Card wallet
The present invention is directed toward a minimalistic card wallet similarly sized to the width and length dimensions of a credit card. The card wallet is designed interchangeably with an elastic band for expansion to provide the maximal amount of compartment space for card-like contents as well as paper currency. The card wallet is formed in a minimal profile and design that is snag-free, easy to use, and comfortable in pockets. The card wallet allows for ease of access to card-like contents by a pull strap and is encased in RFID blocking materials made from beveled aluminum metal and soft leather or carbon fiber for carrying comfort and simplicity.
1 . A card wallet comprising:
(a) a front metal plate having a bottom end and a top end;
(b) a backing plate having a bottom end and a top end, wherein said backing plate is disposed adjacent to said front metal plate;
(c) a shaped outer panel having a first end, a second end distal from said first end, and a first portion, wherein said first portion is disposed substantially parallel to said front metal plate to form a card compartment;
(d) wherein said first end of said shaped outer panel is connected to a bottom end of said backing plate;
(e) wherein said second end of said shaped outer panel is disposed at a top end of said card wallet;
(f) wherein said top end of said front metal plate is disposed at said top end of said card wallet;
(g) wherein said top end of said backing plate is disposed at said top end of said card wallet;
(h) an elastic band interposed between said front metal plate and said backing plate and encircling said backing plate and said shaped outer panel;
(i) a pull strap attached to an inner portion of said shaped outer panel and extending along said backing plate to said top end of said card wallet.
2 . The card wallet as in claim 1 wherein said front metal plate is removably secured to said backing plate by one or more screws.
3 . The card wallet as in claim 1 wherein said shaped outer panel is removably secured to said bottom end of said backing plate by one or more screws.
4 . The card wallet as in claim 1 wherein said front metal plate further comprises one or more countersunk holes; and wherein said shaped outer panel further comprises one or more countersunk holes located at first end of said shaped outer panel.
5 . The card wallet as in claim 1 wherein said backing plate further comprises one or more tapped holes.
6 . The card wallet as in claim 1 wherein said backing plate further comprises a catch bar and strap slot disposed at said top end.
7 . The card wallet as in claim 6 wherein a first portion of said pull strap is fed through said strap slot of said backing plate; wherein said pull strap is disposed in said strap slot.
8 . The card wallet as in claim 7 further comprising a pull tab attached to an end of said pull strap.
9 . The card wallet as in claim 1 further comprising a felt liner attached to an inner portion of said shaped outer panel.
10 . The card wallet as in claim 9 further comprising a felt slot disposed on said felt liner.
11 . The card wallet as in claim 1 wherein a portion of said pull strap passes through said felt slot of said felt liner.
12 . The card wallet as in claim 1 wherein said front metal plate is comprised of 6061 Aluminum.
13 . The card wallet as in claim 12 wherein said front metal plate further comprises a beveled edge.
14 . The card wallet as in claim 1 wherein said shaped outer panel is comprised of leather.
15 . The card wallet as in claim 14 wherein said shaped outer panel is comprised of carbon fiber.
16 . The card wallet as in claim 1 wherein said backing plate is comprised of 6061 Aluminum.
17 . The card wallet as in claim 1 further comprising a band patch attached to said elastic band.
18 . The card wallet as in claim 1 wherein said elastic band is comprised of polyester and rubber.
19 . The card wallet as in claim 1 wherein each of the said backing plate, said shaped outer panel, and said front metal plate have RFID blocking capabilities.
20 . The card wallet as in claim 19 further comprising
(a) a pull tab attached to an end of said pull strap;
(b) a felt liner attached to an inner portion of said shaped outer panel, wherein said felt liner has a felt slot;
(c) a band patch attached to said elastic band;
(d) wherein said front metal plate is removably secured to said backing plate by one or more screws;
(e) wherein said shaped outer panel is removably secured to said bottom end of said backing plate by one or more screws;
(f) wherein said front metal plate further comprises one or more countersunk holes; and wherein said shaped outer panel further comprises one or more countersunk holes located at first end of said shaped outer panel;
(g) wherein said backing plate further comprises one or more tapped holes;
(h) wherein said backing plate further comprising a catch bar and strap slot disposed at said top end;
(i) wherein a first portion of said pull strap is fed through said strap slot of said backing plate; wherein said pull strap is disposed in said strap slot;
(j) wherein a portion of said pull strap passes through said felt slot of said felt liner; and
(k) wherein said front metal plate further comprises a beveled edge.