US3128853A
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Carrying case
Assignee: Meritor Inc
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Filing: 1961-10-20
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Granted: 1964-04-14
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Expires: 1981-10-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank A Hoffman
- 👤 James K Baker
- 👤 Melvin L Buchanan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:41
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C5/00; A45C13/00; A45C13/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A CARRYING CASE, COMPRISING INTERCONNECTED OPPOSED FRONT AND REAR, TOP AND BOTTOM, AND SIDE WALLS, SAID TOP WALL BEING PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID CASE FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, LOCK MEANS FOR RELEASABLY LOCKING SAID CASE IN CLOSED POSITION, A PAIR OF OPPOSED RIGID GUIDES FIXEDLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CASE AND HAVING CHANNELS GENERALLY PARALLEL WITH AND SPACED CLOSELY ADJACENT TO SAID SIDE WALLS TO FORM THEREWITH A PAIR OF PASSAGES EXTENDING ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID SIDE WALLS, AND AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE STRAP SLIDABLY CARRIED IN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A CARRYING CASE, COMPRISING INTERCONNECTED OPPOSED FRONT AND REAR, TOP AND BOTTOM, AND SIDE WALLS, SAID TOP WALL BEING PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID CASE FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, LOCK MEANS FOR RELEASABLY LOCKING SAID CASE IN CLOSED POSITION, A PAIR OF OPPOSED RIGID GUIDES FIXEDLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CASE AND HAVING CHANNELS GENERALLY PARALLEL WITH AND SPACED CLOSELY ADJACENT TO SAID SIDE WALLS TO FORM THEREWITH A PAIR OF PASSAGES EXTENDING ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID SIDE WALLS, AND AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE STRAP SLIDABLY CARRIED IN
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) | 1967-04-14 | 1967-10-14 | 1968-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-14 | 1971-10-14 | 1972-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-14 | 1975-10-14 | 1976-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |