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US4283098A
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Attache case having drawer apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-19
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Granted: 1981-08-11
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Expires: 1999-09-19
Abstract
Abstract An improved attache case comprises a base, a cover hinged to said base, a drawer apparatus provided in a chamber of the cover for containing the small articles and a driving means also provided in the chamber of the cover to engage with the drawer apparatus for controlling the moving of the drawer apparatus. The driving means may have a plurality of embodiments if they may achieve the function to move the drawer apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 Liang-Hung Sun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:00
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; A45C3/02; A45C5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
An improved attache case comprising: (a) a base, (b) a cover hinged to said base and defining a first compartment, (c) a drawer apparatus provided in a chamber of said cover and defining a second compartment, and (d) a driving means also provided in said chamber of the cover to engage with the drawer apparatus for controlling the moving and opening of the drawer apparatus, said cover and said driving means being independently operable to permit access to said first and second compartments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
An improved attache case comprising: (a) a base, (b) a cover hinged to said base and defining a first compartment, (c) a drawer apparatus provided in a chamber of said cover and defining a second compartment, and (d) a driving means also provided in said chamber of the cover to engage with the drawer apparatus for controlling the moving and opening of the drawer apparatus, said cover and said driving means being independently operable to permit access to said first and second compartments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An improved attache case as claimed in claim 1 wherein said drawer apparatus further comprising a pair of track recesses engaging with the rolling wheels in the cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
An improved attache case as claimed in claim 2 wherein said drawer apparatus further comprising a gear track attached on the bottom face thereof for engaging with the driving means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
An improved attache case as claimed in claim 1 wherein said driving means comprising a reversible motor having a gear mounted on the rotation axis thereof for engaging with the teeth of the gear track to drive the drawer apparatus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
An improved attache case as claimed in claim 1 wherein said driving means comprising a plurality of springs attached to the drawer apparatus, a hook plate having a hook tip grasping the drawer apparatus mounted on an U-shaped frame by a pin passing through the opening on the hook plate, and a driving rod with one end thereof formed into a push botton and the other end in touch with the hook plate to be operated to control the hook plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
121 words
An attache case comprising a base, a cover hinged to said base, a drawer apparatus provided in a chamber of said cover and a driving means also provided in said chamber of the cover to engage with the drawer apparatus for controlling the moving of the drawer apparatus, the driving means including a plurality of springs attached to the drawer apparatus, a hook plate having a hook tip grasping the drawer apparatus mounted on a U-shaped frame by a pin passing through an opening in the hook plate, and a driving rod with one end thereof formed into a push button and the other end in touch with the hook plate, said driving rod being operated to control the hook plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
121 words
An attache case comprising a base, a cover hinged to said base, a drawer apparatus provided in a chamber of said cover and a driving means also provided in said chamber of the cover to engage with the drawer apparatus for controlling the moving of the drawer apparatus, the driving means including a plurality of springs attached to the drawer apparatus, a hook plate having a hook tip grasping the drawer apparatus mounted on a U-shaped frame by a pin passing through an opening in the hook plate, and a driving rod with one end thereof formed into a push button and the other end in touch with the hook plate, said driving rod being operated to control the hook plate.
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) | 1984-08-10 | 1985-02-09 | 1985-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-10 | 1989-02-09 | 1989-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-10 | 1993-02-09 | 1993-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |