Carrying case for retention of binders and accessory items used therewith
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a carrying case for retention of binders and accessory items used therewith in accordance with the design of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the carrying case for retention of binders and accessory items used therewith in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the carrying case for retention of binders and accessory items used therewith in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the carrying case for retention of binders and accessory items used therewith;
FIG. 5 is an opposite side elevational view of the carrying case for retention of binders and accessory items used therewith;
FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the carrying case for retention of binders and accessory items used therewith;
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the carrying case for retention of binders and accessory items used therewith;
FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of the carrying case of FIG. 1 with the top and front cover shifted to an opened position;
FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the carrying case of FIG. 1 with the top and front cover shifted to an opened position;
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a slightly modified form of carrying case in accordance with the design of the present invention;
FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of the carrying case of FIG. 10;
FIG. 12 is a rear elevational view of the carrying case of FIG. 10;
FIG. 13 is a side elevational view of the carrying case of FIG. 10;
FIG. 14 is a opposite side elevational view of the carrying case of FIG. 10;
FIG. 15 is a top plan view of the carrying case of FIG. 1;
FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view of the carrying case of FIG. 10;
FIG. 17 is a front elevational view of the carrying case of FIG. 10 with the top and front cover shifted to an opened position; and,
FIG. 18 is a top plan view of the interior of the carrying case of FIG. 10 with the top and front cover shifted to an opened position.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 3, 1998
Date of Patent: Oct 12, 1999
Inventor: Curtis R. Platte, III (West Hills, CA)
Primary Examiner: Philip S. Hyder
Attorney: Robert J. Schaap
Application Number: 0/91,702
International Classification: 0301;
