US4014416A
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Attache cases
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-20
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Granted: 1977-03-29
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Expires: 1996-01-20
Abstract
Abstract An attache case of the type used for carrying business papers and the like, adapted for carrying handled sporting equipment, such as a tennis racquet, in one embodiment includes an aperture in the upper end of one end panel of the case, and closure means therefor which may be moved to open the aperture to permit the handle of sporting equipment positioned within the case, to project therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Golden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:42
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C5/00; A63; A63B; A63B60/00; A63B60/56; A63B60/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
An attache case having an aperture extending through and substantially totally surrounded by an uninterrupted portion of the top region of one of its end panels, and means inside said case which is integral with said end panel and is moveable into and out of a position of closure of said aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
52 words
An attache case having an aperture extending through and substantially totally surrounded by an uninterrupted portion of the top region of one of its end panels, and means inside said case which is integral with said end panel and is moveable into and out of a position of closure of said aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The case described in claim 1 wherein said means is a flap which is moveably affixed at one of its ends to said end panel about which end it is pivotally moveable into and out of said position of closure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The case described in claim 1 wherein said means is a flat gate which is slideably affixed to the inside of said panel by retaining means, and is slideably moveable into and out of said position of closure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The case described in claim 1 including means for removeably securing handled sporting apparatus within said case with the handle thereof projecting outward from said case through said aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The case described in claim 2 including means for removeably securing handled sporting apparatus within said case with the handle thereof projecting outward from said case through said aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The case described in claim 3 including means for removeably securing handled sporting apparatus within said case with the handle thereof projecting outward from said case through said aperture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
98 words
An attache case adapted for transporting sporting equipment which is greater in length than any dimension of said case comprising an aperture through and substantially totally surrounded by an uninterrupted portion of the top region of an end panel of said case adjacent to the juncture of one side of said end panel and one among the front and back panels of said case, means for removeably securing such equipment to the inside of said one among said front and back panels and moveable closure means integral with said end panel for selectively effecting closure of said aperture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
98 words
An attache case adapted for transporting sporting equipment which is greater in length than any dimension of said case comprising an aperture through and substantially totally surrounded by an uninterrupted portion of the top region of an end panel of said case adjacent to the juncture of one side of said end panel and one among the front and back panels of said case, means for removeably securing such equipment to the inside of said one among said front and back panels and moveable closure means integral with said end panel for selectively effecting closure of said aperture.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The case described in claim 7 wherein said closure means is a flap affixed at one of its ends to said end panel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The case described in claim 8 including flange means extending into said aperture at the outside of said end panel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The case described in claim 7 wherein said closure means is a flat gate slideably affixed to the inside of said end panel by means of vertically oriented lateral support rails.
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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) | 1980-03-28 | 1980-09-27 | 1981-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-28 | 1984-09-27 | 1985-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-28 | 1988-09-27 | 1989-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |