US4126213A
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Collapsible suitcase
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-29
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Granted: 1978-11-21
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Expires: 1997-07-29
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible suitcase wherein a bottom member has side walls foldably secured thereto with slide fasteners connecting each side wall to form a box-like enclosure. The pull rings of the slide fasteners are locked in closed position by a latch on each corner of an attachable top. The actual volume of the case can be varied according to the extent the slide fasteners are zippered. Rollers are mounted under the bottom of the case to facilitate transport.
Inventors
- 👤 William G. McDonald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 03:37
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C7/00; A45C7/0018; A45C7/0022; A45C7/0027; A45C5/00; A45C5/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S190/00; Y10S190/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A collapsible case of adjustable size comprising, in combination, a rigid member, a plurality of adjoining flexible panels having one end secured to said rigid member and an opposite free end; each panel having slide fastener tracks between said ends cooperating with slide fasteners on the adjoining panels, a slider connecting fasteners on adjoining panels for zippering said panels together to form with said end member a box-like structure; and an attachable closure having a plurality of individual latch means for securing to each slider to form a closed structure of a size dependent on the length of said fasteners zippered by said sliders.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A collapsible case of adjustable size comprising, in combination, a rigid member, a plurality of adjoining flexible panels having one end secured to said rigid member and an opposite free end; each panel having slide fastener tracks between said ends cooperating with slide fasteners on the adjoining panels, a slider connecting fasteners on adjoining panels for zippering said panels together to form with said end member a box-like structure; and an attachable closure having a plurality of individual latch means for securing to each slider to form a closed structure of a size dependent on the length of said fasteners zippered by said sliders.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as recited in claim 1, further including rollers mounted under said rigid member and a handle mounted on said closure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as recited in claim 2, further including a support bar for clothes hangers and mounted on said closure under said handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as recited in claim 1, wherein at least one of said panels has a pocket secured to the outside thereof.
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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) | 1981-11-20 | 1982-05-22 | 1982-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-20 | 1986-05-22 | 1986-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-20 | 1990-05-22 | 1990-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |