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US4795186A
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Portable storage apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-07-17
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Granted: 1989-01-03
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Expires: 2007-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A portable, lightweight and convenient device used to move a variety of items from one place to another. The device consists of a base assembly having a closeable lid. The closeable lid itself acts as a further base, on its upper surface to support other items carried within an enclosure formed by pliable material sidepanels, a front planar surface and a rear planar surface. The rear planar surface has a plurality of individual pockets disposed thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Ruby M. Tyus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:58
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/02; B62B2205/00; B62B2205/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A portable storage apparatus, comprising; a base assembly forming a first interior compartment; roller means fixedly mounted beneath said base assembly; a base assembly cover pivotally attached to said base assembly by primary hinge means, said primary hinge means allowing said base assembly cover to be folded onto said base assembly; a pair of foldable support members having opposite ends attached to said base assembly and said base assembly cover, said foldable support members adapted to releasably support said base assembly cover in a raised position; a front planar surface deployed between a pair of primary foldable structural supports, each of said primary foldable structural supports pivotally attached to said base assembly cover by secondary hinge means; said primary foldable structural supports including tertiary hinge means, each of said primary foldable structural supports being foldable upon itself; a pair of pliable triangular side panels; each of said pliable side panels attached to and extending between said primary foldable structural supports and said base assembly cover; a back planar surface disposed between said pliable triangular side panels; a second interior compartment formed by said front planar surface, said pliable said panels, and said back planar surface; means for access to said second interior compartment; and a handle mounted on said structural supports.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A portable storage apparatus, comprising; a base assembly forming a first interior compartment; roller means fixedly mounted beneath said base assembly; a base assembly cover pivotally attached to said base assembly by primary hinge means, said primary hinge means allowing said base assembly cover to be folded onto said base assembly; a pair of foldable support members having opposite ends attached to said base assembly and said base assembly cover, said foldable support members adapted to releasably support said base assembly cover in a raised position; a front planar surface deployed between a pair of primary foldable structural supports, each of said primary foldable structural supports pivotally attached to said base assembly cover by secondary hinge means; said primary foldable structural supports including tertiary hinge means, each of said primary foldable structural supports being foldable upon itself; a pair of pliable triangular side panels; each of said pliable side panels attached to and extending between said primary foldable structural supports and said base assembly cover; a back planar surface disposed between said pliable triangular side panels; a second interior compartment formed by said front planar surface, said pliable said panels, and said back planar surface; means for access to said second interior compartment; and a handle mounted on said structural supports.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as recited in claim 1, including; means for adjusting the position of said handle relative to said primary foldable structural supports.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as recited in claim 1, including; a plurality of pockets on said back planar surface for storing items.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as recited in claim 1, including; a lockable fastener disposed on said base assembly whereby said base assembly cover may be locked relative to said base assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as recited in claim 1, wherein: said means for access to said second interior compartment is disposed on said front planar surface.
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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) | 1992-01-03 | 1992-07-04 | 1993-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-03 | 1996-07-04 | 1997-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-03 | 2000-07-04 | 2001-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |