US3572560A
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Photography luggage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-16
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Granted: 1971-03-30
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Expires: 1989-06-16
Abstract
Abstract Gadget luggage for storing and carrying small articles to be used with photographic equipment. Individual containers for the articles are connected together in a relatively flexible vertical column and are adapted to be supported by a shoulder strap in an arrangement such that any container can be opened to make its contents readily available without removing it from the vertical column.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles L Dolph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:54
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/38; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/821; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
Storage and carrying luggage comprising the combination of a plurality of containers each having loop retainer means on opposite sides, fastener means on the top and bottom surfaces and a releasable cover, said containers being assembled in a column with fastener means of each container being attached to fastener means of the next adjacent container, and a shoulder strap in supporting engagement with the lowermost container and passing through the loop retainer means of the remaining containers in the column.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
Storage and carrying luggage comprising the combination of a plurality of containers each having loop retainer means on opposite sides, fastener means on the top and bottom surfaces and a releasable cover, said containers being assembled in a column with fastener means of each container being attached to fastener means of the next adjacent container, and a shoulder strap in supporting engagement with the lowermost container and passing through the loop retainer means of the remaining containers in the column.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Storage and carrying luggage as is defined in claim 1, wherein the releasable cover of each container is hingedly connected to the remainder of the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
Storage and carrying luggage as is defined in claim 2, wherein said fastener means are snap fasteners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
Storage and carrying luggage as is defined in claim 3, wherein the snap fastener means on each container comprises male and female elements, one element being secured to the bottom wall of the container and the other element being secured to the top wall of the releasable cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
Storage and carrying luggage as is defined in claim 4, wherein said containers are cylindrical in shape, and the male and female elements of each of the snap fastening means are aligned with the axis of their container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
Storage and carrying luggage as is defined by claim 1, wherein said shoulder strap includes a pair of snap hooks, said snap hooks being snapped onto the loop retainer means of said lowermost container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
100 words
A container for use with storage and carrying luggage comprising a lower section open at the top and having a bottom wall, an upper section having a top wall and defining a cover releasably fitted on said lower section to close the open top thereof, said bottom wall having secured thereto one of the male and female elements of a set of male and female snap fasteners, said top wall having secured thereto the other of the male and female elements of said set, and one of said sections having on opposite sides looplike means for receiving a shoulder strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
100 words
A container for use with storage and carrying luggage comprising a lower section open at the top and having a bottom wall, an upper section having a top wall and defining a cover releasably fitted on said lower section to close the open top thereof, said bottom wall having secured thereto one of the male and female elements of a set of male and female snap fasteners, said top wall having secured thereto the other of the male and female elements of said set, and one of said sections having on opposite sides looplike means for receiving a shoulder strap.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A container as is defined in claim 7, wherein said looplike means are secured to said lower section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A container as is defined in claim 7, wherein said upper section is hingedly connected to said lower section.
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) | 1974-03-29 | 1974-09-28 | 1975-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-29 | 1978-09-28 | 1979-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-29 | 1982-09-28 | 1983-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |