Patents by Inventor Lois Zaprzalka Sherr

Lois Zaprzalka Sherr has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9491994
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a bag. The bag may include a first surface and an expandable portion coupled to the first surface. The expandable portion may include a compartment, wherein, in an extended position, a front surface of the expandable portion may be configured to extend away from the first surface, and, in a collapsed position, the front surface of the expandable portion may be configured to lay substantially flush with the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventor: Lois Zaprzalka Sherr
  • Publication number: 20120207407
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a bag. The bag may include a first surface and an expandable portion coupled to the first surface. The expandable portion may include a compartment, wherein, in an extended position, a front surface of the expandable portion may be configured to extend away from the first surface, and, in a collapsed position, the front surface of the expandable portion may be configured to lay substantially flush with the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Lois Zaprzalka SHERR
  • Publication number: 20090218186
    Abstract: A magnetic closure device for a compartment of a carry case, the compartment having an access opening, the access opening having at least one first predetermined dimension. The flap is attached to the carry case and positioned inside the compartment, the flap having at least one dimension greater than the corresponding first dimension of the access opening to retain the flap inside the compartment and to thereby prevent movement of the flap outside the opening. The flap is hingedly attached at one end to the carry case and is arranged to move inwardly to provide access to the compartment through the opening. Mutually magnetically attractable devices are respectively attached to a wall portion of the compartment and to the flap in correspondingly opposed positions to retain the flap in engagement with the wall portion of the compartment to provide closure to the compartment, whereby the flap is manually movable inwardly to provide user access to the compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Lois Zaprzalka Sherr, Adam Courter, Richard J. Krulik
  • Patent number: 7293635
    Abstract: Travel bag for organizing computer and other items has a computer compartment that includes pockets for small items and a dual-entry pocket. Flat pockets are provided on two large sides of the dual-entry pocket. An opening on the outer body of the bag provides access to contents of the dual-entry pocket and flat pockets. The flat pockets are made of elastic material for securely holding small items and devices that are frequently retrieved, such as cell phone, travel tickets, sunglasses, etc. A briefcase style includes a retractable flap that covers the top of the bag and slides down into the bag to provide unfettered access to contents. A tote style has deep pockets in expandable side gussets, for holding water bottle, umbrella, shoes, etc. Straps are rope-filled tubular leather. A cord kit, a tool kit, and a purse may be included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Coakley Business Class, LLC
    Inventors: Mary E. Repke, Lois Zaprzalka Sherr
  • Patent number: D582678
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: United States Luggage Company, LLC
    Inventors: Richard J. Rekuc, Karl Konrad, Steven J. Rekuc, Richard J. Krulik, Georgene Rada, Adam Courter, Lois Zaprzalka Sherr