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Organizer for attache cases
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-09-26
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Granted: 1986-05-27
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Expires: 2005-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A vacuum molded compartmentalized insert is temporarily or permanently installed in one end portion of an attache case, without the necessity of structurally altering the case. Various utility items and supplies can be held in the compartments of the insert, and space is provided in the attache case beneath and at one side of the insert for legal size documents and smaller documents, respectively. The insert is a great convenience for those who must largely work out of their attache cases while traveling.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael E. Groch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:51
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/02; A45C3/00; A45C3/02; A45C5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
An organizer insert for a rectangular carrying case comprising a unitary substantially rectangular elongated insert body adapted to fit snugly into one end portion of a rectangular case while extending substantially for the distance between the longitudinal walls of the case and substantially abutting one end wall of the case, the insert body having a height whereby it can rest on the floor of a case with its top face substantially flush with the top of the body portion of a case, the insert body having a plurality of open top depressed storage compartments of various depths and marginal shapes so that they can receive various articles therein, the insert body further including one longitudinal wall and two end walls whose lower edges can rest on the floor of a case stably and another longitudinal wall whose lower edge is elevated from the floor thereby forming a tunnel passage, whereby papers and the like resting on the floor of a case can project through the tunnel passage and beneath the compartments of the insert body, and a cover means for the top of the insert body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
An organizer insert for a rectangular carrying case comprising a unitary substantially rectangular elongated insert body adapted to fit snugly into one end portion of a rectangular case while extending substantially for the distance between the longitudinal walls of the case and substantially abutting one end wall of the case, the insert body having a height whereby it can rest on the floor of a case with its top face substantially flush with the top of the body portion of a case, the insert body having a plurality of open top depressed storage compartments of various depths and marginal shapes so that they can receive various articles therein, the insert body further including one longitudinal wall and two end walls whose lower edges can rest on the floor of a case stably and another longitudinal wall whose lower edge is elevated from the floor thereby forming a tunnel passage, whereby papers and the like resting on the floor of a case can project through the tunnel passage and beneath the compartments of the insert body, and a cover means for the top of the insert body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
An organizer insert for a rectangular carrying case as defined in claim 1, and the bottom wall of the deepest storage compartment of the insert body lying at an elevation such that it will not impede insertion of materials such as long papers into the tunnel passage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
154 words
An organizer insert for placement in one end portion of a rectangular attache case and adapted to span the distance between the two longitudinal walls of such case while abutting one end wall thereof and resting on the floor of the case and having its top substantially flush with the top of the body of the case, said insert comprising a unitary body portion having a top wall and a plurality of variously sized and shaped depressed open top diverse article storage compartments formed in the top wall, the body portion being substantially rectangular and elongated and having one longitudinal wall and two end walls of equal heights depending from the top wall and defining the margin of the insert, and the body portion having another longitudinal wall whose lower edge is elevated from the floor of the case thereby forming a tunnel passage for papers and the like between said two end walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
154 words
An organizer insert for placement in one end portion of a rectangular attache case and adapted to span the distance between the two longitudinal walls of such case while abutting one end wall thereof and resting on the floor of the case and having its top substantially flush with the top of the body of the case, said insert comprising a unitary body portion having a top wall and a plurality of variously sized and shaped depressed open top diverse article storage compartments formed in the top wall, the body portion being substantially rectangular and elongated and having one longitudinal wall and two end walls of equal heights depending from the top wall and defining the margin of the insert, and the body portion having another longitudinal wall whose lower edge is elevated from the floor of the case thereby forming a tunnel passage for papers and the like between said two end walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An organizer insert as defined in claim 3, and a removable cover for the insert body portion forming a closure for the open tops of said compartments.
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) | 1989-05-26 | 1989-11-25 | 1990-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-05-26 | 1993-11-25 | 1994-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-05-26 | 1997-11-25 | 1998-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |