US20080178977A1

US20080178977A1 - Combination metering band and wallet device

Info

Publication number: US20080178977A1
Application number: US11/699,734
Authority: US
Inventors: Brain W. Nauman
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-01-31
Filing date: 2007-01-31
Publication date: 2008-07-31

Abstract

A combination metering band and wallet device is disclosed. The device includes an elongate band sized to extend about an appendage of a user. The band has first and second end portions disposed opposite each other, a first outer surface adapted for outward orientation when the band is in position about the appendage of a user, and a second inner surface adapted for inward orientation adjacent the skin of a user. An attachment mechanism is disposed at the first and second band end portions for selectively securing the band about the appendage of a user. A fastening mechanism is disposed on the band first outer surface for securing a metering device thereto. A wallet case is secured to the band first end portion and includes a plurality of at least two pocket elements. Each pocket element defines an interior pouch and has an end opening for providing access to the interior pouch, the end openings and pouches being accessible when the band is attached about the appendage of a user. The interior pouch of one pocket element is sized and shaped for carrying credit cards, identification cards, cash and change, and the interior pouch of the other pocket element is sized and shaped for carrying ipods, MP3 players and other various personal items. The second pocket element is positioned proximate the first pocket element with each of the first and second pocket elements having a closure mechanism at their end openings to selectively secure items therein.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to watch bands and wrist wallets and, more particularly, to a wrist wallet that also carries a metering device such as a timepiece, a pedometer, a heart rate monitor or a calorie consumption monitor. Specifically, the present invention relates to a wrist watch and wallet combination device particularly useful for sports participants.
2. Description of the Prior Art
A wide variety of devices have been used over the years for carrying personal items and money on one's person. For example, wallets and purses have been utilized for decades to carry relatively small personal items, cash, credit cards and change. Such wallets and purses are typically carried by hand, carried with a strap, or placed in slack or skirt pockets. However, a major disadvantage with such typical wallets and purses is that one may easily lose them through negligence or because they have been stolen.
In addition, there are many situations when it is desirable to be able to carry a wallet but lack the pockets in which to carry it, or when it is not practicable to carry a purse or other case with a handle or strap. Such situations are typically encountered when a person participates in a sporting event such as jogging, snow skiing, basketball, and the like. In many such sporting activities, a participant lacks the type of clothing having pockets in which to carry a wallet, yet the participants would still like to be able to safely and conveniently carry credit cards, cash, change, car keys and the like. As a result of the aforementioned problems, a number of wallet cases have been designed for attachment to the wrist or ankle of a person. Examples of these include U.S. design Pat. No. 255,509, No. 371,675, and No. 373,900, U.S. utility Pat. No. 4,601,418, No. 4,763,821, and No. 6,443,341, and U.S. patent publication No. 2006/0201595.
While the above wallet wraps address the general need for carrying credit cards, cash and the like while participating in sports, such participants also frequently desire to have easy access to a number of different types of metering devices such as wrist watches, stop watches, pedometers, heart rate monitors, calorie consumption monitors and the like. Typically, such metering devices are separately attached to the wrist or ankle of the sports participant. As a result, sports participants end up wearing numerous items around their wrists or ankles, which situation is cumbersome and inconvenient. Several items have been previously created in an attempt to combine a wristwatch and a wrist wallet wrap into one device to overcome this inconvenience. Examples of such devices include those disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 2,400,222, U.S. Pat. No. 5,341,972 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,108,876.
Unfortunately, these devices have several drawbacks. First, their design requires removal of the wrap device from the wrist or ankle of the individual user in order to access the wallet case portion and the contents thereof. This is both inconvenient as well as can lead to possible loss or theft of the device once it is removed from the user's wrist or ankle. Moreover, the carrying pouch of the wallet case is incorporated into the main body of the wristwatch band itself. Consequently, when cash, coins, credit cards and the like are placed therein, the wristband gets quite bulky and thick and can cause significant inconvenience and discomfort to the person wearing it.
Consequently, there remains a need for a simple and effective metering device band and wallet combination which is easily adapted to be worn by a sports participant, which device can carry cash, coins and keys, which can be easily accessed while remaining in place around the wrist or ankle of the participant, and which can be adapted to be utilized with a variety of different metering devices as selected by the user. The present invention addresses and solves this particular problem in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, it is one object of the present invention to provide a combination metering band and wallet device adapted to be worn about the wrist or ankle of a user.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a wristwatch band and wallet device that is adapted to be easily accessed while remaining in place about the wrist or ankle of the wearer.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a wristwatch wallet combination device that is adapted to carry cash, coins, credit cards and keys without creating bulkiness in the band.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a wristwatch wallet that is particularly useful by participants in sporting activities.
To achieve the foregoing and other objects and in accordance with the purpose of the present invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, a combination metering band and wallet device is disclosed. The device includes an elongate band sized to extend about an appendage of a user. The band has first and second end portions disposed opposite each other, a first outer surface adapted for outward orientation when the band is in position about the appendage of a user, and a second inner surface adapted for inward orientation adjacent the skin of a user. An attachment mechanism is disposed at the first and second band end portions for selectively securing the band about the appendage of a user. A fastening mechanism is disposed on the band first outer surface for securing a metering device thereto. A wallet case is secured to the band first end portion and includes a plurality of at least two pocket elements. Each pocket element defines an interior pouch and has an end opening for providing access to the interior pouch, the end openings and pouches being accessible when the band is attached about the appendage of a user. The interior pouch of one pocket element is sized and shaped for carrying credit cards, identification cards, cash and change, and the interior pouch of the other pocket element is sized and shaped for carrying an ipod, an MP3 player and other various personal items. The second pocket element is positioned proximate the first pocket element with each of the first and second pocket elements having a closure mechanism at their end openings to selectively secure items therein.
In one application of the invention, the material of the band is flexible and may be preferably selected from woven cloth, non-woven cloth, waterproof cloth, rubber, plastic and vinyl. In another aspect, the band attachment mechanism may include first and second attachment members secured, respectively, at the band first and second end portions, the second attachment member being selectively securable at variable positions to the first attachment member in order to provide variable adjustment of the length of the band about the appendage of a user.
In another application of the invention, the metering device which may be used may be a timepiece, a pedometer, a pulse rate monitor, a calorie counter, or combinations thereof.
In another aspect of the invention, the wallet case includes a third pocket element which has an end opening and defines at least one narrow interior pouch sized and shaped to secure the shank of a key therein. In one application, the second pocket element closure mechanism is in the form of a zipper closure, and the first pocket element closure mechanism is in the form of a flap adapted to fold over the end openings of the first, second and third pocket elements and includes a connecting member to selectively secure it to the outer surface of the wallet case.
In yet another application of the invention, the second pocket element is substantially superimposed over the first pocket element, and the third pocket element is substantially superimposed over the second pocket element. In one aspect of this, the end openings of the first, second and third pocket elements are substantially parallel to each other as well as the longitudinal axis of said band. In an alternate aspect, the end opening of at least one pocket element is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the band.
In yet a further application, the wallet case is movable along the length of the band to selectively vary the position of the wallet case along the band first end portion.
In another modification of the invention, a wrist watch band and adjustable wallet carrier device is disclosed. The device includes an elongate band sized to wrap around the wrist of a user. The band has first and second end portions disposed opposite each other, an outer surface adapted to carry a wrist watch thereon, and an inner surface adapted for positioning against the skin of a user. An attachment mechanism is disposed at the first and second band end portions for selectively securing the band about the wrist of a user. A fastening mechanism is disposed on the band outer surface for securing a wrist watch thereto. A wallet carrier is disposed along the band first end portion and includes a mechanism for adjustably securing its position therealong. The wallet carrier includes a plurality of at least a first and a second pocket element each defining an interior pouch and each having an end opening for providing access to said interior pouch, the second pocket element being positioned proximate the first pocket element. Finally, a closure mechanism is disposed at each pocket end opening to selectively secure items within the pocket element pouches. The interior pouch of one pocket element is sized and shaped for carrying credit cards, identification cards, cash and change, and the interior pouch of the other pocket element is sized and shaped for carrying an ipod, an MP3 player, and other various personal items.
Still another modification of the invention is in the form of a wristwatch wallet. In this modification, a band is provided and sized to wrap around the wrist of a user. The band has first and second end portions disposed opposite each other, an outer surface adapted to carry a wrist watch thereon, and an inner surface adapted for positioning against the skin of a user. Band attachment members are disposed on the first and second band end portions for selective attachment and length adjustment of the band about the wrist of a user. A wristwatch fastening mechanism is disposed on the band outer surface and a wristwatch is secured by the fastening mechanism to the band outer surface. A wallet is secured along the band first end portion. The wallet includes a plurality of pocket elements each defining an interior pouch and each having an end opening for providing access to an interior pouch when the band is secured to the wrist of a user. Finally, a closure mechanism is disposed at each pocket element end opening to selectively secure items within the pocket element pouches.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings which are incorporated in and form a part of the specification illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and, together with a description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention illustrating its placement around the wrist of a user;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 but illustrating its placement around the ankle of a user;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a preferred embodiment of a combination metering and wallet device constructed in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 4 but illustrating the wallet portion thereof in a fully open position;

FIG. 7 is a partial, top plan view of the wallet portion of the embodiment of FIG. 6 but illustrating a pair of keys positioned therein;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of an alternate combination metering and wallet device embodiment as constructed in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of still another embodiment of the present invention illustrating an adjustable wallet case portion;

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of the wallet case portion of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of yet another embodiment of the present invention illustrating the wallet case closure members in a fully closed position;

FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 11 illustrating the closure members in an open position and the positioning of a key readied for placement therein;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of a modified version of the embodiment of FIG. 11; and

FIG. 14 is a partial top plan view of yet another embodiment of the invention incorporating multiple metering devices therein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

Referring first to FIGS. 1-7, a first preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. In this embodiment, a combination metering band and wallet device 10 is disclosed. In preferred form, the device 10 includes a band 12 that is sized and shaped to be positioned about the appendage of a person. The band 12 preferably includes an outer or exterior surface 14, an inner or interior surface 16, a first end portion 18 and a second end portion 20. The outer surface 14 is adapted to mount and carry a metering device 22, while the inner surface 16 is adapted to be placed against the skin of an individual user.
In one form, the device 10 is preferably adapted to be positioned about the wrist 24 of a user as illustrated in FIGS. 1-2, while in another form the device 10 may be positioned about the ankle 26 of a user as illustrated in FIG. 3. In either of these embodiments, the band 12 is constructed from any appropriate material depending upon the environment in which the device 10 is going to be used. The material for the band 12 may preferably be made from woven cloth or fabric, non-woven cloth such as fleece, waterproofed cloth, rubber, plastic or vinyl. If the device 10 is going to be frequently used in a very humid or wet environment, than a waterproof material of some sort would be preferred.
The metering device 22 may be any type of device appropriate to the needs of the user. In most instances, the device 22 is a timepiece such as a wristwatch. The wristwatch may be a simple timepiece or it may be in the form of a sports watch which includes a stopwatch as well. In addition, the metering device 22 may be a pedometer designed to measure and keep track of the distance covered by a person who is walking or jogging. Alternatively, the metering device 22 may be a calorie consumption monitor for use during any form of exercise, or a pulse rate monitoring device. Moreover, the device 22 may be any combination of these above-described meters depending on the needs or desires of a user.
The metering device 22 may be permanently affixed to the outer surface 14 of the band 12. Alternatively, it may be mounted to the surface 14 in such manner that it can be removed and replaced as desired. In the illustrated embodiment, a fastening mechanism 28 is disposed on the outer surface 14 for purposes of attaching and securing the metering device 22 thereto. While the fastening mechanism 28 may be any appropriate type of connecting element for the metering device 22, one preferred form of the fastening mechanism 28 is a strap 30 which may be threaded through the mounting pins 32 typically found on a watch or other type of metering device 22.
As previously indicated, the band 12 may be selectively and removably attached about the wrist 24 or ankle 26 of a user. To accomplish this, an attachment mechanism 34 is disposed at the first and second band end portions 18, 20, respectively. In one preferred form of the invention, a set of hook and loop connector pads 36, 38 are disposed, respectively, on the inner surface of the band first end portion 18 and the outer surface of the band second end portion 20. In a more preferred form, each connector pad 36, 38 preferably includes several strips of connection material to provide sufficient width thereto in order to attach the band 12 to variably sized user wrists and ankles. In an alternative form of the invention, a set of connector buttons 40, 42 may be disposed, respectively, on the inner surface of the band first end portion 18 and the outer surface of the band second end portion 20. While the hook and loop connector pad embodiment is preferred, any type of appropriate attachment mechanism 34 may be utilized.
A carrier element preferably in the form of a wallet-like case 44 is disposed at the band first end portion 18. In one preferred form, the wallet case 44 includes a first pocket element 46 and a second pocket element 48. The first pocket element 46 includes an interior pouch sized and shaped preferably for carrying various personal items, and includes an end opening 50 for access thereto. Likewise, the second pocket element 48 includes an interior pouch having an end opening 52 for access thereto and is preferably sized and shaped for personal items. The second pocket element 48 is preferably positioned or stacked on top of the first pocket element 46 and includes a closure mechanism at the end opening 52 thereof. The personal items which may typically be carried in pocket elements 46 and 48 include credit cards, identification cards such as a driver's license, business cards, cash, change, an ipod, an MP3 player, and other such personal things.
In one form of the invention, the closure mechanism for the end opening 52 is preferably a zipper closure, although any appropriate and known closure mechanism may be used. In the instance when a zipper closure is utilized at the end opening 52 of the second pocket element 48, the interior pouch is preferably sized and shaped to carry identification cards, credit cards and cash, the zipper closure providing affirmative security for these items. The end opening 50 of the first pocket element 46 also preferably includes a closure mechanism. In one form of the invention, the closure mechanism for the end opening 50 of the first pocket element 46 is in the form of a closure flap 56 which is adapted to fold back across the wallet case 44. Hook and loop connector elements 58, 60 are preferably disposed, respectively, on the inner surface 62 of the flap 56 and on the front outer surface 64 of the wallet 44. The connector elements 58, 60 selectively secure the flap 56 against the surface 64 so ask to overlap and close both first and second pocket element end openings 50, 52. In an alternate embodiment, the first pocket element end opening 50 may also include a waterproof plastic press-fit seal.
The wallet case 44 may also include a third pocket element 66. The pocket element 66 is preferably disposed on top of the second pocket element 48 so as to provide a plurality of stacked pocket elements 46, 48, 66, although this particular arrangement while preferred is nonetheless not required. In preferred form, the third pocket element 66 includes an end opening 68. At least one and preferably a pair of narrow interior pouches 70, 72 are defined within the third pocket element 66 and accessed through the end opening 68. Each interior pouch 70, 72 is preferably sized and shaped so as to readily receive the shank of a door or car key 74 as illustrated in FIG. 7.
In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 4-7, the three end openings 50, 52 and 68 are preferably aligned substantially parallel to each other so that the flap member 56 acts as a closure mechanism for all three end openings when it is folded down onto the outer surface 64 of the wallet 44. Moreover, the parallel end openings are preferably also parallel to the longitudinal axis 73 of the band 12 and generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 25 of the wrist 24 or ankle 26. In one preferred embodiment, a key ring attachment element 76 is secured to the band 12 proximate the wallet 44. The key ring attachment element 76 may include a flexible string-like member with a catch 78 at the end thereof. The catch 78 is designed to attach to a key ring 80, if available, for additional safety.
Referring now to FIG. 8, an alternate embodiment of the invention is illustrated. In this embodiment, the first pocket element 46′ has its end opening 50′ aligned substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 73 of the band 12. The closure mechanism for the first pocket element 46′ is a small flap member 82 for covering the end opening 50′. The second pocket element 48′ is disposed between the first pocket element 46′ and the band 12 and has its end opening 52′ substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the band 12. The third pocket element in this embodiment is in the form of a plurality of small pockets 84 each sized and shaped to receive an individual key shank and each having a small flap 86 at the end opening thereof to function as a closure member therefor.
Referring now to FIGS. 9-10, another embodiment of the invention is illustrated. In this particular preferred embodiment, the wallet case 44 is not fixed to the band 12 as in FIGS. 1-7, but rather it is movable by sliding motion along the band 12 so as to be able to adjust its relative position therealong. This enables a wearer of the device 12 to be able to more readily adjust the position of the wallet case 44 on their wrist or ankle as they desire. In this particular embodiment, the wallet case 44 has a back surface 88 which includes a loop element 90 disposed thereon. The loop 90 is sized to snugly receive the band 12 therethrough so that the wallet case 44 may slide along the band 12. In one preferred embodiment, a pair of stop members 92, 94 may be included. In the illustrated embodiment, the stop member 92 is in the form of an enlarged end portion at the distal point of the band first end portion 18. The second stop member 94 is in the form of a metal or plastic slide member that is selectively fixed onto the band 12 at the desired position so as to provide a variable band length for the movement of the wallet case 44 along the band 12 between the stop members 92, 94.
Referring now to FIGS. 11-13, other alternate embodiments and arrangements are illustrated. In FIGS. 11-12, the first and second pocket elements 46, 48 and their respective end openings 50, 52 of this embodiment are substantially parallel to each other but are preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 73 of the band 12, while the third pocket element 66 has its end opening 68 substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 73 and perpendicular to the end openings 50, 52. This arrangement of the three pocket elements 46, 48 and 66 in this particular embodiment enables an individual user to align credit cards and the like in the first and second pocket elements 46, 48 substantially cross-wise to their wrist while keeping any keys in the third pocket element 66 aligned along the length of their wrist for comfort. Alternatively and as illustrated in FIG. 13, the second and third pocket elements 48 and 66 have their respective end openings 52 and 68 substantially parallel to the band longitudinal axis 73, while the first pocket element end opening 50 is substantially orthogonal thereto. While the pocket element end openings may be arranged in any desired relative position, the preferred arrangement is that illustrated in FIGS. 4-7 and as described above, which arrangement provides greater comfort to the individual user and wearer of the device 10.
As previously described above, the device 10 includes a metering device 22 of desired function. It has also been indicated that the device 22 may incorporate multiple functions into one unit, such as a sports watch which includes both time indication as well as stop watch functions. Moreover, and as illustrated in FIG. 14, the device 10 may include a combination of multiple metering devices 22 and 22′. By way of example only, the device 22 may be a timepiece watch while the device 22′ is a pulse monitor for use by athletes or medical patients. Other combinations as previously discussed may also be incorporated into one device 10.
As can be seen from the above, the present invention provides a combination metering band and wallet device that is adapted to be worn around the wrist or ankle of an individual user. The device of the invention allows a person to incorporate a wide variety of metering devices and most preferably a timepiece such as a wristwatch. Moreover, the device of the invention provides easy access to the wallet case while the device remains attached to the individual user, thus preventing accidental loss or theft of the wristwatch wallet while gaining access to credit cards or cash therein. Additionally, the invention enables a person to easily keep a timepiece, credit cards, cash, coins and needed keys on their person while participating in an active outdoor sporting event. Finally, the invention provides all of the above features without creating bulky and uncomfortable pressure on the wrist or ankle of the user from the items kept in the device as is the case of many prior art devices. The invention also provides an attractive yet convenient mechanism for an active sportsman to be able to combine their wristwatch and wallet container needs into one single device which is easy to use and comfortable to wear.
The foregoing description and the illustrative embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail in varying modifications and alternate embodiments. It should be understood, however, that the foregoing description of the present invention is exemplary only, and that the scope of the present invention is to be limited to the claims as interpreted in view of the prior art. Moreover, the invention illustratively disclosed herein suitably may be practiced in the absence of any element which is not specifically disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A combination metering band and wallet device adapted to be worn by an individual user, said device comprising:

an elongate band sized to extend about an appendage of a user;

said band including first and second end portions disposed opposite each other, a first outer surface adapted for outward orientation when said band is in position about the appendage of a user, and a second inner surface adapted for inward orientation adjacent the skin of a user;

an attachment mechanism disposed at said first and second band end portions for selectively securing said band about the appendage of a user;

a fastening mechanism disposed on said band first outer surface for securing a metering device thereto;

a wallet case secured to said band first end portion and comprising a plurality of at least two pocket elements each defining an interior pouch and each having an end opening for providing access to said interior pouch, said end openings and pouches being accessible when said band is attached about the appendage of a user; and

the interior pouch of one said pocket element being sized and shaped for carrying credit cards, identification cards, cash and change, and the interior pouch of another said pocket element being sized and shaped for carrying an ipod, an MP3 player, and other various personal items, said second pocket element being positioned proximate said first pocket element with each said first and second pocket elements having a closure mechanism at said end openings to selectively secure items therein.

2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the material of said band is flexible and is selected from the group consisting of woven cloth, non-woven cloth, waterproof cloth, rubber, plastic and vinyl.

3. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said band attachment mechanism comprises first and second attachment members secured, respectively, at said band first and second end portions, said second attachment member being selectively securable at variable positions to said first attachment member to provide variable adjustment of the length of said band about the appendage of a user.

4. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said metering device is selected from the group consisting of a timepiece, a pedometer, a pulse rate monitoring device, a calorie consumption meter, and combinations thereof.

5. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said wallet case comprises a third pocket element having an end opening and defining at least one narrow interior pouch sized and shaped to secure the shank of a key therein.

6. The device as claimed in claim 5, wherein said second pocket element closure mechanism comprises a zipper closure, and wherein said first pocket element closure mechanism comprises a flap adapted to fold over the end openings of said first, second and third pocket elements and includes means for selectively securing it to an outer surface of said wallet case.

7. The device as claimed in claim 5, wherein said second pocket element is substantially superimposed over said first pocket element, and said third pocket element is substantially superimposed over said second pocket element.

8. The device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the end openings of said first, second and third pocket elements are substantially parallel to each other as well as to the longitudinal axis of said band.

9. The device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the end opening of at least one said pocket element is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said band.

10. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said wallet case is adjustable along the length of said band to selectively vary the position of said wallet case along said first end portion.

11. A wrist watch band and adjustable wallet carrier device, said device comprising:

an elongate band sized to wrap around the wrist of a user, said band having first and second end portions disposed opposite each other, an outer surface adapted to carry a wrist watch thereon, and an inner surface adapted for positioning against the skin of a user;

an attachment mechanism disposed at said first and second band end portions for selectively securing said band about the wrist of a user;

a fastening mechanism disposed on said band outer surface for securing a wrist watch thereto;

a wallet carrier disposed along said band first end portion and including a mechanism for adjustably securing its position therealong, said wallet carrier comprising a plurality of at least a first and a second pocket element each defining an interior pouch and each having an end opening for providing access to said interior pouch, said second pocket element being positioned proximate said first pocket element; and

a closure mechanism disposed at each said pocket end opening to selectively secure items within said pocket element pouches, the interior pouch of one said pocket element being sized and shaped for carrying credit cards, identification cards, cash and change, and the interior pouch of another said pocket element is sized and shaped for carrying an ipod, an MP3 player, and other personal items.

12. The wrist watch band and wallet carrier device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said mechanism for adjustably securing the position of said wallet carrier along said band comprises a loop element disposed along the back surface of said wallet carrier, said loop element being sized and shaped to engage said band therethrough, and a stop member disposed on the distal end of said band first end portion and adapted to prevent said loop element from disengaging said band.

13. The wrist watch band and wallet carrier device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said attachment mechanism comprises hook and loop connection pads, one said connection pad being disposed along the inner surface of said band first end portion, and said second connection pad being disposed along the outer surface of said band second end portion.

14. The wrist watch band and wallet carrier device as claimed in claim 11, wherein said wallet carrier comprises a third pocket element having an end opening and defining a pair of narrow interior pouches each being sized and shaped to secure the shank of a key therein, and a key ring attachment element disposed proximate the end opening of said third pocket element for providing means for securing a key ring thereto, said first, second and third pocket elements being stacked onto each other to form said wallet carrier.

15. The wrist watch band and wallet carrier device as claimed in claim 14, wherein said second pocket element closure mechanism comprises a zipper closure, and wherein said first pocket element closure mechanism comprises a flap adapted to fold over the end openings of said stacked first, second and third pocket elements and includes a connection member for selectively securing it to said third pocket element.

16. A wristwatch wallet comprising:

a band sized to wrap around the wrist of a user, said band having first and second end portions disposed opposite each other, an outer surface adapted to carry a wrist watch thereon, and an inner surface adapted for positioning against the skin of a user;

band attachment members disposed on said first and second band end portions for selective attachment and length adjustment of said band about the wrist of a user;

a wristwatch fastening mechanism disposed on said band outer surface;

a wristwatch secured by said fastening mechanism to said band outer surface;

a wallet secured along said band first end portion, said wallet comprising a plurality of pocket elements each defining an interior pouch and each having an end opening for providing access to said interior pouch when said band is secured to the wrist of a user; and

a closure mechanism disposed at each said pocket element end opening to selectively secure items within said pocket element pouches.

17. The wristwatch wallet as claimed in claim 16, wherein said wallet includes a mechanism for adjusting its position along the length of said band first end portion.

18. The wristwatch wallet as claimed in claim 16, wherein said plurality of pocket elements comprise a first pocket element having an interior pouch sized and shaped for carrying personal items including an ipod or an MP3 player, a second pocket element having an interior pouch sized and shaped for carrying credit cards, identification cards, cash and change, and a third pocket element defining a pair of narrow interior pouches each being sized and shaped to secure the shank of a key therein.

19. The wristwatch wallet as claimed in claim 18, wherein said second pocket element is substantially superimposed on said first pocket element, and said third pocket element is substantially superimposed on said second pocket element.

20. The wristwatch wallet as claimed in claim 19, wherein said first pocket element closure mechanism comprises a waterproof press-fit closure seal, said second pocket element closure mechanism comprises a zipper closure, and said third pocket element closure mechanism comprises a flap adapted to fold over the end openings of said superimposed first, second and third pocket elements, said flap being selectively attachable to an exterior surface of said third pocket element.