Patents Assigned to West Coast Trends, Inc.
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Patent number: 10779623Abstract: A luggage assembly is disclosed that includes a first piece of luggage and a second piece of luggage. A variable length attachment member such as a strap forming a loop, is affixed to the second piece of luggage. The attachment member couples the second piece of luggage to the first piece of luggage to form an assembly, in which the first and second pieces of luggage are self-stabilized while upright and inclined, and while in motion and while stationary.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C Herold
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Patent number: 10039361Abstract: A luggage assembly which includes a first piece of luggage and a second piece of luggage. A variable length attachment member such as a strap forming a loop, is affixed to the second piece of luggage. The attachment member couples the second piece of luggage to the first piece of luggage to form an assembly, in which the first and second pieces of luggage are self-stabilized while upright and inclined, and while in motion and while stationary.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C Herold
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Patent number: 9585448Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 19, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: WEST COAST TRENDS, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
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Patent number: 9033125Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a self-stabilized luggage assembly is disclosed. In one embodiment the method includes coupling a first piece of luggage in contact with a second piece of luggage using an adjustable stabilizer configured to couple a handle on the first piece of luggage to a handle on the second piece of luggage while wheels on the bottom of the first and second pieces of luggage remain on the ground when the first and second pieces of luggage are tilted, upright, moving, and stationary. Other embodiments are described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2009Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Herold
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Publication number: 20110000591Abstract: A base support to support a bag can include a bottom, a back, and a pair of side portions each coupled to the back at curved joints. A plurality of reinforcement ribs can be configured along the bottom, back, and side portions to resist bending. The base support is formed from a single piece of material without corners and/or seams. The base support back portion, bottom portion, and side portions blend smoothly into one another and the base support is configured to accommodate at least a portion of the travel bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Herold
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Patent number: 7219902Abstract: A travel bag fabricated of flexible material such as nylon and is combined with a specialized rigid support to form combination. The support is configured to protect portions of the bag which are subject to high wear and tear during normal use. In addition, the support is formed to receive and hold wheels therein which facilitate transportation of the bag. The support is constructed of a high impact rigid material such as plastic to resist wear due to friction and impact which may accompany a bag in use. The support is specially arranged to cooperate with the flexible portion of the bag. The shape of the support tends to defend the corners of the bag against particular wear. The flexible main portion and the support portions are affixed together.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
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Patent number: 7188714Abstract: A travel bag includes two major components; specifically, a bag member and a base member. These components are formed to matingly fit together and to be permanently attached to one another via rivets. The bag member incorporates additional features including a reinforcement system of webbing with longitudinal and circumferal portions. Also, the bag includes accessory pockets, a taper and padding, zippered opening, āDā-ring, among others. The base member features include wheels, reinforcement ribbing, seamless and cornerless joints, surface relief indicia among others. In addition, the travel bag as a whole enjoys a new arrangement of all parts and systems which provides for an extremely durable and rugged device.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
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Publication number: 20060289587Abstract: A dual strap system comprises two straps arranged to cooperate with the human form in a manner whereby a heavy side load is easily and comfortably supported. One strap has a conventionally shaped pad while the other has a specially shaped pad configured with a view to the forces which are applied to it and in further view of the angle in which rests upon a shoulder. Together, these straps are affixed at a joint to form an apparatus which may be worn over both shoulders. Length adjustability is effected in view of the unique arrangement by way of four specially placed adjustment buckles. Maximum utility is realized by minor adjustments whereby one can support heavy loads in the form a bag or satchel type sack at a user's side.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2005Publication date: December 28, 2006Applicant: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Herold
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Publication number: 20060237108Abstract: A base support to support a bag can include a bottom, a back, and a pair of side portions each coupled to the back at curved joints. A plurality of reinforcement ribs can be configured along the bottom, back, and side portions to resist bending. The base support is formed from a single piece of material without corners and/or seams. The base support back portion, bottom portion, and side portions blend smoothly into one another and the base support is configured to accommodate at least a portion of the travel bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Herold
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Patent number: 7025237Abstract: A modular system for a golf club bag shoulder strap arrangement has been discovered and is presented here. It includes sub-elements of four primary types. A single point fastener end, a two-to-one āVā connector, a main padded strap, and a connection loop. Each of these elements couples in a special manner to appropriate cooperating sub-elements and may be easily decoupled for replacement, repair, resizing, et cetera. The coupling-decoupling function is indented to be quick, temporary, and replaceable in nature. Thus, these dual straps are provided with functionality not found in similar and competing systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Herold
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Patent number: 7018035Abstract: Eyewear characterized as flip-up sunglasses include a combination of a spring loaded hinge and a magnetic seat. The spring loaded hinge relieves a user the task of properly placing a flip-up portion in a holding mechanism. In combination with the spring, the magnetic seat allows the flip-up lenses to be held against the spring force and provides a simple release action which may be quickly accomplished by merely breaking a magnetic contact bond. As such, the action of flipping up and flipping down a sunglasses lens or lenses becomes comfortable and simple. The glasses are particularly useful for users who frequently switch between looking into shadows and lighted areas which would otherwise require removing sunglasses and replacing them.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2000Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Herold, Hiroyuki Sasaki
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Patent number: D511043Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 1997Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
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Patent number: D329483Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1990Date of Patent: September 15, 1992Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
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Patent number: D615732Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Byron Van Slovis
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Patent number: D818271Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Herold
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Patent number: D894692Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Herold