US3837447A
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Luggage accessory
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-13
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Granted: 1974-09-24
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Expires: 1991-12-13
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed herein a luggage accessory for use with a conventional suitcase or attache case. A pair of like, generally rectangular, zippered bags having substantially the same side contour as the suitcase are connected together at the bottom inner edges thereof by a flexible web. The suitcase is disposed on the web between the zippered bags, and overlapping flaps carried at the upper inner edges of said bags project over top of the suitcase and are detachably connected to each other around and through the suitcase handle.
Inventors
- 👤 B Honan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:52
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C5/00; A45C7/00; A45C7/0018; A45C7/0045; A45C13/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
In combination, a conventional suitcase of generally rectangular shape and substantial thickness having top, bottom, side, and end walls; an accessory comprising a pair of luggage units of substantially the same shape and size as said suitcase having top, bottom, side, and end walls, said top, bottom and end walls of said units disposed generally coplanar with said top, bottom, and end walls of said suitcase when assembled therewith, each said luggage unit affording a complete enclosure for isolating like and complementary articles; each said luggage unit having means providing a closable access opening at least in said top wall of the unit; a web member having a length substantially equal to the thickness of said suitcase connecting the inner lower edges of said luggage units to each other across the bottom of said suitcase; and detachable connector means disposed at the inner top edges of said luggage units whereby said units are detachably connected to each other across the top of said suitcase for easy separation of the luggage units from said suitcase, said connector means having means providing access to said handle, said last mentioned connector means comprising inwardly projecting, trifurcated flaps carried at the upper inner edges of said luggage units, each flap having three straps, the straps of each said flap adapted to be detachably connected to the straps of the other flap in pairs across the top of said suitcase; two of said pairs of straps being disposed beyond the ends of the suitcase handle and one pair being disposed through the handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
In combination, a conventional suitcase of generally rectangular shape and substantial thickness having top, bottom, side, and end walls; an accessory comprising a pair of luggage units of substantially the same shape and size as said suitcase having top, bottom, side, and end walls, said top, bottom and end walls of said units disposed generally coplanar with said top, bottom, and end walls of said suitcase when assembled therewith, each said luggage unit affording a complete enclosure for isolating like and complementary articles; each said luggage unit having means providing a closable access opening at least in said top wall of the unit; a web member having a length substantially equal to the thickness of said suitcase connecting the inner lower edges of said luggage units to each other across the bottom of said suitcase; and detachable connector means disposed at the inner top edges of said luggage units whereby said units are detachably connected to each other across the top of said suitcase for easy separation of the luggage units from said suitcase, said connector means having means providing access to said handle, said last mentioned connector means comprising inwardly projecting, trifurcated flaps carried at the upper inner edges of said luggage units, each flap having three straps, the straps of each said flap adapted to be detachably connected to the straps of the other flap in pairs across the top of said suitcase; two of said pairs of straps being disposed beyond the ends of the suitcase handle and one pair being disposed through the handle.
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) | 1977-09-23 | 1978-03-25 | 1978-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-23 | 1982-03-25 | 1982-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-23 | 1986-03-25 | 1986-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |