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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8061492 | Suitcase for transport of tools or the like Suitcase for transport of tools or the like, which includes a box-shaped bottom (1), a corresponding lid (2) and a flip-up handle (3) on the side of the bottom (1). The bottom (1) and the lid (2) are connected with each othe... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7111714 | Slide fastener pull handle A slide fastener and related pull are disclosed. The pull is formed of an elongate strip of material defining a handle portion between a first end and an opposite second end. The first end of the pull is attached to the article bearing an elongate set of engaging st... | 09/26/2006 |
| 6405407 | Locking device for a telescopic handle of a luggage item with wheels A locking device for a telescopic handle of a luggage item with wheels has a cap covering a bracket of a sliding strip. A block is received in the cap and has sloping edges abutting on sloping surfaces of the bracket. A finger is formed on the block and e... | 06/18/2002 |
| 5205413 | Lunchbox with reversible cover A lunchbox including a wedge-shaped tray and a similarly configured wedge shaped cover positionable thereover in reversible end to end positions to form different internal space configurations. Latch assemblies locking the cover to the tray in each positi... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5203449 | Rapid deployment apparatus An improved apparatus for transporting a utilitarian object such as a weapon, camera, or the like in a concealed manner which includes a deployment mechanism that can be easily activated to instantly deploy the object for use. The apparatus includes an en... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5115894 | Structure of a handle with fastening function This invention is the structure of handles, for attache cases or related products, that can also be used to lock the cases. It uses a pair of tension handles that has insertion poles on opposite ends to fit into the slots on the joints of case shells, and... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5074413 | Carrying case Carrying case having a grip portion which is so constructed as to hold the upper and lower lid members whereby the locked state of the carrying case is maintained during transportation by the holding force of the operator but is released at use by opening... | 12/24/1991 |
| 5054669 | Portable lure container The lure container comprises adjustable shelves that can be configured to any size lure chamber. The units of the lure container have a glass or other transparent cover so that the appropriate lure can be predetermined before removing from the container. ... | 10/08/1991 |
| 5027967 | Rapid deployment apparatus An apparatus for transporting a utilitarian object such as a weapon, camera, or the like in a concealed manner which includes a deployment mechanism that can be easily activated to instantly deploy the object for use. The apparatus includes an enclosure w... | 07/02/1991 |
| 4989656 | Self-closing shoulder bag The present invention is a shoulder bag having a pouch made of flexible material that, once closed, will remain closed even if substantial weight is carried in the pouch. The construction of the pouch consists of joining together two substantially similar... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4938326 | Carrying case having a lid with a compartment mounted on the surface of the lid A carrying case comprises an octagonal shaped body fitted with an octagonal shaped lid, a trapezoidal shaped compartment being located on an octagonal shaped surface of the octagonal shaped lid. The compartment is fitted with a trapezoidal shaped lid. The... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4852293 | Fishing accessory container A fishing accessory container is shown which includes a flexible outer bag having a left and right halves which meet along a peripheral edge. A zipper joins the left and right halves along the peripheral edge to define a closed interior for the bag. A plu... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4838585 | Handle-latch mechanism A handle-latch mechanism is described for use in a portable carrying case of the type having an openable cover portion (e.g., a portable computer case). The handle is movable between extended and retracted positions. The latch for the case is releasable o... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4330050 | Portable article carrying case A portable article carrying case has a container with a pair of opposing upright sidewalls and a pair of opposing upright end panels extending from the bottom of the container. A pair of spaced rods are each mounted within the container alongside the uppe... | 05/18/1982 |