US3989080A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Carrying case with expandable compartment
Assignee: Koszegi Leather and Vinyl Products Inc
•
Filing: 1976-04-21
•
Granted: 1976-11-02
•
Expires: 1996-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A carrying case having first and second storage compartments in which the second storage compartment can be collapsed and folded into a stored position against the side wall of the first compartment. A cover or flap anchored to the first compartment of the carrying case is utilized to enclose the folded second compartment when in its stored position.
Inventors
- 👤 George Koszegi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:07
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C7/00; A45C7/0059; A45C7/0063; A45C3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
In a carrying case having a first compartment defined by sidewall, an access opening into said first compartment, a second compartment having foldable sidewall means for expanding and collapsing said second compartment between usable and stored positions, said second compartment carried by said first compartment and having an access opening therein, the improvement comprising means securing said second compartment at a part of its sidewall means to the sidewall of said first compartment for enabling said second compartment sidewall means to be folded against said first compartment sidewall to locate said second compartment in its stored position, a closure flap means anchored to said first compartment and having a marginal edge portion, said flap means for overlying said second compartment when in its stored position with said edge portion extending peripherally beyond said second compartment folded sidewall means, means carried by said flap means for releasably securing said flap means to said first compartment sidewall over said second compartment when in its stored position, said means for securing said second compartment to said first compartment being spaced from said means for releasably securing said flap means to said first compartment wherein said second compartment sidewall can be folded at a location spaced from where said flap means is releasably secured to said first compartment sidewall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
In a carrying case having a first compartment defined by sidewall, an access opening into said first compartment, a second compartment having foldable sidewall means for expanding and collapsing said second compartment between usable and stored positions, said second compartment carried by said first compartment and having an access opening therein, the improvement comprising means securing said second compartment at a part of its sidewall means to the sidewall of said first compartment for enabling said second compartment sidewall means to be folded against said first compartment sidewall to locate said second compartment in its stored position, a closure flap means anchored to said first compartment and having a marginal edge portion, said flap means for overlying said second compartment when in its stored position with said edge portion extending peripherally beyond said second compartment folded sidewall means, means carried by said flap means for releasably securing said flap means to said first compartment sidewall over said second compartment when in its stored position, said means for securing said second compartment to said first compartment being spaced from said means for releasably securing said flap means to said first compartment wherein said second compartment sidewall can be folded at a location spaced from where said flap means is releasably secured to said first compartment sidewall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The carrying case in claim 1 wherein said flap means is anchored to said first compartment in all positions of said second compartment adjacently above said second compartment access opening, said flap means for fitting into said access opening of the second compartment when said second compartment is in its usable position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
The carrying case of claim 2 wherein said means for securing said flap means to said first compartment constitutes a zipper having two sides, one side of said zipper carried peripherally by said flap member, the other side of said zipper carried by said first compartment sidewall, means engaging both zipper sides for causing said two sides of interlock and enclose said second compartment in its stored position, said other zipper side carried by said first compartment being spaced from said means for securing said second compartment to said first compartment.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1666704A
Cited
US3122225A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-11-02 | 1980-05-03 | 1980-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-02 | 1984-05-03 | 1984-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-02 | 1988-05-03 | 1988-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |