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Soft sided luggage case
Assignee: Dominion Luggage Co Ltd
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Filing: 1970-06-29
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1990-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A soft sided center opening luggage case comprising two hinged sections and having a strong, rigid central frame structure running around the case, resilient frame structures anchored from the central frame structure and extending laterally outwardly as resilient cantilevers, and a soft or flexible material closing the side of the case and supported from the free edges of the resilient cantilevers. The inside face of each section of the case is also closed by a releasable partition so that the case provides two sections which can be packed independently and each of which has in effect an expandable packing capacity.
Inventors
- 👤 J Slan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:24
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; A45C3/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A center opening luggage case comprising two opposing hinged sections each of said sections comprising a rigid peripheral frame portion extending around its inner edge, a resilient peripheral frame portion connected to and extending laterally outward from said rigid peripheral frame portion, and a flexible siding closing the outer side of said resilient peripheral frame, said flexible siding comprising an expanded vinyl, said resilient peripheral frame strip having its outer surface covered with a material drawn over the outer edge thereof, and having an inturned edge and said expanded vinyl siding having an inturned edge adjacent the aforesaid inturned edge, a flexible outwardly facing channel receiving said inturned edges, and means fixing said inturned edges in said channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A center opening luggage case comprising two opposing hinged sections each of said sections comprising a rigid peripheral frame portion extending around its inner edge, a resilient peripheral frame portion connected to and extending laterally outward from said rigid peripheral frame portion, and a flexible siding closing the outer side of said resilient peripheral frame, said flexible siding comprising an expanded vinyl, said resilient peripheral frame strip having its outer surface covered with a material drawn over the outer edge thereof, and having an inturned edge and said expanded vinyl siding having an inturned edge adjacent the aforesaid inturned edge, a flexible outwardly facing channel receiving said inturned edges, and means fixing said inturned edges in said channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A luggage case as claimed in claim 1 in which a bumper member is provided having a leg portion secured between said inturned edges of said siding and said cover material and a bead portion projecting outwardly and exposed beyond said siding and covering material at the junction theReof.
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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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |