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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7040486 | Cosmetic and utility kit A cosmetic and utility kit includes a container formed with a back side, bottom side, front side and opposite lateral side and further includes an extension flap extending from the back side that folds over the bottom side, front side and top side to enclose content... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6923302 | Luggage with visual inspection panels A luggage item interior may include various internal pockets. The outside face or material forming the luggage item is made from a clear plastic material covered by a removable opaque flap thereby providing ease of inspection of the contents of the luggage item from... | 08/02/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6883654 | Luggage with cover Travel luggage includes a reinforced bottom panel and opposite end panels with a telescoping handle and wheels attached to the bottom panel and arranged to stiffen the end panels to provide for a semi-rigid configuration of the luggage. The luggage further includes ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6732863 | 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 of being re... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6681936 | Cosmetic and utility kit A cosmetic and utility kit includes a container formed with a back side, bottom side, front side and opposite lateral side and further includes an extension flap extending from the back side that folds over the bottom side, front side and top side to encl... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6601743 | Combination backpack and duffel bag A combination backpack and duffel bag in the form of a rectangular parallelpiped made from a flexible fabric material includes handles, and storage pockets for the handles when the bag is in the form of a duffel, and backpack straps stored in a side stora... | 08/05/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6315095 | Self-latching scissor mechanism It is often necessary to unfold the integral carrying case of a device such as a portable electronic instrument comprising an upper and lower module. However if it is necessary upon unfolding the case to move apart the modules a limited distance while mai... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6276501 | Composite suitcase 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 c... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6269922 | Bag assembly 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.... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6196718 | Miniature golf bag travel organizer An organizer in the form of a miniature golf bag. The sidewall of the organizer is reclosable with a slide fastener which has a track that defines a bent U-shape. In an illustrated embodiment, the organizer can form a shelf-like portion when the organizer... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6145661 | Bag for notebook computer including angular motion restraint A bag for a notebook computer which allows easy use of the computer while still maintained in the computer bag. The bag includes a body for receiving a notebook computer therein, and a cover pivotally coupled along one side to the body to enable opening m... | 11/14/2000 |
| 6109403 | Overnight case construction An overnight luggage case includes a telescoping handle, a carrying strap, a luggage handle, a front side that folds downwardly and outwardly and an internal extensible flap construction upon which items such as suits and the like may be retained and fold... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6073737 | Luggage system for detachably securing and transporting multiple luggage pieces A luggage system for detachably securing and transporting multiple luggage pieces in a side-by-side arrangement. The luggage system has at least a first luggage piece and a second luggage piece, each having a generally oblong rectangular configuration wit... | 06/13/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6039474 | Miniature golf bag travel organizer An organizer in the form of a miniature golf bag. The sidewall of the organizer is reclosable with a slide fastener which has a track that defines a bent U-shape. In an illustrated embodiment, the organizer can form a shelf-like portion when the organizer... | 03/21/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5819890 | Rigid frame garment bag A rigid frame garment bag travel case combination is formed in a rectilinear shaped case having opposed openable main compartments which share a common side. Each compartment is bounded by a partial rigid U-shaped frame. Between the openable compartments ... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5570495 | Decorated luggage and method A suitcase having a panel portion which can be completely removed from the remaining side and rear panels of the suitcase structure for receiving a design in automated machinery and subsequently being re-attached. A method of manufacture is also disclosed... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5240106 | Camera bag A camera bag having a substantially rigid rectilinear well with a plurality of rigid bins disposed therein. The bins are mounted for rotation about horizontal axes disposed toward the front of the bag and may be selectively rotated between a home position... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5113983 | Frame for soft luggage case Frames for softsided luggage usually comprise a hoop-shaped member of extruded plastic or metal attached to a bottom board to which in turn is attached wheels or the like. The means of attachment between this frame member and bottom board leads to aesthet... | 05/19/1992 |
| 5083645 | Luggage case A luggage case including a rectangular shell of relatively flexible material having a back, front, top, bottom and ends, with the front having a closable opening therein; a reinforcing strip which extends along the top and partially down each of the side ... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5054589 | Luggage with movable partition A luggage case comprises a luggage frame which is substantially continuous and centrally located so as to support the top, bottom, and end walls of the luggage, which has two flexible side walls provided with a zipper opening and closing means, and a flex... | 10/08/1991 |
| 5031734 | Flexible luggage case and frame panel therefor Some softsided cases (luggage cases with cloth panel bodies) include the frame structures to hold them erect and give them some structural rigidity. The ability of such frame members to withstand crushing forces without damage varies considerably. Also, t... | 07/16/1991 |
| 4898274 | Doubled hanging garment bag A doubled hanging garment bag is provided in which first and second garment bags, each with its own characteristics, are provided with a closure encircling the peripheries of the bags and permitting selective joining of the bags. Thus, when a larger amoun... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4883207 | Versatile sports pack A carrying assembly, suitable for use either as a backpack or a piece of luggage, and especially suited for carrying equipment for recreational water sports such as scuba diving, includes a body, having side, top, bottom, front and back walls, defining a ... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4817802 | Utility bag A utility bag which is generally rectangular in shape and sized to fit into an athletic locker or under the seat of an airplane. The utility bag comprises: (a) a tubular, generally rectangular, rigid frame member; (b) a fabric side panel having a width such th... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4801010 | Garment bag with strap to secure closure flap in bundled configuration A garment bag that may serve as a portable wardrobe comprises flexible front, back and side panels which define a compartment for containing articles of clothing and accessories. The front panel has a flap adapted to be rolled and stored in the bottom of ... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4771871 | Luggage with self-contained convertible wheeled carrier A suitcase or luggage equipped with a self-contained convertible wheeled carrier is disclosed for carrying personal articles therein, when positioned in a conventional suitcase mode, while simultaneously having the mobile facility to carry additional lugg... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4752008 | Utility bag A utility bag which is generally rectangular in shape and sized to fit into an athletic locker or under the seat of an airplane. The utility bag comprises: (a) a pair of transversely positioned, generally rectangular, rigid frame members longitudinally sp... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4236615 | Packing case having expansible compartments Packing cases having expansible compartments are described in which the outer wall enclosure of the case is formed with an opening lined with a fastener device, such as a zipper, and an expansible partition of flexible material is secured along its periph... | 12/02/1980 |
| 4210186 | Camera bag A flexible fabric camera bag having a central main bag portion and a pair of relatively short end bag portions is provided with a removable camera bag compartment insert for the main bag portion for protectively storing and carrying fragile cameras and ph... | 07/01/1980 |
| 4098376 | Garment bag A foldable garment bag is provided wherein the forward wall of the bag has a longitudinal zippered opening defining a pair of front panels that permit access to the interior of the bag. At least the outer, upper portion of each front panel is releasably s... | 07/04/1978 |
| 3944032 | Luggage case construction A first relatively rigid case section having two end walls with a connecting intermediate wall is interconnected with a flexible second case section via a single zipper with stops defining permanent securement lengths. The first case section also includes... | 03/16/1976 |