US5074413A
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Carrying case
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1990-06-26
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Granted: 1991-12-24
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Expires: 2010-06-26
Abstract
Abstract Carrying case having a grip portion which is so constructed as to hold the upper and lower lid members whereby the locked state of the carrying case is maintained during transportation by the holding force of the operator but is released at use by opening the grip portion, and of which interior is so constructed as to accommodate accessories to allow easy and secure observation of the accessories when the grip portion is opened prior to the use.
Inventors
- 👤 Tamao Ikuta
- 👤 Richard Nibley
- 👤 Seiichi Omino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:28
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J29/00; B41J29/12; B41J29/13; A; A45; A45C; A45C5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A carrying case comprising: first lid means for supporting equipment having one side provided with an input operation board, said first lid means having a first extension part unit fixed thereto, a second extension part unit hingedly connected on said first extension part unit, and means for hingedly connecting said first extension part unit and said second extension part unit; second lid means, shaped so as to cover the side of the equipment having the input operation board, for enclosing the equipment in cooperation with said first lid means and for exposing the input operation board of the equipment when opened; and palm rest means, integral with said first and second extension part units, for allowing the palm of an operator of the equipment to be rested thereon during an input operation of the input operation board, said palm rest means latching said first and second extension part units during the input operation and latching said second lid means in a closed state when the operator is not using the equipment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A carrying case comprising: first lid means for supporting equipment having one side provided with an input operation board, said first lid means having a first extension part unit fixed thereto, a second extension part unit hingedly connected on said first extension part unit, and means for hingedly connecting said first extension part unit and said second extension part unit; second lid means, shaped so as to cover the side of the equipment having the input operation board, for enclosing the equipment in cooperation with said first lid means and for exposing the input operation board of the equipment when opened; and palm rest means, integral with said first and second extension part units, for allowing the palm of an operator of the equipment to be rested thereon during an input operation of the input operation board, said palm rest means latching said first and second extension part units during the input operation and latching said second lid means in a closed state when the operator is not using the equipment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A carrying case according to claim 1, wherein said first extension part unit extends beyond said second lid means, and said palm rest means is provided on an outer side of said second extension part unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A carrying case according to claim 1, wherein said second extension part unit covers said first extension part unit in a closed state and defines a space therebetween to accommodate accessories of the equipment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A carrying case according to claim 1, wherein said carrying case is formed by the process of blow molding of a plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A carrying case according to claim 1, wherein said carrying case has a double-walled structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
182 words
A carrying case comprising: first lid means for supporting equipment having an input operation board, said first lid means having a first extension part unit and a second extension part unit, and having a hinge means for connecting said first and second extension part units to each other, with said first extension part unit being fixed to said first lid means; second lid means, shaped so as to cover the side of the equipment having the input operation board, for enclosing the equipment in cooperation with said first lid means and for exposing the input operation board of the equipment when opened, said second lid means including first latching members to be latched on said first lid means; and latch means, provided on said first lid means and including second latching members for receiving said first latching members when said second lid is closed, for latching said second extension part unit to said first extension part unit, wherein said first latching members are engaged by said first and second extension part units when said second lid means is in a closed state.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
182 words
A carrying case comprising: first lid means for supporting equipment having an input operation board, said first lid means having a first extension part unit and a second extension part unit, and having a hinge means for connecting said first and second extension part units to each other, with said first extension part unit being fixed to said first lid means; second lid means, shaped so as to cover the side of the equipment having the input operation board, for enclosing the equipment in cooperation with said first lid means and for exposing the input operation board of the equipment when opened, said second lid means including first latching members to be latched on said first lid means; and latch means, provided on said first lid means and including second latching members for receiving said first latching members when said second lid is closed, for latching said second extension part unit to said first extension part unit, wherein said first latching members are engaged by said first and second extension part units when said second lid means is in a closed state.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
A carrying case according to claim 6, further comprising a palm rest.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A carrying case according to claim 7, wherein said palm rest has an accessories accommodation portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
142 words
A carrying case comprising: first lid means capable of supporting an equipment having one side provided with an input operation board, by covering a side of the equipment not having an input operation board; second lid means so shaped as to cover the side of the equipment having the input operation board and capable of enclosing the equipment in cooperation with said first lid means and of exposing the side of the equipment having the input operation board when opened; third lid means provided on said first lid means for restraining said second lid means in a closed state thereof; and latch means for latching said third lid means to said first lid means, said third lid means being unlatched by bending said latch means in the right and left directions with respect to the opening direction of the second lid means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
142 words
A carrying case comprising: first lid means capable of supporting an equipment having one side provided with an input operation board, by covering a side of the equipment not having an input operation board; second lid means so shaped as to cover the side of the equipment having the input operation board and capable of enclosing the equipment in cooperation with said first lid means and of exposing the side of the equipment having the input operation board when opened; third lid means provided on said first lid means for restraining said second lid means in a closed state thereof; and latch means for latching said third lid means to said first lid means, said third lid means being unlatched by bending said latch means in the right and left directions with respect to the opening direction of the second lid means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
A carrying case according to claim 9, further comprising a palm rest.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
A carrying case according to claim 10, wherein said palm rest has an accessory accommodation portion.
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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) | 1994-12-23 | 1995-06-24 | 1995-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-12-23 | 1999-06-24 | 1999-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-12-23 | 2003-06-24 | 2003-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |