US3587794A
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Air-inflated collapsible suitcase
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-15
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Granted: 1971-06-28
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Expires: 1989-08-15
Abstract
Abstract A GENERALLY RECTANGULAR SUITCASE HAS FLEXIBLE TOP, SIDE AND END WALLS AND A RIGID BOTTOM WALL. THE TOP AND END WALLS ARE LINED WITH TUBULAR AIR-INFLATABLE POCKETS. WHEN THE POCKETS ARE INFLATED THE SUITCASE IS SELF-SUPPORTING AND STANDS UPRIGHT. WHEN THE POCKETS ARE DEFLATED THE SUITCASE COLLAPSES ON THE BOTTOM WALL TO FORM A FLAT, COMPACT PACKAGE. A SLIDE FASTENER CLOSURE IS PROVIDED AT ONE SIDEWALL THE SIDEWALLS MAY BE LINED WITH THERMAL INSULATIVE MATERIAL.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard Mattel
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:20
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C7/00; A45C7/0018; A45C7/0036; A45C7/004
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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) | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-27 | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |