Patent · US Expired

Floor shield carrying bag accessory

US7222705B1 · kind B1 · utility

13Cited by
24References
20Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 25, 2004
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47C16/02
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A carrying bag accessory featuring a mat that is externally affixed to a bag or any variant bag designs such as a gym bag, duffle bag, rucksack, backpack, etc., and conveniently stored in a folded configuration when not in use and deployed in an unfolded configuration adjacent to the bag when in use to provide a flat clean surface upon which a user can rest or place items on. The mat is comprised of a multiplicity of rigid or semi-rigid hinged panels carefully configured to fold in such a manner as to preserve the cleanliness of surfaces that come into contact with the user. The mat is retained in a folded configuration by means of magnetic or other types of fasteners allowing the deployment and storage of the mat by the user with minimal contact and effort.

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