Self-attaching storage device

a self-attaching and storage device technology, applied in the direction of travelling carriers, travelling articles, other accessories, etc., can solve the problems of inconvenient and uncomfortable carrying a conventional wallet, inconvenient to carry, and easy loss of conventional wallets
US20100258601A1Inactive Publication Date: 2010-10-14THROPE MICHAEL
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
THROPE MICHAEL
Publication Date
2010-10-14
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A self-attaching storage device comprises a storage case having a first edge and a second edge and a third edge and a forth edge, with at least one edge comprising a fold, the storage case including at least one inner storage space. Sealing means may be included for sealing at least one of the first edge and second edge and third edge and for the edge that is not the at least one edge comprising a fold. A bi-stable ribbon spring is positioned on or in the storage case, the bi-stable ribbon spring adapted to include a stable linear configuration and a coiled configuration. Securing means may be included for securing the storage device in a coiled configuration about a user's limb.
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RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims the benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 212,549 filed 13 Apr. 2009.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The invention relates generally to a device for storing personal items, and more particularly to a self-attaching storage device that is adapted to be worn on a limb or waist of a user.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Carrying a conventional wallet can be inconvenient and uncomfortable for people when they are wearing few clothes and / or clothes without pockets. When wearing such clothes many people resort to carrying a conventional wallet in their hands or place the wallet in a position between their clothes and their body. Under such circumstances the conventional wallet is susceptible to being lost, or just inconvenient to carry. Another problem is that the wallet can be damaged by sweat or by immersion in water.

[0004] A wide variety of devices have been used over the years for storing (i.e., carrying) personal items on on...

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