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US3751130A
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Apparatus and carrying case assembly
Assignee: Nefina SA
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Filing: 1971-12-15
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1991-12-15
Abstract
Abstract The case has the general shape of a bell open at its lower portion to receive the apparatus. The case has a handle on its upper surface for carrying the apparatus housed inside the case, this handle being provided with means coupling it directly to the apparatus and held on the case by elastic means. The handle of the case is U-shaped and has two bayonet connectors housed in respective arms of the U. The upper portion of the apparatus has apertures to receive the ends of the bayonet connectors, the handle having at least one manipulating member for the bayonet connectors.
Inventors
- 👤 M Fresard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:25
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B77/00; A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; G; G03; G03B; G03B29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
An apparatus and case assembly, said case being hollow and open at its lower end so as to cover the apparatus, said apparatus including a top wall, a handle mounted on the top surface of said case for attachment to the apparatus housed therein, said handle including a horizontal hand gripping portion with arms at opposite ends thereof and normal thereto, a peg rotatably mounted in each of said arms, the lower end of each said peg extending through a related opening in the upper surface of said case, a rod in the lower end of each said peg transversely thereof, flexible means in said arms surrounding said pegS for retaining the handle on the case, the top wall of said apparatus having a pair of spaced elongated openings therein of greater length than said transverse rods, an operating member connected to the upper end of each said peg, means limiting the rotation of said pegs and positioning said rods relative to said openings whereby upon placing said case over said apparatus with said transverse rods passed through said elongated openings, the rotation of said pegs by said operating members will move said rods to a position out of alignment with said openings and positioned beneath the lower surface of the top wall of the apparatus so that the case and apparatus are connected for transport with the weight of the apparatus borne directly by the handle thereby relieving the case of any mechanical strain.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
245 words
An apparatus and case assembly, said case being hollow and open at its lower end so as to cover the apparatus, said apparatus including a top wall, a handle mounted on the top surface of said case for attachment to the apparatus housed therein, said handle including a horizontal hand gripping portion with arms at opposite ends thereof and normal thereto, a peg rotatably mounted in each of said arms, the lower end of each said peg extending through a related opening in the upper surface of said case, a rod in the lower end of each said peg transversely thereof, flexible means in said arms surrounding said pegS for retaining the handle on the case, the top wall of said apparatus having a pair of spaced elongated openings therein of greater length than said transverse rods, an operating member connected to the upper end of each said peg, means limiting the rotation of said pegs and positioning said rods relative to said openings whereby upon placing said case over said apparatus with said transverse rods passed through said elongated openings, the rotation of said pegs by said operating members will move said rods to a position out of alignment with said openings and positioned beneath the lower surface of the top wall of the apparatus so that the case and apparatus are connected for transport with the weight of the apparatus borne directly by the handle thereby relieving the case of any mechanical strain.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
An apparatus and case assembly according to claim 1 wherein the means limiting the rotation of said pegs and positioning said rods relative to said openings comprises arcuate housings in the upper portion of said arms, said pegs having at their upper ends a bolt projecting angularly therefrom and confined within said housings to limit the maximum rotation of said pegs to approximately one quarter of a turn, the position of said operating member relative to the handle indicating the position of said rods.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
113 words
An apparatus and case assembly according to claim 1 wherein said flexible means comprises a bush through which said peg passes, said bush fitted in each said opening in the upper surface of the case and having a head of larger diameter than said opening, a conical washer on said peg bearing against the lower surface of said bush and against the top wall of said apparatus when said case is in carrying position to eliminate play between the handle and the apparatus, a spiral spring surrounding said bush, said spring bearing at one end against said arm of the handle and at the other end against the top surface of the 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) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |