Sleeve Wallet

Abstract

A wallet for the carrying of credit cards, identification cards, or other forms of cards, or cash, coins, or other forms of money. The wallet includes a sleeve that can receive cards or money. The sleeve can expand or grow and tighten or shrink depending on how many cards and how much money is added or removed. The wallet can include woven strands and can be made of a wide range of materials. The sleeve can enclose one or more layers of composite or veneer that provides additional structure to the wallet.

1 . A wallet, the wallet comprising:
 one or more layers of composite,   the one or more layers of composite comprising a plurality of woven strands of carbon fiber bonded together by a resin,   the woven strands comprising a twill weave pattern,   the one or more layers of composite comprising a width within a range of 1.625 inches and 2.625 inches,   the one or more layers of composite comprising a length within a range of 2 inches and 5 inches, and   the one or more layers of composite comprising a thickness within a range of 0.005 inches and 0.1 inches;   wherein the wallet further comprises one or more sleeves,   the one or more sleeves having a first end that surrounds a portion of the one or more layers of composite, a bottom portion that forms a bottom of the wallet, and a second end that can be positioned inside the one or more sleeves,   the one or more sleeves are formed from at least one of the following: carbon fiber, para-aramid synthetic fiber, aramid fiber, cotton fiber, synthetic fiber, natural fiber, rubber, elastic, plastic, polyester, and nylon,   the one or more sleeves comprising strands forming a biaxial braided weave, the biaxial braided weave of the strands allowing the one or more sleeves to expand or grow and tighten or shrink.   
     
     
         2 . A wallet, the wallet comprising:
 one or more layers of composite or veneer,   the one or more layers of composite or veneer having a width within a range of 1.625 inches and 2.625 inches,   the one or more layers of composite or veneer having a length within a range of 2 inches and 5 inches, and   the one or more layers of composite or veneer having a thickness within a range of 0.005 inches and 0.1 inches;   the wallet further comprising one or more sleeves,   the one or more sleeves having a first end that surrounds a portion of the one or more layers of composite or veneer, a bottom portion that forms a bottom of the wallet, and a second end that can be positioned inside the one or more sleeves,   the one or more sleeves comprising strands forming a weave, the weave of the strands allowing the one or more sleeves to expand or grow and tighten or shrink.   
     
     
         3 . The wallet of  claim 2 , wherein the one or more layers of composite comprises a plurality of woven strands of carbon fiber bonded together by a resin. 
     
     
         4 . The wallet of  claim 2 , wherein the one or more layers of composite comprises a plurality of woven strands of carbon fiber and a plurality of woven strands of para-aramid synthetic fiber bonded together by a resin. 
     
     
         5 . The wallet of  claim 3 , wherein the woven strands of the one or more layers of composite comprises a twill weave pattern. 
     
     
         6 . The wallet of  claim 2 , wherein the one or more layers of composite or veneer are formed from at least one of the following: carbon fiber, para-aramid synthetic fiber, aramid fiber, cotton fiber, synthetic fiber, natural fiber, rubber, elastic, metal, plastic, polyester, and nylon. 
     
     
         7 . The wallet of  claim 2 , wherein the one or more sleeves are formed from at least one of the following: carbon fiber, para-aramid synthetic fiber, aramid fiber, cotton fiber, synthetic fiber, natural fiber, rubber, elastic, plastic, polyester, and nylon. 
     
     
         8 . The wallet of  claim 2 , wherein the weave of the one or more sleeves comprises a biaxial braided weave. 
     
     
         9 . The wallet of  claim 2 , wherein the weave of the one or more sleeves comprises a twill weave pattern. 
     
     
         10 . The wallet of  claim 2 , wherein the strands of the one or more sleeves comprises a thickness selected from at least one of the following: 1K, 3K, 6K, and 12K. 
     
     
         11 . The wallet of  claim 2 , wherein the one or more layers of composite or veneer comprises two layers of composite or veneer,
 a top portion of the two layers of composite or veneer being attached, and   a lower portion of the two layers of composite or veneer being detached and capable of opening to receive the second end of the one or more sleeves therein.   
     
     
         12 . The wallet of  claim 2 , wherein the bottom portion of the one or more sleeves is formed by having the one or more sleeves folded into a U-turn. 
     
     
         13 . The wallet of  claim 2 , wherein the one or more sleeves are treated with a mixture such that the one or more sleeves are formed into a composite while retaining the ability to expand or grow and tighten or shrink. 
     
     
         14 . The wallet of  claim 13 , wherein the mixture comprises a combination of a flexible adhesive and a thinning agent. 
     
     
         15 . The wallet of  claim 13 , wherein the mixture comprises a combination of a multi-purpose rubber coating and a thinning agent. 
     
     
         16 . A method for forming a wallet, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing one or more layers of composite or veneer,   the one or more layers of composite or veneer having a width within a range of 1.625 inches and 2.625 inches,   the one or more layers of composite or veneer having a length within a range of range of 2 inches and 5 inches, and   the one or more layers of composite or veneer having a thickness within a range of 0.005 inches and 0.1 inches;   providing one or more sleeves,   the one or more sleeves having a first end capable of surrounding a portion of the one or more layers of composite or veneer, the one or more sleeves being capable of forming a bottom portion that can form a bottom of the wallet, and a second end capable of being positioned inside the sleeve,   the one or more sleeves comprising strands forming a weave, the weave of the strands allowing the one or more sleeves to expand or grow and tighten or shrink; and   attaching the one or more sleeves to the one or more layers of composite or veneer.