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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104594 | Case, system and/or method for storing and/or for transporting articles A case, a system and/or a method for storing and/or for transporting articles are provided. The case, the system and/or the method operate to store and/or to transport articles, such as, for example, office-related articles and personal articles. A first compartment... | 01/31/2012 |
| 7900758 | Carry-on case for conforming to the curved shape of an overhead carry-on luggage compartment A carry-on case (2) comprising a packing compartment (12) defined by a lower textile panel (16) and a zipper track (8) that extends along a bottom edge of the packing compartment (12). Packing compartment is accessible from the top... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7341377 | Cylindrical container bags Tank tote bags for storing cylinders such as diving tanks, welding tanks, and medical tanks such as oxygen tanks, in separate compartments that can be arranged in either vertical upright positions or horizontal laid down positions. One bag version has two tanks that... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7293635 | Business travel bag Travel bag for organizing computer and other items has a computer compartment that includes pockets for small items and a dual-entry pocket. Flat pockets are provided on two large sides of the dual-entry pocket. An opening on the outer body of the bag provides acces... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7216763 | Impact protection system for carrying case An impact protection system for a carrying case. The system includes at least one impact protection panel that is inserted in between an exterior side wall and an interior storage compartment of a carrying case, wherein the interior storage compartment is adapted fo... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7150345 | Dual compartment tool bag A dual compartment, dual open mouth tool bag is fabricated from flexible material forming the side and top panels of the bag and the dual access openings. Each of the separate open mouth openings provides separate access to an individual compartment within the bag. ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7111731 | Pocket closure device A pocket closure device for facilitating retention of and access to items placed in a pocket. Specifically, certain embodiments of the present invention comprise an elongate resilient member disposed along a pocket and attached to a front panel of the pocket and to ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7077596 | Notebook with two-way pocket A two-way pocket assembly for use with a notebook (100). The pocket assembly is constructed over a window (208) formed in a subsurface material of the notebook (100). The pocket assembly includes exterior and interior pockets (104), each ... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7017206 | Bag and towel combination A bag and towel combination includes a bag assembly that includes a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The peripheral wall has an upper edge defining an opening extending into the bag assembly. The bottom... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6994194 | Flight bag apparatus and method A carrying case for storing and transporting various items. The carrying case is especially useful as a flight bag. The carrying case includes an organizing flap hinged to the carrying case, and one or more organizing pockets or internal flaps that are hinged to the... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6910560 | Dual access luggage with orthogonal isolation packing stowage-cell system Dual access hand luggage having in the interior a stowage cell system or assembly, preferably made of stretch fabric, that permits isolation packing and orthogonal stowage and retrieval of goods retained in the cells by access from either face of the suitcase. For r... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6805225 | Combination travel and laundry bag A combination travel and laundry bag (10) comprises a main compartment having a substantially parallelepiped shape with a top side (16), a bottom side (20), a front side (12), a rear side (40), a left side (14), and a right ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6802440 | Combination backrest and storage compartment for a motorcycle and the like A combination backrest and storage compartment for a motorcycle or the like includes a bag made of flexible material, dimensioned to fit in the space between the driver's seat and the sissy bar of the motorcycle. A rigid frame is removably located within the bag, an... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6595358 | Baseball/softball equipment bag A baseball equipment bag having an elongated bag portion of flexible material and a substantially planar interior shelf within the elongated bag portion. The interior shelf is permanently secured to the elongated bag portion. A removable panel is capable ... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6561329 | Athletic equipment bag An athletic equipment bag is disclosed defining a rear wall, a forward wall, first and second side walls, and top and bottom ends. The bag includes a plurality of compartments which extend the length of the bag for storage of the athlete's equipment and g... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6508358 | Baseball, soft baseball and lacrosse bag A bag dedicated for carrying baseball, soft baseball or lacrosse equipment essentially comprised of a bag and two detachable partitioning boards. An inner bag and a bottom pocket provided inside the bag. The inner bag has three zippers connected flap cove... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6409066 | Tote-bag cooler A tote-bag cooler includes a multi-chambered, closeable container enclosed by overlapping flaps creating a self-sealing, sleeve-style aperture. Handle straps may be attached to the sides of the container. A handle grip may be attached to the mid-section o... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6362954 | Carrying case for a mobile office system A case for transporting and operating a mobile office system comprised of a portable computer and a portable printer. The computer and printer are separated to protect them when being transported, yet when the case is opened both computer and printer can ... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6223870 | Storage and travel bag A travel and storage bag includes two side sections releasably fastened to an intermediate center section to form the bag into a travel bag. Unfastening the side sections from the center section allows the center section to be folded and stored, reveals p... | 05/01/2001 |
| 6213268 | Utility bag The present invention provides a utility bag for carrying small and minute items and larger items such as medium size tools and the like from place to place in safety. The bag has a generally rectangular first compartment with has an opening therein and c... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6179102 | Travel organizer A travel organizer system is provided including an intermediate portion with a flexible carrying strap mounted thereon. A pair of side portions are hingably coupled to the intermediate portion each with a plurality of compartments formed therein for carry... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6126012 | Bingo bag carrying case A bingo bag carrying case comprising a primary shell of weatherproof pliable material, the shell formed of at least two half shells connected together for hinging along a common side and forming at least two receptacles, each half shell formed of a rectan... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6070702 | Portable storage device A portable device for the storage of items within a frame with two open ends. The two open ends may be removably closed with covers removably attached to the frame. A first storage device moveable between a first position and a second position is configur... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6059079 | Rolling catalog case with external compartment for laptop computer A wheeled article of luggage, which has a catalog case, is disclosed which includes an externally accessible auxiliary pocket configured for the reception of a laptop computer. The auxiliary pocket may also be accessed from the interior of the case, with ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6021740 | Wheeled animal carrier A portable animal carrier is disclosed which permits the transportation of a small animal, such as a cat or dog, in the passenger compartment of an airplane, by securely and safely containing the animal, but permitting placement below the airplane seat. I... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6009995 | Baseball/softball equipment bag A baseball equipment bag having an elongated bag portion of flexible material and a substantially planar interior shelf within the elongated bag portion. The interior shelf is permanently secured to the elongated bag portion. A removable panel is capable ... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6000509 | Compartmented suitcase A suitcase is provided having compartments for storing various types of articles in the distinct compartments. Preferably, the compartments are implemented to store in one compartment toiletries and/or cosmetics and, in the other compartment, articles of ... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5950779 | Bag mounted with casters A bag is provided and includes a freely opening and closing bag body, casters allowing the bag to be moved in the self standing upright posture and fixed at the lower face of the bag body, and a handle which is freely extensible inwardly and outwardly of ... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5941195 | Animal carrier A portable animal carrier is disclosed which permits the transportation of a small animal, such as a cat or dog, in the passenger compartment of an airplane, by securely and safely containing the animal, but permitting placement below the airplane seat. I... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5918711 | Storage and travel bag A travel and storage bag is described herein having two side sections releasably fastened to an intermediate center section to form the bag into a travel bag. Unfastening the side sections from of the center section allows the center section to be stored,... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5911262 | Handbag A new handbag for allowing a user to organize and store the contents of a purse so that the contents may be easily transferred between variously designed and colored handbags. The inventive device includes an inner handbag disposed within an outer handbag... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5887777 | Computer carrying bag A protective carrying bag for a computer includes opposing front and back walls. An opening in the front wall provides access by a user for viewing a screen on the computer when the computer is contained within the bag. Opposing openable first and second ... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5868227 | Carry pack for diapers and accessories The carry pack is a rectangular shaped bag having a top compartment and a bottom compartment. The bottom compartment is sized to carry baby diapers in a quantity desired by the user. The top compartment is sized to carry a body wipe container usually of p... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5749447 | Handbag having compartmentalized storage area A handbag is disclosed which includes an enclosure having opposed front and rear walls, opposed side walls, a bottom wall, and an opening defined opposite the bottom wall for gaining access into an interior area of the enclosure. The interior area of the ... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5685401 | Luggage with passageway for receiving a supporting handle A piece of luggage has a first body portion joined to a second body portion along two spaced lines of stitching so as to form a passageway between the lines of stitching and between the facing sidewalls of the first and second body portions. This passagew... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5676223 | Business case A business case comprises a front compartment, middle compartment, an expandable rear compartment, a removable portable computer carrying case designed to carry a portable computer, and a suit carrier. The bag member can be dropped into one of two panels ... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5593008 | Dual purpose case A dual purpose case fulfilling the function of a case, which also can be a temporary seat. This has been achieved by making the longest side of the base considerably shorter than the height of the case. Thus, it is possible to sit on the case, when it is ... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5588529 | Baseball/softball equipment bag A baseball equipment bag having an elongated bag portion of flexible material and a substantially planar interior shelf within the elongated bag portion. The interior shelf is permanently secured to the elongated bag portion. A removable panel is capable ... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5409153 | Mens purse A men's purse is disclosed which is typically carried on a waist belt along the leg of the carrier. The men's purse includes a rear oblong compartment and a slim front compartment. The rear compartment has a zipped top opening for gaining access therein a... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5407040 | Baggage A piece of baggage comprising two half bodies and a middle body combined between the two half bodies by shafts, each half body having a projecting board at both bottom sides, a projection on the projecting board fitting and moving in a curved slot of a si... | 04/18/1995 |
