US4262798A
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Carrying case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-17
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Granted: 1981-04-21
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Expires: 1997-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A carrying case having a pair of opposed base members each having a parallel spaced apart wall when said case is closed. Lip members associated with each wall are formed in planes intersecting the walls respectively. The walls and the lip member defining an enclosed department. A rib member is secured to one of the walls and is formed in a plane perpendicular thereto. The rib member abuts the other wall when the case is closed.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford G. Raab
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:34
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/02; A63; A63B; A63B60/00; A63B60/56; A63B60/58; A45C3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A carrying case comprising: a pair of opposed base members each having a parallel spaced apart wall when said case is closed, and lip members formed in planes intersecting said walls respectively, said walls and said lip members defining an enclosed compartment; and a rib member secured to one of said walls and formed in a plane perpendicular thereto and abutting said other wall when said case is closed, said rib member being spaced from said lip member in the interior of said compartment in a plane generally parallel thereto, said walls containing ridges formed in planes perpendicular to said walls, said ribs and said ridges extending beyond the plane of the outer surface of said walls, the edges of said rib member being positioned in said ridges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A carrying case comprising: a pair of opposed base members each having a parallel spaced apart wall when said case is closed, and lip members formed in planes intersecting said walls respectively, said walls and said lip members defining an enclosed compartment; and a rib member secured to one of said walls and formed in a plane perpendicular thereto and abutting said other wall when said case is closed, said rib member being spaced from said lip member in the interior of said compartment in a plane generally parallel thereto, said walls containing ridges formed in planes perpendicular to said walls, said ribs and said ridges extending beyond the plane of the outer surface of said walls, the edges of said rib member being positioned in said ridges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A carrying case in accordance with claim 1 wherein said ridges define an outline of a piece of equipment having dimensions slightly greater than the exterior dimensions of said equipment for enabling said equipment to be inserted in said carrying case intermediate said outline.
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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) | 1984-04-20 | 1984-10-20 | 1985-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-20 | 1988-10-20 | 1989-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-20 | 1992-10-20 | 1993-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |