WALLET

Abstract

The disclosure includes a wallet including a chassis defining a first face and a second face located opposite the first face, a first card receiving space located along the first face of the chassis and configured to receive a first personal card, a backplate located along the second face of the chassis, and a second card receiving space located between the second face of the chassis and the backplate, the second card receiving space configured to receive a second personal card. In some embodiments, the wallet includes at least one protruding portion coupled to the first face of the chassis and configured to retain the first personal card within the first card receiving space, and at least one protruding portion coupled to the second face of the chassis and configured to retain the second personal card within the second card receiving space.

Claims

1. A wallet, comprising: a chassis defining a first face and a second face located opposite the first face; a first card receiving space located along the first face of the chassis and configured to receive a first personal card; a backplate located along the second face of the chassis; a second card receiving space located between the second face of the chassis and the backplate, the second card receiving space configured to receive a second personal card; at least one protruding portion coupled to the first face of the chassis and configured to retain the first personal card within the first card receiving space; and at least one protruding portion coupled to the second face of the chassis and configured to retain the second personal card within the second card receiving space.

2. The wallet of claim 1, wherein the at least one protruding portion coupled to the first face of the chassis comprises: a first protruding portion located adjacent to a first corner of the first face along a top edge of the first face; and a second protruding portion located adjacent to a second corner of the first face, wherein the second corner is located opposite the first corner along the top edge.

3. The wallet of claim 2, wherein the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion are configured to flex to enable ingress and egress of the first personal card within the first card receiving space about the top edge.

4. The wallet of claim 1, wherein the at least one protruding portion coupled to the second face of the chassis comprises: a first protruding portion located adjacent to a first corner of the second face along a top edge of the second face; a second protruding portion located adjacent to a second corner of the second face, wherein the second corner is located opposite the first corner along the top edge; a third protruding portion located adjacent to a third corner of the second face along a bottom edge of the second face; and a fourth protruding portion located adjacent to a fourth corner of the second face, wherein the fourth corner is located opposite the third corner along the bottom edge.

5. The wallet of claim 4, wherein the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion are configured to flex to enable ingress and egress of the second personal card within the second card receiving space about the top edge, and wherein the third protruding portion and the fourth protruding portion are configured to flex to enable ingress and egress of the second personal card within the second card receiving space about the bottom edge.

6. The wallet of claim 1, wherein the backplate comprises an aperture located substantially centrally on the backplate, the aperture configured to enable a user to contact the second personal card located within the second card receiving space.

7. The wallet of claim 1, wherein the backplate is spaced from the second face of the chassis.

8. The wallet of claim 1, wherein the chassis comprises a first side and a second side located opposite the first side, wherein the backplate comprises a first coupling element and a second coupling element located opposite the first coupling element, wherein the first coupling element is configured to couple to the first side, and the second coupling element is configured to couple to the second side.

9. The wallet of claim 8, wherein the backplate is detachably coupled to the chassis.

10. The wallet of claim 9, wherein when the backplate is detached from the chassis, a clip backplate is configured to be coupled with the chassis, the clip backplate configured to be located along the second face of the chassis, wherein the second card receiving space is located between the second face of the chassis and the clip backplate.

11. The wallet of claim 10, wherein the clip backplate comprises a clip configured to receive an item selected from the group consisting of the second personal card, paper currency, and combinations thereof.

12. The wallet of claim 10, wherein the clip backplate comprises a first coupling element and a second coupling element located opposite the first coupling element, wherein the first coupling element is configured to couple to the first side of the chassis, and the second coupling element is configured to couple to the second side of the chassis.

13. The wallet of claim 11, wherein the clip backplate comprises a first aperture located substantially centrally on the clip backplate and a second aperture located substantially centrally on the clip and substantially aligned with the first aperture, the first aperture and the second aperture configured to enable a user to contact the second personal card located within the second card receiving space.

14. The wallet of claim 1, further comprising a magnetic plate removably coupled within the first card receiving space.

15. The wallet of claim 14, wherein the magnetic plate is configured to magnetically couple to a secondary device to thereby couple the wallet to the secondary device.

16. The wallet of claim 15, wherein the secondary device comprises a smartphone.

17. The wallet of claim 1, further comprising: a first rail configured to at least partially extend through a first opening in the chassis along a first side of the chassis; and a second rail configured to at least partially extend through a second opening in the chassis along a second side of the chassis, wherein the first side is located opposite the second side.

18. The wallet of claim 17, wherein at least one of the first rail and the second rail comprises the at least one protruding portion coupled to the first face of the chassis and the at least one protruding portion coupled to the second face of the chassis, wherein when at least one of the first rail and the second rail extends through the chassis, at least one protruding portion is located adjacent each of the first face of the chassis and the second face of the chassis.

19. A wallet, comprising: a chassis defining a first face and a second face located opposite the first face, the chassis further comprising a top edge and a bottom edge located opposite the top edge; a first card receiving space located along the first face of the chassis and configured to receive a first personal card across the top edge; a backplate located along the second face of the chassis; a second card receiving space located between the second face of the chassis and the backplate, the second card receiving space configured to receive a second personal card across the top edge, the bottom edge, or both; at least one protruding portion coupled to the first face of the chassis and configured to retain the first personal card within the first card receiving space; and at least one protruding portion coupled to the second face of the chassis and configured to retain the second personal card within the second card receiving space.

20. The wallet of claim 19, further comprising at least one opening located along a corner of the chassis, the at least one opening configured to couple to at least one item selected from the group consisting of a keychain, a lanyard, and a tether.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] These and other features, aspects, and advantages are described below with reference to the drawings, which are intended to illustrate, but not to limit, the invention. In the drawings, like characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout similar embodiments.

[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a first face of a wallet, according to some embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a second face of the wallet, according to some embodiments.

[0021] FIG. 3 illustrates a card partially ejected from the first face of the wallet, according to some embodiments.

[0022] FIG. 4 illustrates two cards partially ejected from the second face of the wallet, according to some embodiments.

[0023] FIG. 5 illustrates an exploded view of the wallet, according to some embodiments.

[0024] FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 illustrate views of the wallet coupled to a magnetic plate, according to some embodiments.

[0025] FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate perspective views of the wallet coupled to a clip backplate, according to some embodiments.

[0026] FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of the first face of the wallet coupled to the clip backplate, according to some embodiments.

[0027] FIG. 12 illustrates a view of second face of the wallet coupled to the clip backplate, according to some embodiments.

[0028] FIG. 13 illustrates a side view of the wallet coupled to the clip backplate, according to some embodiments.

[0029] FIG. 14 illustrates a perspective view of a first face of another wallet, according to some embodiments.

[0030] FIG. 15 illustrates a perspective view of a second face of the wallet of claim 14, according to some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] Within the last 100 years, the design and use of wallets have expanded substantially. Today, most people carry some sort of wallet or card case, even if they do not carry paper currency. Additionally, the development of different materials and design techniques in the last century has allowed wallet makers to design more functional, lighter, and more stylish wallets. However, many modern wallets still have long-standing issues, such as being too bulky to fit comfortably in a pocket or being so small that they cannot hold what the user needs.

[0032] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a wallet 100. In some embodiments, the wallet 100 includes a chassis 102 defining a first face 104. The wallet may include a first card receiving space 106 located along the first face 104 of the chassis 102. In some embodiments, the first card receiving space 106 is configured to receive a first personal card. The first personal card may include, but is not limited to, an identification (ID) card, such as a driver's license or employee ID card, a credit card, a debit card, a membership card, a library card, an insurance card, a gift card, and/or the like. The first card receiving space 106 may be configured to receive multiple personal cards. The first card receiving space 106 may be configured to receive a single personal card.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first card receiving space 106 is exposed to an outside environment such that contact and/or visibility between the first personal card and an external object, such as a scanner or card reader, can be made while the first personal card is coupled within the first card receiving space 106. For example, in an embodiment where the first personal card is an employee ID card, a user of the wallet 100 may be able to scan into their workplace by holding the wallet 100, with the ID card in the first card receiving space 106, up to a card scanner. In addition, the user may be able to easily contact and slide the first personal card out of the card receiving space 106.

[0034] In some embodiments, at least one protruding portion 108 is configured to securably couple the first personal card within the first card receiving space 106. The at least one protruding portion 108 may be coupled to the first face 104 of the chassis 102. The at least one protruding portion 108 may be located at least partially within the first card receiving space 106 and may be configured to receive and retain the first personal card within the first card receiving space 106. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion 108 acts as a gate to retain the first personal card within the first card receiving space 106. The at least one protruding portion 108 will be discussed in greater detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

[0035] FIG. 2 illustrates another perspective view of the wallet 100. In some embodiments, the chassis 102 defines a second face 202 located opposite the first face 104. Stated differently, the first face 104 and second face 202 may be thought of as opposite faces of the chassis 102. In some embodiments, the wallet 100 also includes a backplate 204 located along the second face 202 of the chassis 102. The backplate 204 may be spaced from the second face 202. In some embodiments, the wallet 100 includes a second card receiving space 206 located between the second face 202 and the backplate 204. Stated differently, the second card receiving space 206 may be defined by the second face 202 of the chassis 102 and the backplate 204.

[0036] In some embodiments, the second card receiving space 206 is configured to receive a second personal card. Like the first personal card, the second personal card may include, but is not limited to, an identification card, such as a driver's license or employee identification card, a credit card, a debit card, a membership card, a library card, an insurance card, a gift card, and/or the like. The second personal card may be substantially similar to the first personal card. Stated differently, the first card receiving space 106 and the second card receiving space 206 may be configured to receive substantially the same type of card(s).

[0037] The second card receiving space 206 may be configured to receive multiple personal cards. For example, the second card receiving space 206 may be configured to receive at least three personal cards. In some embodiments, the second card receiving space 206 is configured to receive at least five personal cards. The second card receiving space 206 may be configured to receive a single personal card. In some embodiments, at least one protruding portion 108 is configured to securably couple the second personal card within the second card receiving space 206. The at least one protruding portion 108 may be coupled to the second face 202 of the chassis 102. The at least one protruding portion 108 may be located at least partially within the second card receiving space 206 and may be configured to receive and retain the second personal card within the second card receiving space 206. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion 108 acts as a gate to retain the second personal card within the second card receiving space 206.

[0038] FIG. 3 illustrates a first personal card 10 partially removed from the first card receiving space 106. As shown, the first personal card 10 may be received along the first face 104 of the chassis 102 within the first card receiving space 106. When removed from the wallet 100, the first personal card 10 may pass at least partially through the at least one protruding portion 108, represented in FIG. 3 as a first protruding portion 302 and a second protruding portion 304. In some embodiments, the first protruding portion 302 is located adjacent to a first corner 306 of the first face 104, and the second protruding portion 304 is located adjacent to a second corner 308 of the first face 104. The first corner 306 and the second corner 308 may both be located along a top edge 310 of the first face 104.

[0039] In some embodiments, the first protruding portion 302 and the second protruding portion 304 provide friction against the first personal card 10 to retain the first personal card 10 within the first card receiving space 106. When the first personal card 10 is inserted into the first card receiving space 106, the first protruding portion 302 and/or the second protruding portion 304 may be configured to flex outward, away from the first card receiving space 106, to provide enough room for the first personal card 10 to pass at least partially through the first protruding portion 302 and/or the second protruding portion 304 and into the first card receiving space 106. The first protruding portion 302 and/or the second protruding portion 304 may be configured to flex to enable ingress of the first personal card 10 within the first card receiving space 106, which may include the first personal card passing across the top edge 310 of the first face 104.

[0040] Once the first personal card 10 is located within the first card receiving space 106 and a top edge of the first personal card 10 has passed the first protruding portion 302 and/or the second protruding portion 304, the first protruding portion 302 and/or the second protruding portion 304 may move back to their resting (i.e., unflexed, or original) position. In the resting position, the first protruding portion 302 and/or the second protruding portion 304 may be positioned such that a space between the first protruding portion 302 and the second protruding portion 304 along and/or about the top edge 310 is too narrow for the first personal card 10 to cross without intentional force. Accordingly, in the resting position, the first personal card 10 is securably coupled within the first card receiving space 106. When removing the first personal card 10 from the first card receiving space 106, the process described above may be repeated; in other words, the first protruding portion 302 and/or the second protruding portion 304 may be configured to flex to enable egress of the first personal card 10 out of the first card receiving space 106, which may include the first personal card passing across the top edge 310 of the first face 104.

[0041] FIG. 4 illustrates a second personal card 20, or two second personal cards 20, partially removed from the second card receiving space 206 about both a top edge 418 and a bottom edge 420 of the second face 202 of the chassis 102. As shown, the second personal card(s) 20 may be received along the second face 202 of the chassis 102 within the second card receiving space 206. When removed from the wallet 100, the second personal card(s) 20 may pass through the at least one protruding portion 108, represented in FIG. 4 as a first protruding portion 402, a second protruding portion 404, a third protruding portion 406, and a fourth protruding portion 408. In some embodiments, the first protruding portion 402 is located adjacent to a first corner 410 of the second face 202, the second protruding portion 404 is located adjacent to a second corner 412 of the second face 202, the third protruding portion 406 is located adjacent to a third corner 414 of the second face 202, and the fourth protruding portion 408 is located adjacent to a fourth corner 416 of the second face 202.

[0042] The first corner 410 and the second corner 412 may be located along a top edge 418 of the second face 202, while the third corner 414 and the fourth corner 416 may be located along a bottom edge 420 of the second face 202. In some embodiments, the bottom edge 420 is located opposite the top edge 418. The first corner 410 may be located opposite the second corner 412, and the third corner 414 may be located opposite the fourth corner 416. In some embodiments, the first corner 306 of the first face 104 is located opposite the second corner 412 of the second face 202. The second corner 308 of the first face 104 may be located opposite the first corner 410 of the second face 202.

[0043] In some embodiments, the first protruding portion 402, the second protruding portion 404, the third protruding portion 406, and the fourth protruding portion 408 provide friction against the second personal card 20 to retain the second personal card 20 within the second card receiving space 206. When the second personal card 20 is inserted into the second card receiving space 206 about the top edge 418, the first protruding portion 402 and/or the second protruding portion 404 may be configured to flex outward, away from the second card receiving space 206, to provide enough room for the second personal card 20 to pass at least partially through the first protruding portion 402 and/or the second protruding portion 404 and into the second card receiving space 206. The first protruding portion 402 and/or the second protruding portion 404 may be configured to flex to enable ingress of the second personal card 20 within the second card receiving space 206, which may include the second personal card passing across the top edge 418 of the second face 202.

[0044] Once the second personal card 20 is located within the second card receiving space 206 and a top edge of the second personal card 20 has passed the first protruding portion 402 and/or the second protruding portion 404, the first protruding portion 402 and/or the second protruding portion 404 may move back to their resting (i.e., unflexed, or original) position. In the resting position, the first protruding portion 402 and/or the second protruding portion 404 may be positioned such that a space between the first protruding portion 402 and the second protruding portion 404 along and/or about the top edge 418 is too narrow for the second personal card 20 to cross without intentional force. Accordingly, in the resting position, the second personal card 20 is securably coupled within the second card receiving space 206. When removing the second personal card 20 from the second card receiving space 206 about the top edge 418, the process described above may be repeated; in other words, the first protruding portion 402 and/or the second protruding portion 404 may be configured to flex to enable egress of the second personal card 20 out of the second card receiving space 206, which may include the second personal card passing across the top edge 418 of the second face 202.

[0045] When the second personal card 20 is inserted into the second card receiving space 206 about the bottom edge 420, the third protruding portion 406 and/or the fourth protruding portion 408 may be configured to flex outward, away from the second card receiving space 206, to provide enough room for the second personal card 20 to pass through the third protruding portion 406 and/or the fourth protruding portion 408 and into the second card receiving space 206. The third protruding portion 406 and/or the fourth protruding portion 408 may be configured to flex to enable ingress of the second personal card 20 within the second card receiving space 206, which may include the second personal card passing across the bottom edge 420 of the second face 202.

[0046] Once the second personal card 20 is located within the second card receiving space 206 and a bottom edge of the second personal card 20 has passed the third protruding portion 406 and/or the fourth protruding portion 408, the third protruding portion 406 and/or the fourth protruding portion 408 may move back to their resting (i.e., unflexed, or original) position. In the resting position, the third protruding portion 406 and/or the fourth protruding portion 408 may be positioned such that a space between the third protruding portion 406 and the fourth protruding portion 408 along and/or about the bottom edge 420 is too narrow for the second personal card 20 to cross without intentional force. Accordingly, in the resting position, the second personal card 20 is securably coupled within the second card receiving space 206. When removing the second personal card 20 from the second card receiving space 206 about the bottom edge 420, the process described above may be repeated; in other words, the third protruding portion 406 and/or the fourth protruding portion 408 may be configured to flex to enable egress of the second personal card 20 out of the second card receiving space 206, which may include the second personal card passing across the bottom edge 420 of the second face 202.

[0047] FIG. 4 also illustrates that, in some embodiments, the backplate 204 includes an aperture 422. The aperture 422 may be located substantially centrally along the backplate 204, as shown in FIG. 4. The aperture 422 may be located elsewhere along the backplate 204, such as adjacent a top or bottom edge. The aperture 422 may be located closer to one side than another. In some embodiments, the aperture 422 is a different size than depicted in FIG. 4. For example, the aperture 422 may be smaller than shown. In some embodiments, the aperture 422 is larger than illustrated in FIG. 4. The aperture 422 may enable a user of the wallet 100 to contact the second personal card(s) 20 located within the second card receiving space 206. For example, a user may reach through the aperture 422 to push against the second personal card 20 and slide it out of the second card receiving space 206 about the top edge 418 and/or the bottom edge 420.

[0048] FIG. 4 also includes an attachment mechanism 424. In some embodiments, at least one attachment mechanism 424 is configured to couple the at least one protruding portion 108 to the chassis 102. The attachment mechanism 424 may include, but is not limited to, a screw, a bolt, a rivet, adhesive, a magnet, and/or the like. In some embodiments, the attachment mechanism 424 detachably couples the at least one protruding portion 108 to the chassis 102. The attachment mechanism 424 may fixedly couple the at least one protruding portion 108 to the chassis 102. In some embodiments, the attachment mechanism 424 includes multiple attachment mechanisms 424. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the wallet 100 may include four total attachment mechanisms 424.

[0049] FIG. 5 illustrates an exploded view of the wallet 100. In some embodiments, the backplate 204 is detachably coupled to the chassis 102. The chassis 102 may include a first side 502 and a second side 504 located opposite the first side 502. In some embodiments, the first side 502 and the second side 504 extend between the top edge 418 and the bottom edge 420. The first side 502 and the second side 504 may extend between the top edge 310 and a bottom edge located opposite the top edge 310. In some embodiments, the backplate 204 includes a first coupling element 506 configured to couple to the first side 502 and a second coupling element 508 configured to couple to the second side 504. The second coupling element 508 may be located opposite the first coupling element 506. In some embodiments, the first and second coupling elements 506, 508 include wings or bracket-type projections configured to at least partially wrap the respective sides of the chassis 102. Accordingly, the backplate 204 may couple to the chassis 102 via a friction fit, wherein the chassis 102 is received and secured between the first coupling element 506 and the second coupling element 508. Additionally or alternatively, the backplate 204 may couple to the chassis 102 via a mechanical coupling mechanism, such as one or more screws, rivets, fasteners, and/or the like.

[0050] FIG. 5 also includes a first rail 510 and a second rail 512. In some embodiments, the first rail 510 is configured to at least partially be disposed within and/or extend through a first opening 514 in the chassis 102. The first opening 514 may be located along the first side 502 of the chassis 102. In some embodiments, the second rail 512 is configured to at least partially be disposed within and/or extend through a second opening 516 in the chassis 102. The second opening 516 may be located along the second side 504 of the chassis 102. In some embodiments, the first rail 510 and the second rail 512 include the at least one protruding portion 108 such that when the first rail 510 and/or second rail 512 extends through the chassis 102, the at least one protruding portion 108 is located adjacent to each of the first face 104 and the second face 202 of the chassis 102.

[0051] For example, the first rail 510 may include the first protruding portion 402 and the third protruding portion 406 of the second face 202, as well as the second protruding portion 304 of the first face 104. Accordingly, the first protruding portion 402 and the second protruding portion 304 may be located adjacent to one another on the first rail 510. When the first rail 510 extends through the first opening 514, the first protruding portion 402 and the third protruding portion 406 may be located along the second face 202, and the second protruding portion 304 may be located along the first face 104.

[0052] Similarly, the second rail 512 may include the second protruding portion 404 and the fourth protruding portion 408 of the second face 202, as well as the first protruding portion 302 of the first face 104. Accordingly, the second protruding portion 404 and the first protruding portion 302 may be located adjacent to one another on the second rail 512. When the second rail 512 extends through the second opening 516, the second protruding portion 404 and the fourth protruding portion 408 may be located along the second face 202, and the first protruding portion 302 may be located along the first face 104.

[0053] In some embodiments, the first rail 510 and the second rail 512 are coupled to the chassis 102 with at least one attachment mechanism 424, as discussed with reference to FIG. 4. For example, the attachment mechanism 424 may include, but is not limited to, a screw, a bolt, a rivet, adhesive, a magnet, and/or the like. In some embodiments, the attachment mechanism 424 detachably couples the first rail 510 and/or the second rail 512 to the chassis 102. The attachment mechanism 424 may fixedly couple the first rail 510 and/or the second rail 512 to the chassis 102. In some embodiments, the attachment mechanism 424 includes multiple attachment mechanisms 424. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the wallet 100 may include four total attachment mechanisms 424.

[0054] The first rail 510 and the second rail 512 may define a track, within which the first personal card(s) 10 and/or second personal card(s) 20 slide to be received within the first card receiving space 106 and/or the second card receiving space 206. Accordingly, the system of the first rail 510 and the second rail 512 may be thought of as providing an area for the first personal card(s) 10 and/or second personal card(s) 20 to move along.

[0055] FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 illustrate the wallet 100 coupled to a magnetic plate 602. In some embodiments, the magnetic plate 602 is removably coupled within the first card receiving space 106. The magnetic plate 602 may be removably coupled within the second card receiving space 206. In some embodiments, the magnetic plate 602 is configured to magnetically couple the wallet 100 to a secondary device, such as a smartphone, tablet, and/or the like. Accordingly, the magnetic plate 602 may be understood as a MagSafe plate, referring to the technology developed by Apple Inc. However, the magnetic plate 602 is not limited to coupling to Apple products.

[0056] In some embodiments, when the magnetic plate 602 is coupled within the first card receiving space 106 and the wallet 100 is coupled to a user's smartphone, the user may rely on the second card receiving space 206 to access their personal cards. The magnetic plate 602 may be sized and configured such that it occupies substantially an entirety of the first card receiving space 106. In some embodiments, a first personal card 10 may be coupled within the first card receiving space 106 in addition to the magnetic plate 602.

[0057] In addition to and/or instead of the magnetic plate 602, the wallet 100 may be configured to couple to other accessories via the first card receiving space 106. For example, the first card receiving space 106 may be configured to receive an accessory plate including a single pocket. The first card receiving space 106 may be configured to receive an accessory plate including multiple pockets, such as a bifold pocket. The pocket(s) may be configured to receive and store at least one personal card, such as the first personal card 10 and/or the second personal card 20. The first card receiving space 106 may be configured to receive a multi-tool. In some embodiments, the multi-tool includes a seat belt cutter, a serrated/sharpened edge, a chisel, a pair of paracord tensioners, an oxygen wrench, a nail pryer, a standard inch hex wrench, a bottle opener, and/or combinations thereof. The second card receiving space 206 may also be configured to receive any of the additional accessories mentioned herein.

[0058] FIGS. 9, 10, and 11 illustrate the wallet 100 coupled to a clip backplate 902. In some embodiments, when the backplate 204 is detached from the chassis 102, the chassis 102 is configured to detachably couple to the clip backplate 902. The clip backplate 902 may be located along the second face 202 of the chassis 102. The clip backplate 902 may be spaced from the second face 202. In some embodiments, the second card receiving space 206 is located between the second face 202 and the clip backplate 902. Stated differently, the second card receiving space 206 may be defined by the second face 202 of the chassis 102 and the clip backplate 902.

[0059] In some embodiments, the clip backplate 902 includes a clip 904 configured to receive and retain at least one personal card, such as the first personal card(s) 10 and/or the second personal card(s) 20. Additionally or alternatively, the clip 904 may be configured to receive and retain paper currency, receipt(s), and/or the like. Accordingly, the clip 904 may be considered a money clip. The clip 904 may secure items, such as personal card(s) and/or paper currency, against the clip backplate 902 via a tension force imparted by the clip 904 onto the items.

[0060] As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in some embodiments, the clip backplate 902 includes a first aperture 1002 located substantially centrally on the clip backplate 902. The clip 904 may include a second aperture 1004 located substantially centrally on the clip 904. In some embodiments, the second aperture 1004 is substantially aligned with the first aperture 1002. The first aperture 1002 and/or the second aperture 1004 may enable a user of the wallet 100 to contact the second personal card(s) 20 located within the second card receiving space 206. For example, a user may reach through the first aperture 1002 and/or the second aperture 1004 to push against the second personal card 20 and slide it out of the second card receiving space 206 about the top edge 418 and/or the bottom edge 420. The second aperture 1004 may enable a user to contact an item receivably coupled between the clip 904 and the clip backplate 902.

[0061] The first aperture 1002 and/or the second aperture 1004 may be located elsewhere along the clip backplate 902 and/or the clip 904, such as adjacent a top or bottom edge. The first aperture 1002 and/or the second aperture 1004 may be located closer to one side than another. In some embodiments, the first aperture 1002 and/or the second aperture 1004 is a different size than depicted in FIG. 10. For example, the first aperture 1002 and/or the second aperture 1004 may be smaller than shown. In some embodiments, the first aperture 1002 and/or the second aperture 1004 is larger than illustrated in FIG. 10. The second aperture 1004 may be misaligned from the first aperture 1002.

[0062] FIG. 12 illustrates the wallet 100 coupled to the clip backplate 902. In some embodiments, similar to the backplate 204, the clip backplate 902 includes a first coupling clement 1202 and a second coupling element 1204 located opposite the first coupling element 1202. The first coupling element 1202 may be configured to couple to the first side 502 of the chassis 102, and the second coupling clement 1204 may be configured to couple to the second side 504 of the chassis 102. In some embodiments, the first and second coupling elements 1202, 1204 include wings or bracket-type projections configured to at least partially wrap the respective sides of the chassis 102. Accordingly, the clip backplate 902 may couple to the chassis 102 via a friction fit, wherein the chassis 102 is received and secured between the first coupling element 1202 and the second coupling element 1204. Additionally or alternatively, the clip backplate 902 may couple to the chassis 102 via a mechanical coupling mechanism, such as one or more screws, rivets, fasteners, and/or the like.

[0063] FIG. 13 shows a side view of the wallet 100 coupled to the clip backplate 902. It should be noted that the profile, or height, of the clip 904 is not limited to the profile illustrated in FIG. 13. For example, the clip 904 may define a lower profile, wherein the clip 904 extends a shorter distance from the clip backplate 902, than shown in FIG. 13. In some embodiments, the clip 904 defines a higher profile, and extends further from the clip backplate 902. The clip 904 may also define a different length along the clip backplate 902 than what is shown in FIG. 13. In some embodiments, the clip 904 defines a different shape than what is illustrated in FIG. 13.

