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US3957141A
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Briefcase
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-25
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Granted: 1976-05-18
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Expires: 1994-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A briefcase having a compartment which is accessible from outside of the case and in which an umbrella may be housed. The compartment and umbrella having interengagable components such as thread formation to releasably retain the umbrella in the compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 Norbert Domes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:29
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/40; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S190/00; Y10S190/90; Y10S190/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A briefcase and umbrella combination including a separate compartment adapted to house the umbrella, an opening in the briefcase communicating with said compartment and shaped and located to permit insertion into, and removal from, said compartment of the umbrella, a first locking element provided on the umbrella, and a second locking element provided on the briefcase, said first and second locking elements being arranged to interlock to retain the umbrella when housed in the compartment and releasable for removal of the umbrella.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A briefcase and umbrella combination including a separate compartment adapted to house the umbrella, an opening in the briefcase communicating with said compartment and shaped and located to permit insertion into, and removal from, said compartment of the umbrella, a first locking element provided on the umbrella, and a second locking element provided on the briefcase, said first and second locking elements being arranged to interlock to retain the umbrella when housed in the compartment and releasable for removal of the umbrella.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination claimed in claim 1 wherein the locking elements comprise respective thread formations formed on the umbrella and briefcase.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination claimed in claim 1 wherein the locking elements comprise a pin and socket bayonet-type coupling with the pin formed on one end and the socket on the other one of the umbrella and briefcase.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein the locking elements comprise an inwardly directed projection on the wall of the compartment, and a slot in the handle of the umbrella located so that the projection enters the slot as the umbrella is inserted into the compartment, said slot having a portion transverse to the direction of insertion of the umbrella arranged to receive the pin upon partial rotation of the umbrella after insertion into the compartment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
A briefcase and umbrella combination including a compartment formed by a hollow member located within the confines of the briefcase and secured to at least one wall of the briefcase, an opening in said wall communicating with the interior of the hollow member and shaped to permit insertion of the umbrella into the hollow member through said opening, and complementary elements on the hollow member and umbrella interengagable when the umbrella is inserted into the hollow member to releasably retain the umbrella within the hollow member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
86 words
A briefcase and umbrella combination including a compartment formed by a hollow member located within the confines of the briefcase and secured to at least one wall of the briefcase, an opening in said wall communicating with the interior of the hollow member and shaped to permit insertion of the umbrella into the hollow member through said opening, and complementary elements on the hollow member and umbrella interengagable when the umbrella is inserted into the hollow member to releasably retain the umbrella within the hollow member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
The combination of a briefcase and an umbrella , said briefcase including separate compartment means for housing said umbrella, and opening means in said briefcase communicating with said compartment means for permitting said umbrella to be inserted into, and removed from, said compartment means, first locking element means provided on said umbrella, and second locking element means located on said briefcase, said first and second locking element means cooperating to releasably interlock to retain said umbrella in said compartment means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
The combination of a briefcase and an umbrella , said briefcase including separate compartment means for housing said umbrella, and opening means in said briefcase communicating with said compartment means for permitting said umbrella to be inserted into, and removed from, said compartment means, first locking element means provided on said umbrella, and second locking element means located on said briefcase, said first and second locking element means cooperating to releasably interlock to retain said umbrella in said compartment means.
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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) | 1979-05-18 | 1979-11-17 | 1980-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-18 | 1983-11-17 | 1984-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-18 | 1987-11-17 | 1988-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |