Ejector Wallet

The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/643,372 filed on May 6, 2024, entitled WALLET, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.

The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/643,375 filed on May 6, 2024, entitled EJECTOR WALLET, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.

The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/643,376 filed on May 6, 2024, entitled EJECTOR WALLET, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.

The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/643,379 filed on May 6, 2024, entitled MAGSAFE WALLET, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.

The present disclosure relates to personal carrying devices, namely, wallets.

The concept of a wallet dates back to ancient times when people used pouches made from leather, cloth, or animal skins to carry coins and small items. In the 19th century, the modern wallet emerged with the standard features we recognize today, like compartments for bills and slots for cards.

The 20th century saw significant innovations in wallet design, particularly with the rise of synthetic materials like nylon and polyester. These materials offered durability and flexibility, making wallets more functional and affordable. The introduction of credit cards in the mid-20th century further influenced wallet design, leading to the inclusion of additional card slots and RFID-blocking technology to protect against electronic theft.

In some embodiments, a wallet includes a shell. According to some embodiments, the shell includes a front portion. The shell may include a back portion. In some embodiments, the shell is configured to securably couple at least one card along the front portion within a card area of the shell. According to some embodiments, the shell includes at least one side portion. The at least one side portion may be configured to retain the at least one card in place with respect to the card area.

In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is coupled to one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is configured to receive and retain the at least one card. The wallet may include an ejector mechanism. In some embodiments, the ejector mechanism is coupled to the shell. According to some embodiments, the ejector mechanism is configured to move between a first position and a second position. In some embodiments, when the ejector mechanism is in the first position, the at least one card is retained in the card area of the shell in a non-ejected mode. According to some embodiments, when the ejector mechanism is in the second position, the at least one card is at least partially protruding from the shell in an ejected mode.

In some embodiments, the wallet includes a clip. According to some embodiments, the clip is coupled to the back portion. The clip may be configured to provide a force between the clip and the back portion to thereby retain at least one card between the clip and the back portion. In some embodiments, the clip is detachably coupled to the back portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one side portion includes a first side portion. The at least one side portion may include a second side portion located opposite the first side portion. In some embodiments, the at least one side portion includes a third side portion extending between the first side portion and the second side portion. According to some embodiments, the first side portion and the second side portion each define a first length. The third side portion may define a second length that is greater than, equal to, or less than the first length. In some embodiments, the at least one card is configured to at least partially protrude from the shell along a fourth side portion opposite the third side portion.

According to some embodiments, a wallet includes a shell. The shell may include a front portion and a back portion. In some embodiments, the shell is configured to securably couple at least one card along the front portion within a card area of the shell. According to some embodiments, the shell includes at least one side portion. The at least one side portion may be configured to retain the at least one card in place with respect to the card area. In some embodiments, the wallet includes a flexible member. According to some embodiments, the flexible member defines a first portion and a second portion located opposite the first portion. In some embodiments, at least a section of the second portion is coupled to the back portion of the shell. The wallet may include at least one protruding portion. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is coupled to one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is configured to receive and retain the at least one card.

In some embodiments, a top half of the flexible member includes a first pocket. According to some embodiments, the top half of the flexible member includes a second pocket located opposite the first pocket. The first pocket may include an identification window. In some embodiments, the identification window is configured to receive and retain an identification card. According to some embodiments, the identification window includes an aperture. The aperture may be configured to allow a user to view and directly contact a surface of the flexible member located beneath the identification window. In some embodiments, the second pocket includes an open clearance area. According to some embodiments, the open clearance area is configured to receive a user's finger to thereby push the at least one card out of the second pocket.

In some embodiments, the wallet includes a plurality of rivets. According to some embodiments, the plurality of rivets is configured to couple the shell to the flexible member. A top half of the flexible member may include a pocket. In some embodiments, the pocket is located on the first portion. According to some embodiments, the pocket includes an open clearance area. The open clearance area may be configured to receive a user's finger to thereby push the at least one card out of the pocket. In some embodiments, the shell comprises aluminum. According to some embodiments, the shell is configured to block radio frequency identification (RFID) signals. The wallet may include a band. In some embodiments, the band is configured to wrap around the shell. According to some embodiments, the band is configured to secure the at least one card against the shell. The wallet may include a pocket coupled to the shell. The pocket may be configured to receive and retain the at least one card.

In some embodiments, a wallet includes a shell. According to some embodiments, the shell includes a front portion and a back portion. The shell may be configured to securably couple at least one card along the front portion and the back portion. In some embodiments, the shell includes at least one side portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one side portion is configured to retain the at least one card in place with respect to a card area. The wallet may include at least one protruding portion. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is coupled to one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is configured to retain the at least one card. The at least one side portion may define a top section and a bottom section. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is located adjacent the top section.

According to some embodiments, the at least one side portion includes a first side portion and a second side portion opposite the first side portion. The at least one protruding portion may be coupled to the first side portion. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is configured to move away from the second side portion to thereby receive the at least one card. According to some embodiments, the wallet includes at least one aperture. The at least one aperture may be located along a perimeter of the shell. In some embodiments, the at least one aperture is configured to receive an attaching mechanism to thereby couple the wallet to at least one of a key, a lanyard, and a tether.

According to some embodiments, the shell includes aluminum. The shell may be configured to block radio frequency identification (RFID) signals. In some embodiments, the wallet includes a band. According to some embodiments, the band is configured to wrap around the shell. The band may securably couple the at least one card against the shell. In some embodiments, the at least one side portion includes a first side portion, a second side portion, and a third side portion. According to some embodiments, the first side portion and the second side portion each define a first length. The third side portion may define a second length that is greater than, equal to, or less than the first length. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion includes a first protruding portion coupled to the shell. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion includes a second protruding portion coupled to the first protruding portion.

In some embodiments, a wallet includes a shell having a front portion and a back portion. According to some embodiments, the shell is configured to securably couple at least one card along the front portion within a card area of the shell. The shell may include at least one side portion. In some embodiments, the at least one side portion is configured to retain the at least one card in place with respect to the card area. According to some embodiments, the wallet includes a protruding portion. The protruding portion may be coupled to one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion. In some embodiments, the protruding portion is configured to retain the at least one card. According to some embodiments, the wallet includes a pocket coupled to the back portion of the shell. The pocket may be configured to receive the at least one card.

In some embodiments, the pocket is coupled to the shell via at least one connector from the group consisting of a rivet, a bolt, a screw, and an adhesive. According to some embodiments, the pocket includes an open clearance area configured to receive a user's finger to thereby push the at least one card out of the pocket. The wallet may include an ejector mechanism. In some embodiments, the ejector mechanism is coupled to the shell. According to some embodiments, the ejector mechanism is configured to move between a first position and a second position. In some embodiments, in the first position the at least one card is retained within the wallet. According to some embodiments, in the second position the at least one card is at least partially protruding from the wallet. The wallet may include an ejector mechanism coupled to the pocket. In some embodiments, the ejector mechanism is configured to move between a first position and a second position. According to some embodiments, in the first position the at least one card is retained within the pocket and in the second position the at least one card is at least partially protruding from the pocket.

In some embodiments, a wallet includes a shell having a front portion and a back portion. According to some embodiments, the shell is configured to securably couple at least one card along the front portion within a card area of the shell. The shell may include at least one side portion. In some embodiments, the at least one side portion is configured to retain the at least one card in place with respect to the card area. According to some embodiments, the wallet includes a pair of rails. The pair of rails may include a first rail and a second rail. In some embodiments, the first rail and the second rail are disposed apart from one another on the shell. According to some embodiments, the pair of rails define a card space in connection with the first rail and the second rail slidably engaging one or more cards thereon.

The pair of rails may include a machined cavity forming tracks for the one or more cards to removably slide into and out of the card space. In some embodiments, the pair of rails include a machined cavity forming tracks for a projection to slide along the tracks. According to some embodiments, each rail from the pair of rails is configured to coextend, in a plane, with a respective edge of the one or more cards. The wallet may include at least one protruding portion. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is configured to gate card entry into the card space. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is deformable to allow entry and egress of the one or more cards from the card space. The wallet may include a pocket. In some embodiments, the pocket is removably coupled to the shell. According to some embodiments, the pocket is configured to receive the one or more cards.

In some embodiments, a wallet includes a shell. According to some embodiments, the shell includes a front portion. The shell may include a back portion. In some embodiments, the shell is configured to couple at least one card along the front portion. According to some embodiments, the shell is configured to securably couple at least one card along the front portion. The at least one card may be coupled along the front portion within a card area of the shell. In some embodiments, the shell comprises at least one side portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one side portion is configured to retain the at least one card. The at least one side portion may be configured to retain the at least one card in place with respect to the card area. In some embodiments, the wallet includes at least one protruding portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is coupled to one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion. The at least one protruding portion may be configured to receive the at least one card. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is configured to retain the at least one card. According to some embodiments, the wallet includes an ejector mechanism. The ejector mechanism may be coupled to the shell. In some embodiments, the ejector mechanism is configured to move between a first position and a second position. According to some embodiments, the at least one card is retained in the card area of the shell when the ejector mechanism is in the first position. The at least one card may be retained in the card area of the shell when the ejector mechanism is in the first position in a non-ejected mode. In some embodiments, the at least one card is at least partially protruding from the shell when the ejector mechanism is in the second position. According to some embodiments, the at least one card is at least partially protruding from the shell when the ejector mechanism is in the second position in an ejected mode.

In some embodiments, the wallet includes a clip. According to some embodiments, the clip is coupled to at least one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion.

The clip may be configured to provide a force between the clip and at least one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion. In some embodiments, the force retains at least one card between the clip and the back portion. According to some embodiments, the clip is detachably coupled to at least one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion. The at least one side portion may include a first side portion. In some embodiments, the at least one side portion includes a second side portion located opposite the first side portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one side portion includes a third side portion. The third side portion may extend between the first side portion and the second side portion. In some embodiments, the first side portion and the second side portion each define a first length. According to some embodiments, the third side portion defines a second length. The first length may be different than the second length. In some embodiments, the at least one card is configured to protrude from the shell. According to some embodiments, the at least one card is configured to at least partially protrude from the shell. The at least one card may be configured to protrude from the shell along a fourth side portion. In some embodiments, the fourth side portion is opposite the third side portion. According to some embodiments, the wallet includes a pocket. The pocket may be coupled to the shell. In some embodiments, the pocket is configured to receive the at least one card. According to some embodiments, the pocket is configured to retain the at least one card.

In some embodiments, a wallet includes a shell. According to some embodiments, the shell includes a front portion. The shell may include a back portion. In some embodiments, the shell is configured to couple at least one card along the front portion. According to some embodiments, the shell is configured to securably couple at least one card along the front portion. The shell may be configured to couple at least one card within a card area of the shell. In some embodiments, the shell comprises at least one side portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one side portion is configured to retain the at least one card. The at least one side portion may be configured to retain the at least one card in place with respect to the card area. In some embodiments, the wallet includes a flexible member. According to some embodiments, the flexible member defines a first portion. The flexible member may define a second portion. In some embodiments, the second portion is located opposite the first portion. According to some embodiments, at least a section of the second portion is coupled to at least one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion of the shell. The wallet may include at least one protruding portion. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is coupled to one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is configured to receive the at least one card.

In some embodiments, the flexible member includes a first pocket. According to some embodiments, the flexible member includes a second pocket. The second pocket may be located opposite the first pocket. In some embodiments, the wallet includes a rivet. According to some embodiments, the rivet is configured to couple the shell to the flexible member. The flexible member may include a pocket. In some embodiments, the pocket is located on the first portion. According to some embodiments, the shell includes aluminum. The shell may be configured to block radio frequency identification (RFID) signals.

In some embodiments, a wallet includes a shell. According to some embodiments, the shell includes a front portion. The shell may include a back portion. In some embodiments, the shell is configured to couple at least one card along at least one of the front portion and the back portion. According to some embodiments, the shell is configured to securably couple at least one card along at least one of the front portion and the back portion. The shell may include at least one side portion. In some embodiments, the at least one side portion is configured to retain the at least one card. According to some embodiments, the at least one side portion is configured to retain the at least one card in place with respect to a card area. The wallet may include at least one protruding portion. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion may be coupled to at least one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is configured to retain the at least one card. The at least one side portion may define a top section. In some embodiments, the at least one side portion defines a bottom section. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is located adjacent the top section.

In some embodiments, the at least one side portion includes a first side portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one side portion includes a second side portion. The second side portion may be opposite the first side portion. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is coupled to the first side portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is configured to move away from the second side portion. The at least one protruding portion may be configured to move away from the second side portion to receive the at least one card. In some embodiments, the shell includes aluminum. According to some embodiments, the shell is configured to block radio frequency identification (RFID) signals. The at least one side portion may include a first side portion. In some embodiments, the at least one side portion includes a second side portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one side portion includes a third side portion. The first side portion may define a first length. In some embodiments, the second side portion defines a first length. According to some embodiments, the first side portion and the second side portion each define a first length. The third side portion may define a second length. In some embodiments, the second length is different than the first length. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion includes a first protruding portion. The first protruding portion may be coupled to the shell. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion includes a second protruding portion. According to some embodiments, the second protruding portion is coupled to the first protruding portion.

In some embodiments, a wallet includes a shell. According to some embodiments, the shell includes a front portion. The shell may include a back portion. In some embodiments, the shell is configured to couple at least one card along the front portion. According to some embodiments, the shell is configured to securably couple at least one card along the front portion. The shell may be configured to couple at least one card along the front portion within a card area of the shell. In some embodiments, the shell is configured to securably couple at least one card along the front portion within a card area of the shell. According to some embodiments, the shell includes at least one side portion. The at least one side portion may be configured to retain the at least one card. In some embodiments, the at least one side portion is configured to retain the at least one card in place. According to some embodiments, the at least one side portion is configured to retain the at least one card in place with respect to the card area. The wallet may include a protruding portion. In some embodiments, the protruding portion is coupled to at least one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion. According to some embodiments, the protruding portion is configured to retain the at least one card. The wallet may include a pocket. In some embodiments, the pocket is coupled to the back portion of the shell. According to some embodiments, the pocket is configured to receive the at least one card.

In some embodiments, the pocket is coupled to the shell. According to some embodiments, the pocket is coupled to the shell via at least one connector. The connector may be from the group consisting of a rivet, a bolt, a screw, and an adhesive. In some embodiments, the wallet includes an ejector mechanism. According to some embodiments, the ejector mechanism is coupled to the shell. The ejector mechanism may be configured to move between a first position and a second position. In some embodiments, in the first position the at least one card is retained. According to some embodiments, in the first position the at least one card is retained within the wallet. In the second position the at least one card may be at least partially protruding from the wallet.

In some embodiments, a wallet includes a shell. According to some embodiments, the shell includes a front portion. The shell may include a back portion. In some embodiments, the shell is configured to couple at least one card along the front portion. According to some embodiments, the shell is configured to couple at least one card along the front portion within a card area of the shell. The shell may be configured to securably couple at least one card along the front portion. In some embodiments, the shell is configured to securable coupled at least one card along the front portion within a card area of the shell. According to some embodiments, the shell includes at least one side portion. The at least one side portion may be configured to retain the at least one card. In some embodiments, the at least one side portion may be configured to retain the at least one card in place. According to some embodiments, the at least one side portion may be configured to retain the at least one card in place with respect to the card area. The wallet may include a rail system. In some embodiments, the rail system includes a first rail. According to some embodiments, the rail system includes a second rail. The first rail and the second rail may be disposed apart from one another. In some embodiments, the first rail and the second rail may be disposed apart from one another on the shell. According to some embodiments, the first rail and the second rail define a card space. The first rail and the second rail may define a card space in connection with the first rail and the second rail slidably engaging one or more cards thereon.

In some embodiments, the rail system comprises a machined cavity. According to some embodiments, the machined cavity forms tracks. The one or more cards may slide into the card space via the tracks. In some embodiments, the one or more cards to slide out of the card space via the tracks. According to some embodiments, the rail system includes a machined cavity forming tracks for a projection. The projection may slide along the tracks. In some embodiments, at least one of the first rail and the second rail is configured to coextend, in a plane, with a respective edge of the one or more cards. According to some embodiments, the wallet includes at least one protruding portion. The at least one protruding portion may be configured to gate card entry. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is configured to gate card entry into the card space. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is deformable. The at least one protruding portion may be deformable to allow entry of the one or more cards. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is deformable to allow entry of the one or more cards into the card space. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portion is deformable to allow egress of the one or more cards. The at least one protruding portion may be deformable to allow egress of the one or more cards from the card space. In some embodiments, the wallet includes a pocket. According to some embodiments, the pocket is removably coupled to the shell. The pocket may be configured to receive the one or more cards.

In some embodiments, a wallet includes a shell. According to some embodiments, the shell includes a front portion. The shell may include a back portion. In some embodiments, the shell includes at least one side portion. According to some embodiments, the shell defines a card area therewithin. The card area may be configured to receive at least one card therewithin. In some embodiments, the card area is configured to securably receive at least one card therewithin. According to some embodiments, the wallet includes at least one protruding assembly. The at least one protruding assembly may be coupled to the shell. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding assembly is configured to retain the at least one card. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding assembly is configured to retain the at least one card within the card area. The wallet may include an ejector mechanism. In some embodiments, the ejector mechanism is coupled to the shell. According to some embodiments, the ejector mechanism is configured to move between a first position and a second position. The ejector mechanism may be configured to at least partially eject the at least one card. In some embodiments, the ejector mechanism is configured to at least partially eject the at least one card from the card area. According to some embodiments, the ejector mechanism is configured to at least partially eject the at least one card from the card area by moving from the first position to the second position.

In some embodiments, the wallet includes a clip. According to some embodiments, the clip is coupled to the shell. The clip may be configured to provide a force between the clip and the shell. In some embodiments, the force is configured to thereby retain the at least one card between the clip and the shell. According to some embodiments, the clip is coupled to at least one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion. The clip may be detachably coupled to at least one of the front portion, the back portion, and the at least one side portion.

In some embodiments, the at least one side portion includes a first side portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one side portion includes a second side portion. The second side portion may be located opposite the first side portion. In some embodiments, the at least one side portion includes a third side portion. According to some embodiments, the third side portion extends between the first side portion and the second side portion. The first side portion may define a first length. In some embodiments, the second side portion defines the first length. According to some embodiments, the first side portion and the second side portion each define the first length. The third side portion may define a second length. In some embodiments, the second length is different than the first length. According to some embodiments, the at least one card is configured to at least partially protrude from the shell. The least one card may be configured to at least partially protrude from the shell along a fourth side portion. In some embodiments, the fourth side portion is opposite the third side portion.

According to some embodiments, the wallet includes a flexible member. The flexible member may be coupled to the shell. In some embodiments, the flexible member includes a pocket. According to some embodiments, the pocket is configured to receive the at least one card. The pocket may be configured to retain the at least one card. In some embodiments, the ejector mechanism includes a rod. According to some embodiments, the rod is coupled to the shell. The rod may be coupled to the shell within the card area. In some embodiments, the rod is configured to rotate. According to some embodiments, the rod is configured to rotate about a pivot point. The rod may be configured to move between the first position and the second position. In some embodiments, the rod is configured to rotate about a pivot point so as to move between the first and second position. According to some embodiments, the rod includes a first end. The first end may be coupled to the pivot point. In some embodiments, the rod includes a second end. According to some embodiments, the second end is configured to rotate. The second end may include at least one step. In some embodiments, the second end includes at least one step so as to define a sloped portion. According to some embodiments, the sloped portion is configured to eject a plurality of cards. The sloped portion may be configured to eject a plurality of cards when moving the ejector mechanism to the second position. In some embodiments, the plurality of cards are of the at least one card. According to some embodiments, the sloped portion is configured to eject the plurality of cards in a fanned out configuration.

In some embodiments, the wallet includes a flexible member. According to some embodiments, the flexible member is coupled to the shell. The flexible member may define a first portion. In some embodiments, the flexible member defines a second portion. According to some embodiments, the second portion is located opposite the first portion. At least a section of the second portion may be coupled to the shell. In some embodiments, the flexible member includes a first pocket. According to some embodiments, the flexible member includes a second pocket. The second pocket may be located opposite the first pocket. In some embodiments, the wallet includes a rivet. According to some embodiments, the rivet is configured to couple the shell to the flexible member. The shell may be configured to block radio frequency identification (RFID) signals.