[0064] FIG. 14 illustrates a wallet 1400. In some embodiments, the wallet 1400 is substantially similar to the wallet 100. For example, the wallet 1400 may include a chassis 1402 defining a first face 1404, a top edge 1406, and a bottom edge 1408. In some embodiments, the wallet 1400 includes a first card receiving space 1410 located along the first face 1404 of the chassis 102. The first card receiving space 1410 may be configured to receive a first personal card, which may pass across the top edge 1406. In some embodiments, the first personal card is substantially similar to the first personal card 10 and/or the second personal card 20 discussed with reference to the wallet 100. The first personal card may include, but is not limited to, an identification (ID) card, such as a driver's license or employee ID card, a credit card, a debit card, a membership card, a library card, an insurance card, a gift card, and/or the like. The first card receiving space 1410 may be configured to receive multiple personal cards. The first card receiving space 1410 may be configured to receive a single personal card.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first card receiving space 1410 is exposed to an outside environment such that contact and/or visibility between the first personal card and an external object, such as a scanner or card reader, can be made while the first personal card is coupled within the first card receiving space 1410. For example, in an embodiment where the first personal card is an employee ID card, a user of the wallet 1400 may be able to scan into their workplace by holding the wallet 1400, with the ID card in the first card receiving space 1410, up to a card scanner. In addition, the user may be able to easily contact and slide the first personal card out of the card receiving space 1410.

[0066] The wallet 1400 may include at least one protruding portion 1412, which may be substantially similar to the at least one protruding portion 108 of the wallet 100. In some embodiments, at least one protruding portion 1412 is configured to securably couple the first personal card within the first card receiving space 1410. The at least one protruding portion 1412 may be coupled to the first face 1404 of the chassis 1402. The at least one protruding portion 1412 may be located at least partially within the first card receiving space 1410 and may be configured to receive and retain the first personal card within the first card receiving space 1410. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion 1412 acts as a gate to retain the first personal card within the first card receiving space 1410.

[0067] FIG. 15 illustrates another perspective view of the wallet 1400. In some embodiments, the chassis 1402 defines a second face 1502 located opposite the first face 1404. Stated differently, the first face 1404 and the second face 1502 may be thought of as opposite faces of the chassis 1402. In some embodiments, the wallet 1400 also includes a backplate 1504 located along the second face 1502 of the chassis 1402. The backplate 1504 may be spaced from the second face 1502. In some embodiments, the wallet 1400 includes a second card receiving space 1506 located between the second face 1502 and the backplate 1504. Stated differently, the second card receiving space 1506 may be defined by the second face 1502 of the chassis 1402 and the backplate 1504.

[0068] In some embodiments, the second card receiving space 1506 is configured to receive a second personal card. Like the first personal card, the second personal card may include, but is not limited to, an identification card, such as a driver's license or employee identification card, a credit card, a debit card, a membership card, a library card, an insurance card, a gift card, and/or the like. The second personal card may be substantially similar to the first personal card. Stated differently, the first card receiving space 1410 and the second card receiving space 1506 may be configured to receive substantially the same type of card(s).

[0069] The second card receiving space 1506 may be configured to receive multiple personal cards. For example, the second card receiving space 1506 may be configured to receive at least three personal cards. In some embodiments, the second card receiving space 1506 is configured to receive at least five personal cards. The second card receiving space 1506 may be configured to receive a single personal card. In some embodiments, at least one protruding portion 1412 is configured to securably couple the second personal card within the second card receiving space 1506. The at least one protruding portion 1412 may be coupled to the second face 1502 of the chassis 1402. The at least one protruding portion 1412 may be located at least partially within the second card receiving space 1506 and may be configured to receive and retain the second personal card within the second card receiving space 1506. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion 1412 acts as a gate to retain the second personal card within the second card receiving space 1506.

[0070] FIG. 15 also shows that, in some embodiments, the wallet 1400 includes an opening 1508 located adjacent to a corner 1510 of the chassis 1402. The opening 1508 may define an aperture in the chassis 1402. The opening 1508 may be sized and configured to couple to an accessory item such as, but not limited to, a lanyard, a chain, a holding clip, a keychain, a tether, and combinations thereof. The accessory item may enable a user to hold and/or wear the wallet 1400, and/or to couple external items, such as one or more keys, to the wallet 1400. In some embodiments, the wallet 1400 includes more than one opening 1508.

[0071] The wallet 1400 may have any one or more features of the wallet 100, and vice versa. For example, the wallet 100 may include an opening similar to the opening 1508, and the wallet 1400 may include a clip backplate similar to the clip backplate 902.

