Knockdown Or Collapsible Patents (Class 190/107)
  • Publication number: 20100282555
    Abstract: A foldable travelling case includes a case body, two support plates and four zippers. The case body has two opposite first side walls and two opposite second walls. The support plates are respectively abutted against the first side walls of the case body. The zippers are disposed between one of the support plates and one of the second side walls to interconnect the support plates and the second side walls. When the zippers are unzipped, the first and second side walls of the case body can be folded to reduce the volume of the travelling case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: TWINKLE LEATHERWARE COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Tzu-Wei TSENG, Wei-Ming HUANG
  • Patent number: 7815024
    Abstract: The collapsible balikbayan box apparatus is especially suited to surrounding and transporting a square cornered cardboard balikbayan box. The pliable ends, front, and back provide for collapse when the apparatus is not laden. The top is permanently affixed to the back and removably affixed to the two ends and the front. A unique hook latch provides for latch and release via stretching the pliable front and top. The rigid, removable bottom insert provides greater apparatus rigidity in use. Partially recessed wheels are fitted to the bottom. Straps encircle the bottom and extend up a majority of the sides, where the straps and handles are reinforced, so that the apparatus can be pulled or carried by the straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventors: Wilfredo B. Quimpo, Camilo B. Cortes, Honorio V. Fernandez, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100243393
    Abstract: A computer case 10 which allows a computer, such as a notebook computer 50, to be removably received and stored in an aesthetically pleasing manner and in a manner which allows the computer 50 and additional materials to be easily transported for later use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: James Andrew Mahu
  • Publication number: 20100193312
    Abstract: The present invention provides a luggage, which is mainly foldable and/or disposable. In preferable terms, the present invention provides said foldable and/or disposable luggage made of corrugated board having wheels adapted detachably to the luggage, which makes the luggage easy to handle, store and stackable. Said foldable and/or disposable luggage comprises two main panels, namely top main panel and a bottom main panel, and a plurality of side panels of the luggage formed by folding at least one scored die-cut flat blank, an extended panel, and a ply having wheels aligning with the holes of the said panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventor: Vinay K. Mehta
  • Patent number: 7712608
    Abstract: A guitar case comprises a guitar body receiving case portion, a guitar body portion cover and a neck portion case top. A neck portion case bottom and a neck portion case sidewall off further provided. A top neck zipper portion secures the neck portion case top to the neck portion case sidewall. A bottom neck zipper portion secures the neck portion case bottom to the neck portion case sidewall. A zipper portion secures the guitar body portion cover to the guitar body receiving case portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Voyage-Air Guitar, Inc.
    Inventor: Harvey Leach
  • Publication number: 20100101908
    Abstract: Provided is a traveling bag that can be folded to a small volume so as to be stored in a small space for reducing transportation and storage costs. The traveling bag has front and rear sides, and four peripheral sides connecting the front and rear sides. The traveling bag includes: first and second zippers each configured to connect three edges of each of two mutually facing peripheral sides of the four peripheral sides to one of the front and rear sides and edges of the other two peripheral sides, wherein when the first and second zippers are opened, the two mutually facing peripheral sides are foldable along the other edge thereof. Therefore, the traveling bag can be folded to a small volume so as to be stored in a small space. Furthermore, the traveling bag can be kept in a predetermined shape for storing and carrying items more safely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: Young June Chun
  • Publication number: 20100043145
    Abstract: The fitted sheet system is adapted for ship bunk systems and comprises either a single flat sheet or two single sheets sewn together. The sheet includes two opposed top ends and two opposed sides. The opposed ends include hospital corners to provide a tight fit. The top sheet is sewn along a side edge of the bottom sheet and is adapted to fold over the mattress top. Four equally spaced matching slots, two on each longitudinal side, are disposed on the bottom edges of the two sides for receiving straps. Alternatively, straps are provided at the bottom of the sheet for tightening the sheet over the mattress. A pillowcase is attached to the sheet. A decorative hem displaying a logo is disposed on the fitted sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Kathleen McCollum
  • Publication number: 20100018426
    Abstract: An explosives deployment bag includes a main body portion having a chamber for containing and carrying at least one flexible material. The bag further includes a hole disposed through the main body portion through which a flexible elongate material can be controllably pushed or pulled into or out of and attached to one or more initiator(s). The bag also includes enclosing means disposed at the top of the main body portion for selectively covering the top of the main body portion through which another end of the flexible elongate material can be attached to a blasting material. A cap covers the blasting material and the top of the main body portion. Protective siding selectively covers the initiator(s). A handle and label means are also provided with the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrey B. Kirkham
  • Publication number: 20100006384
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a portable computing device carrier can include: (a) a first section, the first section having: (1) a top portion; (2) a bottom portion; (3) a front portion; (4) a back portion; (5) an interior side; and (6) an exterior side, the top portion, the bottom portion, the front portion, the back portion, the interior side, and the exterior side defining a computing device carrier cavity, the computing device carrier cavity sized to removably receive and accommodate the portable computing device; and (b) a second section, the second section having: (1) a top portion mechanically coupled to the top portion of the first section to form a carrier top portion; (2) a bottom portion; (3) a front portion; (4) a back portion; (5) an interior side; and (6) an exterior side, the second section sized to accommodate one or more personal items. The interior side of the first section is removably attached to the interior side of the second section. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Erin Napolitano, Barry Sween, Dale Honda, Nathaniel Lau
  • Publication number: 20090321205
    Abstract: Fabric for packing an object, wherein the fabric is flat, is not sewn into shape, and has in unfolded condition, the shape of a symmetrical cross. Further, it is of a textile material and is provided with straps on one side. At least some of the straps are for tightening, in such a way that the packing is of a size matching the packed object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: MYNORSE AS
    Inventor: Anne Morkemo
  • Patent number: 7635052
    Abstract: A demountable display module that is stored in the form of a briefcase is described; it comprises a base formed by panels; a cover demountably attached to the base; posts that are demountably to the frames of the side panels of the base; and a board demountably attached to the upper end of the posts. Within the base, there is a first shelf and a second shelf each of them is housed in the inner part of one of the side panels. Likewise, first and second support and securing means are provided to keep the shelves in horizontal position and to secure the shelves in vertical position when they are housed in the side panel to which they attach. The cover of the module is used as a container body to house the rest of the elements of the module and it includes a handle to transport the module in the form of a briefcase; likewise, the method to manufacture the module is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Inventors: Ricardo Ceballos-Godefroy, Herman Federico Neumann-Duran
  • Patent number: 7624776
    Abstract: A handbag is substantially formed by a fabric piece (2) and closure hardware (11). The fabric piece (2) incorporates two alignments of passing openings (3), where each passing opening (3) is provided with a respective eyelet (4). The fabric piece (2) has its structure composed by an internal covering fabric (5), an internal structure fabric (gusset or similar) (6), and an external covering fabric (7). The fabric piece (2) has two mutually opposed borders (8) having an essentially arched contour. The two border portions (8) are joined by parallel mutually opposed rectilinear border portions (9). The two alignments of passing openings are respectively disposed along each one of the arched borders (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventor: Fabiola Andrade Zvirblis
  • Publication number: 20090288744
    Abstract: A collapsible handbag comprised of a main body panel comprised of material having deformable features, two side panels, and a handle disposed on the outer surface of the main body panel, wherein all panels are attachable/detachable and can be laid down flat and folded/tuck for ease in storage or travel, and in which the panels are interchangeable with other panels of various designs. A flap panel is also attachable to one of the top edges of the main body panel as well as accessory attachment, including a coin purse or pouch, which is attachable to one of the side panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Nina Moshirisfahini, Mitra Aminian
  • Publication number: 20090288925
    Abstract: A laptop computer bag includes a multi-fold body with a first portion having a storage compartment and a second portion, and a fastener for securing the first and second portions together in a folded configuration, the multi-fold body also having an external surface that is exposed when the first and second portions are in the folded configuration and an internal surface that remains substantially unexposed when the first and second portions are in the folded configuration; and a substantially transparent window forming at least a part of the internal surface, whereby when the multi-fold body is in an unfolded configuration the interior of the storage compartment can be viewed through the window. Also disclosed are windowed storage trays designed for insertion into one or more pockets of the laptop computer bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Applicant: THREE POINT VENTURES LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hess, Bryan Hammer
  • Patent number: 7621305
    Abstract: A collapsible and erectable organizer for holding bags and their contents, such as bags containing grocery items, upright during transport, such as in the trunk of a car. The organizer has Velcro® pieces on its bottom that resist slipping on a carpeted surface and that secure opposite halves of the bottom when the bottom is folded in half to collapse the organizer. The organizer can be used when collapsed to carry smaller items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Fisher Circle, Inc.
    Inventor: Bryan H. Cho
  • Patent number: 7604102
    Abstract: A bag includes a back wall having a hook accommodating the hanging of the bag when opened, a plurality of compartments on a front surface of the back wall, the plurality of compartments having a front portion being of a mesh material accommodating a view of the objects and a circulation of air within the compartments. The compartments can have shelves projecting from the back wall to accommodate the objects. The wall can be folded or rolled to close the back wall into the bag for carrying by the handles through hands or on a back of a user. A locking bar on a zipper enclosing the bag can be used to secure the bag to a locker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Gearmax USA Ltd
    Inventor: Kenneth B. Albritton
  • Publication number: 20090255770
    Abstract: The carrying device of the present invention provides a unique construction which allows a user to collapse and store the carrying device in a way that allows it to be deployed, set-up quickly, and packed away again. The carrying device of the present invention comprises a back panel, a front panel, a bottom panel and side panels. When the panels of the carrying device are zipped together, the carrying device provides a convenient enclosure for storing and carrying items. When the panels of the carrying device are unzipped, the carrying device may be collapsed to a compact shape for easy storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventor: Owen SLATER
  • Patent number: 7600619
    Abstract: A luggage container comprising a foldable flat member. To the inner surface of the foldable flat member I releasable attached a number of pockets in which articles may be stored and/or displayed. A single, flat, foldable member can be folded into a generally rectangular shape or laid flat or hung vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Perfect World Luggage, Inc.
    Inventor: Rachel Sapyta
  • Publication number: 20090242342
    Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable cross-patterned pull-handle and a bag having the same. The pull-handle includes a folding means having a first link assembly and a second link assembly connected to an end of the first link assembly so that the folding means can be folded and retracted or unfolded and extended, the first link assembly having two links connected to each other so that the links cross each other at a center portion, a first end of the second link assembly being supported on a bag; and a handle means mounted on a second end of the folding means and grabbed by a user with hand. Due to the structural characteristics of the link assemblies constituting the folding means, the length of the bag handle can be adjusted variously by folding or unfolding it, and the bag handle can be installed in a reduced space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: CARIMAX CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hyung Joo KWON
  • Publication number: 20090229936
    Abstract: A computer case having an open and a closed configuration may comprise two or more sections. The sections may be foldably joined. A fastener may selectively maintain the computer case in the closed configuration. One or more of the sections may be adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a computer. The sections adapted to receive a computer may comprise a cover. The computer case may be comprised of materials configured to allow the contents thereof to be scanned by a scanning device, such as an X-ray. Portions of the case may allow for visual inspection of a computer disposed therein. A foldable container may be disposed between foldable sections of the case. The foldable container may be configured to receive and hold personal items during a security screening process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Applicant: TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Bui Phu Cuong, Todd Gormick, Robert Shortt
  • Publication number: 20090183961
    Abstract: A collapsible bag includes a flexible bag with a first side panel having a bottom edge and a bottom panel connected to the bottom edge to define a juncture between the first side panel and the bottom panel. A bracket is connected to the flexible bag adjacent the juncture and includes a transport wheel assembly. Additionally, a telescoping handle is connected to the bracket and the first side panel and extends from the juncture. A support assembly is movably connected at a proximate end to the bracket and connected at a distal end to the bottom panel such that the bottom panel is selectively movable between an operable orientation defined when the bottom panel is disposed transverse to the telescoping handle and the first side panel and a storage orientation defined when the bottom panel is disposed parallel to the telescoping handle and the first side panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: PLANO MOLDING COMPANY
    Inventors: John H. Whalen, Lisa Crandall, Katherine Hurt
  • Patent number: 7562751
