Compartmented Patents (Class 190/109)
  • Patent number: 10827808
    Abstract: A tote bag including an outer shell defining a sidewall, wherein the outer shell also includes multiple shoulder straps, wherein the shoulder straps also include hand straps, and wherein the shoulder straps are configured to remain above a plane of the base of the bag when the tote bag is carried by the hand straps is disclosed. An inner bottom liner and the outer shell form a storage compartment with an opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment. Further, a semi-rigid base configured to keep the tote bag upright is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Dustin Bullock
  • Patent number: 10807787
    Abstract: An insulation system for beverage containers comprising: an inner container surrounding a plurality of cylindrical beverage containers contained in an inner container; a handle included in an inner container top panel; an outer container having a cavity defined in the outer container for receiving the inner container; a pair of lateral spacers disposed lengthwise along corresponding inner upper corners of the out container; an airspace defined between an inner container side panel and an external container side panel having a polygon cross-section; and, a handle access opening centrally defined in an outer container top panel allowing access to the handle of the inner container so that the beverage containers, inner container and out container can be transported using the handle wherein the width of the handle access opening is about one third the length of the outer panel top opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Kanga, LLC
    Inventors: Logan T. LaMance, Daniel Delegatti, Joseph M. Wilson, Shea W. Doonan, Ryan D. Frazier, Austin Maxwell, Edward Giard, Jr., Edward Giard, III
  • Patent number: 10788299
    Abstract: The speed drum is a storage container for spare ammunition for squad automatic weapons or machine guns. It is comprised of a bottom wall, front wall, back wall, side walls, side braces, connecting clips, and a flexible cord. Users can store, access, and replace ammunition single handedly, in a quick manner without removing both hands from their weapon. The side walls are curved, in the middle, to increase tension on the ammunition placed inside the speed drum and curved at the top, to reduce friction and snagging of the ammunition. Side braces secure the front wall and back walls. Connecting clips secure the device to equipment straps on the user's clothing or tactical vest. A flexible cord, attached to both the front wall and back wall, may be placed over the ammo drum inside the speed drum for additional stability and security until the spare ammunition drum is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Inventor: Chad Schandelmeier
  • Patent number: 10772402
    Abstract: A hard-sided luggage bag includes at least one shell portion, and has a front side, a back side, and a bottom side extending between the front and back sides. The least one shell portion encloses a storage compartment and includes an access opening permitting access to the storage compartment. The access opening is formed in at least part of the front side and is spaced apart from the bottom side. At least one lid is releasably coupled to the at least one shell portion to cover the access opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: HEYS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Emran Y. Sheikh, Alden Evangelista
  • Patent number: 10760313
    Abstract: A stowage compartment for a vehicle comprises a bin, a lid, and a first hinge assembly. The bin includes a bottom surface and a first hinge mount. The lid includes a second hinge mount and a latch mechanism. The second hinge mount is disposed proximate the first hinge mount of the bin. The first hinge assembly includes a lock barrel and a free barrel. The lock barrel is rotatably supported in the first hinge mount of the bin, the free barrel is fixed to the second hinge mount of the lid. The free barrel is disposed in and rotatably supported by an interior of the lock barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Andres Omar Alvarez Lopez, Uriel Torres Davalos
  • Patent number: 10687606
    Abstract: A multi-purpose seat organizer includes a sealed container body having a front side, a back side, a left side, a right side, a bottom and a hinged lid. The front side has a concave configuration. The hinged lid includes a back edge hingedly fixed to the back side for accessing an interior of the sealed container body. The hinged lid includes a concave front edge configured to match the concave configuration of the front side. The concave configuration of the front side and the concave front edge of the hinged lid are configured to wrap around a body of a user while being carried thereby positioning a center of gravity of the multi-purpose seat organizer closer to the user while being carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Inventors: Edward L. Nicks, III, James W. Gable, Jr., Justin J. Gable
  • Patent number: 10663263
    Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable ballistic binder insert, which allows the user to customize the level of protection desired by inserting different ballistic defeating materials into the carrier pocket. The components of the invention are a plurality of armor fabric layers that create a pocket, a method of connecting to the binder or folder, and a ballistic defeating material insert that is able to be removed and replaced as well as a temporary method of closing the pocket to contain the inserted panel, which, generally speaking, are configured as described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Inventor: Ben H Boyd, III
  • Patent number: 10660734
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for packaging dental aligners. A container for dental aligners includes a top compartment, a bottom compartment, and a plurality of individually packaged dental aligners separably connected in a strip. The bottom compartment is configured to receive the plurality of individually packaged dental aligners. The bottom compartment further includes a slot through which an individually packaged dental aligner can be pulled and separated from the strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SmileDirectClub LLC
    Inventors: Josh Chapman, Brittany Lacey
  • Patent number: 10624431
    Abstract: Luggage systems that better address the ways in which many people like to travel, in a style they feel most comfortable, while enjoying an unprecedented level of convenience which they will naturally welcome. Such improvement include a hinged front panel supporting storage pouches recessed within the front hard-shell housing portion, for storing a mobile computing device and other articles, that can be simply accessed while traveling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: JRSK, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Korey, Jennifer Rubio, Bret Recor, Seth Murray, Charles Weber, Ahyoung Park
  • Patent number: 10609997
    Abstract: A telescopically-extendable handle and rechargeable power supply assembly for mounting in a piece of luggage. The assembly includes a pair of spaced apart guide tubes supporting a pair of telescopically-extendable rods joined to a handle structure. A base housing component is mounted in an aperture formed in the luggage, and has a top surface. A battery module casing is mounted to and beneath the base housing component, and disposed substantially in the same plane as and between the pair of spaced apart guide tubes. A rechargeable DC battery power module is contained in the battery module casing, and provides a DC battery recharging port and a set of DC power supplying ports. Each such port is directly accessible through the top surface of the base housing component. A power port cover panel is hinged to the base housing component and has a closed configuration and an open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: JRSK, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Korey, Bret Recor, Seth Murray, Charles Weber, Ahyoung Park, Jennifer Rubio
  • Patent number: 10591956
    Abstract: This is directed to a case for securing and protecting an electronic device. The case can include a cover connected to a pouch by a hinge such that the cover can be overlaid over a device interface (e.g., a device display). The case can be constructed by layering and combining several types of materials, including for example materials having resistant outer surfaces, materials limiting the deformation of the case, materials providing a soft surface to be placed in contact with the device, and rigid materials for defining a structure of the case. In some embodiments, the case can include a tab that allows a user to fold open the cover of the case to form a triangular prism. The prism can be placed on any of its surfaces such that the device can be oriented towards a user at particular angles (e.g., a typing-specific orientation and a media playback orientation).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Rohrbach, Vinh Diep
  • Patent number: 10449289
    Abstract: An elevator device for intravenous solution includes an openable container with a base and a lid, a pole having at least two segments and adapted to define a more extended condition and a less extended condition, and a member supporting a bag or a bottle containing the intravenous solution. The elevator device is adapted to assume a first non-operating configuration, in which the pole in the less extended condition and the member are accommodated into a seat provided in the container, and a second operating configuration, in which the pole is in the more extended condition and the member is associated to the pole at an upper portion thereof, and in which the container defines a supporting base that inferiorly supports the pole and that is adapted to be stably positioned on a resting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Inventors: Serena Ceccato, Giorgia Zuccolin
  • Patent number: 10448719
    Abstract: A novel travel device and method of storing items are disclosed. The travel device may comprise a top shell joined to a bottom shell to form a container. A sleeve may be removably attached to the top and bottom shells but is preferably fixed to the interior of the container. The sleeve acts a second container for holding items such as dirty clothes. Clean clothes may be placed in the remaining portion of the interior of the first container thereby keeping the dirty clothes separate from the clean ones. The top shell, bottom shell, and sleeve are preferably made of fabric. The sleeve may be made of impermeable material and may include a sealable hole to store wet or particularly odorous items. The travel device advantageously is capable of storing both clean and dirty clothes at the same time while also functioning as a comfortable pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Inventor: Dustin Coury
  • Patent number: 10426241
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an insulated, waterproof, soft-side cooler. The soft-side cooler may comprise an insulated core formed form a single piece of foam. Further, the soft-side cooler may comprise a zipper configuration that allows for zipping down the middle of the top of the soft-side cooler, thus allowing for the full, six-sided insulation while also allowing for wide-mouth opening that allows users easy access into the insulated compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventor: Edwin Strudwick Nash
  • Patent number: 10405633
    Abstract: A cosmetic repurposing system and associated apparatuses to enable the extraction and reuse of cosmetic materials that otherwise would be wasted. The compact and portable nature of the cosmetic repurposing system allows for ease of use. Further, the standardization of sizes enable the specific application of the system for use within a variety of compacts, makeup kits and in association with a variety of other cosmetic containment vessels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Jill Rossini
  • Patent number: 10392180
    Abstract: A portable insulated storage container comprises an outer layer and an inner liner positioned inside the outer layer. The inner liner defining an internal storage volume inside the portable insulated storage container. Insulation is positioned between the inner liner and the outer layer. A closable opening extends through the outer layer and the inner liner for accessing the internal storage volume from outside the portable insulated storage container. A closure mechanism has a first rigid member hingedly attached to a second rigid member for permitting access to the internal storage volume through the closable opening and for closing the closable opening. The closure mechanism extends around a perimeter of the closable opening. The rigid members each extend around respective portions of the perimeter of the closable opening, pivot in opposite directions, and are in substantially a same plane when the closure mechanism is in the opened position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: W. Travis Smith, Richard W. Vinson, Zachary D. Dunkin, Todd Eichinger, Ryan J. Cavenagh
  • Patent number: 10383414
    Abstract: A folding collapsible luggage includes a folding collapsible luggage body, a hard support plate hinged to an inner surface of the back panel of the luggage body and adapted for supporting the luggage body in shape, and connection devices mounted between two opposite lateral sides of the support plate and two opposite side panels of the luggage body and adapted for detachably fastening the support plate to the two opposite side panels of the luggage body in the operative position where the support plate divides the inside space of the luggage body into two vertically spaced storage compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventor: Fu-Hsing Tan
  • Patent number: 10334962
    Abstract: A portable, stable and rigid baby changing station which can be easily collapsed for storage or expanded for use and which can be safely and securely worn by a user, to form a firm bed for changing a baby when no other clean or useable surfaces are available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Inventor: Jason Hornor
  • Patent number: 10325257
    Abstract: Systems and methods for securely storing digital assets using a secure portal are disclosed. Using an isolated computer within an electronic isolation chamber, a plurality of digital asset accounts may be generated, and one or more private keys and a digital asset account identifier corresponding to each of the digital asset accounts may be obtained. A respective reference identifier may be associated with each digital asset account. At least one of the one or more private keys corresponding to each digital asset account may be divided into a plurality of private key segments and written to a card along with the respective reference identifier to create sets of collated cards, wherein each set comprises cards corresponding to different private keys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: WINKLEVOSS IP, LLC
    Inventors: Cameron Howard Winklevoss, Tyler Howard Winklevoss, Evan Louis Greebel, Kathleen Hill Moriarty, Gregory Elias Xethalis
  • Patent number: 10251457
    Abstract: Provided is a luggage piece that can be coupled to a second luggage piece to be transported together as a joined unit, and a luggage system including such luggage pieces. The luggage piece includes a housing for storing items to be transported therein, and a retractable handle provided to the housing. A plurality of rollers coupled to the housing allow the luggage piece to be rolled, and include at least two in-line rollers having a generally-fixed rolling direction. The second luggage piece includes two or more adjustable rollers having a variable rolling direction. A plurality of tethers couple the luggage piece and the second luggage piece together to form a joined unit that can be steered through adjustment of the rolling direction of the adjustable rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Inventor: John Salek
