Patents by Inventor Jeffrey C. Herold

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

  • Patent number: 10779623
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C Herold
  • Publication number: 20180303215
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
  • Patent number: 10039361
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C Herold
  • Publication number: 20170172271
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20150136554
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
  • Patent number: 7219902
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
  • Patent number: 7188714
    Abstract: 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, ā€˜Dā€™-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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
  • Patent number: 7018035
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Herold, Hiroyuki Sasaki
  • Patent number: 6901979
    Abstract: A golf club travel bag is provided with a mechanism to restrain the movement of golf clubs contained therein. The bag is comprised of a rugged material which forms a cavity having an opening operated by a zipper. The top of the bag is supplemented with a special protective layer affixed to the interior surface. The protective layer may be a foam material operable for absorbing shock. A strap is arranged in a looping fashion symmetric about the longitudinal axis of the bag. A fastened strap applies a inward radial force onto the protective layer and further to clubs stored in the bag thereby holding the clubs from moving and causing damage to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
  • Patent number: D511043
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold
  • Patent number: D329483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: West Coast Trends, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Herold