Patents by Inventor Thai Christie

Thai Christie 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: 7886786
    Abstract: A carrying container in a form of an ergonomically shaped handbag that has a variety of convenience features. The convenience features include, but are not limited to, a self locking top flap, a secure ID feature implemented in the top flap, a hidden retractable handle, hidden secret compartments, compartment quick access features and detachable shoulder strap, a plurality of interchangeable top flaps and a back flap. A handbag has an ergonomic shape that provides for added convenience of carrying the handbag under the arm. The handbag also has a detachable strap that can be used for carrying the bag in a variety of ways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Thai Christie
  • Publication number: 20080023284
    Abstract: An article of manufacture with a quick access feature designed to assist users for rapidly accessing an object in an enclosed container. The access feature may be attached to a pouch, a bag, a pocket or another item designed to carry objects, including apparel that has built-in pockets or attached pockets, such as those on shirt or pants. An article of manufacture may include an access panel attached to a base member defining a pocket. The access panel includes an access opening or eyelet. A carrier member is configured for carrying an object therein and in the pocket. In one arrangement, the carrier member is movably disposed within the pocket so that the access opening exposes a portion of the carrier member for movement between a holding position and a retrieving position responsive to a force being applied via the access opening. The base member may have a ribbed structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventor: Thai Christie
  • Patent number: 7252183
    Abstract: An article of manufacture with a quick access feature designed to assist users for rapidly accessing an object in an enclosed container. The access feature may be attached to a pouch, a bag, a pocket or another item designed to carry objects, including apparel that has built-in pockets or attached pockets, such as those on shirt or pants. An article of manufacture may include an access panel attached to a base member defining a pocket. The access panel includes an access opening or eyelet. A carrier member is configured for carrying an object therein and in the pocket. In one arrangement, the carrier member is movably disposed within the pocket so that the access opening exposes a portion of the carrier member for movement between a holding position and a retrieving position responsive to a force being applied via the access opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Inventor: Thai Christie
  • Publication number: 20050029065
    Abstract: An article of manufacture with a quick access feature designed to assist users for rapidly accessing an object in an enclosed container. The access feature may be attached to a pouch, a bag, a pocket or another item designed to carry objects, including apparel that has built-in pockets or attached pockets, such as those on shirt or pants. An article of manufacture may include an access panel attached to a base member defining a pocket. The access panel includes an access opening or eyelet. A carrier member is configured for carrying an object therein and in the pocket. In one arrangement, the carrier member is movably disposed within the pocket so that the access opening exposes a portion of the carrier member for movement between a holding position and a retrieving position responsive to a force being applied via the access opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventor: Thai Christie
  • Publication number: 20040040872
    Abstract: The invention is a Quick Access feature designed to assist users access an object in its protected container quickly and intuitively. This feature may be attached to a pouch, a bag, a pocket or another item designed to carry objects, including apparel that has built-in pockets or attached pockets such as those on shirt or pants. While the invention allows quick access, it does not compromise accessibility nor security of the contained objects. Moreover, the reinforced piece that creates the Quick Access feature can be easily and economically made using a variety of economical manufacturing processes (molding, metal stamping, etc.) and using economical material (plastic, metal, leather, etc.). If the container is made of prefabricated material (hard leather, metal, hardened plastic, etc.), the feature can be implemented directly on the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventor: Thai Christie