US4122925A
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Combined suitcase and briefcase
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-29
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Granted: 1978-10-31
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Expires: 1997-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A travelling case for containing personal articles and the like and having a recess formed in a peripheral side wall adapted to receive an attache case for containing business papers and the like, the invention essentially provides two pieces of luggage which can be manually transported with the use of only one hand when combined into an assembled configuration and which can be separated for individual use, such as use of the attache case for business purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Udo F. Schultheiss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:23
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C7/00; A45C7/0018; A45C7/0045; A45C15/00; A45C5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A container assembly comprising first and second container elements, wherein: said first container element has a first peripheral wall with a portion thereof defining a recess adapted to accept the second container element therein and form a firm releasable engagement therewith; said second container element being relatively smaller than said first container element and having a first substantially planar peripheral wall which is coplanar with a portion of said first container element first peripheral wall when said second container is disposed in said recess, thereby forming a container assembly first continuous peripheral wall composed of said portion of said first container first peripheral wall and said second container first substantially planar peripheral wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A container assembly comprising first and second container elements, wherein: said first container element has a first peripheral wall with a portion thereof defining a recess adapted to accept the second container element therein and form a firm releasable engagement therewith; said second container element being relatively smaller than said first container element and having a first substantially planar peripheral wall which is coplanar with a portion of said first container element first peripheral wall when said second container is disposed in said recess, thereby forming a container assembly first continuous peripheral wall composed of said portion of said first container first peripheral wall and said second container first substantially planar peripheral wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
97 words
The assembly as defined in claim 1 and further wherein said first container element has a second peripheral wall, transverse to said first peripheral wall with a portion thereof further defining said recess; said second container element having a second substantially planar eral wall which is transverse to said first substantially planar peripheral wall and which is coplanar with a portion of said first container element second peripheral wall when said second container element is disposed in said recess thereby forming a container assembly second peripheral wall which is transverse to said container assembly first peripheral wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly as defined in claim 1 wherein said second container has dimensions substantially the same as the recess thereby giving the container assembly the appearance of a single unitary construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The assembly as defined in claim 3 and further wherein said first container element has a handle thereon disposed centrally of one peripheral wall of said container assembly so as to distribute the weight of said container assembly evenly about said handle in order to facilitate the carrying of the container assembly by the handle, said handle being firmly affixed to said first cointainer element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The container assembly of claim 4 and further wherein said second container element has a handle disposed centrally on one side thereof to facilitate the carrying of said second container element when separated from said container assembly.
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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) | 1981-10-30 | 1982-05-01 | 1982-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-30 | 1986-05-01 | 1986-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-30 | 1990-05-01 | 1990-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |