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US3071220A
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Luggage case end wall construction
Assignee: HARTMANN LUGGAGE Co
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Filing: 1961-09-12
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1981-09-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey L O'neil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:28
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; A45C3/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
IN A SIX-SIDED LUGGAGE CASE INCLUDING SIDE WALLS, TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS AND END WALLS, A REINFORCING PANEL FOR ONE OF SAID WALLS COMPRISING: A RIGID PANEL OF LESS LENGTH THAN THE WALL TO WHICH IT IS APPLIED, AND A YIELDABLE CAP CARRIED BY AN END MARGIN OF THE PANEL AND EXTENDING AXIALLY THEREBYOND INTO FREE MARGINAL CONTACT WITH PORTIONS OF ADJACENT WALLS OF THE CASE TO FLEX UNDER PRESSURE IMPOSED ON ANY ADJACENT WALL PORTIONS OF THE CASE TO RELIEVE THE RIGID PANEL OF TRANSMITTED STRESSES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
IN A SIX-SIDED LUGGAGE CASE INCLUDING SIDE WALLS, TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS AND END WALLS, A REINFORCING PANEL FOR ONE OF SAID WALLS COMPRISING: A RIGID PANEL OF LESS LENGTH THAN THE WALL TO WHICH IT IS APPLIED, AND A YIELDABLE CAP CARRIED BY AN END MARGIN OF THE PANEL AND EXTENDING AXIALLY THEREBYOND INTO FREE MARGINAL CONTACT WITH PORTIONS OF ADJACENT WALLS OF THE CASE TO FLEX UNDER PRESSURE IMPOSED ON ANY ADJACENT WALL PORTIONS OF THE CASE TO RELIEVE THE RIGID PANEL OF TRANSMITTED STRESSES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |