US20170135456A1

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Publication number: US20170135456A1
Application number: US14/940,905
Authority: US
Inventors: Allen Christopher Schartle
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-11-13
Filing date: 2015-11-13
Publication date: 2017-05-18

Abstract

Various type cases providing for storage and transport of combinations of architectural blueprint drawings, plans, and related files and materials are disclosed. A combination laptop and file case provides for containing a laptop and hanging files within and including side pouches for easy external access. A triangle plan drawing case provides for storage and transport of a single architectural blueprint drawings set. A travel blueprint architectural drawings case provides for storage and transport of small number of architectural blueprint drawings. A multi-blueprint architectural drawings case provides for storage and transport of a medium or mid-range number of architectural blueprint drawings. A multi-blueprint architectural drawings open case provides for storage and transport of a larger number of architectural blueprint drawings in an open case having no lid.

Description

BACKGROUND

This invention pertains to plans, drawings, and files in the construction industry. More particularly, this invention pertains to the storage and transport of blueprint architectural drawings and related files and materials.

The construction industry requires contractors and project managers to coordinate a multitude of architectural blueprint drawings that relate to many and varied projects. It is not unusual for a project manager to have a plethora of architectural blueprint drawings lying loosely in a vehicle such as a truck. The more architectural blueprint drawings required for the various projects, the more likely they are in a loose assemblage scattered in a vehicle or even sometimes in an office. The necessity for having plans available often indicates that the plans will remain in a vehicle, and may or may not be easily accessible. The most recently accessed plans are likely on top of a particular assortment, so that the plans must be moved and/or shuffled around to locate a desired set of drawings. Such a situation also increases the likelihood that the drawings will be damaged over time, or even worse, that they will be misplaced or lost.

BRIEF SUMMARY

Various type cases for storage and transport of combinations of architectural blueprint drawings, plans, related files, and materials are disclosed.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a combination laptop and file case is disclosed for containing a laptop and hanging files within while including side pouches for easy external access is provided.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a triangle plan drawing case providing for storage and transport of a single architectural blueprint drawings set is provided.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a travel blueprint architectural drawings case providing for storage and transport of small number of architectural blueprint drawings is provided.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a multi-blueprint architectural drawings case for storage and transport of a medium or mid-range number of architectural blueprint drawings is provided.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a multi-blueprint architectural drawings open case for storage and transport of a larger number of architectural blueprint drawings in an open case having no lid is provided.

Other systems, methods, features and advantages of the present invention will be or become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following drawings and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features and advantages be included within this description and be within the scope of the present disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above-mentioned features will become more clearly understood from the following detailed description read together with the drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a combination laptop and file case;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a combination laptop and file case having an alternative mesh side pouch;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the combination laptop and file case as inFIG. 1 with an open lid revealing the inside of the case;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the combination laptop and file case as inFIG. 1 having an open lid;

FIG. 5-A is a front elevation view of the combination laptop and file case as inFIG. 1;

FIG. 5-B is a rear elevation view of the combination laptop and file case as inFIG. 1;

FIG. 6-A is a left side elevation view of the combination laptop and file case as inFIG. 1;

FIG. 6-B is a right side elevation view of the combination laptop and file case as inFIG. 1;

FIG. 7-A is a left side elevation view of the combination laptop and file case as inFIG. 1 with an open lid;

FIG. 7-B is a right side elevation view of the combination laptop and file case as inFIG. 1 with an open lid;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the combination laptop and file case as inFIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view of the combination laptop and file case as inFIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of a triangle blueprint architectural drawings case;

FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of the triangle blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 10 with an open front;

FIG. 12-A is a left side elevation view of the triangle blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 10;

FIG. 12-B is a right side elevation view of the triangle blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 10;

FIG. 13 is rear elevation view of the triangle blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 10;

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the triangle blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 10;

FIG. 15 is a front perspective view of a travel blueprint architectural drawings case;

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a travel blueprint architectural drawings case having an opened front;

FIG. 17 is a partially exploded, perspective view of a travel blueprint architectural drawings case;

FIG. 18-A is a pouch-side elevation view of the travel blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 15;

FIG. 18-B is a non-pouch-side elevation view of the travel blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 15;

FIG. 19-A is a rear elevation view of the travel blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 15;

FIG. 19-B is a front elevation view of the travel blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 15 in an open front configuration;

FIG. 20 is a top plan view of the travel blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 15;

FIG. 21 is a bottom plan view of the travel blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 15;

FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a multi-blueprint architectural drawings open case;

FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawings open case ofFIG. 22;

FIG. 24 is a top plan view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawings open case ofFIG. 22;

FIG. 25 is a bottom plan view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawings open case ofFIG. 22;

FIG. 26 is a open-pouch side elevation view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawings open case ofFIG. 22;

FIG. 27 is a open-pouch side elevation view of a multi-blueprint architectural drawings open case having an alternative mesh open-side pouch;

FIG. 28 is a lid-pouch side elevation view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawings open case ofFIG. 22.

FIG. 29 is a rear elevation view of a multi-blueprint architectural drawings case;

FIG. 30 is a rear elevation view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 29 utilizing an alternate base and an alternative mesh pouch;

FIG. 31 is a front elevation view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 29;

FIG. 32 is a top plan view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 29 with a closed lid;

FIG. 33 is a top plan view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 29 with an open lid;

FIG. 34 is an side-handle view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 29;

FIG. 35 is an alternate-base view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 29; and

FIG. 36 is a bottom plan view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawings case ofFIG. 29.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Various type cases for storage and transport of combinations of architectural blueprint drawings, plans, related files, and materials are disclosed. Specifically, a combination laptop and file case is disclosed for containing a laptop and hanging files within while including side pouches for easy external access. A triangle plan drawing case providing for storage and transport of a single architectural blueprint drawings set is disclosed. A travel blueprint architectural drawings case providing for storage and transport of small number of architectural blueprint drawings is disclosed. A multi-blueprint architectural drawings case for storage and transport of a medium or mid-range number of architectural blueprint drawings is disclosed. A multi-blueprint architectural drawings open case for storage and transport of a larger number of architectural blueprint drawings in an open case having no lid is disclosed.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a combination laptop andfile case100 for containing a laptop and files, also referenced herein as acombination case100.FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an alternative combination laptop andfile case100 having an alternative meshfront pouch112′, and is discussed in further detail below.FIG. 3 is a perspective view of thecombination case100 illustrating anopen lid150 and revealing the inside of thecombination case100.FIG. 4 is a top plan view of thecombination case100 illustrating theopen lid150 and revealing the inside of thecombination case100. The inside of thecombination case100 is discussed in further detail below.

FIG. 5-A andFIG. 5-B respectively illustrate a front elevation view and a rear elevation view of thecombination case100.FIG. 6-A andFIG. 6-B respectively illustrate a left side elevation view and a right side elevation view of thecombination case100.FIG. 7-A andFIG. 7-B illustrate respectively a left side elevation view and a right side elevation view of thecombination case100 with an open lid.FIG. 8 is a top plan view of thecombination case100 andFIG. 9 is a bottom plan view of thecombination case100.

In the various perspective and elevation views that illustrate thecombination case100 inFIG. 1 throughFIG. 9, various sides, handles, pouches, and also uses of and for thecombination case100 are provided as discussed in detail below.

Thecombination case100 is an enclosable container and carrying or transport case for holding such items as a laptop, files, and assorted items and devices that are utilized in the course of working in construction and similar industries. Thecombination case100 includes a front110 and a rear130, aleft side120 and aright side140, a bottom orbase160, and alid150. Thelid150 opens and closes to provide access to the contents within the container via afastener170 such as azipper170. Thezipper170 extends around three sides of thelid150 to secure thelid150 to theleft side120, theright side140, and the front110, respectively. Thezipper170 includes two grip portions for extending or retracting thezipper170 from the respective corners where theleft side120 and theright side140 extend from the rear130 of thecombination case100. In the illustrated embodiment, the two grip portions meet at the approximate midpoint of thezipper170 on thefront110 of thecombination case100. Of course, the two grip portions can meet at any point around the periphery of thezipper170 to secure thelid150 closed to thecombination case100.

Thecombination case100 also includes narrow containers or pouches along the front110, and along each of the left and

right sides

120,140 respectively. The pouches provide storage for items that require separate storage and/or easy access, such as keys, cell phones, smart phones, calculators, pens, measuring devices, small tools, or even files and papers, for example. Specifically, the front110 includes afront pouch112 covering a portion of the front110. That is, thefront pouch112 extends upward from thebase160 and is accessible via afront pouch opening114 along the edge of thefront pouch112. In the illustrated embodiment, thefront pouch112 extends approximately half way up thefront110 of thecombination case100. Of course, various pouches may extend to cover more or less of thefront110 of thecombination case100. In the illustrated embodiment, thepouch opening114 is a non-fastenable opening extending along the length of the pouch and parallel to thezipper170. In other embodiments, thepouch opening114 may optionally include a fastener such as a re-sealable groove, hook and loop, or a zipper, for example. It should be understood that any type fastener as is commonly understood to be used with attaches, briefcases, luggage, and such like, can be used to secure thepouch opening114 as desired.

Similarly, theleft side120 includes aleft side pouch122 covering a portion of theleft side120, and theright side140 includes aright side pouch142 covering a portion of theright side140. Theleft side pouch120 extends upward from thebase160 and is accessible via a leftside pouch opening124 along the edge of theleft side pouch122. Theright side pouch142 extends upward from thebase160 and is accessible via a right side pouch opening144 along the edge of theright side pouch142. In the illustrated embodiment, theleft side pouch122 extends approximately half way up theleft side120 of thecombination case100, and theright side pouch142 extends approximately half way up theright side140 of thecombination case100, respectively.

As above, theside pouch openings124,144 are a non-fastenable opening extending along the length of the

respective side pouch

120,140 and parallel to thezipper170. In other embodiments, theside pouch openings124,144 include a fastener such as a re-sealable groove, hook and loop, or a zipper, for example. Again, it should be understood that any type fastener as is commonly understood to be used with attaches, briefcases, luggage, and such like, can be used to secure theside pouch openings124,144 as desired.

Ahandle102 is affixed to each of theleft side120 and theright side140 of thecombination case100. In the illustrated embodiment, each handle102 is attached approximately midway between therespective pouch opening124,144 and thezipper170. Thehandles102 provide for easy gripping and moving of thecombination case100 while also optionally maintaining the contents in an upright position.

Thecombination case100 is assembled from various frame portions including thebase160,front110, rear130,left side120,right side140, andlid150 respectively. The frame portions of thecombination case100 are made from substantially rigid and durable materials to provide a stable structure that is not unduly or unfunctionably flexible. That is, the various frame portions are substantially solid and form acombination case100 that maintains a fixed shape aside from the opening of thelid150. Thebase150 is made from a sufficiently rigid material having a strength to maintain its structure while also providing support for the weight of a laptop and some number of files that may be stored within thecombination case100. It is also within the scope of this disclosure to add a rigid plate within thecombination case100 to provide additional support to thebase150.

In one embodiment, the rigid materials that make up the frame of thecombination case100 are covered with nylon. In another embodiment, the rigid materials that make up the frame of thecombination case100 are covered with a canvas type material. In various other embodiments, the rigid materials that make up the frame of thecombination case100 are covered with such materials as polyester, plastic, canvas, plain-woven fabrics, and/or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the cover materials are also made water-resistant or water-proof.

In various embodiments, the

respective pouches

112,122,142 of thecombination case100 are made from flexible materials such as nylon, polyester, plastic, canvas, woven material, or other plain-woven fabrics, and/or any combination thereof.FIG. 2 is an illustration ofcombination case100 having an alternativefront side pouch112′ of mesh material. It should be understood within the scope of this disclosure that any of the

respective side pouches

112,122,142 on thecombination case100, or additionally any of the side pouches of any other blueprint drawings case within this application may be made from any of the flexible materials and/or combinations as well as any type mesh material.

In one embodiment, thebase160 of thecombination case100 includesfeet162 to provide additional stability and support. In various embodiments, thefeet162 are made from rubber, plastic, or any other material as is commonly used with attaches, briefcases, laptop cases, luggage, and such like. In the illustrated embodiment (seeFIG. 9), thebase150 includes fourfeet162 equidistantly offset from each corner as viewed from below thecombination case100.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of thecombination case100 illustrating anopen lid150 and revealing the inside of thecombination case100, andFIG. 4 is a top view of thecombination case100 illustrating theopen lid150 and revealing the inside of thecombination case100. Theinside lid151 hinges upward from the rear130 of the combination case. Theinside lid151 includes alid pouch152 covering a portion of theinside lid151. Thelid pouch152 extends from the hinged portion of theinside lid151 and is accessible via alid pouch opening154. In the illustrated embodiment, thelid pouch152 extends from the hinged portion and covers approximately half of theinside lid151. Of course, various pouches may extend to cover more or less of theinside lid151. In the illustrated embodiment, thelid pouch opening154 is a non-fastenable opening extending along the length of theinside lid pouch152 and parallel to the hinged portion of theinside lid151. In other embodiments, thelid pouch opening154 may optionally include a fastener such as a re-sealable groove, hook and loop, or a zipper, for example. It should be understood that any type fastener as is commonly understood to be used with attaches, briefcases, luggage, and such like, can be used to secure thelid pouch opening154 as desired.

A large main orframe partition180 is combined with a small orinner partition182 to form separate compartments for (1) a laptop or tablet type device and for (2) hanging files190. Theframe partition180 and theinner partition182 are assembled in adjoining or continuous sections from a reasonably rigid or stiff material that provides for upright strength while being foldable at the adjoining or strategic folding points. In one embodiment, the rigid material is covered with a soft material that provides for a smoothness consistent with the inner compartment of thecombination case100. In one such embodiment, the covering material is suitable for attaching hook and loop type fasteners such as VELCRO™ to theframe partition180 and theinner partition182. Theframe partition180 provides rigidity and structure for supporting files to be hung between opposing sides of its rectangular structure.

Theframe partition180 extends around the inner perimeter of thecombination case100 and provides an outside or main frame that bounds the inner compartments. In the illustrated embodiment, theframe partition180 is a single piece having a height that fits within the height of the main compartment inside thecombination case100. Theframe partition180 wraps or folds around the inner perimeter of thecombination case100 in a rectangular shape and back to its beginning so that its first end wraps around to its second end. In a typical embodiment, the ends of theframe partition180 are fastenable to each other to secure theframe partition180 to itself and to provide stability for the contents of the compartments within thecombination case100. In various embodiments, the ends of theframe partition180 include a hook-and-loop fastener combination for ease in securing the ends together. Of course, many types of fastening mechanism known in the art may be utilized for securing together the ends of theframe partition180 in either a permanent or temporary fashion.

In one embodiment, the height of theframe partition180 is at least as much as the width of a typical hanging file. In another embodiment, the height of theframe partition180 is at least as much as the width of a typical laptop computer or tablet. It should be understood that the height of theframe partition180 is sized to fit within thecombination case100 in an upright configuration, and that many sizes may be suitable according to the specific laptop, tablet, and/or files being contained therein.

Aninner partition182 defines the compartment for containing a laptop, tablet, or similar electronic device. As above, theinner partition182 is a single piece having a height that fits within the height of the main compartment inside thecombination case100. Theinner partition182 wraps or folds around along one end of theframe partition180 in a rectangular shape and back to its beginning so that its first end wraps around to its second end. In a typical embodiment, the ends of theinner partition182 are fastenable to each other to secure theinner partition182 to itself and to provide stability and protection for a laptop, tablet, or other electronic device, within its boundary. In various embodiments, the ends of theinner partition182 include a hook and loop fastener combination for ease in securing the ends together. Of course, any type fastening mechanism known in the art may be used for securing together the ends of theinner partition182 in a permanent or temporary fashion.

Additionally, apartition strap184 extends from theframe partition180 over the space within theinner partition182, and is fastenable to theinner partition182. Thepartition strap184 provides for securing theinner partition182 in place to theframe partition180, and also provides a measure of restraint and stability to the contents within theinner partition182.

Lastly, asub-partition186 is contained within theinner partition182 near one end. Thesub-partition186 includes hook and loop type fasteners on either end to secure the sub-partition186 in place near on end of theinner partition182. Thesub-partition186 provides an area for the placement of chargers, power cords, mouse or other input devices, and such like, and separates them from the device within the main compartment of theinner partition182.

FIG. 10 is a front perspective view of a triangle blueprintarchitectural drawings case200.FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of the triangle blueprintarchitectural drawings case200 with an open front.FIG. 12-A is a left side elevation view andFIG. 12-B is a right side elevation view of the triangle blueprintarchitectural drawings case200.FIG. 13 is rear elevation view of the triangle blueprintarchitectural drawings case200.FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the triangle blueprintarchitectural drawings case200.

The triangle blueprint architectural drawings case200 (herein also referenced as a “triangle case”) is an enclosable carrying or transport case having a triangular shaped tube for containing a rolled-up set of architectural blueprint drawings. The triangle blueprintarchitectural drawings case200, ortriangle case200, is typically utilized to enclose a single set of rolled-up blueprints, although it is conceivable that more than one set could be rolled-up together in some circumstances. Thetriangle case200 includes aleft side210, aright side220, abase250, a rear240, and anopenable front230. The front230 is secured via azipper260 that extends along the front end of theleft side210 and thebase250 for opening and closing thefront230.

In the illustrated embodiment, thetriangle case200 also includes ahandle202 and adetachable shoulder strap208. Thehandle202 is attached to thetriangle case230 between theleft side210 and theright side220 approximately midway between the front230 and the rear240. Thehandle202 provides for ease in picking up thetriangle case200 and also carrying for typically short distances.

In some instances, theshoulder strap208 provides for a longer carrying distance and also for those situations where a person is carrying more items than can be held in their hands. In the illustrated embodiment, thedetachable shoulder strap208 is attached to a pair offasteners206 at opposite ends of theleft side210 and theright side220 of thetriangle case200 respectively. Therespective fasteners206 are secured to afastener strap204 near each end of theleft side210 and theright side220. In one embodiment, afirst fastener strap204 is secured near the rear240 of theright side220 of thetriangle case200, and asecond fastener strap204 is secured near thefront end230 of theleft side210 of thetriangle case200. Afastener206 is secured to eachfastener strap204. In the illustrated embodiment, thefastener206 is a D-Ring. Those of skill in the art will readily appreciate that thefastener206 may be any of many ring or other type connectors to which a detachable hook or such like may be attached. It should also be clear that therespective fastener straps204 may be attached to either end of the respectiveleft side210 andright side220, so long as the fastener straps204 are at opposite ends of the respective sides of thetriangle case200.

In one embodiment, thebase250 of thetriangle case200 includesfeet252 that provide additional stability and support. In various embodiments, thefeet252 are made from rubber, plastic, or any other material as is commonly used with attaches, briefcases, laptop cases, luggage, and such like. In the illustrated embodiment (seeFIG. 14), thebase250 includes fourfeet252 that are equidistantly offset from each corner and end as viewed from below thetriangle case200.

Thetriangle case200 is assembled from various frame portions including thebase250,left side210,right side220, rear240, andfront230, respectively. The frame portions of thetriangle case200 are made from substantially rigid and durable materials to provide a stable structure that is not unduly or unfunctionably flexible. That is, the various frame portions are substantially solid and form atriangle case200 that maintains a fixed triangular tube shape aside from the opening of the front230. Thebase250 is made from a sufficiently rigid material having a strength to maintain its structural integrity while also providing an enclosure for securing architectural blueprint drawings within thetriangle case200. It is also within the scope of this disclosure to add a rigid plate (not shown) within thetriangle case200 to provide additional support to thebase250.

In one embodiment, the rigid materials that make up the frame of thetriangle case200 are covered with nylon. In another embodiment, the rigid materials that make up the frame of thetriangle case200 are covered with a canvas type material. In various other embodiments, the rigid materials that make up the frame of thetriangle case200 are covered with such materials as polyester, plastic, canvas, plain-woven fabrics, and/or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the cover materials are also made water-resistant or water-proof.

FIG. 15 is a front perspective view of a travel blueprintarchitectural drawings case300.FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the travel blueprintarchitectural drawings case300 illustrating an openedfront350.FIG. 17 is a partially exploded, perspective view of the travel blueprintarchitectural drawings case300.FIG. 18-A is a pouch-side elevation view of the travel blueprintarchitectural drawings case300 andFIG. 18-B is a non-pouch-side elevation view of the travel blueprintarchitectural drawings case300.FIG. 19-A andFIG. 19-B respectively are a rear elevation view and a front elevation view of the travel blueprintarchitectural drawings case300.FIG. 20 andFIG. 21 respectively are a top plan view and a bottom plan view of the travel blueprintarchitectural drawings case300.

The travel blueprint architectural drawings case300 (herein also referenced as a “travel case”) is an enclosable carrying or transport case having a series of rectangular tubes for containing multiple rolled-up sets of architectural blueprint drawings. The travel blueprintarchitectural drawings case300, ortravel case300, is typically utilized to enclose a few sets of rolled-up blueprints for ease of transport. Thetravel case300 includes anopenable front350, a rear340, aleft side310, aright side330, a top320, and abase360, all enclosing a group ofrectangular tubes380 for the containment of documents such as architectural blueprint drawings. In the illustrated embodiment, the front350 opens and closes to provide access to the contents typically stored within therectangular tubes380 via afastener370, such as azipper370. Thezipper370 extends around thebase360, theleft side310, and the top320, respectively. Thezipper370 includes two grip portions for extending or retracting thezipper170 from each of its ends. Thezipper370 extends from the respective corners where thebase360 and the top320 extend from theright side330 of thetravel case300. In the illustrated embodiment, the two grip portions meet at the approximate midpoint of thezipper170 on theleft side310 of the travel case300 (seeFIG. 15). Of course, the two grip portions can meet at any point around the periphery of thezipper170 to secure the front350 in a closed configuration.

Thetravel case300 includes a pair ofpockets312 along itsleft side310. Eachpocket312 includes aflap314 that folds over thepocket312 to enclose contents that require easy access, such as keys, cell phones, smart phones, calculators, pens, measuring devices, and small tools, for example. In the illustrated embodiment, thetravel case300 includes twopockets312 located adjacent each other on theleft side310 and near thefront350 of thetravel case300. Of course, any number ofpockets312 can be included. Additionally, thepockets312 can be located anywhere along theleft side310, and/or even theright side330, and/or the rear340, as desired.

In the illustrated embodiment, theflap314 is securable to the pocket via a fastener (not shown). In such an embodiment, the fastener may be a hook-and-loop fastener, a lock and groove type fastener, snaps, or any other type fastener such as is common for securing a flap over a pocket type opening.

In the illustrated embodiment, thetravel case300 also includes asingle handle322 and adetachable shoulder strap308. Thehandle322 is centrally located on and attached to the top320 of thetravel case300. As such, thehandle322 provides for easy gripping by a single hand for lifting and for carrying thetravel case300.

Thedetachable shoulder strap308 provides for a longer carrying distance and also for those situations where a person is carrying more items than can be held in their hands. In the illustrated embodiment, thedetachable shoulder strap308 is attached to a pair offasteners304 at opposite ends of theleft side310 and theright side330 of thetravel case300 respectively. Therespective fasteners304 are secured to afastener strap302 near each end of theleft side310 and theright side330. In one embodiment, afirst fastener strap302 is secured near the rear340 on theleft side310 of thetravel case300, and asecond fastener strap302 is secured near thefront350 of theright side330 of thetravel case300. Afastener304 is secured to eachfastener strap302. In the illustrated embodiment, eachfastener302 is a triangle-type fastener having an opening for a snap-hook mechanism on each end of the shoulder strap. Those of skill in the art will readily appreciate that thefastener304 may be any of many ring or other type connectors to which a detachable hook or such like may be attached. It should also be apparent that therespective fastener straps302 may be attached to either end of the respectiveleft side310 andright side330, so long as the fastener straps302 are at opposite ends of the respective sides of thetravel case300.

In one embodiment, thebase360 of thetravel case300 includesfeet362 that provide additional stability and support. In various embodiments, thefeet362 are made from rubber, plastic, or any other material as is commonly used with attaches, briefcases, laptop cases, luggage, and such like. In the illustrated embodiment (seeFIG. 21), thebase360 includes sixfeet362 that are proportionately offset from each other and from the sides and end as viewed from below thetravel case300.

Thetravel case300 is assembled from various frame portions including thebase360,left side310, top320,right side330, rear340, andfront350, respectively. The frame portions of thetravel case300 are made from substantially rigid and durable materials to provide a stable structure that is not unduly or unfunctionably flexible. That is, the various frame portions are substantially solid and form atravel case300 that maintains a fixed rectangular shape. Thebase360 is made from a sufficiently rigid material providing a strength to maintain its structural integrity while also providing an enclosure for securing architectural blueprint drawings within thetravel case300. It is also within the scope of this disclosure to add a rigid plate (not shown) within thetravel case300 to provide additional support to thebase350, as necessary.

In one embodiment, the rigid materials that make up the frame of thetravel case300 are covered with nylon. In another embodiment, the rigid materials that make up the frame of thetravel case300 are covered with a canvas type material. In various other embodiments, the rigid materials that make up the frame of thetravel case300 are covered with such materials as polyester, plastic, canvas, plain-woven fabrics, and/or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the cover materials are also made water-resistant or water-proof.

As noted above, the interior oftravel case300 encloses a series ofrectangular tubes380 for containing multiple rolled-up sets of architectural blueprint drawings. In the illustrated embodiment, thetravel case300 includes sixrectangular tubes380 for securing rolled-up blueprints. A set of rolled up blueprints, for example, is slid into one of therectangular tubes380 to provide for ease of storage, as well as protection of the drawings. Thetravel case300, in the illustrated configuration, provides protective storage for six such sets of drawings, each of which may be inserted or removed without impacting any of the remaining sets of drawings.

Therectangular tubes380 are formed by one or more partitions that are attachable to the interior of thetravel case300. In the illustrated embodiment, therectangular plan tubes380 are formed from adivider partition382 and adjoiningtube partitions384. Thedivider partition382 extends from the inside of the base360 to the inside of the top320 and lengthwise between the front opening toward the rear340 (inside) of thetravel case300. Thedivider partition382 attaches to the lower portion (inside of the base360) and the upper portion (inside of the top320) of the interior of the travel case via

tube fasteners

386,390 along the outer edge of thedivider partition382 and the corresponding locations along the interior of thetravel case300. In the illustrated embodiment, a hook-and-loop

type fastener combination

386,390 are affixed to the outer edges of thedivider partition382 and thetube partitions384, and to the corresponding locations inside the top320,base360,left side310, andright side330 of the interior of thetravel case300. In the illustrated embodiment, thetube partitions384 are permanently attached to thedivider partition382. It should be understood that in various other embodiments, thedivider partition382 can include additional hook-and-loop (or other type fasteners) for securing eachtube partition384 individually to both thedivider partition382 and to the interior of the travel case. Such a configuration provides the capability for creating slightly larger or smallerrectangular tube380 openings within thetravel case300 as necessary.

In the illustrated embodiment, therectangular tubes380 are removable and replaceable. That is therectangular tubes380 can be removed from the interior of thetravel case300. Upon removal, therectangular tubes380 can be reinserted in the same configuration. Removing therectangular tubes380 provides for ease of cleaning the interior of thetravel case300 and also for cleaning therectangular tubes380.

Additionally, therectangular tubes380 are replaceable with configurations other than the illustrated embodiments. For example, if there is a need for larger tubes, thetube partitions384 on each side of thedivider partition382 can be replaced with asingle tube partition384 rather than a pair so that thetravel case300 interior contains four rectangular tube compartments rather than six. Of course, such a configuration requires adapting the fit or location of thetube fasteners390 within the interior of thetravel case300. Similarly, a need for more than six rectangular tubes would utilizeadditional tube partitions384 on each side of thedivider partition382 and a similar adaptation of the fit and/or location of thetube fasteners390 within the interior of thetravel case300.

Thetravel case300 also includes a group of identifier pockets352 on the inside of the door orfront350. When the front350, ordoor350, of thetravel case300 is opened, a set of identifier pockets352 is revealed that correspond to therectangular tubes380 within the interior of thetravel case300. That is, asingle identifier pocket352 corresponds to eachrectangular tube380 in which a set of drawings may be placed. In the illustrated embodiment, eachidentifier pocket352 is a clear plastic opening affixed to the inside of thedoor350 of thetravel case300. Theidentifier pocket352 provides for the insertion of a card or tag with identifying information for the corresponding set of plans. An entire set of drawings need not be removed in order to be located or identified. That is, the user can identify a set of drawings by the identification tag without the need for handling any other drawings unnecessarily.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view of a multi-blueprint architectural drawingsopen case400.FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawingsopen case400.FIG. 24 andFIG. 25 respectively illustrate a top plan view and a bottom plan view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawingsopen case400.FIG. 26 is front elevation view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawingsopen case400.FIG. 27 is an alternative front elevation view of a multi-blueprint architectural drawingsopen case400 having an alternative mesh pouch.FIG. 28 is a side elevation view of the multi-blueprint architectural drawingsopen case400.

The multi-blueprint architectural drawings open case400 (herein also referenced as a “multi-plan open case”) is an open carrying or transport case having a series of rectangular tubes for containing multiple rolled-up sets of architectural blueprint drawings. The multi-blueprint architectural drawingsopen case400, or multi-planopen case400, is typically utilized to carry multiple sets of rolled-up blueprints for ease of transport.

The multi-planopen case400 includes a front410, aside420, abase430, and a group of sixteenrectangular tubes402 that are accessible without a top or lid. Therectangular tubes402 provide for the containment of rolled documents such as architectural blueprint drawings. In the illustrated embodiment, therectangular tubes402 are open without a top and are easily accessible. The multi-planopen case400 also includes a rear that is typically a duplicate of the front410 and twosides420 that are typically the same. Each of the front410, rear410, and bothsides420 include arespective handle440 that provides for gripping, maneuvering, and also for carrying the multi-planopen case400. The multi-planopen case400 provides for ease of transport and storage of rolled architectural blueprint drawings in circumstances, for example, where the weather or the particular environment is of little or no concern.

Thefront410 of the multi-planopen case400 includes a narrow container orpouch412. Thepouch412 provides storage for items that require separate storage and/or easy access, such as keys, cell phones, smart phones, calculators, pens, measuring devices, small tools, or even files and papers, for example. Thepouch412 covers a portion of thefront410 of the multi-planopen case400. That is, thepouch412 extends upward from thebase430 and is accessible via apouch opening414 along the edge of thepouch412. In the illustrated embodiment, thefront pouch412 extends approximately half way up thefront410 of the multi-planopen case400. Of course, various pouches may extend to cover more or less of thefront410 of the multi-planopen case400. In the illustrated embodiment, thepouch opening414 is a non-fastenable opening extending along the length of thepouch412 and parallel to the base430 or to the top of the multi-planopen case430. In other embodiments, thepouch opening414 may optionally include a fastener such as a re-sealable groove, hook and loop, or a zipper, for example. It should be understood that any type fastener as is commonly understood to be used with attaches, briefcases, luggage, and such like, can be used to secure thepouch opening414 as desired. In the illustrated embodiment, asimilar pouch412 is located on the rear410 of the multi-planopen case400.

Ahandle440 is attached to the front410 and rear410 and is located approximately equidistant between thepouch opening414 and the top of the multi-planopen case400.

In various embodiments, thepouch412 of the multi-planopen case400 are made from flexible materials such as nylon, polyester, plastic, canvas, woven material, or other plain-woven fabrics, and/or any combination thereof.FIG. 27 is an illustration of multi-planopen case400 having analternative pouch412′ of mesh material. It should be understood within the scope of this disclosure that anypouches412 on the multi-planopen case400, or additionally any of the side pouches of any other blueprint drawings case within this application may be made from any of the flexible materials and/or combinations as well as any type mesh material.

Eachside420 includes a pair ofpockets422 that extend up from the base430 to the approximate midpoint of therespective side420. Eachpocket422 includes aflap424 that folds or flaps over to close thepocket422 and enclose contents that require ease of access in a closed compartment. Thepockets422 provide for storage of items such as keys, cell phones, smart phones, calculators, pens, measuring devices, and small tools, for example.

In the illustrated embodiment, the multi-planopen case400 includes twopockets422 on eachside420 located adjacent each other and extending the width of theside420. Of course, any number ofpockets422 can be included on each side. Additionally, thepockets422 can be located anywhere along therespective side420, and/or the front410 and rear410, as desired.

In the illustrated embodiment, theflap424 is securable to thepocket422 via a fastener (not shown). In such an embodiment, the fastener may be a hook-and-loop fastener, a lock and groove type fastener, snaps, or any other type fastener such as is common for securing a flap over a pocket type opening.

In the illustrated embodiment, thebase430 of the multi-planopen case400 includesfeet432 that provide additional stability and support. In various embodiments, thefeet432 are made from rubber, plastic, or any other material as is commonly used with attaches, briefcases, laptop cases, luggage, and such like. In the illustrated embodiment (seeFIG. 25), thebase430 includes fourfeet432 that are equidistantly spaced from the sides and end as viewed from below the multi-planopen case400.

The multi-planopen case400 is assembled from various frame portions including thebase430,front410, rear410, andsides420, respectively. The frame portions of the multi-planopen case400 are made from substantially rigid and durable materials to provide a stable structure that is not unduly or unfunctionably flexible. That is, the various frame portions are substantially solid and form a multi-planopen case400 that maintains a fixed and upright rectangular shape. Thebase430 is made from a sufficiently rigid material that provides a strength to maintain its structural integrity while also providing an open container for securing architectural blueprint drawings within the multi-planopen case400. It is also within the scope of this disclosure to add a rigid plate (not shown) within the multi-planopen case400 to provide additional support to thebase430, as necessary.

