Patents by Inventor Joy Tong

Joy Tong 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: 6334519
    Abstract: A utility bag. The bag can be utilized for hanging applications. The bag includes a bag body and an extension hanging pouch. The body includes four folds and two sidings that are deployed on both sides of the fourth fold, such that the four folds will form a pouch with sidings on both sides once the sealing zipper is drawn to close the bag. On top of the fold is provided a hanging hook, which together with a first coupling element provided on a chosen spot inside the fourth fold, makes possible the first coupling element being abutted upon an extension hanging pouch for series application once the body is fully developed and is generally used in a hanging position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Patent number: 6276501
    Abstract: A design of a composite suitcase having an ‘n’ shape body and a triple-fold extensible member. The triple-fold extensible member being attached to one side of the ‘n’ shape body. On the periphery of the triple-fold extensible member is provided a zipper chain which is complemented by a counter zipper chain furnished on the edge rim of the ‘n’ shape body with an opening provided centrally to the middle fold segment of the triple-fold member, overlapped by a liftable lid. The zipper may be sealed to close such that, once the triple-fold member is folded up, the closure by the zipper pair will form a suitcase completed together with the ‘n’ shape body, whereupon the suitcase may be deployed to store a suit. The suitcase may be opened by opening the lid externally, the opening allowing for the storage of objects therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Patent number: 5113982
    Abstract: A garment bag including inner and outer panels, a pair of sides and ends joined together and joined to the outer panel defining an interior packing space, the inner and outer panels being foldable along a central axis such that the bag can be moved from a folded position and an unfolded position providing access to the inner packing space. The inner panel is divided into two separate sections either of which may be zipped and unzipped independent of the other to provide access to the inner packing space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Assignee: American Tourister, Inc.
    Inventors: John Pulichino, Joy Tong
  • Patent number: 5060767
    Abstract: Soft luggage has a fabric side wall. Two pockets are stitched to the side wall. Each pocket has a crescent-shaped upper edge and a crescent-shaped lid hinged to the side wall. A slide fastener connects the lid to the crescent-shaped upper edge to close the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1991
    Assignee: American Tourister, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Pulichino, Jr., Joy Tong
  • Patent number: 4854431
    Abstract: A carryon suitcase having two compartments. A garment bag is twice folded upon itself and packed in one of the compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Assignee: American Tourister, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Pulichino, Jr., Joy Tong
  • Patent number: D328391
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Assignee: American Tourister, Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Pulichino, Jr., Joy Tong