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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181760 | Equipment container with integrated stand Herein is described an equipment container with an integrated stand comprising a bag with a lid and a base, retractable legs, and a movable post attached to the lid, wherein the retractable legs can be enclosed into the base of the bag, and the movable post is adapt... | 05/22/2012 |
| 7870937 | Combination luggage and computer workstation This is a combination computer work station, cosmetic desk, casual/open tote and luggage set device. The device is easily transported and the area to push or pull luggage may be expanded to stow various pieces of luggage. Luggage may be partially filled yet secured ... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7694788 | Tool bag with integrated exterior foam pad The present invention relates to a resilient foam pad that is integrated into the bottom exterior of a tool bag. More specifically, the invention relates to maximizing the inter-compatibility of a tool bag and a highly portable foam pad. The upper surface of the foa... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7357452 | Recline adjustment apparatus A recline adjustment apparatus locatable on a vehicle seat to control a recline angle of a rearwardly-facing child car seat relative to the vehicle seat. The apparatus includes a cover to be placed on the vehicle seat. The apparatus further includes a recline adjust... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347217 | Sunshade A sunshade including a shade, a headrest, an anchoring loop, and a support frame. The support frame supports the shade and the headrest. The support frame is adjustable to enable the positions of the shade and the headrest to be set to any one of a range of in-use p... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7327562 | Laptop computer case A laptop computer case. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are a laptop computer case comprising a housing (the housing defines a top portion, bottom portion, front, back, left side, and right side), and legs coupled to the bottom portion of the housing (... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320402 | Portable laptop display and storage apparatus A portable display apparatus and method for transporting and displaying sample products along with an electronic device is disclosed. The portable display apparatus comprises a container, a platform, and a cover, wherein the cover is removably attached to the contai... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7311642 | Transformable exercise system A transformable exercise system includes a horizontal surface supported at opposite ends by legs, and defining a space below the horizontal surface and between the legs. The horizontal surface can be at a height suitable for use as a furniture item and as an exercis... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7246805 | Apparatus and method for convertible cargo carrier A convertible cargo carrier for offering a traveler the advantages of both pulling and pushing systems for use in conveying objects during their travels. The apparatus includes a cargo platform having a base, and a back coupled to the base; a motive structure couple... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7222649 | Handbag with interchangeable decorative panels Adding a decorative panel in a display position about a handbag by positioning opposite panel side edges beneath straps that fold about outer edges over the panel side edges and are held against unfolding movement by the curvature of the outer edges. ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7222705 | Floor shield carrying bag accessory A carrying bag accessory featuring a mat that is externally affixed to a bag or any variant bag designs such as a gym bag, duffle bag, rucksack, backpack, etc., and conveniently stored in a folded configuration when not in use and deployed in an unfolded configurati... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7207426 | Combination duffle and garment bag A luggage item is convertible from a duffle bag form to a garment bag form by disengaging duffle end panels from the lateral sides of the garment bag and folding those end panels against the inside of the garment bag. Various arrangements of handles and carry straps... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7191925 | Clean carry apparatus A clean carry apparatus provides a clean surface for use and a clean exterior after use. A storage area and base area are connected to a changing area at at least one hinge point. The base area and changing area pivot away from each other at a second hinge point to ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7188713 | Mat, carrier combination A mat/carrier foldable between a substantially flat configuration and a storage configuration is provided. The mat/carrier comprises a mat/carrier component having a base panel, a plurality of side panels, and at least one intermediate panel intermediate adjacent si... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7172167 | Reading stand The invention provides a reading stand. The reading stand may include a base including a base member case. Further, the reading stand may include a reading lid disposed upon the base member case, the reading lid including a reading platform having a front side and a... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165294 | Strap sack Housing for containing excess cargo tie-down material, and for containing the locking mechanism to reduce its exposure to the environmental elements. The housing is in the form of a generally flat portion and a sack made of durable material. The sack is configured t... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160028 | Convertible tote bag The convertible tote bag of the present invention comprises a container of any width, depth and length that can be either closed or open at the top, with or without exterior or interior pockets, with two carrying straps of adjustable size that are permanently attach... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7143478 | Computer display device and method of operation A display device comprising a display encasement and a handle mechanism pivotally attached to the display encasement. ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7131156 | Multipurpose pillow A MULTIPURPOSE PILLOW that includes a tubular body formed with a substantially soft and resilient material between a fabric enclosure. The tubular body has a central channel for receiving a caregiver's arm. The tubular body has a pocket and a cover interconnected to... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7108425 | Foam inserts for handbags A shaped resilient foam insert and a method of maintaining a shape and reducing wrinkling and creasing of a handbag during storage are provided. The method includes opening the handbag to expose an interior cavity thereof which is formed by walls of the handbag. The... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097017 | Travel suitcase with seat A suitcase including a main body having a front surface, rear surface, first and second side surfaces, a top surface and a bottom surface, a bottom rear edge at the meeting point of the bottom surface and the rear surface as well as a top rear edge adjacent to the m... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7055642 | Practical and entertaining recreational vehicle The present invention provides for a practical and entertaining form of recreational transportation, easily transportable to weekend events. It is a compact transport kart (10), designed to carry at least one human passenger. It also transports its passenger ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7029015 | Transporting device with panel truck A transporting device has a container, a panel member, a wheel frame and two wheels. The panel member has a plate and two first linkages pivoted on the plate and on lateral sides of the container respectively. The wheel frame has two second linkages pivoted on mid s... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7014020 | Folding travel bag with cart A folding travel bag with a cart, which can be used not only as an ordinary travel bag but also as a cart. The folding travel bag includes: a box-shaped travel bag body having a pair of wheels on the bottom face of the body closer to the back: a folding plate having... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6994132 | Convertible carrying assembly A convertible carrying assembly has separable upper and lower sections, and a removable lower outer covering. The upper section consists of a small handbag with external fasteners for holding the lower outer covering and lower section. When disconnected, the upper s... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6928950 | Mooring cover and method of using the same A mooring cover comprises an apron for substantially surrounding a dock mooring. The apron may have two or more rows of self draining pockets arranged along its length for storing boating accessories and a fastener for securing the opposite ends of the apron about t... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6923352 | Luggage container with concealed carrying means A container with a cover for concealing an extendable handle and shoulder straps attached to the container is provided. The container is configured to be wheeled on a set of wheels by way of the extendable handle in a first transport mode and carried on a person's b... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6821600 | Portable containment system A portable containment system including a open weave netting side and a solid fabric backing that is foldable about a center support structure allows quick and easy storage and transportation of items in a vehicle cargo or trunk area. The portable containment can be... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6811006 | Convertible briefcase/table A convertible briefcase/table for providing a user carrying a briefcase with a convenient work table where none may be readily available. The convertible briefcase/table includes a case assembly having a base member, and also having a cover member being hingedly att... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6769588 | Carrying cases having amusement features A carrying case has a storage section that has at least one storage compartment for receiving articles. An amusement feature is provided with the carrying case. The amusement feature can be an electronic device, or a non-electronic device. The amusement feature can ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6644447 | Wheeled suitcase A suitcase (1) having an approximately cubic shape and two wheels (2) that are disposed near opposed bottom corners of the suitcase, also a handle (3) that is upwardly extendable and retractable from the suitcase (1) above the wheels (2) when the suitcase... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6604618 | Computer protection and carrying case A computer carrying case is formed from a single set of connected panels foldable around personal computers or other items having a variety of sizes of dimensions including semi-rigid front and back panels connected by oversized, flexible or living hinges... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6578708 | Portable laptop workstation A combined carrying case and workstation for computer components includes a first shell having a first cavity therein. A second shell is pivotally connected to the first shell for pivoting between a closed position, where the second shell is against the f... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6493891 | Combination pillow and tote bag A combination pillow and tote bag for holding a pillow and other items for easy carrying and transportation. The combination pillow and tote bag includes a tote portion. The tote portion comprises a back panel and a front panel. The front and back panels ... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6390260 | Baby carrying case and traveling bed A baby bag carrying case comprises a shell of pliable material, the shell formed of a rectangular back panel, a rectangular front panel, a rectangular bottom panel, and two side panels secured along the periphery or common side edges of the back panel and... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6315178 | Rucksack A rucksack is provided on its rear surface with a flap (5) which serves as a cover attached at its lower edge to the rucksack body (2). A waterproof skirt (20) is attached to the inside of the flap. When not in use the skirt is housed within the flap whic... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6237734 | Multi-purpose traveling luggage The present invention relates to a multi-purpose traveling luggage which comprises a case body with an associated cover at front and a backboard in the back. When the luggage is positioned in an erect position, the outer comers at the bottom of the associ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6212711 | Mat for clothing change and carry The mat for transport of clothing articles and for use in changing into and out of clothing articles in association with water sport activities has top and bottom surfaces which are water and soil resistant. The mat may include one, two or three layers of... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6176356 | Diaper changing article A handy tote bag for carrying baby items needed to diaper an infant at a remote location. The tote bag has an inner liner that contains a number of pockets for receiving a plurality of items needed to diaper the infant. The pockets are situated about a re... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6129210 | Utility box wrap A storage and carry wrap for a plurality of storage containers of relatively rigid material comprises a generally rectangularly shaped base panel having an inner face, an outer face, and opposed ends. A handle is affixed to the base panel midway between t... | 10/10/2000 |
