US3812939A
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Soft sided hand luggage
Assignee: DIONITE LUGGAGE Inc
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Filing: 1972-12-12
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Granted: 1974-05-28
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Expires: 1992-12-12
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a construction of soft sided traveling case distinguished by the simplicity and ease with which it can be assembled; the construction comprises two shells which are permanently connected, the bottom of each shell having a large window and each shell being lined externally by a covering of flexible cloth or other material which is stretched over and covers the window.
Inventors
- 👤 S Pelletier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:51
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; A45C3/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
Soft sided traveling case comprising: two rigid shells each having a bottom, sides, and a window in said bottom, a flexible and slightly extensible cover disposed on each of said shells and matching the external form thereof, each cover having a bottom whose central part extends across the bottom window of the corresponding shell, and a metallic binding connecting said shells and their respecting covers, a first portion of the width of said binding encircling the outer margin of one of said shells and secured thereto, a second part of the width of said binding encircling the outer margin of the other of said shells and being fixed thereto, said binding comprising internally thereof a longitudinal projection separating said first and second portions of the width of said binding.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
Soft sided traveling case comprising: two rigid shells each having a bottom, sides, and a window in said bottom, a flexible and slightly extensible cover disposed on each of said shells and matching the external form thereof, each cover having a bottom whose central part extends across the bottom window of the corresponding shell, and a metallic binding connecting said shells and their respecting covers, a first portion of the width of said binding encircling the outer margin of one of said shells and secured thereto, a second part of the width of said binding encircling the outer margin of the other of said shells and being fixed thereto, said binding comprising internally thereof a longitudinal projection separating said first and second portions of the width of said binding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Traveling case according to claim 1, wherein said flexible covers are made of extensible cloth which is slightly stretched when in assembled position on said shells.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Traveling case according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said covers has an access flap in the portion thereof extending across said window of the corresponding shell.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Traveling case according to claim 3, wherein said access flap comprises a U shaped panel with fastening means at the edge thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
Traveling case according to claim 1, wherein each flexible cover comprises a strip portion adapted to cover the sides of the respective shell and a bottom portion adapted to cover the bottom of the respective shell, said portions of said cover being connected by a piped seam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
Traveling case according to claim 5 wherein each shell comprises a peripheral recess at the joint between the bottom and sides thereof to receive said piped seam.
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) | 1977-05-27 | 1977-11-26 | 1978-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-27 | 1981-11-26 | 1982-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-27 | 1985-11-26 | 1986-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |