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Camera accessory bag

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-12-19
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Granted: 1982-05-18
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Expires: 2000-12-19
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Abstract

Abstract An improved camera accessory carrying case is provided which has a plurality of cylindrically shaped compartments for accessories arranged in side-by-side relationship. Each compartment is individually attached to a backing panel. The compartments and panel are constructed of flexible padded material for protection of the accessories from shock. A single flexible covering flap is provided with a laterally extending closure strip for connection with vertically extending closure strips on each compartment. Padding which is adjustable as to thickness is disposed in the bottoms of the compartments to provide additional cushioning and to adjust the depth of the compartment to fit the accessory, such as camera lenses.

Inventors

  • 👤 Gary L. Clark

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-27 08:20
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/38; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/908

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 110 words
A carrying case for camera accessories, comprising in combination: a flexible backing panel constructed of padded material; a plurality of flexible cylindrical compartments constructed of padded material, with each compartment being individually attached in a side-by-side relationship to said backing panel and having open tops and closed bottoms; flap covering means attached at one edge thereof to said backing panel for extending over the tops of said compartments; closure means for securing said flap means to said compartments, such that said flap means can be both laterally and vertically adjusted for a snug fit; and padding means which is adjustable in height for disposition in the bottom of said compartments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 110 words
A carrying case for camera accessories, comprising in combination: a flexible backing panel constructed of padded material; a plurality of flexible cylindrical compartments constructed of padded material, with each compartment being individually attached in a side-by-side relationship to said backing panel and having open tops and closed bottoms; flap covering means attached at one edge thereof to said backing panel for extending over the tops of said compartments; closure means for securing said flap means to said compartments, such that said flap means can be both laterally and vertically adjusted for a snug fit; and padding means which is adjustable in height for disposition in the bottom of said compartments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 36 words
A carrying case as set forth in claim 1, wherein said case has belt loops attached to said backing panel on the mutually opposite side of said compartments for attachment to the belt of a user.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 22 words
A carrying case as set forth in claim 1, wherein said case has a carrying strap for hand carrying of the case.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 39 words
A carrying case as set forth in claim 1, wherein said closure means comprise an elongate strip of adhesive material extending laterally along said flap means and vertical strips of adhesive material extending vertically along each cylindrically shaped compartment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 16 words
A carrying case as set forth in claim 1, wherein said padded material is foamed rubber.

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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) 1985-05-17 1985-11-16 1986-05-18 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1989-05-17 1989-11-16 1990-05-18 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1993-05-17 1993-11-16 1994-05-18 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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