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.

Description

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...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent describes a new type of case for holding and presenting materials. The case is made of plastic with a hinge at the base that allows it to stand up and be easily opened. The case has a clip-together and screw construction, which provides better protection than traditional plastic flip-books. The case can hold up toA2 orA3 card or paper, and its unique design helps to stand out amongst other cases. The technical effects of this design include improved protection, ease of use, and a more professional appearance.

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 this device make it unwieldy for a stylish display of presentation material and more suitable as a working surface per se.

However the hinged lid is limited in its range of movement and does not appear able to stand paper drawings / plans upright for display.

The box appears sturdy, however it lacks design flair and appears cumbersome to carry.

In this way, the briefcase may be reassembled to form a display stand or case but does not provide a suitable display means for quality documentation or other presentation material in a stylish and fashionable way.

Furthermore, the complexity of construction makes the case of Gruber unwieldy for documentary or 2-D material.

The device of Gruber does not allow large papers and documents to be propped upright for display.

The Gruber case is functional and appears sturdy however it is not functional for large A2 and A3 papers nor does it have an aesthetically pleasing design.

It is clunky and lacks the design “wow” factor.

Whilst this document may disclose a more convenient lock for a folder or briefcase, it does not teach any means for providing a stylish yet functional presentation case.

This system serves only as an accessory to existing briefcases or containers, which have their own deficiencies as noted above and, furthermore, the system of Warner does not provide protection for presentation material and moreover, is reliant on rings or a clamp to suspend the material for display and is not considered practical for a variety of uses.

Accordingly, the design is only suitable for flipcharts.

As such these may be prone to dislodgement in use.

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