Trunks and hand-carried luggage – Hand luggage – Plural
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-17
2001-07-10
Weaver, Sue A. (Department: 3727)
Trunks and hand-carried luggage
Hand luggage
Plural
C190S102000, C190S110000, C150S111000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06257381
ABSTRACT:
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
Not applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a business case, in particular, a computer case, containing a first portion as a main case, with two long sides, two narrow sides, an upper side and an underside, and also an accessory portion, likewise with two wide sides, two narrow sides, an upper side and an underside.
2. Discussion of Relevant Art
It is known to provide a hinge between the main portion and the accessory portion in file cases, the two portions of the said hinge being separable. The accessory portion consists of a box frame with a side which can be opened out, and which abuts a wide side of the main case when the cases are combined. The main and accessory portions are held together by the releasable hinge and in addition by a clasp fitted to the upper side of the two case portions. The main portion of the case can be used individually, and then appears like a conventional file case, while the accessory portion cannot be used by itself.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention has as its object to provide a combination that is suitable, in particular, to receive a computer (laptop or the like) and also associated devices, and whose individual components can be serviceable on their own as adequate transport containers.
The given object is attained in that the accessory portion is in the form of a portfolio or a briefcase, and that joining devices are installed on the upper side and also on the narrow sides of the main portion, on the one hand, and on the accessory portion on the other hand, in order to releasably join the accessory portion to the main portion.
The main portion preferably represents a computer case, to which the portfolio or the briefcase can be adjoined when there is a need for papers or associated devices, which are transported in the portfolio. However, the portfolio can also be used as a separate container.
Press fasteners and straps are preferred as the joining devices, and indeed the straps bridge over the distance between the main portion and the accessory portion. VELCRO-type closure portions can also be used instead of the press fasteners.
The portfolio or the briefcase has a zipper which preferably goes along three narrow sides. Two closure clasps can be installed on the zipper. In the case of a computer case, the accessory portion shelters an internal compartment for a disk drive.
A holder for a removable cellular phone is furthermore provided. Compartments for visiting cards and writing materials are also provided for its role as a portfolio or briefcase. A side pocket to receive papers can also be provided in the portfolio.
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Weaver Sue A.
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