
 2. A personal storage receptacle for Data items including a unique soft clamp.
 A clamp (either torsion or u-shaped) attached to the receptacle to allow secure attachment to the user's garments or accessories via a spring cover ( 300 ). The spring cover includes a hole for a luggage tag insert. 
 The clamp is comprised of soft alternating protrusions. 
 The protrusions are “wave-like” rendering a softness for application to lightweight fabrics; alternating to softly yet securely attach to clothing or other personal accessories. No sharp edges, in fact, no edges—only slopes, which will more readily lend itself to attachment to swim suit fabrics. 
 The protrusions extend across the entire clamp area for the highest amount of friction resulting in a secure yet readily detachable clamp to personal garments or accessories. 
   3. The holder of  claim 1 , further comprising an inserts for the means of frictionally engaging the data inserts within the case.   4. The holder of  claim 2 , wherein the means for frictionally engaging said cards comprises the plurality of parallel slots made from a resilient material.   5. The holder of  claim 1 , wherein said slip   
   
   
       3 . Convenient Pivoting Access to Insert & Optional Closure
 6. The Interior Receptacle With Plurality of Channels for data Inserts and Pivoting Access. An interior receptacle comprising up to a plurality of slots for data items with an unique pivoting channeled opening receptacle comprising five subparts:
 1.) A pivot point with a metal or plastic rivet, ( 120  hole for rivet) to attach to the exterior of the case. 
 2.) A protruding finger tab ( 428 ) 
 3.) A hole ( 430 ) on the finger tab ( 42 ) for an elastic piece similar to a rubberband to aid in securing the closure and with drainage holes for water submersion. 
 4.) Channels for the data inserts (plastic card inserts) 
 5.) Half circle ( 432 ) for thumb access to push plastic cards out. 
   7. The interior Receptacle with Hole for an Elastic Closure for Security:   Closure: Elastic closure is envisioned on the interior insert ( 400 ) via the hole ( 428 ) on the ( 430 ) Finger Access for Elastic Closure whereby a elastic band may be inserted and then looped to add security to the possibility of the interior insert opening while worn in a active sport.