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US3904003A
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Combination carrying case and traveling desk
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-20
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Granted: 1975-09-09
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Expires: 1994-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A combination carrying case and desk convertible from one configuration to the other. In one embodiment, a side wall is pivotable from an upright position to a lowered position for converting the article from a carrying case to the desk. An upper flap is pivotably associated with the pivotal side wall, to provide access inside the article when in either configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles Margerum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:09
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A combination case and desk device comprising: a substantially box-like configuration including a pair of side walls, end walls, a bottom wall, an upper flap being associated with one of said side walls and positioned inward and toward the other side wall when closing the top of the device, said flap being pivotable from said inward position to an outward position when said one side wall is in the upright-position, said one side wall being movable from the upright-position to a lowered-position for converting the device from a case to a desk, said flap also moving to said lowered-position with said one side wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A combination case and desk device comprising: a substantially box-like configuration including a pair of side walls, end walls, a bottom wall, an upper flap being associated with one of said side walls and positioned inward and toward the other side wall when closing the top of the device, said flap being pivotable from said inward position to an outward position when said one side wall is in the upright-position, said one side wall being movable from the upright-position to a lowered-position for converting the device from a case to a desk, said flap also moving to said lowered-position with said one side wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 1, wherein: a holder means having a plurality of pockets is positioned inside the device, said holder means being constructed to expand outward toward the side opening caused when said one side wall is in said lowered-position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 2, wherein a partition wall is positioned between said other side wall and said holder means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 2, wherein a platform is spaced above said bottom wall For supporting said holder means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 4, wherein at least one drawer is positioned in the space between the platform and the bottom wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 1, further comprises a second upper flap and one of said flaps including a handle and the other of said flaps including a notch for receiving said handle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1, wherein a pouch is secured to the inside of said flap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
71 words
The device of claim 7, wherein said flap is pivotally associated with said one side wall and the device further includes: a second flap pivotally associated with the other of said side walls; and a handle extending outward from the outside of said first-mentioned flap and a notch being formed in said second flap to receive said handle when said flaps extend inward to close the upper end of the device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said flap is pivotally associated with said one side wall, said flap being pivotable from an inward to an outward-position to permit access inside said pouch when said one side wall is in the upright-position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said one side wall includes an upper end adjacent said flap and a lower end adjacent said bottom wall, said flap being pivotable at said upper end and said one sidewall being pivotable at said lower end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
80 words
A combination case and desk device comprising: a container including side walls, end walls, a bottom wall and a top cover movable from a closed-position to an open-position to provide access into the device, one of said side walls being movable from an upright-position to a lowered-position for converting the device from a case to a desk; and securing means for attaching said one side wall in the uprightposition, said securing means being accessible from the inside of the device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
80 words
A combination case and desk device comprising: a container including side walls, end walls, a bottom wall and a top cover movable from a closed-position to an open-position to provide access into the device, one of said side walls being movable from an upright-position to a lowered-position for converting the device from a case to a desk; and securing means for attaching said one side wall in the uprightposition, said securing means being accessible from the inside of the device.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
100 words
A combination case and desk device comprising: a substantially box-like configuration including a pair of side walls, end walls, a bottom wall, an upper flap being associated with one of said side walls and positioned inward when closing the top of the device, said one side wall being movable from an upright-position to a lowered-position for converting the device from a case to a desk, said flap also moving to said lowered-position with said one side wall; and securing means for attaching said one side wall in the upright-position, said securing means being accessible from the inside of the device.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
100 words
A combination case and desk device comprising: a substantially box-like configuration including a pair of side walls, end walls, a bottom wall, an upper flap being associated with one of said side walls and positioned inward when closing the top of the device, said one side wall being movable from an upright-position to a lowered-position for converting the device from a case to a desk, said flap also moving to said lowered-position with said one side wall; and securing means for attaching said one side wall in the upright-position, said securing means being accessible from the inside of the device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 12, wherein said securing means includes: a prong extending inward from one of said end walls; and a tab for attaching on to said prong to maintain said one side wall in the upright-position.
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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) | 1978-09-08 | 1979-03-10 | 1979-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-08 | 1983-03-10 | 1983-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-08 | 1987-03-10 | 1987-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |