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Business travel bag

a business travel and computer technology, applied in the field of briefcases, can solve the problem that it is more difficult for an unauthorized person to extract the computer from the travel bag without notice, and achieve the effect of quick and easy retrieval

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-04
COAKLEY BUSINESS CLASS
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a business travel bag that combines the easy access of an open tote bag with the security of a briefcase. The bag has a computer compartment for securely holding electronic devices and other small items, as well as a plurality of pockets for securing handheld electronic devices and other small items. The bag also has a padded and shock-absorption means computer compartment, as well as a dual-entry pocket for quick and easy access. The invention provides practical and convenient organization of items stowed within the bag, as well as aesthetic appeal for the businessperson."

Problems solved by technology

The compartment closure means is provided as additional security to protect the computer from slipping out of the compartment if the travel bag is inadvertently turned upside down, dropped, or falls over, and also makes it more difficult for an unauthorized person to extract the computer from the travel bag without notice.

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[0034]FIGS. 1-6 illustrate a a travel bag 100 according to the invention, which is a briefcase. FIG.1 is a perspective view of the travel bag 100, closed, illustrating primarily the outer structure of the travel bag. FIGS. 2 and 3 are cut-away perspective views that illustrate various internal features of the travel bag 100, and FIG. 5 illustrates a preferred configuation of internal features of the travel bag 100. The travel bag 100 comprises a body 110 that includes a front wall 112, a rear wall 114, and side walls 116, a retractable flap 130, and a carrying means 120. The travel bag 100 is lined with a fabric lining 500, that is supple and preferably light in color.

[0035]FIG. 2 illustrates a computer compartment 200 provided along the rear wall 114 for securely holding a laptop computer. The computer compartment 200 is formed by a compartment wall 210 that runs parallel to the rear wall 114 and compartment side gussets 212. The side gussets 212 are made of a heavy-duty elastic ma...

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[0042]FIGS. 9-13 illustrate the travel bag 100 according to the invention that is styled as a tote bag 900. The tote bag 900 includes the computer compartment 200, the dual-entry pocket 510, the first series of flat pockets 320 and the second series of flat pockets 520 that are described above. Further provided in the tote bag 900 are expandable gussets 920 in the side walls 116 and deep pockets 930 that are provided in the expandable gussets 920. Gusset fasteners 922 may be provided in the side walls 116. When the extra space provided by the expandable gussets 920 is not needed, the gussets 920 are folded inward toward the interior of the tote bag 900 and snapped in place. This effectively reduces the overall length of the tote bag 900 by several inches, as shown in FIG. 9. Expanded gussets 920 are shown in FIG. 10.

[0043]FIGS. 12 and 13 are cut-away drawings that show various features in the interior of the tote bag 900. FIG. 12 shows the dual-entry pocket 510 with the first and se...

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Abstract

Travel bag for organizing computer and other items has a computer compartment that includes pockets for small items and a dual-entry pocket. Flat pockets are provided on two large sides of the dual-entry pocket. An opening on the outer body of the bag provides access to contents of the dual-entry pocket and flat pockets. The flat pockets are made of elastic material for securely holding small items and devices that are frequently retrieved, such as cell phone, travel tickets, sunglasses, etc. A briefcase style includes a retractable flap that covers the top of the bag and slides down into the bag to provide unfettered access to contents. A tote style has deep pockets in expandable side gussets, for holding water bottle, umbrella, shoes, etc. Straps are rope-filled tubular leather. A cord kit, a tool kit, and a purse may be included.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The invention relates to the field of briefcases and other protective hand-carried cases or bags. More particularly, the invention relates to a travel bag that is adapted to neatly organize and securely carry a laptop and other small electronic devices and business materials, as well as a purse or hand bag for personal items, and is attractive in appearance. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] The business person today, when going to a meeting, must frequently carry along a number of items, such as a laptop computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a cell phone, plus paper files. Often the person has to travel to a distant location for the meeting, which means that personal items must also be carried along. Today, due to stringent security restrictions on airline travel, a traveler is limited to two carry-on items: one carry-on size piece of luggage and one personal item. Typically, the traveling busin...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D71/00B65D69/00
CPCA45C3/06A45C13/02A45C2013/025Y10S190/902
Inventor REPKE, MARY E.SHERR, LOIS ZAPRZALKA
Owner COAKLEY BUSINESS CLASS
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