  • Patent number: 10243609
    Abstract: An accessory device for use with an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may include multiple layers. One layer may be formed from a plastic. Other layers may include a fabric layer and a silicone layer. The accessory device may further include a retaining feature designed to hold or carry an object, such as a stylus for use with the electronic device. The accessory device may include a recessed region suited to receive the retaining feature. This allows the retaining feature to be stored in the accessory device when the retaining feature is not in use. Further, the retaining feature may be co-planar with an interior region of the accessory device such that the electronic device is not disturbed when positioned in the accessory device. In this manner, the retaining feature may be hidden. Also, the retaining feature may be deployed from the recessed region and receive the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Griffin, II, Daniel J. Coster, Samuel Gilkison Smith, Yoonhoo Jo
  • Patent number: 10231522
    Abstract: A luggage can be a locker bag, or a bag with a reconfigurable folding shelf and having a luggage frame having an opening covered by a front cover. The luggage frame has a pair of sidewalls, a top wall, a bottom wall and a rear wall. The pair of sidewalls includes a left wall and a right wall and a shelf panel. The shelf panel has a pivotal connection to either the left wall or the right wall. The shelf panel has a shelf panel extension extending away from the pivotal connection. A first buckle apparatus engages to a first buckle retainer apparatus on either the left wall or the right wall that the shelf panel is pivotally connected to when the shelf panel is in a stowed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Inventor: Godfrey Ching Shan Shyr
  • Patent number: 10219600
    Abstract: Improvements in luggage systems that better address the ways in which many people like to travel, in a style they feel most comfortable, while enjoying an unprecedented level of convenience which they will naturally welcome, while overcoming the shortcomings and drawback of prior art luggage systems, methods and technologies. Such improvements include a telescopic-handle assembly supports a rechargeable battery power module, a set of USB DC electrical power supply ports and a DC power recharging port configured with the rechargeable battery module, to provide improved performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: JRSK, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephanie Korey, Jennifer Rubio, Bret Recor, Seth Murray, Charles Weber, Ahyoung Park
  • Patent number: 10201310
    Abstract: A calibration packaging apparatus for a physiological monitoring garment is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a chamber to hold a physiological monitoring garment with a plurality of position sensors, motion sensors, or position and motion sensors. The apparatus is configured to calibrate the plurality of position sensors, motion sensors, or position and motion sensors simultaneously during a calibration process in which the apparatus is moved through a predetermined pattern and/or a random pattern. Methods of calibrating using the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: L.I.F.E. Corporation S.A.
    Inventors: Marco Lorenzo Mauri, Marco Giovanelli, Gianluigi Longinotti-Buitoni, Rudy Rigoni
  • Patent number: 10188185
    Abstract: A suitcase includes a main body, a removable compartment, at least one first main fastening unit, at least one second main fastening unit and a plurality of fastening rings. The main body includes a containing groove. The removable compartment is movably located in the containing groove, and the removable compartment includes a base layer, a covering layer, at least one hole and an inner opening unit. The covering layer covers the base layer. The at least one hole is located in the base layer. The inner opening unit is movably connected to the covering layer, and the inner opening unit is used for allowing the covering layer to be opened or closed; when the covering layer is opened, the base layer will be exposed to the outside. The at least one first main fastening unit is located in the containing groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Chen-Chuan Wu
  • Patent number: 10111507
    Abstract: A wheeled suitcase comprises an extendable handle, a main chamber, and a beverage container holder adapted to releasably hold a disposable hot drinks cup or can in a substantially fixed position relative to the suitcase, or adapted to releasably hold a plurality of hot drinks cups or cans side by side in a substantially fixed position relative to the suitcase. When the holder is in use a beverage container held thereby at least partly extends above the beverage container holder so as to aid its removal from the holder. When the suitcase is rested on its wheels in a substantially upright position such that the handle is substantially vertical a beverage container in the holder is held at an angle of 30 degrees or less to the vertical. The suitcase further comprises a beverage container cover adapted to shield a beverage container retained in the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Inventor: Stephen Daly
  • Patent number: 10111788
    Abstract: A package comprises: wrapped absorbent articles comprising: an absorbent article having an absorber; and a wrapper for individually wrapping the absorbent article, the absorbent article being placed on the wrapper and folded together with the wrapper, and the absorbent article being wrapped individually by the wrapper; and a bag containing the plurality of wrapped absorbent articles, wherein the wrapped absorbent articles are provided with a perfume, at least one surface of the bag comprises: aperture through which the perfume of the wrapped absorbent articles contained in the bag can pass; and a perfume indicator for indicating an existence of the perfume, a compressibility of the package is 10% or more when a load of 1.35 kg in weight is applied in an area of 100 mm×200 mm of the package for ten seconds, and a compression resilience of the package is 95% or more after ten seconds has passed after removal of the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: UNICHARM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kiyoko Nishimura, Yuki Noda, Toshihisa Hayashi, Taro Nittono
  • Patent number: 10104947
    Abstract: Embodiments of a garment bag which not only can be used for storage and transport of garments, but also may be used as a shipping package. The garment bag may compress the contents, reduce or eliminate loose straps, hooks, or other elements which could damage the garment bag during shipping, and protect the contents against water and rough handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Rent The Runway, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrea Renee Graham, Charles F. Ickes
  • Patent number: 10085533
    Abstract: A suitcase, in cases-and-bags field, comprises case bodies and separating plates. The case bodies include upper and lower case bodies rotationally connected and form a storage chamber; the separating plates include an upper separating plate in the upper case body and a lower separating plate in the lower case body; when the case bodies open, the upper separating plate rotates toward direction of the lower case body, and the lower separating plate rotates toward the upper case body. The storage chamber of the case bodies is divided by added upper and lower separating plates into spaces which are more compact in volume, facilitating fixing luggage. Upper/lower case bodies open and close by rotating, the upper and lower separating plates are respectively rotationally connected in the upper/lower case bodies, and both separating plates can rotate toward the middle, facilitating support and control, making users easily remove/put luggage from/into the storage chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Inventor: Zhonglang Xu
  • Patent number: 10068228
    Abstract: Systems and methods for securely storing digital assets using a secure portal are disclosed. Using an isolated computer within an electronic isolation chamber, a plurality of digital asset accounts may be generated, and one or more private keys and a digital asset account identifier corresponding to each of the digital asset accounts may be obtained. A respective reference identifier may be associated with each digital asset account. At least one of the one or more private keys corresponding to each digital asset account may be divided into a plurality of private key segments and written to a card along with the respective reference identifier to create sets of collated cards, wherein each set comprises cards corresponding to different private keys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Winklevoss IP, LLC
    Inventors: Cameron Howard Winklevoss, Tyler Howard Winklevoss, Evan Louis Greebel, Kathleen Hill Moriarty, Gregory Elias Xethalis
  • Patent number: 10058465
    Abstract: The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle is an apparatus that is adapted for use with vehicles. The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle is further adapted for use with a stretcher. The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle is intended for use by emergency personnel to allow a stretcher to be secured to the hood of a vehicle such that a person can be transported by stretcher using the vehicle. The hood-mounted stretcher for use with a vehicle comprises a stretcher, a container, a lid, a plurality of anchors, a plurality of webbings, and a plurality of strain devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Lanner
  • Patent number: 10028561
    Abstract: A luggage case may include a connector assembly including a first connector and a second connector that releasably connect together. The first connector may be attached to a first flexible retaining member at a position spaced from the attachment of the first flexible retaining member to a respective wall. The second connector may be attached to one of the walls in opposing relationship to the first connector. The first and/or second connectors and/or walls may be adapted to selectively attach the first and/or second connectors to respective walls so that the first connector and/or the second connector are more easily accessible during and after packing one's belongings in the case (than more conventional buckle components, and offer an improvement and alternative to conventional luggage articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l.
    Inventor: Corrado Vecellio
  • Patent number: 9918531
    Abstract: A hard travel case is described comprising a main body with a main compartment, two sub-compartments, each hinging on a first side of the main body between a closed position and open position, whereby in the closed position together the sub-compartments close the main compartment, and in the open position access is provided to the main compartment, wherein each sub-compartment comprises an access door hinging on a first side of the sub-compartment between a closed position whereby the access door closes the sub-compartment and an open position allowing access to the sub-compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventor: Paul Anthony Barmes
  • Patent number: 9788638
    Abstract: A backpack system is described herein comprising a frame and a pack (e.g., backpack or outdoor pack) that may be used by individuals engaging in different type of events such as hunting, fishing, hiking, sports and the like. The pack may be configured to be readily engaged with the frame. The pack may comprise one or more pocket sections that may be quickly detached for easy access to its contents by a user while still wearing the main part of the pack which may remain engaged with the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Plano Molding Company
    Inventors: Jay Robert, Timothy S. Makos
  • Patent number: 9762278
    Abstract: An accessory device for use with an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may include multiple layers. One layer may be formed from a plastic. Other layers may include a fabric layer and a silicone layer. The accessory device may further include a retaining feature designed to hold or carry an object, such as a stylus for use with the electronic device. The accessory device may include a recessed region suited to receive the retaining feature. This allows the retaining feature to be stored in the accessory device when the retaining feature is not in use. Further, the retaining feature may be co-planar with an interior region of the accessory device such that the electronic device is not disturbed when positioned in the accessory device. In this manner, the retaining feature may be hidden. Also, the retaining feature may be deployed from the recessed region and receive the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: James G. Griffin, II, Daniel J. Coster, Samuel Gilkison Smith, Yoonhoo Jo
  • Patent number: 9665132
    Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises at least one electronic component and a chassis comprising a unitary body comprising a first major surface and a second major surface, a first wall and a second wall defining a chamber having a first opening to receive an electronic component. Other examples may be described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Inventors: Aleksander Magi, Mark E. Sprenger, Paul J. Gwin
  • Patent number: 9642443
    Abstract: A bag, such as a backpack, is provided having first and second closure mechanisms. The backpack includes an opening at the top end of the bag, with the first and the second closure mechanisms configured to selectively secure and close the opening. The first closure mechanism is configured to couple a front side and a back side of the backpack at the top end to partially close the opening and form a first slot and a second slot. The second closure mechanism is configured to partially or completely secure the opening by securing a first edge of the opening to a second edge of the opening to close each slot. The second closure mechanism includes a first and a second releasable fastener which may be zippers. The first and second slots are alignable with one or more interior sections to form first and second equipment storage compartments within the backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Justin Amago
  • Patent number: 9603424
    Abstract: A luggage case with two zipper pockets includes: a case body, a first zipper pocket and a second zipper pocket. The front surface of the luggage case body is a multi-stepped surface, and the first and second zipper pockets are provided on the front surface of different levels, which can prevent interference of the first zipper with the second zipper, when the two zippers move to the boundary between the two zipper pockets. Besides, since the front surface of the luggage case body is a multi-stepped surface, so as to prevent high moment of force from acting on the second zipper pocket, thus extending the life of the luggage case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventor: Wei-Hung Lai
  • Patent number: 9585448
    Abstract: A luggage assembly includes a first piece of luggage and a second piece of luggage. An attachment member is affixed to the second piece of luggage. The attachment member couples the second piece of luggage to the first piece of luggage so that the first and second pieces of luggage are self-stabilized while upright and inclined, and while in motion and while stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: WEST COAST TRENDS, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
  • Patent number: 9580209
    Abstract: A storage component including a cover and an easel coupled to the cover. The easel includes a first portion and a second portion pivotally coupled together, wherein the easel is movable between a substantially flat configuration wherein the first and second portions are generally flat and coplanar, and a propped configuration wherein the first and second portions are arranged in a non-coplanar configuration and the first portion is oriented at an angle relative to the cover. The first portion of the easel in the propped configuration is configured to support an item thereon for display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Megan Blume, Taryn Yost, Kathryn Hayes, Thomas J. Africa, Ross Worden
  • Patent number: 9490859
    Abstract: A dual holding case for mobile computing devices comprising: an outer portion having a long axis along substantially the center of the outer portion; a divider that runs longitudinally along the long axis of the outer portion to provide a left side and a right side, wherein the left side has at least one left side opening and at least one left side attachment means and the right side has at least one right side opening and at least one right side attachment means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventor: Douglas Peel
