IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0870479
(2004-06-16)
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등록번호 |
US-7293649
(2007-11-13)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Gelphman,Steve
- Croyle,Scott
- Petravic,Robin
- Frankel,Seth
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Townsend and Townsend and Crew LLP
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
23 인용 특허 :
7 |
초록
A carrying case or bag that includes a soft pouch portion that is supported with a more rigid support structure. The soft pouch portion is supported by a cross-brace support system that allows limited movement relative to the support structure.
대표청구항
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What is claimed is: 1. A compartment for a bag for carrying an item, the compartment comprising: a main portion; a second portion within the main portion; and a support arrangement that supports the second portion within the main portion and that allows limited movement of the second portion relati
What is claimed is: 1. A compartment for a bag for carrying an item, the compartment comprising: a main portion; a second portion within the main portion; and a support arrangement that supports the second portion within the main portion and that allows limited movement of the second portion relative to the main portion wherein the support arrangement comprises two straps, a first strap extending from a first top corner on a first side of the main portion, and a second strap extending from a second top corner on the first side of the main portion, both the first and second straps extending under the second portion of the compartment to first and second top corners, respectively, on a second side of the main portion. 2. A compartment in accordance with claim 1 wherein the compartment is a computer pouch. 3. A compartment in accordance with claim 1 wherein the support arrangement is configured to distribute energy from an impact on the main portion from a first point on the main portion to a second point on the main portion. 4. A compartment in accordance with claim 3 wherein the first point comprises a corner of the main portion, wherein the second point comprises an opposite corner of the main portion. 5. A compartment in accordance with claim 3 wherein the first point comprises a side of the main portion, wherein the second point comprises an opposite side of the main portion. 6. A bag for carrying a portable electronic device, the bag comprising: a main body; and a device compartment comprising: a main portion; a second portion within the main portion; and a support arrangement that supports the second portion within the main portion and that allows limited movement of the second portion relative to the main portion, wherein the support arrangement comprises two straps, a first strap extending from a first top corner on a first side of the main portion, and a second strap extending from a second top corner on the first side of the main portion, both the first and second straps extending under the second portion of the device compartment to first and second top corners, respectively, on a second side of the main portion. 7. A bag in accordance with claim 6 wherein the bag is for carrying notebook computers. 8. A bag in accordance with claim 6 wherein the straps are elastic or contain elastic segments. 9. A bag in accordance with claim 6 wherein the support arrangement is configured to distribute energy from an impact on the main portion from a first point on the main portion to a second point on the main portion. 10. A bag in accordance with claim 9 wherein the first point comprises a corner of the main portion, wherein the second point comprises an opposite corner of the main portion. 11. A bag in accordance with claim 9 wherein the first point comprises a side of the main portion, wherein the second point comprises an opposite side of the main portion. 12. A bag for carrying a portable electronic device, the bag comprising: a main body; a device compartment within the main body, the device compartment comprising a support structure consisting of a substantially rigid material and a soft pouch within the support structure; and a cross-brace support system that supports the soft pouch such that the soft pouch has limited movement relative to the support structure, wherein the cross-brace support system comprises two straps, a first strap extending from a first top corner on a first side of the support structure, and a second strap extending from a second top corner on the first side of the support structure, both the first and second straps extending under the soft pouch of the device compartment to first and second top corners, respectively, on a second side of the support structure. 13. A bag in accordance with claim 12 wherein the bag is for carrying notebook computers. 14. A bag in accordance with claim 12 wherein the straps are elastic or contain elastic segments. 15. A bag in accordance with claim 12 wherein the support system is configured to distribute energy from an impact on the support structure from a first point on the support structure to a second point in the support structure. 16. A bag in accordance with claim 15 wherein the first point comprises a corner of the support structure, wherein the second point comprises an opposite corner of the support structure. 17. A bag in accordance with claim 15 wherein the first point comprises a side of the support structure, wherein the second point comprises an opposite side. 18. A compartment for a bag for carrying an item, the compartment comprising: a main portion; a second portion within the main portion; and a support arrangement that supports the second portion within the main portion, wherein the support arrangement is configured to distribute energy from an impact on the main portion from a first point in the main portion to a second point on the main portion, wherein the support arrangement comprises two straps, a first strap extending from a first top corner on a first side of the main portion, and a second strap extending from a second top corner on the first side of the main portion, both the first and second straps extending under the second portion of the compartment to first and second top corners, respectively, on a second side of the main portion. 19. A compartment in accordance with claim 18 wherein the first point on the main portion comprises a corner of the main portion, wherein the second point comprises an opposite corner of the main portion. 20. A compartment in accordance with claim 18 wherein the support arrangement elastically suspends the second portion within the main portion. 21. A compartment in accordance with claim 18 wherein the second portion is formed with a soft material and the main portion is formed with a rigid material. 22. A compartment in accordance with claim 18 wherein the compartment is adapted to be removably inserted into bag. 23. A compartment in accordance with claim 18 wherein the item comprises a portable electronic device. 24. A method of using a bag, the method comprising: providing a compartment for the bag, the compartment comprising a main portion; a second portion within the main portion; and a support arrangement that supports the second portion within the main portion; and receiving a portable electronic device in the second portion of the compartment, wherein the support arrangement is configured to distribute energy from an impact on the main portion from a first point in the main portion to a second point on the main portion when the bag is impacted, wherein the support arrangement comprises two straps, a first strap extending from a first top corner on a first side of the main portion, and a second strap extending from a second top corner on the first side of the main portion, both the first and second straps extending under the second portion of the compartment to first and second top corners, respectively, on a second side of the main portion. 25. The method of claim 24 wherein the support arrangement elastically suspends the second portion within the main portion. 26. The method of claim 24 further comprising removing the compartment from the bag. 27. The method of claim 24 wherein the portable electronic device comprises a notebook computer.
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