Retractable identification holder and methods of using same
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1. A retractable identification-card holder comprising:
- a transparent sleeve that is configured and dimensioned to receive one or more identification cards;
an opaque enclosure having an interior that is configured and dimensioned to removably store the sleeve and the one or more cards therein;
a retraction mechanism that is operatively associated with the sleeve and the enclosure without damaging the one or more cards to facilitate the return of the sleeve and the one or more cards to the enclosure after being displayed by a user; and
at least one fastener operatively associated with the enclosure to attach the card holder to the user;
wherein at least one of the sleeve or the enclosure is sufficiently non-deformable to inhibit or avoid damage to the one or more cards.
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Abstract
A retractable card carrying holder is provided for retention of identification cards, particularly for use when traveling through security checkpoints. The photo ID card(s) can be disposed within a transparent sleeve which is attached by a retractable tether to an opaque enclosure into which it is operatively associated, which enclosure includes a clip or other fastener operatively associated thereto to clip onto a belt, backpack, luggage, a wearer, or other clothing. Preferably, at least one of the sleeve or the enclosure is sufficiently non-deformable to inhibit or avoid damage to the card(s). Methods using the card(s) are also included.
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1. A retractable identification-card holder comprising:
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a transparent sleeve that is configured and dimensioned to receive one or more identification cards;
an opaque enclosure having an interior that is configured and dimensioned to removably store the sleeve and the one or more cards therein;
a retraction mechanism that is operatively associated with the sleeve and the enclosure without damaging the one or more cards to facilitate the return of the sleeve and the one or more cards to the enclosure after being displayed by a user; and
at least one fastener operatively associated with the enclosure to attach the card holder to the user;
wherein at least one of the sleeve or the enclosure is sufficiently non-deformable to inhibit or avoid damage to the one or more cards. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An identification-card holder comprising:
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a transparent sleeve that is configured and dimensioned to receive one or more identification cards;
an opaque enclosure having an interior that is configured and dimensioned to store the sleeve and the one or more cards therein and having a pivotably openable portion to display one or more cards; and
at least one fastener operatively associated with the enclosure to attach the card holder to a user or their clothing;
wherein at least one of the sleeve or the enclosure is sufficiently non-deformable to inhibit or avoid damage to each card. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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19. A method of displaying an identification card comprising:
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providing one or more identification cards retained in a transparent article which is retractably disposed in an opaque article attached to the user or the user'"'"'s clothing;
removing the transparent article having the one or more cards retained therein from the opaque article; and
displaying the transparent article so as to see at least one of the one or more identification cards. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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