Wrist wallet for pocket

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to wallets and support braces, and more particularly to wrist wallets, wrist support braces, and combined wrist straps featuring pockets.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wrist wallet, comprising:
 an elongated strap for encircling the user's wrist, the elongated strap comprising a substantially rectangular body that extends longitudinally from a rectangular end to a tapered end;   a cord attached to the tapered end for securing the elongated strap about the user's wrist; and   a pocket located on the elongated strap proximate to the tapered end, wherein the pocket comprises a longitudinal opening proximate an edge of the elongated strap.   
     
     
         2 . The wrist wallet of  claim 1 , further comprising a primary support seam extending longitudinally between the rectangular end and the pocket. 
     
     
         3 . The wrist wallet of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of substantially parallel secondary support seams extending from the parallel end to the tapered end. 
     
     
         4 . The wrist wallet of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated strap is formed from a strip of material having an upper portion and a lower portion, the elongated strap formed by:
 folding the strip of material longitudinally, such that the upper portion is substantially flush with the lower portion;   applying overlock stitching along the perimeter of the strip of material to attach the upper portion to the lower portion; and   applying a support stitch longitudinally between the rectangular end and the pocket to reinforce the attachment of the upper portion to the lower portion.   
     
     
         5 . The wrist wallet of  claim 4 , wherein the pocket is formed by:
 cutting a tab in the lower portion proximate the tapered end;   folding the tab longitudinally against an interior side of the lower portion;   attaching the tab to the lower portion via hem stitching; and   attaching the upper portion to the lower portion proximate the tapered end with two parallel construction stitches that extend perpendicularly from the tab and run laterally across the elongated strap.   
     
     
         6 . The wrist wallet of  claim 4 , wherein the pocket is formed by:
 attaching a piece of material to the upper portion proximate the tapered end with two parallel construction stitches running laterally across the elongated strap and one longitudinal construction stitch that runs longitudinally between the two parallel construction stitches.   
     
     
         7 . The wrist wallet of  claim 1 , wherein the cord is attached to the elongated strap via two parallel attachment stitches. 
     
     
         8 . The wrist wallet of  claim 1 , wherein the cord further comprises an enlarged portion located opposite the tapered end. 
     
     
         9 . The wrist wallet of  claim 1 , wherein the rectangular end of the elongated strap is three inches wide and the elongated strap is thirty-five inches long. 
     
     
         10 . The wrist wallet of  claim 1 , wherein the strip of material is inelastic. 
     
     
         11 . The wrist wallet of  claim 9 , wherein the strip of material is formed from a blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. 
     
     
         12 . The wrist wallet of  claim 1 , wherein the cord is inelastic. 
     
     
         13 . The wrist wallet of  claim 1 , wherein the wrist wallet is configured to be secured about the user's wrist by placing the rectangular end against the user's wrist, encircling the user's wrist with the elongated strap, and securing the elongated strap by wrapping the cord about the user's wrist and tying a knot in the cord.