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Collapsible luggage bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-02
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1990-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible luggage bag which can be reduced in size to approximately one-third its original volume comprises a plurality of hinged panels covered by a soft foldable outer cover. An adjustable bracing means retains the panels in a fully open position but, when released, permits the panels to collapse by means of their hinged connections to a bag approximately onethird its original size. The outer material includes a slide fastener and two pulls adapted to confront each other at a point along the slide fastener. When the bag is collapsed, the two pulls may be moved to a position at which they are adjacent each other to effectively close the collapsed bag without requiring closure of the entire slide fastener.
Inventors
- 👤 William Honig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:38
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C7/00; A45C7/0018; A45C7/0022; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S190/00; Y10S190/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A collapsible bag comprising top, bottom and central portions, said top and central portions being movable into said bottom portion to provide storage space of reduced size, a covering at least partially covering said portions, said covering including a front panel made of a flexible, clothlike material; said front panel adapted to overlie each of said portions when said bag is in a fully extended condition, and a slide fastener in said front panel and extending across all three of said portions, said slide fastener cooperating with oppositely disposed pulls, each of which is adapted to open or close said slide fastener, the portion of said slide fastener between said pulls being open to permit access to the interior of the bag when the pills are sufficiently far apart, and the portions of said slide fastener between each of said pulls and the neArest end of the slide fastener being closed, said covering folding inwardly to form a pocket enveloping said top portion when the bag is in its collapsed condition, said pulls being movable on said slide fastener to a position adjacent the edge of said pocket where they can be secured to hold the bag in said collapsed condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A collapsible bag comprising top, bottom and central portions, said top and central portions being movable into said bottom portion to provide storage space of reduced size, a covering at least partially covering said portions, said covering including a front panel made of a flexible, clothlike material; said front panel adapted to overlie each of said portions when said bag is in a fully extended condition, and a slide fastener in said front panel and extending across all three of said portions, said slide fastener cooperating with oppositely disposed pulls, each of which is adapted to open or close said slide fastener, the portion of said slide fastener between said pulls being open to permit access to the interior of the bag when the pills are sufficiently far apart, and the portions of said slide fastener between each of said pulls and the neArest end of the slide fastener being closed, said covering folding inwardly to form a pocket enveloping said top portion when the bag is in its collapsed condition, said pulls being movable on said slide fastener to a position adjacent the edge of said pocket where they can be secured to hold the bag in said collapsed condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A collapsible bag according to claim 1, wherein said front panel overlies substantially all of each of said top, bottom and side portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A collapsible bag according to claim 1, including bracing means for supporting said bag in both the collapsed and extended conditions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A collapsible bag according to claim 3, including means for pivotally connecting said top portions to said central portions and means for pivotally connecting said central portion to said bottom portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
88 words
A collapsible bag according to claim 4, wherein said bracing means includes a bottom brace connected between the opposing sides of said bottom portion, a collapsible top brace connected to opposite sides of said top portion and at least one pivotally mounted supporting strut for securing said top and bottom braces in spaced-apart relation when said bag is an an extended condition, said supporting strut being pivotable out of engagement with at least one of said top and bottom braces when said bag is in a collapsed condition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A collapsible bag according to claim 5, wherein said bottom portion includes a U-shaped panel and said top portion includes two L-shaped panels joined together to form an inverted ''''U'''' and means pivotally connecting said L-shaped panels together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A collapsible bag according to claim 6, wherein said bracing means includes two diagonal struts pivotally connected to opposite ends of said bottom brace at one end, the other ends being detachably connected to said top brace.
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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) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |