Mobile Device Card Keeper

Abstract

A mobile device card holder is provided that can include a mobile device housing component, and a receiving structure mechanically coupled to the mobile device housing component to hold cards such as a credit card and driver license. In one arrangement, the receiving structure can be externally integrated onto a mobile device housing. Other embodiments are disclosed.

1 . A card keeper, comprising:
 a card sleeve to hold cards; and   a mechanism for coupling the card sleeve to a mobile device.   
   
   
       2 . The card keeper of  claim 1 , wherein the card sleeve comprises a front section and back section that differ in texture to introduce varying levels of friction such that the back portion is rough to grip less frequently used cards in a back, and the front section is smooth to permit sliding of more frequently used cards. 
   
   
       3 . The card keeper of  claim 1 , wherein the mechanism attaches the card receiver to the mobile device via a bonding agent comprising glue, epoxy or mechanical fasteners, and wherein a back-side of the mechanism is contoured to a shape of the mobile device to compensate for any non-flat surface feature of the mobile device thereto attached. 
   
   
       4 . The card keeper of  claim 1 , wherein the mechanism is a magnetic device, static attraction device or suction device for coupling the card sleeve to the mobile device and wherein a back-side of the mechanism is contoured to a shape of the mobile device to compensate for any non-flat surface feature of the mobile device thereto attached. 
   
   
       5 . The card keeper of  claim 1 , wherein the mechanism is a detachable battery cover and includes a back face for enclosing a battery onto the mobile device, and couples the card sleeve to the mobile device. 
   
   
       6 . The card keeper of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one opening is a cut-out to provide access to a camera or data ports of the mobile device that would otherwise be covered or obscured by the card keeper when no cards are inserted. 
   
   
       7 . The card keeper of  claim 1 , further comprising a secondary pouch or sleeve provided to receive a Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) or transponder. 
   
   
       8 . The card keeper of  claim 1 , further comprising a Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) or transponder device embedded within the receiving structure. 
   
   
       9 . The portable card holder of  claim 1 , further comprising a top notch protruding from the receive structure to secure cards in place once fully inserted. 
   
   
       10 . A card holder, comprising:
 a card receiver integrated into a mobile device housing component to hold cards.   
   
   
       11 . The card keeper of  claim 10 , wherein the card receiver is external to the mobile device housing component and comprises a cut-out to provide access to a camera or data ports of the mobile device that would otherwise be covered or obscured by the card keeper when no cards are inserted into the card receiver. 
   
   
       12 . The portable card holder of  claim 10 , wherein the receiving structure comprises a front section and back section that differ in texture to introduce varying levels of friction such that the back portion is rough to grip less frequently used cards in a back, and the front section is smooth to permit sliding of more frequently used cards. 
   
   
       13 . The card keeper of  claim 10 , further comprising a secondary pouch or sleeve provided to receive a Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) or transponder device. 
   
   
       14 . The card keeper of  claim 10 , further comprising a Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) or transponder device embedded within the receiving structure. 
   
   
       15 . The portable card holder of  claim 10 , further comprising a top notch protruding from the receive structure to secure cards in place once fully inserted. 
   
   
       16 . A card keeper battery cover suitable for coupling to a mobile device, the card keeper comprising a receive structure comprising a pouch having a closed end and an open end, wherein the open end receives one or more cards by way of a sliding action and the one or more cards are inserted when slid to the closed-end. 
   
   
       17 . The card keeper of  claim 10 , comprising a secondary pouch with a clear or transparent front cover, such that an item can be placed into the pouch and wherein the contents of the pouch are read by a scanner. 
   
   
       18 . The card keeper of  claim 10 , wherein the card receiver is injection mold designed externally onto the mobile device housing. 
   
   
       19 . The card keeper battery cover of  claim 1 , wherein the receive structure is externally integrated onto the mobile device and comprises
 a flexible L-shaped railing or flexible C-shaped railing; and   a top notch protruding from the receive structure to secure the cards in place once fully inserted.   
   
   
       20 . The card keeper battery cover of  claim 10 , wherein the receive structure is externally integrated onto the mobile device and comprises
 a flexible L-shaped railing or flexible C-shaped railing; and   a top notch protruding from the receive structure to secure the cards in place once fully inserted.