In some embodiments, the at least one protruding assembly includes a primary protruding portion. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding assembly includes a secondary protruding portion. The primary protruding portion may be disposed between the front portion and the back portion. In some embodiments, the secondary protruding portion is disposed between the front portion and the back portion. According to some embodiments, the primary protruding portion is disposed adjacent a first side portion of the at least one side portion. The secondary protruding portion may be disposed adjacent a second side portion of the at least one side portion. In some embodiments, the primary protruding portion is configured to flex. According to some embodiments, the primary protruding portion is configured to flex outwards. The primary protruding portion may be configured to flex away from the card area. In some embodiments, the primary protruding portion is configured to flex when the at least one card is being ejected. According to some embodiments, the secondary protruding portion is configured to flex. The secondary protruding portion may be configured to flex outwards. In some embodiments, the secondary protruding portion is configured to flex away from the card area. According to some embodiments, the secondary protruding portion is configured to flex when the at least one card is being ejected. The at least one card may be ejected from within the card area. In some embodiments, the at least one card is ejected by the ejector mechanism. According to some embodiments, the at least one card is ejected by the ejector mechanism moving from the first position to the second position. The primary protruding portion may include a first protruding portion. In some embodiments, the primary protruding portion includes a second protruding portion. According to some embodiments, the second protruding portion is coupled to the first protruding portion. The secondary protruding portion may include a first protruding portion. In some embodiments, the secondary protruding portion includes a second protruding portion. According to some embodiments, the second protruding portion is coupled to the first protruding portion.

In some embodiments, the wallet includes a rail system. According to some embodiments, the rail system is configured to be disposed within the card area. The rail system may include a first rail. In some embodiments, the rail system includes a second rail. According to some embodiments, the first rail is disposed apart from the second rail. The first rail and/or the second rail may define a card space. In some embodiments, the card space is configured to slidably engage with the at least one card. According to some embodiments, the card space includes a machined cavity. The machined cavity may form tracks. In some embodiments, the tracks are configured for the at least one card. According to some embodiments, the tracks are configured for the at least one card to slide thereabout. The rail system may be configured to receive a projection. In some embodiments, the projection extends from the front portion, the back portion, or both. According to some embodiments, the projection extends so as to enable the front portion, the back portion, or both, to slide. The projection may extend so as to enable the front portion, the back portion, or both, to slide along the rail system.

Within the lastyears, the design and use of wallets has 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.

illustrate back perspective views of a wallet, according to some embodiments. The walletmay include a front portion, a back portion, and/or at least one side portion. According to some embodiments, the front portion, the back portion, and/or the at least one side portionmake up a shell. The walletmay include a clip. According to some embodiments, the clipis a money clip. The clipmay be removably attached to at least one of the front portion, back portion, and/or the at least one side portionof the walletvia a connector, such as a screw, a bolt, a rivet, an adhesive, and/or the like. In some embodiments, the clipmakes up a portion of the back portionof the wallet. According to some embodiments, the clipis configured to provide a tension force between the clipand at least one of the front portion, back portion, and/or the at least one side portionto thereby retain at least one cardbetween the clipand at least one of the front portion, back portion, and/or the at least one side portion.

In some embodiments, the walletincludes a non-ejected mode, where the cardis located in the wallet, and/or an ejected mode, where the cardis at least partially protruding from the wallet.illustrates one embodiment of the walletin the non-ejected modeandillustrates an embodiment of the walletin the ejected mode.

According to some embodiments, the walletincludes a card areainside the walletand open to at least one side of the wallet. The card areamay receive and hold at least one card. In some embodiments, the card areais defined by the front portion, the back portion, and/or the at least one side portion. The walletmay include at least one protruding portionbetween any of the front portion, the back portion, and/or the at least one side portion. According to some embodiments, the protruding portionis coupled to at least one of the front portion, the back portion, and/or the at least one side portionand acts as a gate to the card area. In some embodiments, the at least one protruding portionis movable, flexible, and/or compressible to allow the at least one cardinto and/or out of the card area. According to some embodiments, the at least one protruding portionretains the at least one cardwithin the card areaof the wallet.

illustrate front perspective views of the wallet, according to some embodiments. These figures show similar views tobut flippeddegrees onto the opposite face, such that an outer faceof the front portionis visible.also illustrate the non-ejected modeand the ejected mode, similar to, respectively. The walletmay include an ejector mechanism, which may be located inside the card areaof the wallet, as shown in. In some embodiments, the ejector mechanismis configured to at least partially eject the at least one cardfrom the card areain response to moving (e.g., sliding, adjusting, pulling, flipping, gliding, shifting, and/or the like) the front portionof the walletwith respect to the back portionand/or the at least one side portion. In some embodiments, the ejector mechanismis configured to at least partially eject the at least one cardfrom the card areain response to moving (e.g., sliding, adjusting, pulling, flipping, gliding, shifting, and/or the like) the back portionof the walletwith respect to the front portionand/or the at least one side portion. In some embodiments, the ejector mechanismis configured to at least partially eject the at least one cardfrom the card areain response to moving (e.g., sliding, adjusting, pulling, flipping, gliding, shifting, and/or the like) one or more of the at least one side portionsof the walletwith respect to the front portionand/or the back portion.

