Wallet or handbag accessory with interior detachable billfold

Abstract

The combination includes a wallet having a hidden interior surface when closed, the wallet including a plurality of slot openings and pockets. The combination also includes a detachable billfold, adapted to lay flat against the interior surface of the wallet, but foldable upon being detached. An attachment mechanism includes first snap elements at the respective corners of the billfold and mating second snap elements on the interior surface of the wallet.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An accessory combination, comprising:
 a wallet or handbag which includes an interior surface which is hidden when the wallet or handbag is closed, the wallet or handbag further including pockets or openings adapted to hold accessory items;   a billfold adapted to lay flat against an interior surface of the wallet or handbag, and further adapted to be folded up upon itself, the billfold having pockets for holding billfold items; and   an attachment system comprising first elements at the respective corners of the billfold and mating second elements on the interior surface of the wallet or handbag, spaced so that the billfold lays flat against the interior surface of the wallet or handbag and is readily detachable and attachable thereto, wherein the billfold is accessible when attached to the wallet or handbag.   
     
     
         2 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the billfold when flat is approximately the same size as the interior surface of the accessory. 
     
     
         3 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment system comprises snap assemblies. 
     
     
         4 . The combination of  claim 3 , wherein the snap assemblies are all male on one half of the billfold and accessory and all female on the other half of the billfold and accessory. 
     
     
         5 . The combination of  claim 3 , wherein the snap assemblies are male on one-half of the billfold and female on the other half, with opposing snap elements on the accessory. 
     
     
         6 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the wallet has a single fold with two interior surfaces, the wallet being closed with a zipper. 
     
     
         7 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the wallet has two spaced folds, defining a three-part wallet foldable upon itself. 
     
     
         8 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the handbag or purse includes a closing zipper. 
     
     
         9 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the wallet or handbag and the billfold are made from leather. 
     
     
         10 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the billfold includes an elastic strap for holding the billfold in a folded condition. 
     
     
         11 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the billfold includes a transparent pocket for receiving a driver's license and a currency pocket for holding currency lengthwise. 
     
     
         12 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the wallet includes a currency pocket for holding currency lengthwise, and a plurality of slot openings for holding credit cards. 
     
     
         13 . The combination of  claim 1 , wherein the billfold is accessible when the billfold is attached to the accessory and the accessory is open.