Patents by Inventor Michael H. Shyr

Michael H. Shyr 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: 6000752
    Abstract: A portable seat including a receptacle attached below the textile material that comprises a seat plane. The receptacle is a larger storage space than previously offered due to a set of the protrusions located on the leg assemblies that enable the foldable backrest to achieve an operative position for sitting without encroaching upon receptacle space. The zippers extending to three sides of the receptacle also provides greater access to the inside of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Inventor: Michael H. Shyr
  • Patent number: 5967270
    Abstract: The combination briefcase and computer bag assembly includes a housing member having a bottom member, a plurality of side members, and a pair of pivotable top flap members. One of the side members includes a flexible floating compartment that is dimensionally configured to receive a portable computer. When the portable computer is held in the flexible floating compartment, it will substantially extend in the briefcase enclosure to protect the portable computer. Straps on the top flaps enable a top flap to be held in an open position when fastened about an extendable handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventor: Michael H. Shyr
  • Patent number: 5762170
    Abstract: The combination briefcase and computer bag assembly includes a housing member having a bottom member, a plurality of side members, and a pair of pivotable top flap members. One of the side members includes a flexible floating compartment that is dimensionally configured to receive a portable computer. When the portable computer is held in the flexible floating compartment, it will substantially extend in the briefcase enclosure to protect the portable computer. Straps on the top flaps enable a top flap to be held in an open position when fastened about an extendable handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Goodhope Bags Ind., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Shyr, Godfrey S. Shyr
  • Patent number: 5678666
    Abstract: The travelling bag of the present invention includes a body portion having a back wall and a support wall attached thereto. The support wall is formed of a rigid plastic material and extends to the back wall. A lid portion of the travelling bag fits over the body portion to close the travelling bag. A partition separates the body portion into a front compartment and a rear compartment. Clothing and other personal items may be placed into the rear compartment, and a computer case can be detachably connected to the support wall within the front compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: Goodhope Bags, Ind., Inc.
    Inventors: Michael H. Shyr, Godfrey S. Shyr
  • Patent number: 5474162
    Abstract: The partitionable traveling bag includes a support wall, an external covering including a body portion and a lid portion, a perimeter support band, and a partition material secured within the body portion between the support wall and the perimeter support band. The partition material spans across the traveling bag's body portion partitioning the traveling bag into front and rear compartments, while simultaneously providing structural support to the traveling bag. The partition material includes a zippered flap portion providing access to the rear compartment without having to detach the partition material from the body portion of the traveling bag. The partitionable traveling bag additionally includes a base plate, at least two wheel assemblies attached to the base plate, and an extendable handle assembly attached to the base plate and extending through the rear compartment of the traveling bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Inventors: Michael H. Shyr, Godfrey S. Shyr
  • Patent number: 5307908
    Abstract: An improved expandable tote bag has an upper storage unit and a contractible central unit that is mounted above a lower storage base unit. The base unit includes a support assembly that can mount wheel assemblies for enabling the traveler to pull the luggage across the support surface. The upper storage unit and central unit can be pivoted to one side of the lower base unit to enable full access to items stored in the base unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Inventors: Michael H. Shyr, Godfrey Shyr