초록 ▼

A carrying case with interchangeable side panels includes a suitcase and a number of ornamental side panels releasably attachable to the outside of the suitcase. The interchangeable ornamental side panels substantially cover the underlying structural side panels of the suitcase, and can be changed o

A carrying case with interchangeable side panels includes a suitcase and a number of ornamental side panels releasably attachable to the outside of the suitcase. The interchangeable ornamental side panels substantially cover the underlying structural side panels of the suitcase, and can be changed out without opening the suitcase or disassembling. This means the contents need not be disturbed in changing over the look and appearance of the carrying case, nor is the integrity of the suitcase compromised in any way. The carrying case may further include flanged framework around the interchangeable ornamental side panels to hold down the edges thereof. The flanged framework may be configured such that the ornamental side panel edges are tucked under. The carrying case may also be arrived at by simply reworking or converting a conventional suitcase.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A carrying case comprising:a suitcase having two halves which may be brought together forming a closed container, each half having a structural side panel of substantial size; anda plurality of ornamental side panels about the same size as the structural side panels reaso

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A carrying case comprising:a suitcase having two halves which may be brought together forming a closed container, each half having a structural side panel of substantial size; anda plurality of ornamental side panels about the same size as the structural side panels reasonably attachable over the structural side panels outside the closed container;wherein the suitcase further includes flanged framework surrounding each of the structural side panels outside the closed container, the flanged framework configured such that edges of the ornamental side panels may be tucked under the flanged framework when attaching the ornamental side panels;whereby the ornamental side panels substantially cover the structural side panels, and may be interchanged without opening the closed container or disassembling the suitcase.