Key Ring Cardholder

Abstract

Disclosed is a card holder that protects credit cards, debit cards, and other types of magnetic cards without causing physical damage to the magnetic stripe or demagnetization thereof. The device contains an aperture, allowing for attachment to a key ring. The location of the key ring holder affords a user the option of attaching a magnetized card to the key ring, thereby allowing the card to rotate into and out of the holder as desired. This improves accessibility for a user when their magnetized cards are required. The holder can optionally include a window on the front for displaying flat articles, such as pictures, calendars, business cards, or advertising materials.

1 ) A card holder comprising:
 a sleeve adapted to accepts a rectangular card and protect a magnetized card stripe thereon from damage, said sleeve having a front, back, four edges, and a perimeter;   said sleeve attaches to a key ring allowing for accessibility of said card   said sleeve having dimensions greater than a standard credit card, a cavity for inserting said credit card, a means for protecting said magnetic stripe of said credit card and an aperture for attachment of a key ring holder.   
     
     
         2 ) A device as in  claim 1 , wherein said perimeter joined along at least two adjoining edges. 
     
     
         3 ) A device as in  claim 1 , wherein said front side having a transparent portion, allowing a card or photograph to be visually identified. 
     
     
         4 ) A device as in  claim 1 , wherein said sleeve further comprises a notch to allow for grasping of said card. 
     
     
         5 ) A device as in  claim 1 , further comprising a cover assembly attached to said front side, thereby forming a pocket for insertion of a flat article therein. 
     
     
         6 ) A device as in  claim 1 , wherein said aperture further comprises a bearing reinforcement element to support said aperture perimeter. 
     
     
         7 ) A card holder comprising:
 a sleeve to protect a magnetized card stripe from damage, said sleeve having a front, back, four edges, and a perimeter;   said sleeve having an aperture for attachment of a key ring holder;   said card having an aperture for attachment to said key ring holder.   
     
     
         8 ) A device as in  claim 7 , wherein said perimeter is joined along at least two adjoining edges. 
     
     
         9 ) A device as in  claim 7 , wherein said front side having a transparent portion, allowing a card or photograph to be visually identified. 
     
     
         10 ) A device as in  claim 7 , wherein said sleeve further comprises a notch to allow for grasping of said card. 
     
     
         11 ) A device as in  claim 7 , further comprising a cover assembly attached to said front side, thereby forming a pocket for insertion of a flat article therein. 
     
     
         12 ) A device as in  claim 7 , wherein said aperture further comprises a bearing reinforcement element to support said aperture perimeter.