Foldable To Compact Use Configuration Patents (Class 206/287.1)
  • Patent number: 10779633
    Abstract: A carrier for multiple folding chairs. The carrier for multiple folding chairs has a body including a back, at least one sidewall extending around the perimeter of the back, and a closure flap, thereby defining an interior volume. The interior volume is large enough to encapsulate at least two folding chairs. The closure flap is secured to the open ends of the sidewalk via an attachment mechanism such as a zipper. The closure flap also incorporates an access flap, allowing an individual to access a portion of the carrier while the remainder remains closed. Handles, casters and at least one strap are located on the exterior surface of the body, allowing an individual to transport the carrier via several methods. Hooks on the exterior of the body, coupled with fasteners incorporated on the straps, removably secure the carrier to a mounting fixture affixed to a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Hartley
  • Patent number: 10433633
    Abstract: A convertible carrying case having a first container and a second container that is convertible between a primary configuration and a secondary configuration. Each container having a primary face (with primary access structure for accessing the interior of the container when the convertible carrying case is in the primary configuration) and a secondary face (with secondary access structure for accessing the interior of the container when the convertible carrying case is in the secondary configuration). A first matable half and a second matable half of an openable-closeable connection are connectable to secure the containers in either a primary configuration or a secondary configuration. Preferably, contents within the containers may remain during conversion between the primary configuration and the secondary configuration. A method for converting a convertible carrying case between the primary configuration and the secondary configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Inventor: Bart Brian Bergquist
  • Patent number: 10258126
    Abstract: A suitcase with an integrated garment bag is able to be used to neatly store items to prevent them from being wrinkled or otherwise disarranged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventor: Ivory Johnson
  • Patent number: 9981175
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a taekwondo bag comprising: a housing comprising a main compartment and a front panels that closes and opens to access the main compartment, and the main compartment comprising top and bottom portions; and at least one helmet carrier designed to receive an Olympic taekwondo helmet, and the helmet carrier is situated within the main compartment of the housing of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Inventor: Dan DeLaRosa
  • Patent number: 9693612
    Abstract: An ergonomic garment carrier which accommodates garments such as suit shirts, jackets, pants and skirts as well as other items a traveler would typically transport or store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Inventor: Catherine Claire Newman
  • Patent number: 9033142
    Abstract: An ergonomic garment carrier which accommodates garments such as suit shirts, jackets, pants and skirts as well as other items a traveler would typically transport or store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Catherine Claire Newman
  • Patent number: 8991597
    Abstract: A garment bag for a collared shirt, the bag comprising a receptacle (52) arranged to receive a first portion of a shirt including the collar (26) and cover (40) arranged to receive the remainder of the said shirt and be rolled up around the receptacle, the receptacle being of greater rigidity than the cover. A method of folding a shirt having a back portion, two front portions, two sleeves and a collar is also disclosed, the method comprising the steps of folding the shirt centrally of the back and between the back and both front portions so that the back lies folded between the front portions, positioning one sleeve along each front portion, protecting the collar and rolling the remainder of the shirt around the protected collar. Preferably the shirt folding method and garment bag are used together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Shirtroll Limited
    Inventor: Richard Sebastian Hawksley Webb
  • Publication number: 20140209493
    Abstract: Embodiments of this invention relate to a rectangular-shaped garment and accessories organizer with a front layer and a back layer, each layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, with multiple compartments and pockets for storing, protecting, and carrying articles of clothing, shoes, and accessories. The organizer has a hook and a strap, and is constructed such that it either functions as a hanging organizer, or can be carried as a shoulder bag when folded. The pockets on the front layer of the organizer are made of a clear material so that their contents can be seen and located easily. In some embodiments, pouches containing an LED light are sewn into or otherwise attached to various parts of the organizer to allow the user to dress in dimly-lit and/or dark rooms and areas. In other embodiments, pouches containing non-breakable minors are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Susan Jean Hale, Mieke Katherine Malmberg
  • Publication number: 20140158564
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a Cylindrical Clothes Protector Roll-up Packing System that will be made as an integral part of a new garment bag or an alternate embodiment of the device will be a flexible insert or Cylindrical Clothes Protector Roll-up Packing System which can be placed into an existing folding garment bag where the bag will be rolled instead of folded, as a stand-alone clothing wrinkle prevention product. The Cylindrical Clothes Protector Roll-up Holder flexible inserts may be constructed of one piece polymer with and without grooves, individual slats held together by various means, and interlocking molded segments, and can be a stand-alone item carried or placed within any conventional garment bag, soft luggage, hard-sided luggage, or duffel bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: James P. Blasingame
  • Publication number: 20140008252
    Abstract: A garment carrier comprises an outer backing portion, an inner cover portion arranged over an inner surface of the outer backing portion to form a compartment for receiving a garment between the outer backing portion and the inner cover portion. A resilient frame inhibits folding of the garment carrier and biases the garment carrier to a generally flat unrolled configuration. The garment carrier is adapted to be rolled from the unrolled configuration into a hollow rolled configuration and fastened in the rolled configuration using a fastening mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventor: Jeremy Grey
  • Patent number: 8607946
    Abstract: An exemplary system configured convert from a luggage back to a standing clothing rack and back. First, the lids rotate 180 degrees along the top edge of the base from a closed position to extend the height of the rack. While configured as a rack, the system is supported on each side by a support structure which also extends from the base. The luggage bag may be double sided, such that both sides mirror each other, and fasten to the handle, base, or upright lids. One or more hanger bars may either swing out from, or be fastened to, the upright lids, to support hanging garments. The hanger bars may also be configured to keep hanging garments evenly spaced by equally spaced grooves along the top edge of the hanger bar. The system may later be converted back into a luggage bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Lauri Tamarkin
  • Patent number: 8453896
    Abstract: A backpack with integral garment hanging means is herein disclosed, comprising a large rear compartment that can neatly store clothes by means of folding hangers. To access the rear compartment, one would disconnect a pair of shoulder straps and open a zipper along both sides and upper surfaces of the backpack, thereby leaving the front cover hinged at the base. When disconnected it exposes a rounded “headstone”-shaped rear compartment having a plurality of folding garment hangers attached at the top. The hangers have a short neck and are hinged at their outward points to accommodate the small confines of the compartment. This backpack allows for the placement of several articles of clothing on folding hangers inside the backpack minimizing wrinkling. The hangers can be removed and used on a conventional closet rod. The exterior covering of the backpack is of a waterproof textile material to allow use in the rain as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Jonathan Mansell
  • Patent number: 8448794
    Abstract: A suspension closet includes a closet body that is made of a flexible sheet of fabric and has a top end opening. Two opposite side walls of the top opening of the closet body are respectively provided with fastening elements and form opposing cutouts. To assemble the closet, the opposing cutouts of the closet body are fit with a suspension bar first and a frame is disposed in the closet body to be coupled to the fastening elements. A top cover is then set to cover the top end opening of the closet body. In this way, the closet body can be efficiently and effectively suspended on the suspension bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventor: I-Chen Wang
  • Patent number: 8201684
    Abstract: A reusable garment bag having a first interior compartment, an open bottom, a closed top with an opening sized to allow passage therethrough of hanger tops, a front having a generally vertical slit sealably closed with a zipper, a back having an opening providing access to a second interior compartment segregated from the first interior compartment, a drawstring circumscribing a hem about the open bottom, an elastic strap in the first interior compartment, a handle affixed to the top and bottom, and a strap adapted to secure the two handles together for carrying the garment bag in a folded orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Inventor: Tonia P. Torrellas
  • Patent number: 7861857
    Abstract: An advantageous carry-on bag is now disclosed which accommodates hanging garments, folded garments and accessories. The bag comprises a bottom portion comprising a first bottom area and a flap area. The flap area which zips or otherwise removably secures to the top edge of each of two ends and the front side of the bag. The first bottom areas secured to the bottom edge of the two ends and the front side. When the flap is in a first position extending outwardly from said end bottom edges, it forms an area adapted to receive hanging garments. Upright flaps attached to the side edges of the end sections removably secure to one another to form a wall parallel to the front side section and define a packing area which may receive for example folded garments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: John B. Vorderkunz
  • Publication number: 20100307936
    Abstract: A hanging display package includes a hanger and a box. The hanger defines a top segment and a bottom segment spaced from and coupled with the top segment and includes a hook extending upwardly from the top segment. The box includes front and rear panels, a top panel extending between and above the front and rear panels, and a side panel extending from the front panel to the rear panel. A cavity is defined between the panels. The top panel borders each of the front and rear panels along first and second fold lines, respectively, and is substantially planar. The side panel defines a topmost edge spaced below the top panel such that a side opening is defined between the topmost edge and the front panel. The bottom segment of the hanger extends through the side opening. Other products, assemblies, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: TARGET BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Neal T. Anderson, Eric Bjerstedt, Brandon R. Ferraro, Timothy M. Magner, Jeffrey P. Pratsch, JR., Jake Strassberger, Keith C. Cedro
  • Patent number: 7607535
    Abstract: A device and method for containing and hanging clothes, according to which the clothes are contained in a body member and a hanging system is manually moved between a retracted position in which it is supported by, and contained in, the body member, and an extended position in which it is supported by, and extends from, the body member. The clothes can be hung on the hanging system in its extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Holly Katherine Jackson
  • Patent number: 7416066
    Abstract: An apparatus for transporting clothing comprising a wheeled suitcase and a detachable garment bag. The garment bag is adapted to wrap around outside panels of the suitcase and is held snuggly against the suitcase by a fastener system including connectively interlocking clips or the like. Auxiliary hook and loop strips ensure that the garment bag is securely held on the suitcase. The wheeled suitcase, in its generally upright position, includes an upper end and lower end. The upper end has an opening free of the wrapped garment bag affording ready access. Corners of the suitcase are rounded to facilitate gentle wrapping such that clothing within the garment bag is not subject to folding or wrinkling. The suitcase is slightly smaller than the size limited by airline regulations for carry-on luggage. Thus, when wrapped with the unique garment bag, the combined suitcase and garment bag will not exceed regulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: Donald L. Chernoff
  • Patent number: 7140479
    Abstract: A combination garment bag and luggage bag includes a relatively rigid outer luggage bag and a relatively flexible inner garment bag. According to one aspect of the invention, the garment bag is secured to the interior of the luggage bag with the aid of a releasable coupling mechanism. According to another aspect of the invention, the interior of the garment bag is provided with a spring expandable hanger bar. The hanger bar expands when the garment bag is removed from the luggage bag. This allows easier access to the contents of the garment bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Ingenious Designs LLC
    Inventors: Joy Mangano, Brian Scevola
  • Patent number: 7108900
    Abstract: A bag protects apparel. The bag is of a sheer woven fabric comprised of nylon threads. The fabric has a circular cross section with a diameter of about 0.004 inches plus or minus 10 percent and a thread count of between about 80 and 160 threads per inch. The fabric includes rectangular openings. The openings form between about 40 percent and 70 percent of the surface area of the fabric. The woven fabric of the primary bag has front and rear panels. The fabric has peripheral coupling seams. An opening above the side seams provides for the passage of a hook of a hanger there through. Horizontal shoulder seams between the side seams and the neck seams are supported by a garment on a hanger. The primary bag has an open bottom for the introduction of a garment on a hanger thereto or the removal there from the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Anna Leta Manning Porter
  • Patent number: 7063397
    Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible bag comprised of a top panel, a bottom panel, at least one intermediate panel, at least one side wall, and at least one divider panel. Each of the panels and the side wall may be covered with flexible material such that the collapsible bag is movable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. The top panel is spaced apart from the bottom panel with the intermediate panels being interposed therebetween in spaced relation. The side wall partially extends around the top, bottom and intermediate panels to partially enclose the collapsible bag and define a plurality of bays. Each one of the top, intermediate and bottom panels has a tension loop extending therearound and configured to outwardly urge the top, bottom and intermediate panel perimeters such that the top, intermediate and bottom panels are generally held taut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Pro-Mart Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Azad Sabounjian
  • Patent number: 6976566
    Abstract: A nested wheeled luggage assembly comprises an inner core luggage member and an outer, wraparound garment carrier hingeable about a central horizontal axis. The inner core luggage member includes two open storage shells hinged on the axis and also about their peripheries, and at least one pair of support wheels, and a retractable-extendable handle mounted on one shell whereby the core luggage member may be independently transported. An outer, wraparound garment carrier is foldable about a central horizontal axis and includes at least one pair of spaced support wheels and a telescopically retractable pull handle. The outer carrier is of equal width but substantially longer than the core luggage member, whereby the outer carrier may be folded over the core carrier in closely engaging relation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Inventor: Allan Skriloff
  • Patent number: 6830148
    Abstract: A compact, free-standing garment bag capable of being carried aboard commercial aircraft as carry-on baggage comprising a suit folder apparatus for hanging at least one suit wherein said suit folder apparatus is removable from the garment bag, an enclosure for receiving the suit folder apparatus wherein the apparatus is used to initiate at least two folds of the enclosure, and a compartment for receiving the folded enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Inventors: Myron Glaser, Kari Glaser
  • Patent number: 6708819
    Abstract: A the closet storage device for storing and retrieving articles within a closet. The the closet storage device includes a container member having a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall defines an interior space. The container member has an open top whereby the open top is designed for permitting articles to be inserted into the interior space of the container member. A hanger member has a bottom portion. The bottom portion is coupled to the container member whereby the container member is suspended below the hanger member. The hanger member is designed for selectively engaging a closet rod for suspending the container member in the closet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Siew S. Lee
  • Publication number: 20040016657
    Abstract: A compact, free-standing garment bag capable of being carried aboard commercial aircraft as carry-on baggage comprising a suit folder apparatus for hanging at least one suit wherein said suit folder apparatus is removable from the garment bag, an enclosure for receiving the suit folder apparatus wherein the apparatus is used to initiate at least two folds of the enclosure, and a compartment for receiving the folded enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Myron Glaser, Kari Glaser
  • 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: 6269922
    Abstract: A bag assembly for saving time in the organization, storage, and transportation of sporting equipment. The bag assembly includes a frame assembly with a pivotable upper frame member, a cover member, and a pair of strap members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Inventor: Robert E. Gosse
  • Patent number: 6230950
    Abstract: A carry container constructed and adapted to be rolled-up into a compact generally cylindrical shape includes a bag and a wrapping band having a front face, a back face, a fixed end and a free end. The back face proximate the fixed end is attached to a back and near a top of the bag. A fastening device is attached to the front face proximate the fixed end and to the back face proximate the free end for releasably fastening the free end to the fixed end after wrapping, around the bag when the bag has been folded and rolled-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Joost Heetman Industrial Design
    Inventor: Joris J. G. Heetman