Presentation case for transporting, storing and displaying presentation material

Abstract

A presentation capsule is provided for the display, transport and protection of A2 or A3 sized documents including: a rigid body including at least two body portions configured for opening and closing in locking engagement with each other; a handle portion having different material to the body and formed into and extending from the body; a base also being of different material to the body and formed into and extending from the body; wherein, in combination, the handle portion and base are configured for self-supporting the case on a surface without contact of the body with the surface.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to Australian Provisional Patent Application No. 2011902004 in the name of FOGI Pty Ltd, which was filed on 24 May 2011, and entitled “Method and Apparatus for Storing and Displaying Webbed Sheet Material including Documents and Graphic Prints” and the specification thereof is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety and for all purposes.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to the field of display, transport and protection of documents and other like items. In one form, the invention relates to a portfolio case suitable for use by designers, architects, and / or salespeople. It will be convenient to hereinafter describe the invention in relation to its use as a presentation capsule for the display, transport and protection of A2 or A3 sized documents. However it should be appreciated that the present invention is not limited to that use, only.BACKGROUND ART[0003]Throughout this specification the use of...

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Benefits of technology

[0039]In a preferred embodiment, the identified problems with related art have been addressed by provision of a two part anodised aluminium case featuring “clip-together and screw construction” along with integrated hinge, handle and closure mechanisms, the case being stable in the open position. Advantages that may be offered over prior art devices include: An improved level of protection for contents compared to the protection offered by an ordinary plastic “flip-book” type product; “Clip together and screwed construction” may avoid the high cost of metal moulding tooling, and avoids costs in

Problems solved by technology

To date, it is considered that a stylish yet functional presentation case has not been sufficiently provided to these markets.

With respect to bags, whilst large and small bags exists, they have limited function and are often not durable.

Furthermore, they are often on the whole not aesthetically pleasing.

It is considered that to date technology suitable for providing a display case that presents in a professional and aesthetically appropriate way becomes expensive to the point it inhibits most consumers of such products leaving only a few to opt for a very expensive product, which often has limited application and functions basically as a carry bag for presentation material.

It is considered that even the luxury end of the briefcase market offers limited protection and functionality for the transport, protection and display of presentation material.

The lack of readily available appropriately sized presentation cases which are stylish, functional and durable has forced some companies and design houses to have one-offs custom made at great expense.

This device does not lend itself to protection and display of documentary material and retains the look and feel of a box with its older style of case design.

It is large and cumbersome, lacks an aesthetic design, and does not appear strong enough to protect paper and cards.

As such, it is not suitable for the storage and transportation of A2 and oversized A3 paper or card products that are used by designers, photographers, advertisers, architects, or engineers to store, transport, and show their work.

The mechanisms included in t

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