  • Patent number: 9486046
    Abstract: A hard-sided case is disclosed having a first housing member and a second housing member configured to form an interior compartment therebetween. Additionally, an external compartment lid is disposed on a planar surface of the second housing member. The external compartment lid is dimensioned and configured to seal a cavity formed on the planar surface of the second housing member to create an enclosed compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: BRIGGS & RILEY TRAVELWARE LLC
    Inventors: Richard Krulik, Georgene Rada, Matthew Dierkes, Donald Hogan
  • Patent number: 9332817
    Abstract: Provided is a luggage piece that can be coupled to a second luggage piece to be transported together as a joined unit, and a luggage system including such luggage pieces. The luggage piece includes a housing for storing items to be transported therein, and a retractable handle provided to the housing. A plurality of rollers coupled to the housing allow the luggage piece to be rolled, and include at least two in-line rollers having a generally-fixed rolling direction. The second luggage piece includes two or more adjustable rollers having a variable rolling direction. A plurality of tethers couple the luggage piece and the second luggage piece together to form a joined unit that can be steered through adjustment of the rolling direction of the adjustable rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: John Salek
  • Patent number: 9115539
    Abstract: A partition assembly kit including a receptacle, a sheet of material of a sufficient size to cover a standard-sized entry way, a roll of double-sided tape comprising a carrier material having a high-tack adhesive material on a first side of the carrier material and a low-tack adhesive material on a second side of the carrier material, wherein the first side of the carrier material has a peel adhesion greater than the second side of the carrier material, and at least one zipper having a length greater than 50% the height of the standard-sized entry way.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Zipwall, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Whittemore
  • Patent number: 9078504
    Abstract: A camera accessory case includes a main body portion and an expandable housing located within the main body portion. By opening and closing the accessory case, the expandable housing correspondingly expands out of and collapses into the main body portion via a built-in sliding mechanism interconnecting the expandable housing and the main body portion. In addition, the expandable housing may be partitioned into at least two compartments for temporarily housing interchangeable camera lenses, thus facilitating exchange of the interchangeable camera lenses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: DayMen Canada Acquisition ULC
    Inventor: Kevin Crandall
  • Patent number: 9027721
    Abstract: The nurse's travel bag is a travel bag or suitcase for storing a plurality of medical devices and/or supplies that a nurse may need. The nurse's travel bag includes a suitcase with a plurality of compartments integrated inside of and along the exterior of the suitcase. Each storage compartment consists of a clear plastic storage compartment, an identifying label, and a zipper for opening and closing said compartment. The suitcase may include rollers and a telescoping handle, which enable rolling of said suitcase. The suitcase includes a collapsible cooler and sharps container that extend from opposing side surfaces, and enable storage therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventor: Sharee Osborne
  • Patent number: 9016449
    Abstract: The briefcase and backpack luggage includes a housing that may carry a plurality of items. The housing comprises a case portion of the housing that may store the items. A folder portion of the housing is coupled to the case portion of the housing. The folder portion of the housing may store items. A handle is coupled to the housing. The handle may be gripped. A strap is coupled to the housing. The strap may be positionable on the user so the housing is retained on the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Oluwakemi S. Soboyejo
  • Publication number: 20150101958
    Abstract: Receptacle device built into a bag. In one example embodiment, a receptacle device is configured to be built into a bag. The receptacle device includes a frame and a first set of electrical receptacles rotatably attached to the frame. The frame defines an interior side and an exterior side. The first set of electrical receptacles is configured to be rotated with respect to the frame between being exposed on the exterior side and being exposed on the interior side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Joshua Seth Mark Cross
  • Patent number: 8967379
    Abstract: A tool storage and transport system including a tool bag body formed from a base, a first exterior wall perpendicular to the base, and a second exterior wall perpendicular to the base and opposite the first exterior wall; and a tool organizer slidably engagable with at least one of the first and second exterior walls. The tool organizer includes an organizer tray having a bottom wall, a plurality of sidewalls generally perpendicular to the bottom wall, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. The first end is slidably engagable with the exterior wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: LF Centennial Ltd.
    Inventors: Terrence P. Kinskey, Matthew G. Williams
  • Patent number: 8960391
    Abstract: A suitcase comprising a body with an edge adapted to be coupled to a space of a connection means for a partition adapted to divide the internal space of the suitcase into a smaller space and a larger space, the connection comprising a raceway adapted to be slidingly coupled to a sliding element which is complementary to the raceway and fixed to a support element with which the partition is integrally associated, the connection includes an internal portion of the body made of soft material, at the extremity of which the raceway which is made of rigid material is fixed, and an external portion of the body made of soft material, the sliding element being made of rigid material fixed to the support element which is made of soft material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Valigeria Roncato S.p.A.
    Inventor: Enrico Roncato