US3983976A
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Portable secretary
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1975-06-09
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Granted: 1976-10-05
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Expires: 1995-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A portable case and desk fitted with brackets for mounting to a wall. The case is fitted with a flat top panel that is hinged for access to the case interior and serves as a desk top, with one or more trays slidably mounted to extend from one or both sides of the case. A spring clip is fitted to the top panel and a carrying handle is fitted to one side of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan R. Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:42
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C15/00; A47; A47B; A47B5/00; A47B5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A combination portable carrying case and desk attachable to a wall comprising a case in the form of a hollow chamber enclosed by a base panel fitted to a rear panel and to side panels, said case fitted with a hinged top panel, with a fitting mounted on a rear panel of the case adaptable for positive removable attachment to a mating bracket mounted on a wall, and with a handle mounted on a front panel, in which the fitting of the rear panel extends in the general plane of the said rear panel, with said rear panel formed with a recess of a shape to enclose the said mating bracket on a wall to which said fitting is attached, so that the said rear panel may rest flush against the said wall in the attached condition, said top panel mounted by hinges to the case so as to rotate about a horizontal axis parallel to the general plane of the rear panel in the said attached condition, said hinges spaced on the case a distance from the said rear panel, said top panel fitted with latching means to retain the top panel in closed position in which said top panel is oriented in a plane that extends at an acute angle to the plane of the base panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
A combination portable carrying case and desk attachable to a wall comprising a case in the form of a hollow chamber enclosed by a base panel fitted to a rear panel and to side panels, said case fitted with a hinged top panel, with a fitting mounted on a rear panel of the case adaptable for positive removable attachment to a mating bracket mounted on a wall, and with a handle mounted on a front panel, in which the fitting of the rear panel extends in the general plane of the said rear panel, with said rear panel formed with a recess of a shape to enclose the said mating bracket on a wall to which said fitting is attached, so that the said rear panel may rest flush against the said wall in the attached condition, said top panel mounted by hinges to the case so as to rotate about a horizontal axis parallel to the general plane of the rear panel in the said attached condition, said hinges spaced on the case a distance from the said rear panel, said top panel fitted with latching means to retain the top panel in closed position in which said top panel is oriented in a plane that extends at an acute angle to the plane of the base panel.
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) | 1979-10-05 | 1980-04-05 | 1980-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-05 | 1984-04-05 | 1984-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-05 | 1988-04-05 | 1988-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |