US2017086548A1PendingUtilityA1
Moldable Wallet
Est. expiryJun 10, 2034(~7.9 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Gladen G. Smith, Ii
B29L 2031/742B29C 51/266B29C 51/08A45C 2001/065A45C 1/06B29K 2101/12B29C 53/02A45C 13/005A45C 2001/062A45C 2001/067B29C 51/44
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Abstract
A system and method for a moldable wallet. A moldable wallet has a clam shell shape with a top shell coupled to a bottom shell by a shell hinge. The wallet comprises a sealed side located at the shell hinge, and a clamped top side, right side, and bottom side. The top shell and the bottom shell have a moldable material, which can be a thermoplastic material or other bendable or moldable metal. The wallet can further include a money clip which can be integral with the wallet or a separate piece.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modifiedWhat is claimed is:
1 . A wallet comprising:
a clam shell shape with a top shell coupled to a bottom shell by a shell hinge; wherein the wallet comprises a sealed side located at the shell hinge, and a clamped top side, right side, and bottom side; wherein said top shell and said bottom shell comprises a moldable material.
2 . The wallet of claim 1 wherein the top shell comprises edges, wherein the bottom shell comprises edges, and wherein the edges are polished.
3 . The wallet of claim 1 wherein said moldable material comprises a thermoplastic material.
4 . The wallet of claim 1 wherein said top shell comprises a window.
5 . The wallet of claim 1 wherein said top shell, said bottom shell, and said shell hinge comprise one integral piece.
6 . The wallet of claim 1 further comprising a money clip, wherein said money clip is coupled to said bottom shell.
7 . The wallet of claim 6 wherein said money clip is integrally made with the top shell and the bottom shell.
8 . The wallet of claim 1 wherein the bottom shell and the top shell each comprise a recess.
9 . The wallet of claim 1 wherein the top shell comprises a flat planar surface, a top angled side, a right angled side, and a bottom angled side.
10 . The wallet of claim 1 wherein the bottom shell comprises a flat planar surface, a top angled side, a right angled side, and a bottom angled side.
11 . The wallet of claim 1 wherein said wallet does not comprise an open side.
12 . The wallet of claim 1 wherein said moldable material comprises Kydex.
13 . The wallet of claim 1 further comprising RFID protection.
14 . A method of making a wallet, said wallet comprising:
a clam shell shape with a top shell coupled to a bottom shell by a shell hinge; wherein the wallet comprises a sealed side located at the shell hinge, and a clamped top side, right side, and bottom side; wherein said top shell and said bottom shell comprise a moldable material; wherein the method comprises the steps of: a) obtaining a sheet of moldable material; b) heating the sheet of material to form a heated material; c) molding the heated material into a desired shape to form a molded piece; d) cutting excess material from the molded piece; e) polishing the molded piece to form a wallet.
15 . The method of claim 14 wherein said heating comprises heating between about 330° F. to about 350° F.
16 . The method of clam 14 wherein said moldable material comprises a thermoplastic material.
17 . The method of claim 14 wherein said molding further comprises allowing the heated material to set for a period between about 3 and 6 minutes.
18 . The method of clam 14 further comprising the step of removing the mold.
19 . The method of claim 14 wherein said step of cutting excess material comprises creating a window in the top shell.
20 . The method of claim 14 further comprising the step of heating and folding a strip on said bottom shell to form a money clip.Join the waitlist — get patent alerts
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