Currency and Card Holder

Abstract

A currency and card holder is disclosed that employs two retention mechanisms, thereby creating both a primary and secondary means of retaining articles. The primary mechanism may be actuated with one finger to grip and release the contents of the device. The secondary mechanism enables a greater total capacity without substantially increasing the size of the device. The device is formed by a base upon which is attached a pivoting arm structure. The pivoting arm structure contains a sliding mechanism that acts as a primary means of retention against an article, or articles, with the base as a supporting member. The pivoting arm structure acts as a secondary means of retention. The secondary mechanism is engaged automatically when the primary mechanism reaches its capacity, and can also be actuated independently. The device may be employed as described, or in conjunction with an accessory container.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A currency and card holder comprising:
 a base;   an arm structure pivotally attached to the base; and   a sliding retention mechanism movably coupled to the arm structure;   
     
     
         2 . The currency and card holder of  claim 1 , where the arm structure provides a means of retention 
     
     
         3 . The currency and card holder of  claim 1 , where the base includes an aperture suitable for opening capped bottles. 
     
     
         4 . The currency and card holder of  claim 1 , where the base is removably attached to an accessory container. 
     
     
         5 . The currency and card holder of  claim 1 , where etchings or inserts of like or dislike materials are used to display messaging or branding 
     
     
         6 . The currency and card holder of claim  9 , where the component shapes contain or are modified to resemble a vehicle, a product, a structure, certain text, a logo, or any other known or desired shape.