WO1999056580A1

WO1999056580A1 - Travel safe money belt

Info

Publication number: WO1999056580A1
Application number: PCT/CA1998/000495
Authority: WO
Inventors: Paul Burnock
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1998-05-01
Filing date: 1998-05-01
Publication date: 1999-11-11
Anticipated expiration: 2000-11-01
Also published as: AU7516198A

Abstract

The Travel Safe Money Belt (1) features having a compartment (2) with a slide fastener (3) (zipper) which device is fastened (laminated to a mans or ladies belt. For security the compartment (2) would be designed the width of the belt (1) and would be fastened on the side of the belt facing the back of the one wearing it. Whereas the length of the compartment (2) can be varied, however, should specifications as per drawing be followed a substantial amount of money or travellers cheques in denominations of 100 dollars or over can be inserted in the device by anyone travelling, walking at night, in public transit or any crowded place.

Description

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TRAVEL SAFE MONEY BELT

Description of Invention:

The invention referred to as them Travel Safe Money belt is an apparel belt featuring a compartment with a slide fastener. The said compartnrent is to be laminated out of leather. As an alternate choice fabric or vinyl can be used for the material composition of the compartment. This can then be bonded to the side of the belt facing the back of the wearer. The width of the compartment is to be the width of the belt and the -suggested length of the compartment to be 50 cm. The suggested length of the slide fastener to be at 40 cm.

The combination is designed to inconspicuously conceal money, travellers cheques and IDs., hence rendering valuables out of sight and out of reach of would be robbers. The device features what could be^" re erred to as a slimline wallet attached to a belt in a fashion that would not be obvious to anyone of its existence.

In the light of the foregoing it should be obvious to anyone that this device is far superior to the currently marketed "Drop in Pocket Bib", also the"Oαt of Sight Wallet" with directives to have it attached to a belt or brassiere and tucked inside trousers, skirt or a blouse. The above mentioned devices are offered on the market with the stipulated incentive to Keep Valuables Out of Robbers Reach".

Certainly the advantages of the Travel Safe Money Belt far surpass the known devices on the market where convenience, safety and security are concerned. In the light of the foregoing it is reasonable to conclude that there is a need and a market lor the Travel Safe Money Belt!!! SPECIFICATION

1. My invention which I re er to as the travel Safe Money Belt relates generally to apparel belts modified to accomodate a compartment for the concealment of money, travellers cheques and credit cards, rendering such valuables out of sight and out of reach of pickpockets while at the same time having the appearance of being an ordinary belt when worn.

2. (Compartment referred to and as illustrated in Figure 1. can be constructed out of leather, fabric (nylon, polyester or cotton) vinyl or suede. Said compartment as shown in the Figure 1. could be fastened by contact cement or stitched to the side of the belt facing the back of the wearer. Suggested lenght of thecomparment to be 46 centimeters. Said compartment to have a slot 31 centimeters long wheias a slide fastener (zipper) 31 centimeters long is to be secured bv stitching in the slot of the compartment.

3. As shown in figure two the ladies belt is similarly designed. Ladies belts are usually wider than mens belts and the compartment άesigned the width of the belt can normally also accomodate credit cards as well as money and travellers cheques. To accomodate credit cards as well as money it is suggested that mens amd ladies belts be 4 centimeters wide.

4. As shown in figure 3. displaving an alternate ladies belt with the compartment located on the sidfe of the belt facing the front of the wearer. Said belt can be adapted to be snapped on by the one wearing it either at the back or frόrit of the wearec.

5. As the foregoing would indicate the object of my invention is to, provide an apparel belt that has the appearance of an ordinary apparel belt without revealing the existance of a compartment for concealment of money or travellers cheques. In addition said compartment should be noted for having fastening means that would not cause discomfort to the wearer.

RECTIFIED SHEET (RULE 91) ISA/EP DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS: FIGURES 1 AND 2.

1. Suggested width of apparel belt for travellers cheques & dollar bills 4cm. For credit cards suggested width 6.5 cm.

2. Compartment which could be constructed from fabric (nylon or polyester) or vinyl, suede or laminated leather. Suggested length of compartment 50 cm.

3. Suggested slide fastener length 40 cm. length of 2 & 3 (compartment and slide fastener) can be varied depending on the capacity desired.

Claims

CL.IIMS: The embodiment of the invention in which an exclusive property or privelege id claimed- defined as follows.

1. The Travel Safe Money Belt featuring an apparel belt with a slim inconspicuous compartment providing concealment of money, trvellers cheques, credit cards and ID^".' s thus limiting both risk and loss should the one wearing the belt have a purse snatched or lost.

2. A device as defined in claim 1. that has what could be regarded as a slimline wallet attached to a belt in a fashion that would not normally be obvious to anyone of its ex-istaπce.

3. A device (article) as defined in claim 1. and 2. which lends itself to be worn more comfortably than the less effective "Drop in Pocket Bib" or the"6ut of Sight Wallet" that are cunrently being successfully marketed.