US3198299A
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Luggage cases
Assignee: Samsonite Corp
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Filing: 1964-03-19
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Granted: 1965-08-03
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Expires: 1984-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard G Axtell
- 👤 Melvin H Best
- 👤 Clair A Samhammer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:17
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; A45C3/02; A45C5/00; A45C5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A LUGGAGE CASE COMPRISING: TWO OPPOSED CONCAVE SHELLS, EACH HAVING A TOP WALL, A BOTTOM WALL, END WALLS AND A SIDE WALL; A FIRST FRAME HAVING TOP, BOTTOM AND END CHANNELS EXTENDING AROUND THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF ONE SHELL AND ATTACHED THERETO, AT LEAST THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE TOP CHANNEL BEING SPACED OUTWARDLY FROM THE END CHANNELS; A SECOND FRAME HAVING TOP, BOTTOM AND END CHANNELS EXTENDING AROUND THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE OTHER SHELL AND ATTACHED THERETO, AT LEAST THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE TOP CHANNEL BEING SPACED OUTWARDLY FROM THE END CHANNELS; SAID FIRST FRAME HAVING A TONGUE EXTENDING FROM SAID TOP CHANNEL THEREOF TO PROVIDE A RECESS ALONG AT LEAST A MAJOR PORTION OF THE TOP OF SAID LUGGAGE CASE; SAID FRAMES HAVING INTERFITTING MEANS FOR ENGAGEMENT WHEN SAID LUGGATE CASE IS CLOSED; AND HINGE MEANS PIVOTING SAID FRAMES TOGETHER AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID CASE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A LUGGAGE CASE COMPRISING: TWO OPPOSED CONCAVE SHELLS, EACH HAVING A TOP WALL, A BOTTOM WALL, END WALLS AND A SIDE WALL; A FIRST FRAME HAVING TOP, BOTTOM AND END CHANNELS EXTENDING AROUND THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF ONE SHELL AND ATTACHED THERETO, AT LEAST THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE TOP CHANNEL BEING SPACED OUTWARDLY FROM THE END CHANNELS; A SECOND FRAME HAVING TOP, BOTTOM AND END CHANNELS EXTENDING AROUND THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF THE OTHER SHELL AND ATTACHED THERETO, AT LEAST THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE TOP CHANNEL BEING SPACED OUTWARDLY FROM THE END CHANNELS; SAID FIRST FRAME HAVING A TONGUE EXTENDING FROM SAID TOP CHANNEL THEREOF TO PROVIDE A RECESS ALONG AT LEAST A MAJOR PORTION OF THE TOP OF SAID LUGGAGE CASE; SAID FRAMES HAVING INTERFITTING MEANS FOR ENGAGEMENT WHEN SAID LUGGATE CASE IS CLOSED; AND HINGE MEANS PIVOTING SAID FRAMES TOGETHER AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID CASE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-08-02 | 1969-02-01 | 1969-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-02 | 1973-02-01 | 1973-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-02 | 1977-02-01 | 1977-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |