Toiletries and Accessories Case for Travel

Abstract

Toiletries and accessories cases are disclosed which are substantially compliant with TSA 3-1-1 regulations. An exemplary case includes: a substantially flexible body; a first compartment coupled to or integrated with the body for holding liquids, gels or aerosols and having about a one-quart interior volume (e.g., 1±25%), the first compartment having a first front panel and at least a portion of a first rear panel which are substantially clear or otherwise substantially optically transparent, and further having a zippered closure coupled to a top panel; and a second compartment coupled to or integrated with the body, with the second compartment having a second, substantially clear front panel and a second rear panel. Representative embodiments may also include a hanger coupled to the body; a fastener coupled to the body; and / or a third compartment. The first and second compartments may further include indicia for, respectively, liquids and non-liquids.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a nonprovisional and claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 836,790, filed Jun. 19, 2013, inventors Donald E. Godshaw et al., titled “Toiletries and Accessories Case for Travel”, and further is a nonprovisional and claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 837,263, filed Jun. 20, 2013, inventors Donald E. Godshaw et al., titled “Toiletries and Accessories Case for Travel”, which are commonly assigned herewith, and each and all of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their entireties with the same full force and effect as if set forth in their entireties herein.[0002]This application is also related to a U.S. design counterpart application, U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29 / 467,215, filed Sep. 17, 2013, inventors Donald E. Godshaw et al., titled “Toiletries and Accessories Case for Travel”, which is commonly assigne...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a toiletries and accessories case that is designed to be convenient for traveling. The case has two separate compartments: one for liquid, gel, and aerosol products that are safe for airplanes (TSA-compatible) and another for other travel accessories. The front panel of the case is clear and the back panel is also clear, allowing for easy inspection. The case is easy to use at airport security checkpoints, can be opened flat or folded in half for packing, and is durable and convenient at the destination.

Problems solved by technology

Currently, most travelers utilize a disposable, separate 1-quart plastic bag from any number of different vendors for these liquids, gels and aerosols which are typically not very durable, and may require a traveler to bring additional 1-quart bags with him or her to have a replacement bag available for a return trip.

In addition, such single 1-quart bags do not allow for the inclusion of other desirable toiletry items that a traveler may wish to have while traveling, such as various powders, bar soap, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, combs, tweezers, cotton balls and pads, cotton swabs, cosmetics, powders, other substantially or comparatively dry goods, etc., requiring a traveler to include these items separately, in another bag or other travel kit or accessory.

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