In one embodiment, the rigid materials that make up the frame of the multi-planopen case400 are covered with nylon. In another embodiment, the rigid materials that make up the frame of the multi-planopen case400 are covered with a canvas type material. In various other embodiments, the rigid materials that make up the frame of the multi-planopen case400 are covered with such materials as polyester, plastic, canvas, plain-woven fabrics, and/or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the cover materials are also made water-resistant or water-proof.

As noted above, the interior of multi-planopen case400 encloses a series ofrectangular tubes402 for containing multiple rolled-up sets of architectural blueprint drawings. In the illustrated embodiment, the multi-planopen case400 includes 16rectangular tubes402 for securing rolled-up blueprints. A set of rolled up blueprints, for example, is slid into one of therectangular tubes402 to provide for ease of storage, as well as protection of the drawings. The multi-planopen case400, in the illustrated configuration, provides protective storage for 16 such sets of drawings, each of which may be inserted or removed without impacting any of the remaining sets of drawings.

Therectangular tubes402 are formed by one or more partitions that are attachable to the interior of the multi-planopen case400. In the illustrated embodiment, therectangular plan tubes402 are formed from adivider partition404,sub-divider partitions406, andtube partitions408. In the illustrated embodiment, twosub-divider partitions406 are attached to thedivider partition404, and threetube partitions408 are attached to eachsub-divider partition406.

Thedivider partition404 corresponds to the height of and extends between opposing sides of the multi-planopen case400, either the front410 and rear410, or eachside420. Thesub-divider partitions406 extend parallel to thedivider partition404 so thattube partitions408 extend perpendicularly toward thedivider partition404 or toward the outside edge (towardfront410 or rear410 or else toward a side420). In the illustrated embodiment, thedivider partition404 and bothsub-divider partitions406 extend parallel to thesides420, and thetube partitions408 extend perpendicular to thesides420 away from or toward thedivider partition404.

Thedivider partition404,sub-divider partition406, andtube partitions408 include afastener portion409 for connecting to the interior of the multi-planopen case400. In the illustrated embodiment, eachfastener portion409 is one part of a hook-and-loop fastener, that is acorresponding fastener portion416. Hook-and-loop fasteners are known by such trade names as VELCRO®, for example. That is, eachfastener portion409 is fastenable to acorresponding fastener portion416 on the interior of the multi-planopen case400. In one embodiment, thefastener portion409 is fastenable to the lining material on the interior of the multi-planopen case400. It should be understood that some materials are receptive to a corresponding portion of a hook-and-loop or similar type fastener, for example.

In the illustrated embodiment, hook-and-loop

type fastener combinations

409,416 are affixed to the outer edges of thedivider partition404,sub-divider partitions406, and thetube partitions408, and to the corresponding locations along thedivider partition404, and inside the front410, rear410, andsides420 of the interior of the multi-planopen case400. In the illustrated embodiment, thetube partitions408 are permanently attached on one end to thesub-divider partitions406. The other end of eachtube partition408 is attachable viafastener portion409 to the correspondingfastener portions416 located on either thedivider partition404 or on the interior of the multi-planopen case400.

It should be understood that in various other embodiments, thesub-divider partition406 can includeadditional fastener portions409, such as hook-and-loop (or other type fasteners) for securing eachtube partition402 individually to both thesub-divider partition406 and to the interior of the multi-planopen case400. Such a configuration provides the capability for creating slightly larger or smallerrectangular tube402 openings within the multi-planopen case400 as necessary.

In the illustrated embodiment, therectangular tubes402 are removable and replaceable. That is therectangular tubes402 can be removed from the interior of the multi-planopen case400. Upon removal, therectangular tubes402 can be reinserted in the same configuration, or reconfigured as desired. Removing therectangular tubes402 also provides for ease of cleaning the interior of the multi-planopen case400 and also for cleaning therectangular tubes402.

Additionally, therectangular tubes402 are replaceable with configurations other than the illustrated embodiments. For example, if there is a need for larger tubes, thetube partitions408 can be spaced so that there are three rectangular tubes in a row or column rather than four as in the illustrated embodiment. Of course, such a configuration requires adapting the fit or location of thefastener portions416 within the interior of the multi-planopen case400, or alternatively having an interior lining that is adaptable for the type fasteners being utilized.

The multi-blueprint architectural drawings case500 (herein also referenced as a “multi-plan case”) is an enclosable carrying or transport case having a series of rectangular tubes for containing multiple rolled-up sets of architectural blueprint drawings. The multi-blueprintarchitectural drawings case500, ormulti-plan case500, is typically utilized to enclose multiple sets of rolled-up blueprints for ease of transport. Themulti-plan case500 includes anopenable lid540, a front,510, a rear520, asingle handle side530, abase560, and analternate base550, all enclosing a group ofrectangular tubes545 for the containment of documents such as rolled architectural blueprint drawings.

In the illustrated embodiment, thelid540 opens and closes to provide access to the contents, typically stored within therectangular tubes545, via alid fastener570 such as azipper570. Thezipper570 extends around thealternate base550, the front510, and thesingle handle side530, respectively.

Thezipper570 includes two grip portions for extending or retracting thezipper570 from each of its ends. Thezipper570 extends from the respective corners where thealternate base550 and thesingle handle side530 extend from the rear520 of themulti-plan case500. In the illustrated embodiment, the two grip portions meet at the approximate midpoint of thezipper570 on thefront510 of the multi-plan case500 (seeFIG. 29). Of course, the two grip portions can meet at any point around the periphery of thezipper570 to secure thelid540 in a closed configuration.

Thefront510 of themulti-plan case500 includes a narrow container orfront pouch512. Thefront pouch512 provides storage for items that require separate storage and/or easy access, such as keys, cell phones, smart phones, calculators, pens, measuring devices, small tools, or even files and papers, for example. Thefront pouch512 covers a portion of thefront510 of themulti-plan case500. That is, thefront pouch512 extends upward from thebase560 and is accessible via afront pouch opening514 along the edge of thefront pouch512. In the illustrated embodiment, thefront pouch512 extends less than half way up thefront510 of themulti-plan case500. Of course, various pouches may extend to cover more or less of thefront510 of themulti-plan case500. In the illustrated embodiment, thepouch opening514 is a non-fastenable opening extending along the length of thefront pouch512 and parallel to the base560 or to thezipper570 at thelid540. In other embodiments, thepouch opening514 may optionally include a fastener such as a re-sealable groove, hook-and-loop, or a zipper, for example. It should be understood that any type fastener as is commonly understood to be used with attaches, briefcases, luggage, and such like, can be used to secure thefront pouch opening514 as desired.

In various embodiments, thefront pouch512 of themulti-plan case500 are made from flexible materials such as nylon, polyester, plastic, canvas, woven material, or other plain-woven fabrics, and/or any combination thereof.FIG. 30 is an illustration ofmulti-plan case500 having an alternativefront pouch512′ made from mesh material. It should be understood within the scope of this disclosure that anypouches512 on themulti-plan case500, or additionally any of the side pouches of any other blueprint drawings case within this application may be made from any of the flexible materials and/or combinations as well as any type mesh material.

In the illustrated embodiment, arear pouch522 is located on the rear520 of the multi-plan case500 (seeFIG. 31). Therear pouch522 includes arear pouch opening524 and a that includes a zipper. In all other respects, therear pouch522 of the illustrated embodiment has the same features as thefront pouch512.

The front510 and rear520 of themulti-plan case500 include twin handles508 that are located just below thelid540. The twin handles508 are of sufficient length for gripping them together to support themulti-plan case500 in the upright position as shown inFIG. 29. In the illustrated embodiment, the twin handles508 may optionally be secured together via a handle fastener affixed to one of the twin handles508.

In the illustrated embodiment as shown inFIG. 30, themulti-plan case500 also includes asingle handle506 affixed to the single-handle side530. Thesingle handle506 is centrally located on and attached to the single-handle side530 of themulti-plan case500. As such, thesingle handle506 provides for gripping and/or lifting themulti-plan case500 with a single hand, and also for carrying or transporting themulti-plan case500 on its side or via an optionaldetachable shoulder strap501.

Thedetachable shoulder strap501 provides for a longer carrying distance and also for those situations where a person is carrying more items than can be held in their hands. In the illustrated embodiment, thedetachable shoulder strap501 is attached to a pair offasteners504 at opposite ends of the single-handle side530 of themulti-plan case500. Therespective fasteners504 are secured to afastener strap502 near each end of the single-handle side530. Afastener504 is secured to eachfastener strap502. In the illustrated embodiment, eachfastener502 is a triangle-type fastener having an opening for a snap-hook mechanism on each end of thedetachable shoulder strap501. Those of skill in the art will readily appreciate that thefastener504 may be any of many ring or other type connectors to which a detachable hook or such like may be attached.

When placed on its side for gripping by thesingle handle506 or theoptional shoulder strap501, themulti-plan case500 utilizes thealternate base550. In the illustrated embodiment, thealternate base550 includesfeet552 that provide stability and support in this orientation. In various embodiments, thefeet552 are made from rubber, plastic, or any other material as is commonly used with attaches, briefcases, laptop cases, luggage, and such like. In the illustrated embodiment (seeFIG. 35), thealternate base550 includes sixfeet552 that are proportionately offset from each other and from thebase560 andlid540 as viewed from below themulti-plan case500.

In the illustrated embodiment, thebase560 of themulti-plan case500 includesfeet562 that provide additional stability and support. In various embodiments, thefeet362 are made from rubber, plastic, or any other material as is commonly used with attaches, briefcases, laptop cases, luggage, and such like. In the illustrated embodiment (seeFIG. 36), thebase560 includes fourfeet562 that are proportionately offset from each other and from the corners of the base560 as viewed from below themulti-plan case500.

Themulti-plan case500 is assembled from various frame portions including thebase560,alternate base550,front510, rear520, single-handle side530, and thelid540, respectively. The frame portions of themulti-plan case500 are made from substantially rigid and durable materials to provide a stable structure that is not unduly or unfunctionably flexible. That is, the various frame portions are substantially solid and form amulti-plan case500 that maintains a fixed rectangular shape. Thebase560 and thealternate base550 are made from a sufficiently rigid material providing a strength to maintain its structural integrity while also providing an enclosure for securing architectural blueprint drawings within themulti-plan case500. It is also within the scope of this disclosure to add a rigid plate (not shown) within themulti-plan case500 to provide additional support to thebase560 and/oralternate base550, as necessary.

In one embodiment, the rigid materials that make up the frame of themulti-plan case500 are covered with nylon. In another embodiment, the rigid materials that make up the frame of themulti-plan case500 are covered with a canvas type material. In various other embodiments, the rigid materials that make up the frame of themulti-plan case500 are covered with such materials as polyester, plastic, canvas, plain-woven fabrics, and/or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the cover materials are also made water-resistant or water-proof.

As noted above, the interior ofmulti-plan case500 encloses a series ofrectangular tubes545 for containing multiple rolled-up sets of architectural blueprint drawings. In the illustrated embodiment, themulti-plan case500 includes twelverectangular tubes545 for securing rolled-up blueprints. A set of rolled up blueprints, for example, is slid into one of therectangular tubes545 to provide for ease of storage, as well as protection of the drawings. Themulti-plan case500, in the illustrated configuration, provides protective storage for twelve such sets of drawings, each of which may be inserted or removed without impacting any of the remaining sets of drawings.

As noted above, the interior ofmulti-plan case500 encloses a series ofrectangular tubes545 for containing multiple rolled-up sets of architectural blueprint drawings. In the illustrated embodiment, themulti-plan case500 includes twelve (12)rectangular tubes545 for securing rolled-up blueprints. A set of rolled up blueprints, for example, is slid into one of therectangular tubes545 to provide for ease of storage, as well as protection of the drawings. Themulti-plan case500, in the illustrated configuration, provides protective storage for twelve such sets of drawings, each of which may be inserted or removed without impacting any of the remaining sets of drawings.

Therectangular tubes545 are formed by one or more partitions that are attachable to the interior of themulti-plan case500. In the illustrated embodiment, therectangular plan tubes545 are formed from adivider partition546, asub-divider partition548, andtube partitions549. In the illustrated embodiment, asub-divider partition548 is parallel to thedivider partition546.Tube partitions549 are attached to both thedivider partition546 and thesub-divider partition548.

Thedivider partition546 corresponds to the height of and extends between opposing sides of themulti-plan case500. In the illustrated embodiment, the divider partition extends between thealternate base550 and the single-handle side530 of the interior of themulti-plan case500. Thesub-divider partition548 extends parallel to thedivider partition546 so thattube partitions549 extend perpendicularly toward thedivider partition404 or toward the outside edge (towardfront510 or rear510 of the multi-plan case500).

Thedivider partition546,sub-divider partition548, andtube partitions549 include afastener portion580 for connecting to the interior of themulti-plan case500. In the illustrated embodiment, eachfastener portion580 is one part of a hook-and-loop fastener, that is acorresponding fastener portion582. Hook-and-loop fasteners are known by such trade names as VELCRO®, for example. That is, eachfastener portion580 is fastenable to acorresponding fastener portion582 on the interior of themulti-plan case500. In one embodiment, thefastener portion580 is fastenable to the lining material on the interior of themulti-plan case500. It should be understood that some known materials are receptive to a corresponding portion of a hook-and-loop or similar type fastener, for example.

In the illustrated embodiment, hook-and-loop

type fastener combinations

580,582 are affixed to the outer edges of thedivider partition546,sub-divider partition548, and thetube partitions549, and to the corresponding locations along thedivider partition546, thesub-divider partition548, and inside the front510, rear520, single-handle side530 andalternate base550 of the interior of themulti-plan case500. In the illustrated embodiment,various tube partitions549 are permanently attached on one end to thedivider partition546 or to thesub-divider partition548. The other end of eachtube partition549 is attachable viafastener portion580 to the correspondingfastener portions582 located on either thedivider partition546, thesub-divider partition548, or on the interior of themulti-plan case500.

It should be understood that in various other embodiments, thedivider partition546 and thesub-divider partition548 can includeadditional fastener portions580, such as hook-and-loop (or other type fasteners) for securing eachtube partition549 individually to either thedivider partition546, and/or thesub-divider partition548, and/or to the interior of themulti-plan case500. Such a configuration provides the capability for creating slightly larger or smallerrectangular tube545 openings within themulti-plan case500 as necessary.

In the illustrated embodiment, therectangular tubes545 are removable and replaceable. That is therectangular tubes545 can be removed from the interior of themulti-plan case500. Upon removal, therectangular tubes545 can be reinserted in the same configuration, or reconfigured as desired. Removing therectangular tubes545 also provides for ease of cleaning the interior of themulti-plan case500 and also for cleaning therectangular tubes545.

Additionally, therectangular tubes545 are replaceable with configurations other than the illustrated embodiments. For example, if there is a need for larger tubes, thetube partitions549 can be spaced so that there are three rectangular tubes in a row or column rather than four as in the illustrated embodiment, for example. Such a configuration would result in amulti-plan case500 having ninerectangular tubes545 rather than twelve. Of course, such a configuration requires adapting the fit or location of thefastener portions582 within the interior of themulti-plan case500, or alternatively having an interior lining that is adaptable for the type fasteners being utilized.

Themulti-plan case500 also includes anidentifier pocket542 on the exterior of thelid540. Theidentifier pocket542 is a clear plastic opening affixed to the exterior of thelid540. Theidentifier pocket542 includes an opening for inserting an identification tag or card to identify themulti-plan case500 and/or its owner.

Themulti-plan case500 also includes a group of identifier pockets544 on the inside of thelid540. When thelid540 of themulti-plan case500 is opened, a set of identifier pockets544 is revealed that correspond to therectangular tubes545 within the interior of themulti-plan case500. That is, asingle identifier pocket544 corresponds to eachrectangular tube545 in which a set of drawings may be placed. In the illustrated embodiment, eachidentifier pocket544 is a clear plastic opening affixed to the inside of thelid540 of themulti-plan case500. Theidentifier pocket544 provides for the insertion of a card or tag with identifying information for the corresponding set of plans. An entire set of drawings need not be removed in order to be identified. That is, the user can identify a set of drawings by the identification tag without the need for handling any other drawings unnecessarily.

From the foregoing description, it will be recognized by those skilled in the art that a combination laptop and file case for containing a laptop and hanging files within and including side pouches has been provided. Further, a triangle plan drawing case provides for storage and transport of a single architectural blueprint drawings set. Further, a travel blueprint architectural drawings case provides for storage and transport of small number of architectural blueprint drawings. Further, a multi-blueprint architectural drawings case provides for storage and transport of a medium or mid-range number of architectural blueprint drawings. Finally, a multi-blueprint architectural drawings open case provides for storage and transport of a larger number of architectural blueprint drawings in an open case having no lid.

While the present invention has been described with reference to certain embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present invention without departing from its scope. Therefore, it is intended that the present invention not be limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but that the present invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A combination container for storage and transport of a mobile computer and document file folders, the combination container comprising:

a rectangular container having a substantially rigid base and frame structure walls that include a front, a rear, and opposing sides, to define an interior space, each frame structure wall having a covering material;

a lid covered with the covering material, the lid hinged from the rear to cover the rectangular container;

a zipper for securing the lid to the rectangular container, the zipper extending from each opposing side at the rear and toward the front;

a plurality of pouches attached exterior of the rectangular container to the front, and each opposing side, each pouch extending from the base to cover a portion of the respective frame structure wall;

a plurality of partitions that define a plurality of internal compartments, said internal compartments including at least the following:

a hanging file compartment formed by a first frame partition section along and interior to the frame structure walls to enclose the interior space, the first frame partition section having a set of opposing sides for the placement of hanging files therebetween;

a mobile device compartment formed by a second frame partition section adjacent an end of the hanging file compartment to enclose a portion of the interior space therewithin, the second frame partition section having a strap for securing a mobile device between opposing sides of the second frame partition section; and

a pair of handles attached to each of the opposing sides for gripping and carrying the combination container.

2. The combination container ofclaim 1, wherein the covering material is at least one of the following:

3. The combination container ofclaim 1, wherein each frame structure wall includes an interior material that is fastenable via a hook-and-loop type fastener.

4. The combination container ofclaim 1, wherein the first frame partition is a single piece foldable to the respective interior dimensions.

5. The combination container ofclaim 4, wherein the first frame partition includes multiple sections hinged at respective fold-points for the respective interior dimensions.

6. The combination container ofclaim 1, wherein the second frame partition is a single piece foldable to the respective interior dimensions.

7. The combination container ofclaim 6, wherein the second frame partition includes multiple sections hinged at respective fold-points for the respective interior dimensions.

8. The combination container ofclaim 1, wherein at least one pouch of the plurality of pouches includes a fastener for securing contents within the at least one pouch.

9. The combination container ofclaim 1, wherein at least one pouch of the plurality of pouches is made from a mesh material.

10. A combination container for storage and transport of a mobile computer and document file folders, the combination container comprising:

a rectangular container having a substantially rigid base and frame structure walls that define an interior space, each frame structure wall including a covering material;

at least one pouch attached exterior of the rectangular container to at least one of the frame structure walls, the at least one pouch extending from the base to cover a portion of the respective frame structure wall;

11. The combination container ofclaim 10, wherein the covering material is at least one of the following:

12. The combination container ofclaim 10, wherein each frame structure wall includes an interior material that is fastenable via a hook-and-loop type fastener.

13. The combination container ofclaim 10, the frame structure walls further comprising a front, a rear, and opposing sides, to define the interior space.

14. The combination container ofclaim 13, further comprising a zipper for securing the lid to the rectangular container, the zipper extending from opposing sides at the rear and toward the front.

15. The combination container ofclaim 10, wherein the first frame partition is a single piece foldable to the respective interior dimensions.

16. The combination container ofclaim 15, wherein the first frame partition includes multiple sections hinged at respective fold-points for the respective interior dimensions.

17. The combination container ofclaim 10, wherein the second frame partition is a single piece foldable to the respective interior dimensions.

18. The combination container ofclaim 17, wherein the second frame partition includes multiple sections hinged at respective fold-points for the respective interior dimensions.

19. The combination container ofclaim 10, wherein at least one pouch includes a fastener for securing contents therewithin.

20. The combination container ofclaim 10, wherein at least one pouch is made from a mesh material.