David W Costa

US Patent:

20060117630, Jun 8, 2006

Filed:

Nov 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/289780

Inventors:

Richard Raia - Lexington MA, US
Lee Porter - Keene NH, US
David Costa - Rowley MA, US

International Classification:

G09F 7/22
G09F 3/20

US Classification:

040658000, 040617000

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to an improved card holder comprising a pair of parallel arms connected to one another in a spaced apart relationship. A resilient gripping material is included, preferably as finger-like appendages, on at least a portion of the inside surfaces of the spaced apart arms, such that when an ID card or the like is inserted into the space between the arms, the resilient gripping material compresses sufficiently to allow insertion, but also provides a secure gripping for retention of the ID card or the like, thereby preventing slippage of the card from the holder. To remove the inserted ID card or the like, force adequate to overcome the gripping is applied to the card, thereby permitting removal of the card from the holder. The amount of force needed will vary with the nature and thickness of the card, the gripping material, and the like. The holding power will likewise vary.