US4067422A
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Attache case with auxiliary access opening
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-05-16
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Granted: 1978-01-10
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Expires: 1997-05-16
Abstract
Abstract An attache case having a slot through one of its walls closed by a spring-loaded internal shutter. Articles may thereby be placed into the attache case without opening the main lid.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Eberle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:18
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C3/00; A45C3/02; G; G09; G09F; G09F23/00; G09F2023/0025; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S190/00; Y10S190/90; Y10S190/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
In a luggage case including a body portion, a hinged lid secured thereto, and a handle, the improvement which comprises: means defining a slot through said case from its exterior to its interior; closure means hingedly secured to the interior of said case for movement between slot-closing and slot-opening positions; and means for resiliently biasing said closure means into its slot-closing position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
In a luggage case including a body portion, a hinged lid secured thereto, and a handle, the improvement which comprises: means defining a slot through said case from its exterior to its interior; closure means hingedly secured to the interior of said case for movement between slot-closing and slot-opening positions; and means for resiliently biasing said closure means into its slot-closing position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said closure means comprises an elongated shutter plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said biasing means comprises a spring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said slot is defined by a case wall portion adjacent said handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The improvement of claim 4 wherein said closure means comprises an elongated shutter plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The improvement of claim 5 wherein said biasing means comprises a spring.
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) | 1981-01-09 | 1981-07-11 | 1982-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-09 | 1985-07-11 | 1986-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-09 | 1989-07-11 | 1990-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |