US4976340A
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File folder for attache case
Assignee: Samsonite Corp
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Filing: 1990-02-06
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Granted: 1990-12-11
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Expires: 2010-02-06
Abstract
Abstract An attache case has a generally rectangular container and a lid hinged to the container. An accordion type file folder is attached to the lid. A U-shaped spring attached to the lid adjacent its hinge to the container normally urges the file folder to a closed condition.
Inventors
- 👤 David Bieber
- 👤 Lester E. Carpenter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:09
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/02; A45C5/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S150/00; Y10S150/90; Y10S190/00; Y10S190/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
An attache case comprising: a generally rectangular container, a lid having a top wall and depending front, rear and side walls, said rear wall being hinged to said rectangular container, a file folder having at least one wall having a lower edge connected to said lid and an upper edge that is swingable away from said lid, a flexible, generally triangular-shaped web connecting said file folder wall on each side thereof to said top wall to form at least one pocket that is expandible as said file folder wall swings away from said top wall, and a spring wire fixed directly to said rear wall and connected directly to said file folder wall to urge said file folder wall toward said top wall to close said pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
An attache case comprising: a generally rectangular container, a lid having a top wall and depending front, rear and side walls, said rear wall being hinged to said rectangular container, a file folder having at least one wall having a lower edge connected to said lid and an upper edge that is swingable away from said lid, a flexible, generally triangular-shaped web connecting said file folder wall on each side thereof to said top wall to form at least one pocket that is expandible as said file folder wall swings away from said top wall, and a spring wire fixed directly to said rear wall and connected directly to said file folder wall to urge said file folder wall toward said top wall to close said pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An attache case as in claim 1 in which said file folder comprises: an outer wall, at least two dividers located between said outer wall and said top wall, webs interconnecting said dividers and walls, said spring being mounted on said outermost divider.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
96 words
An attache case comprising: a generally rectangular container, a lid having a top wall and depending front, rear and side walls, said rear wall being hinged to said rectangular container, a file folder having a rear divider having side edges connected to said top wall of said lid by flexible webs, and a front divider having side edges connected to said rear divider by flexible webs, a U-shaped wire spring having ends fixed to said lid rear wall, said spring having a bight portion fixed to said front divider on the surface facing said rear divider.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
96 words
An attache case comprising: a generally rectangular container, a lid having a top wall and depending front, rear and side walls, said rear wall being hinged to said rectangular container, a file folder having a rear divider having side edges connected to said top wall of said lid by flexible webs, and a front divider having side edges connected to said rear divider by flexible webs, a U-shaped wire spring having ends fixed to said lid rear wall, said spring having a bight portion fixed to said front divider on the surface facing said rear divider.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
An attache case as in claim 3 further comprising: two spaced bumpers on said lid rear wall, rivets joining said bumpers and spring ends to said rear wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
129 words
An attache case comprising: a generally rectangular container, a lid having a top wall and depending front, rear and side walls, said rear wall being hinged to said rectangular container, a file folder having at least one wall, a flexible web connecting said file folder wall to said top wall to form at least one pocket that is expandible as said file folder wall swings away from said top wall, and a spring wire fixed to said rear wall and connected to said file folder wall to urge said file folder wall toward said top wall to close said pocket, said spring wire being of a U-shape having ends riveted to said rear wall, the portion of said U-shape intermediate said ends being fastened to said file folder wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
129 words
An attache case comprising: a generally rectangular container, a lid having a top wall and depending front, rear and side walls, said rear wall being hinged to said rectangular container, a file folder having at least one wall, a flexible web connecting said file folder wall to said top wall to form at least one pocket that is expandible as said file folder wall swings away from said top wall, and a spring wire fixed to said rear wall and connected to said file folder wall to urge said file folder wall toward said top wall to close said pocket, said spring wire being of a U-shape having ends riveted to said rear wall, the portion of said U-shape intermediate said ends being fastened to said file folder wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An attache case as in claim 5 further comprising: a plastic extrusion overlying the upper portion of said spring wire, said extrusion being stitched to said file folder wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
An attache case as in claim 5 further comprising: said wire having loops adjacent said ends to create coiled springs, urging said wire toward said top wall.
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