    Abstract: The laptop computer case includes a storage case section having a recessed portion which enables positioning of the storage case over a telescoping handle assembly incorporated in luggage. One side of the storage case section includes multiple panel sections which may be folded to form a pocket to retain an item such as a laptop computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Publication number: 20090145711
    Abstract: A soft storage bag includes a bottom, end and side walls made of generally soft panels and a top or upper end that can be selectively closed or opened to respectively close the bag or provide access to the interior of the bag and any contents placed into the bag. At least one rigidifying panel is positioned proximate to at least one of the panels. Securing members are provided for selectively securing the rigidifying panels to the soft panels to rigidify or stiffen the soft panels secured to an associated rigidifying panel. Thus, one or more of the soft panels can be stiffened when used to receive tools or the like within the bag while the soft panels can be rendered deformable when not is use by detaching the rigidifying panels to allow the bag to be collapsed for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Michael Harmik Panosian, Joshua Keeler, James Stobar
  • Publication number: 20090127045
    Abstract: A toiletry supplies carrying case including an exterior panel of fabric with multiple interior and/or exterior pockets of varying sizes consisting of fabric or other materials, with or without multiple closures for said pockets. The case lies flat when in an open position, then rolls into a closed position and is held closed by one or more closures consisting of elastic, hook and loop, snaps or other closure. Each pocket can be used to accept toiletries or other small items needed for travel, baby-care or any number of applications which need organization and/or transport and/or storage. There are four sets of interior pockets on one exterior pocket. The first interior pocket is comprised of three smaller sections made to accept very small items such as bandages or other similarly sized items. The second and third interior pockets are sized to accept diapers, wipes cases and other similarly sized items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Nicole Nelson Williams, Susan Packer Nelson
  • Patent number: 7534041
    Abstract: A folding bag has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape with rigid lateral front and backsides and a flexible bottom panel with a diagonal slit that enables folding of the bag into a compact flat configuration. A rigid folding panel is provided on the inside of the bag to enable maintenance of the bottom side in a generally fixed configuration and to maintain the shape of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Publication number: 20090120752
    Abstract: A collapsible piece of luggage is disclosed. The piece of luggage may have wheels and an extendable and retractable handle. The sidewall, bottom and cover of the luggage have sufficient rigidity to hold their own shape and may be folded into a storage configuration in which the piece of luggage is smaller in width and depth. Additionally, the luggage includes an expansion feature that allows the luggage cover to expand outward pyramidally so as to increase the storage volume of the luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: Max Mirani, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Bettua, Kiran Joseph, Rachel Matthai
  • Publication number: 20090114494
    Abstract: A collapsible piece of luggage is disclosed. The piece of luggage may have wheels and an extendable and retractable handle. The sidewall, bottom and cover of the luggage have sufficient rigidity to hold their own shape and may be folded into a storage configuration in which the piece of luggage is smaller in width and depth. Additionally, the luggage includes an expansion feature that allows the luggage cover to expand outward pyramidally so as to increase the storage volume of the luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: MAX MIRANI, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Bettua, Kiran Joseph, Rachel Matthai
  • Publication number: 20090071781
    Abstract: A portable container system includes a collapsible frame, a shell attached to the frame and defining a volume, wheels attached to the bottom of the frame, and a pull bar assembly comprising a removable attachment member that removably attaches the pull bar assembly to the frame. The removable attachment member is contractible so it disengages from the frame when contracted and it engages the frame when expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Sui Yuan Lawn Lee
  • Patent number: 7500547
    Abstract: A collapsible piece of luggage is disclosed. The piece of luggage may have wheels and an extendable and retractable handle. The sidewall, bottom and cover of the luggage have sufficient rigidity to hold their own shape and may be folded into a storage configuration in which the piece of luggage is smaller in width and depth. Additionally, the luggage includes an expansion feature that allows the luggage cover to expand outward pyramidally so as to increase the storage volume of the luggage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Max Mirani LLC
    Inventors: Michael Bettua, Kiran Joseph, Rachel Matthai
  • Publication number: 20090032349
    Abstract: A demountable display module that is stored in the form of a briefcase is described; it comprises a base formed by panels; a cover demountably attached to the base; posts that are demountably to the frames of the side panels of the base; and a board demountably attached to the upper end of the posts. Within the base, there is a first shelf and a second shelf each of them is housed in the inner part of one of the side panels. Likewise, first and second support and securing means are provided to keep the shelves in horizontal position and to secure the shelves in vertical position when they are housed in the side panel to which they attach. The cover of the module is used as a container body to house the rest of the elements of the module and it includes a handle to transport the module in the form of a briefcase; likewise, the method to manufacture the module is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2005
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: Ricardo Ceballos-Godefroy, Herman Federico Neumann-Duran
  • Patent number: 7458451
    Abstract: A collapsible bag construction includes a telescoping handle mounted on a bracket with a portion of the bracket extending along the bottom edge of the collapsible bag and cooperative with a supplemental or auxiliary rigid bottom panel that may be removed to permit the collapsible bag to be folded for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 7451861
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible utility bag which may, for example, be sized to fit within an athletic locker. The utility bag is generally rectangular in shape with a door that is hingedly attached to the front of the utility bag. Top and bottom rigid panels are provided, which are hinged or removable, and when in position support a top wall and a bottom wall. Removable side panels provide rigidity to side walls. Generally rectangular frames may be incorporated into the utility bag to provide further rigid support to the front and the rear of the bag. The utility bag can be collapsed for easy storage or shipping by removing the side panels, detaching the top and bottom panels, and collapsing the front of the bag towards the rear of the bag. A method for utilizing the present invention as a vehicle for advertising is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Sun Coast Merchandise Corporation
    Inventor: Dilip Bhavnani
  • Patent number: 7419037
    Abstract: An equipment bag includes a body having a cavity with an opening for placement of items within the cavity and a rigid side opposite the opening. The rigid side is defined by opposite end edges and opposite side edges extending between the end edges, and the rigid side comprises an exterior recess therein located at a distance from each of the end edges and the side edges. A handle is pivotally mounted in the recess and movable between a stowed position substantially flush with an outer surface of the rigid side and a pulling position extending outward from the recess. By distancing the handle from the edges of the bag, an angle of inclination of the bag with respect to the ground is increased when the bag is pulled with the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: TRG Accessories, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Nordstrom
  • Publication number: 20080149439
    Abstract: A counter-top bag may be provided for convenient object disposal. The counter-top bag may have a mouth and may include an unstructured bag and a collar. The collar may be coupled to the unstructured bag such that the collar and the mouth of the unstructured bag form the mouth of the counter-top bag. Further, a ratio between a height of the collar and a height of the unstructured bag is configured in a desired range such that the counter-top bag is capable of standing with the mouth in an open position when the counter-top bag is in one of an empty condition and a filled condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: H. Lee Browne
  • Publication number: 20080135365
    Abstract: A foldable trolley luggage bag includes a bottom support, a reverse U-shaped telescoping handle, a coupling member, and a soft bag. The bottom support is provided at two lower rear ends with two wheels to enable easy pull or push of the luggage bag. The coupling member is fixed to a rear top of the bottom support, and two lower ends of the telescoping handle are turnably mounted in two guiding ways formed below two lateral ends of the coupling member. The soft bag is compressible and foldable, and is connected at an upper side to the telescoping handle and at a lower side to a top of the bottom support. Therefore, the whole telescoping handle may be pivotally turned about the coupling member between an upright and a horizontal position without being interfered by the soft bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Angela W. Han
  • Publication number: 20080135364
    Abstract: A foldable luggage structure includes a main bag, in which two opposite movable bases are disposed at two sides. Male and female fastener members for fastening the main bag, which is folded one half, are disposed on the main bag near long sides of the main bag. Male and female fastener hooks for hooking the main bag, which is completely folded, are disposed near the outer long sides. Two wheels are disposed at two corners of the main bag. One hand strap has one end fixed to a bottom of the main bag near a middle between the two wheels, and the other end extending upward. The hand strap is fixed and positioned by at least one fixing strap disposed on a backside. Thus, the high mobility and the high convenience can be achieved and the retracted luggage structure occupies less space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Hsien-Wen Chang, Shek-Hing Yu
  • Publication number: 20080047792
    Abstract: A collapsible piece of luggage is disclosed. The piece of luggage may have wheels and an extendable and retractable handle. The sidewall, bottom and cover of the luggage have sufficient rigidity to hold their own shape and may be folded into a storage configuration in which the piece of luggage is smaller in width and depth. Additionally, the luggage includes an expansion feature that allows the luggage cover to expand outward pyramidally so as to increase the storage volume of the luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: Max Mirani LLC
    Inventors: Michael Bettua, Kiran Joseph, Rachel Matthai
  • Patent number: 7328780
    Abstract: A device for holding and drying apparel includes a foldable panel being convertible between an unfolded open arrangement or a folded closed arrangement, said foldable panel having at least one compartment disposed therefrom for receiving at least one item of said apparel, said foldable panel and compartment further including a series of open drying spaces for exposing said apparel to ambient air flow for drying thereof, and at least one support portion for carrying and/or hanging said apparel therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Inventor: Robert T. C. Hawthorne
  • Patent number: 7314126
    Abstract: A collapsible bag construction includes a telescoping handle mounted on a bracket with a portion of the bracket extending along the bottom edge of the collapsible bag and cooperative with a supplement or auxiliary rigid bottom panel that may be removed to permit the collapsible bag to be folded for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Travelon
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj Redzisz
  • Patent number: 7278539
    Abstract: A portable enclosure for storing and carrying baseball and other athletic equipment consists of six fabric-covered rigid panels which can be closed by means of a single continuous zipper to form a rigid rectangular parallelepiped that can be carted easily by means of wheels located at a lower edge. When the portable enclosure is unzipped into the open position, the back wall and side walls open up flat so that the pockets, shelves and pouches located on the interior surfaces thereof are accessible. Yet, since the portable enclosure is now flat, it can be located out of the way, secured against the back of the dugout where it will not create a trip hazard for the players.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Inventor: John C. Souza
  • Patent number: 7273139
    Abstract: Luggage that is easy to transport and easy to store is provided with security tags to enable the passenger and terminal security officers to determine the last person to seal the luggage, enabling a passenger to determine if the luggage was searched, and enabling security personal to determine whether the luggage was previously searched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: A Rifken Co
    Inventor: Paul D. Lantz
  • Patent number: 7232018
    Abstract: This invention provides a structured luggage system that allows for maximum versatility in luggage piece dimensions and using two luggage pieces. Each of the two luggage pieces can be converted from a full-height luggage piece to an approximately half-height piece with relative ease. The lower or main piece includes conventional wheels and a retractable/extendible handle for easy transport. The upper or secondary piece is adapted to stack on and be secured to the extended handle and (in full-height configuration) offer a secondary grip for added stability adjacent to the handle grip. The lower piece includes an inner central septum that can be sealed or opened to selectively define either a two-compartment piece or large, single compartment piece. Each compartment includes easily removable stiffeners in corresponding side pockets. By removing the upper compartment stiffeners, the pocket can be collapsed into a thickened top that includes the septum as the thickened top's inside face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: The Gem Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark T. Salander
  • Patent number: 7207426
    Abstract: A luggage item is convertible from a duffle bag form to a garment bag form by disengaging duffle end panels from the lateral sides of the garment bag and folding those end panels against the inside of the garment bag. Various arrangements of handles and carry straps are disclosed which facilitate transport of the luggage item as a duffle bag or a garment bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 7188713
    Abstract: A mat/carrier foldable between a substantially flat configuration and a storage configuration is provided. The mat/carrier comprises a mat/carrier component having a base panel, a plurality of side panels, and at least one intermediate panel intermediate adjacent side panels. A first set of folds separates each panel from its adjacent panels to facilitate re-orientation of each panel relative to its adjacent panels so as to form a container configuration. A second set of folds in at least some of the panels facilitate at least partial collapsing of the mat/carrier component from the container configuration to a smaller container configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventors: Traci Leigh Espar, Jamie Michelle Yarow
  • Patent number: 7175010
    Abstract: An apparatus for the protection and transportation of cargo includes a planar bottom, four upright sides that are hingedly attached to the planar bottom and a top member that preferably is detachable. The four upright sides includes flexible corners that permit them to fold down on top of the planar bottom. The top is then secured over the collapsed upright sides for storage of the apparatus. To use the apparatus, the upright sides are raised, the cargo is placed on top of the planar bottom intermediate the upright sides, and the top is secured in position over the cargo and the top edges of the upright sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Michelle Yvette Miner
  • Patent number: 7163340
    Abstract: A folding bag has a generally rectangular parallelepiped shape with rigid lateral front and backsides and a flexible bottom panel with a diagonal slit that enables folding of the bag into a compact flat configuration. A rigid folding panel is provided on the inside of the bag to enable maintenance of the bottom side in a generally fixed configuration and to maintain the shape of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrejz M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 7134535
    Abstract: This invention is a bag that opens down the center of its length and when filled, easily rolls up into a small package. The topside of the bag comprises two flaps that extend along the whole length of the bag and when these flaps are open, the entire inside of the bag is exposed. Once the items are packed, the flaps are pulled back over the items, and closure is obtained by zipper. At the bottom of the bag is a cylindrical accessory case. This cylindrical bag also provides an excellent cylindrical object to roll the bag around. On both sides of the bag are flaps that are designed such that when the bag is rolled, these flaps will cover the outside ends of the bag and protect the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventor: Daniel H. Horvat
  • Patent number: 7066647
    Abstract: A collapsible container including a plurality of adjacent side panels, each of the side panels having a flexible frame and a web having a perimeter secured to the frame. Each of the side panels has a bottom side, a top side and two lateral sides. Each of the lateral sides of each side panel is attached to the lateral side of an adjacent side panel. A flexible floor panel has a plurality of sides. Each of the floor panel sides is attached to at least one of the side panel bottom sides. At least one of the side panels has an opening through which items may be placed into and removed from the container. A mesh may be disposed so as to act as a cover, which together with a respective side panel, may serve as a pouch for holding various items therein. The container may have a partition panel pivotally secured therein. A mesh may be releasably secured to its respective side panel to allow the container to be used as a basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Bajer Design & Marketing, Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence Peska
  • Patent number: 7048102
    Abstract: A collapsible bag construction includes a telescoping handle mounted on a bracket with a portion of the bracket extending along the bottom edge of the collapsible bag and cooperative with a supplemental or auxiliary rigid bottom panel that may be removed to permit the collapsible bag to be folded for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj Redzisz
  • Patent number: 7048101
    Abstract: A collapsible bag construction includes a telescoping handle mounted on a bracket with a portion of the bracket extending along the bottom edge of the collapsible bag and cooperative with a supplemental or auxiliary rigid bottom panel that may be removed to permit the collapsible bag to be folded for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Travelon
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj Redzisz