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App. No. 12/565,409

APPENDAGE WALLET

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App. No.
12/565,409
Abstract

Embodiments of an appendage wallet having a variety of configurations to contain papers, currency, and small devices that are readably attachable and detachable from a region of a body appendage hidden beneath body clothing. Embodiments include vapor-blocking layers interposed between leather and other multi-layered constructions configured to restrict water vapor reaching wallet compartments storing currency, important documents, or water sensitive devices.

Claims (36)

1 . A concealable wallet engageable with a body appendage comprising:

a substantially flexible and rectangular material having a first fastener located on a first surface of a first width end and a second fastener located on a second surface of a second width end, the first surface opposite the second surface; and

at least one compartment adjacent to the first fastener,

wherein the first fastener engages with the second fastener to wrap the substantially rectangular material in a partial spiral around the body appendage.

2 . The concealable wallet of claim 1 , wherein the first fastener includes a hook fastener.

3 . The concealable wallet of claim 1 , wherein the second fastener includes a loop fastener.

4 . The concealable wallet of claim 1 , wherein the at least one compartment includes a slotted compartment.

5 . The concealable wallet of claim 1 , wherein the at least one compartment includes a zippered compartment.

6 . The concealable wallet of claim 5 , wherein the zipper compartment includes a vapor barrier interposed between the zipper compartment and the substantially flexible and rectangular material.

7 . The concealable wallet of claim 6 , wherein the substantially flexible and rectangular material includes a flexible reinforcing material affixable with the first surface of the substantially flexible and rectangular material.

8 . The concealable wallet of claim 7 , wherein flexible reinforcing material includes at least one hole.

9 . The concealable wallet of claim 8 , wherein the substantially flexible and rectangular material and the flexible reinforcing material includes at least one of leather, sheepskin, pliable plastic, and a composite of at least one of leather, sheepskin, and pliable plastic.

10 . A concealable wallet engageable with a body appendage comprising:

a substantially flexible and rectangular material having a first fastener located on a first surface of a first width end and a second fastener located on a second surface of a second width end, the first surface opposite the second surface;

a flexible reinforcing material affixable with the first surface;

at least one compartment adjacent to the first fastener, and

an ornament affixable with the second surface,

wherein the first fastener engages with the second fastener to wrap the substantially rectangular material in a partial spiral around the body appendage with the at least one compartment inwardly disposed within the partial spiral and the ornament outwardly disposed.

The concealable wallet of claim 1 , wherein the second fastener includes a loop fastener.

11 . The concealable wallet of claim 10 , wherein the first fastener includes a hook fastener.

12 . The concealable wallet of claim 10 , wherein the second fastener includes a loop fastener.

13 . The concealable wallet of claim 10 , wherein the at least one compartment includes a slotted compartment and a zippered compartment.

14 . The concealable wallet of claim 13 , wherein the zipper compartment includes a vapor barrier interposed between the zipper compartment and the substantially flexible reinforcing material.

15 . The concealable wallet of claim 13 , wherein flexible reinforcing material includes at least one hole.

16 . The concealable wallet of claim 13 , wherein the at least one compartment includes at least one hole.

17 . The concealable wallet of claim 14 , wherein the substantially flexible and rectangular material, the flexible reinforcing material, and the at least one compartment includes leather.

18 . The concealable wallet of claim 10 , wherein the ornament includes insignia, emblems, and religious images.

19 . The concealable wallet of claim 10 , wherein the slotted compartment is interposed between the reinforcing layer and the hook fastener.

20 . The concealable wallet of claim 10 , wherein the slotted compartment is interposed between the backing layer and the loop fastener

21 . The concealable wallet of claim 10 wherein the zippered compartment is sewn at least one of the exterior surface and the interior surface.

22 . The concealable wallet of claim 10 wherein the slotted compartment is sewn to at least one of the exterior surface and the interior surface.

23 . A coat configured to securely hold a concealable wallet having first engagement patch comprising:

a second engagement patch secured to the inner region of the coat,

wherein the concealable wallet is detachably secured by contacting the second engagement patch with the first engagement patch.

24 . The coat of claim 23 , wherein the second engagement patch is a hook patch.

25 . The coat of claim 23 , wherein the second engagement patch is a loop patch.