[0072] The components of the wallet 100, 1400 may be made of a variety of materials. For example, the chassis 102, 1402 may be made of one or more types of metal, such as aluminum, steel, titanium, and/or the like. In some embodiments, the chassis 102, 1402 is formed via CNC machining. The backplate 204, 1504 and/or the clip backplate 902 may also be made of one or more types of metal, such as aluminum, steel, titanium, and/or the like. The first and second rails 510, 512 and/or the protruding portions 108, 1412 may be made of polycarbonate plastic material. In some embodiments, the use of plastic makes the rails 510, 512 and/or the protruding portions 108, 1412 less abrasive on personal cards, as compared to metal materials. The rails 510, 512 and/or the protruding portions 108, 1412 may include metal materials.

[0073] Some of the components listed herein use the same number from figure to figure. It should be appreciated these components use the same numbers solely for ease of reference and to facilitate comprehension for the reader. While these components may use the same numbers, differences may be present in these components as illustrated in the various figures in which they appear and as described in the specification herein.

[0074] None of the steps described herein is essential or indispensable. Any of the steps can be adjusted or modified. Other or additional steps can be used. Any portion of any of the steps, processes, structures, and/or devices disclosed or illustrated in one embodiment, flowchart, or example in this specification can be combined or used with or instead of any other portion of any of the steps, processes, structures, and/or devices disclosed or illustrated in a different embodiment, flowchart, or example. The embodiments and examples provided herein are not intended to be discrete and separate from each other.

[0075] The section headings and subheadings provided herein are nonlimiting. The section headings and subheadings do not represent or limit the full scope of the embodiments described in the sections to which the headings and subheadings pertain. For example, a section titled Topic 1 may include embodiments that do not pertain to Topic 1 and embodiments described in other sections may apply to and be combined with embodiments described within the Topic 1 section.

[0076] The various features and processes described above may be used independently of one another, or may be combined in various ways. All possible combinations and subcombinations are intended to fall within the scope of this disclosure. In addition, certain method, event, state, or process blocks may be omitted in some implementations. The methods, steps, and processes described herein are also not limited to any particular sequence, and the blocks, steps, or states relating thereto can be performed in other sequences that are appropriate. For example, described tasks or events may be performed in an order other than the order specifically disclosed. Multiple steps may be combined in a single block or state. The example tasks or events may be performed in serial, in parallel, or in some other manner. Tasks or events may be added to or removed from the disclosed example embodiments. The example systems and components described herein may be configured differently than described. For example, elements may be added to, removed from, or rearranged compared to the disclosed example embodiments.

[0077] Conditional language used herein, such as, among others, can, could, might, may, e.g., and the like, unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more embodiments or that one or more embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without author input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment. The terms comprising, including, having, and the like are synonymous and are used inclusively, in an open-ended fashion, and do not exclude additional elements, features, acts, operations and so forth. Also, the term or is used in its inclusive sense (and not in its exclusive sense) so that when used, for example, to connect a list of elements, the term or means one, some, or all of the elements in the list. Conjunctive language such as the phrase at least one of X, Y, and Z, unless specifically stated otherwise, is otherwise understood with the context as used in general to convey that an item, term, etc. may be either X, Y, or Z. Thus, such conjunctive language is not generally intended to imply that certain embodiments require at least one of X, at least one of Y, and at least one of Z to each be present.

[0078] The term and/or means that and applies to some embodiments and or applies to some embodiments. Thus, A, B, and/or C can be replaced with A, B, and C written in one sentence and A, B, or C written in another sentence. A, B, and/or C means that some embodiments can include A and B, some embodiments can include A and C, some embodiments can include B and C, some embodiments can only include A, some embodiments can include only B, some embodiments can include only C, and some embodiments can include A, B, and C. The term and/or is used to avoid unnecessary redundancy.

[0079] The term substantially is used to mean completely or nearly completely. For example, the disclosure includes, The aperture 422 may be located substantially centrally along the backplate 204 . . . In this context, substantially centrally means that the aperture is located completely or nearly completely along the center of the backplate. However, the aperture does not have to be located exactly in the center to fall into the understanding of substantially centrally as defined in this disclosure.

[0080] The term adjacent is used to mean next to or adjoining. For example, the disclosure includes . . . the chassis may include a first protruding portion located adjacent to a first corner of the first face . . . In this context, adjacent to a first corner means that the first protruding portion may be located next to or adjoining the first corner of the first face.

[0081] While certain example embodiments have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the inventions disclosed herein. Thus, nothing in the foregoing description is intended to imply that any particular feature, characteristic, step, module, or block is necessary or indispensable. Indeed, the novel methods and systems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms; furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, and changes in the form of the methods and systems described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the inventions disclosed herein.