Hand wallet

Abstract

The present invention relates to wallets. The Hand Wallet is a receptacle that has pockets for containing various accessories. In Particular, it relates to accessories that are specially configured to serve specific functions, such as a wallet for carrying items during activities. This wallet is designed to be worn around the hand with unique expandable pockets. These pockets are designed to carry items like personal identification information, vital medical information, keys, drinking devices etc. This Hand Wallet will benefit those greatly in daily activities while giving a since of comfort and security.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A hand wallet, comprising; 
 a flexible base with a means for securing the base to a user's extremity; and    a first storage pocket mounted on the outer surface of said base.    
     
     
         2 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the flexible base is secured to the user's extremity by use of a strap comprised of two elongate straps which are connected when secured.  
     
     
         3 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 2  wherein the two elongate straps are connected by hook and loop fastener when secured.  
     
     
         4 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the flexible base is secured to the user's extremity by use of a zipper.  
     
     
         5 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the first storage pocket further includes a means to expand in a vertical direction away from the base.  
     
     
         6 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the first storage pocket further includes a closure means to close the first storage pocket.  
     
     
         7 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 6  wherein the closure means to close the first storage pocket is selected from the group consisting of a zipper and hook and loop fastener.  
     
     
         8 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a protective flap which covers the first storage pocket; and    a fastening means to fasten the protective flap to the base over the first storage pocket.    
     
     
         9 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 8  wherein the fastening means is selected from the group consisting of a zipper and hook and loop fastener.  
     
     
         10 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the first storage pocket extends around the periphery of the base.  
     
     
         11 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 10  wherein the first storage pocket is adapted to accept a drinking bladder and the first storage pocket further includes an opening through which a fluid stored in the drinking bladder can be removed.  
     
     
         12 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 10  wherein the first storage pocket is adapted to accept a weight.  
     
     
         13 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising: 
 a second storage pocket mounted on the outer surface of said base.  
 
     
     
         14 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 13  wherein the second storage pocket is mounted on the outer surface of said base at a location opposite to the first storage pocket.  
     
     
         15 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 13  wherein the second storage pocket further includes an expansion means to expand away from the base.  
     
     
         16 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 15  wherein the expansion means is an elastic panel incorporated into the second storage pocket.  
     
     
         17 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 13  wherein the second storage pocket further comprises a restraining means for retaining an item within the second storage pocket.  
     
     
         18 . A hand wallet, comprising; 
 a flexible base with a means for securing the base to a user's hand;    a first storage pocket mounted on the outer surface of said base and configured to be located on the back of the user's hand when secured;    a protective flap which covers the first storage pocket;    a fastening means to fasten the protective flap to the base over the first storage pocket; and    a second storage pocket mounted on the outer surface of said base and configured to be located on the palm side of the user's hand when secured.    
     
     
         19 . The hand wallet as set forth in  claim 18  wherein the first storage pocket further includes a means to expand away from the base and the second storage pocket further includes a means to expand away from the base.  
     
     
         20 . A hand wallet, comprising; 
 a flexible base with a means for securing the base to a user's hand; and    a first storage pocket mounted on the outer surface of said base wherein 
 the first storage pocket extends around the periphery of the base;  
 the first storage pocket is adapted to accept a drinking bladder; and  
 the first storage pocket further includes an opening through which a fluid stored in the drinking bladder can be removed.