Modular wallet

Abstract

A modular wallet including an elastic band and an outer jacket, and in some cases, various internal flexible components including at least one divider, and/or card valet. Each component utilizes corresponding notches that are positioned such that they align when assembled, allowing for convenient securing by the band. The wallet can be reconfigured for different purposes, such as carrying oversized documents such as a passport. The wallet allows freedom to arrange elements and add to and remove components freely and as needed. Additionally, components of different colors may be used interchangeably as an accessory to a variety of clothing.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wallet comprising:
 an elastic band;   an outer jacket comprising a first outer jacket panel and a second outer jacket panel having a first hinge therein between; and   a card valet folder comprising a first card valet panel and a second card valet panel having a hinge therein between;   wherein the first outer jacket panel and the second outer jacket panel, and the first card valet panel and the second card valet panel each have notches on a first end and a second end around which the elastic band may engage.   
     
     
         2 . The wallet of  claim 1 , further comprising a divider, wherein the divider comprises notches at a first end and a second end, which are alignable with the notches of the outer jacket and the card valet panels when the wallet is assembled. 
     
     
         3 . The wallet of  claim 1 , wherein the elastic band is comprised of rubber. 
     
     
         4 . The wallet of  claim 1 , wherein the outer jacket is comprised of plastic, leather, synthetic leather, vegan leather, rubber, or carbon fiber fabric that is encased in TPU rubber. 
     
     
         5 . The wallet of  claim 1 , further comprising an oversized document folder. 
     
     
         6 . The wallet of  claim 5 , wherein the oversized document folder has a first panel and a second panel, wherein the first panel is longer than the second panel, wherein the first panel and the second panel have a hinge there in between. 
     
     
         7 . The wallet of  claim 5 , wherein the oversized document folder is sized to accommodate a passport between the first panel and the second panel. 
     
     
         8 . The wallet of  claim 5 , wherein the oversized document folder further comprises two slits on the first panel sized to accommodate a threading of a belt there through. 
     
     
         9 . The wallet of  claim 1 , further comprising a utility panel, which includes slits sized and configured to accept the corners of a condom wrapper or packet of medicine. 
     
     
         10 . The wallet of  claim 1 , further comprising utility panel, the utility panel comprising a plurality of slits aligned in parallel. 
     
     
         11 . The wallet of  claim 10 , wherein the utility panel further comprises two earbud bands, sized to accommodate standard ear buds therein. 
     
     
         12 . The wallet of  claim 1 , wherein the elastic band is comprised of rubber. 
     
     
         13 . The wallet of  claim 1 , wherein the elastic band comprises a flat outer surface. 
     
     
         14 . The wallet of  claim 1 , wherein the elastic band has a rounded outer surface. 
     
     
         15 . The wallet of  claim 13 , further comprising a logo on the flat outer surface. 
     
     
         16 . The wallet of  claim 1 , further comprising a lanyard. 
     
     
         17 . The wallet of  claim 1 , wherein the card valet folder is made of rubber. 
     
     
         18 . A wallet comprising:
 an elastic band;   an outer jacket comprising a first outer jacket panel and a second outer jacket panel having a first hinge therein between; and   wherein the first outer jacket panel and the second outer jacket panel each have notches on a first end and a second end around which the elastic band may engage.   
     
     
         19 . A wallet comprising:
 an outer jacket comprising a first outer jacket panel and a second outer jacket panel having a first hinge therein between; and   a card valet folder comprising a first card valet panel and a second card valet panel having a hinge therein between;   wherein the first outer jacket panel and the second outer jacket panel, and the first card valet panel and the second card valet panel each have notches on a first end and a second end around adapted to fit an elastic band.   
     
     
         20 . The wallet of  claim 19  further comprising an elastic band.