According to some embodiments, the ejector mechanismis configured to at least partially eject the at least one cardfrom the card areain response to moving and/or providing a force on and/or against an external component, such as a recessed area, handle, cord, button, tab, or the like. The external componentis further illustrated inas a recessed area on the front portion, although it is understood that this is not limiting as to the form and/or location of the external component. In some embodiments, the external componentis at least a section of the front portion, the back portion, and/or the side portion. Stated differently, the ejector mechanismmay be responsible for moving the walletbetween the non-ejected modeand the ejected mode.

illustrate back views of the wallet, according to some embodiments. These figures show a back view of the non-ejected modeand the ejected modeof the walletsimilar to that of, respectively.both illustrate the back portionof the walletas well as the clip.additionally shows an inner faceof the front portion, as well as the at least one cardat least partially ejected from the wallet, as a result of the front portionbeing moved to cause the ejector mechanismto eject the at least one card.

illustrate front views of the wallet, according to some embodiments. These figures show a front view of the non-ejected modeand the ejected modeof the walletsimilar to that of, respectively. Bothillustrate the front portionof the wallet.additionally shows the front portionof the walletmoved, such that the at least one cardis ejected by the ejector mechanism(i.e., the walletis in the ejected mode). In addition,illustrates the ejector mechanismto be partially visible when the walletis in the ejected mode, although the visibility of the ejector mechanismis not always present and/or necessary. The ejector mechanismmay be located between the front portionand the back portionwithin the card area.also shows the cardsto be ejected at different heights than one another or “fanned, which may be a result of the shape of the ejector mechanism, which will be further discussed in.

illustrate side views of the wallet, according to some embodiments. These figures show the at least one side portionand the at least one protruding portionbetween the front portionand the back portionof the wallet.also illustrates the at least one cardat least partially ejected from the wallet, as well as the back portionpositioned so as to cause the ejector mechanismto eject the at least one card. Additionally,shows the cardsto be fanned in a similar manner to the cardsin.

illustrates an exploded view of the wallet, according to some embodiments. This figure shows one embodiment of how the components may fit together and/or near one another. In some embodiments, the back portionof the walletcouples to a rail system. The rail systemmay be made of parts called “rails”, such as a first railand a second rail, as shown in. The “rails” may define “tracks” for the at least one cardto slide into and/or out of the wallet. According to some embodiments, the rail systemis configured to receive the at least one card, such that the at least one cardcan move along the rail system. The rail systemmay be configured to receive a projectionof at least one of the back portionand the front portion, such that at least one of the back portionand the front portionmay move along the rail system. In some embodiments, the rail systemis coupled to the back portionand/or the front portionvia a connector(shown in), such as a screw, a bolt, an adhesive, and/or the like.

Also illustrated inis the at least one protruding portion. The wallet may include a primary protruding portion adjacent a first side portion, and a secondary protruding portion adjacent a second side portionthat is opposite the first side portion. Each protruding portionmay include a first protruding portionand a second protruding portioncoupled to the first protruding portion (e.g., via a connector). The second protruding portionmay be configured to provide additional frictional force so as to help retain the at least one cardwithin the card area. The first protruding portionmay be configured to flex outwards away from the card area, so as to help allow the at least one cardbe at least partially ejected from the card area. The at least one protruding portionmay be coupled to the back portion, the front portion, and/or the at least one side portionvia a connector, such as a screw, a bolt, a rivet, an adhesive, and/or the like.also shows the clip, which may be coupled to the shell via the connector.

illustrates an exploded view of the wallet, according to some embodiments. This figure is similar to that of. However,additionally shows the inner faceof the front portionof the wallet, as well as the clip. According to some embodiments, the front portionof the walletincludes a knob. The knobmay contact the ejector mechanism. In some embodiments, the knobforces the ejector mechanismto move and/or eject the at least one cardwhen the front portionis moved. The knobmay also and/or alternatively be located on the back portionand/or the at least one side portionif the back portionand/or the at least one side portionis the portion that moves to cause the ejector mechanismto eject the at least one card.