U.S. patent application number 10/881996 was filed with the patent office on 2005-02-10 for article of luggage.
Invention is credited to Matlhako, Mokgadi.
Application Number | 20050028909 10/881996 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34118715 |
Filed Date | 2005-02-10 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050028909 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Matlhako, Mokgadi |
February 10, 2005 |
Article of luggage
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward an
article of luggage including a handle and a body having an exterior
portion and at least one internal compartment for storing one or
more items. The body is made substantially of natural or synthetic
leather. The exterior may include a first portion substantially
corresponding to all or a portion of a first sleeve of a sports
jersey of a sports team, the first portion being positioned on a
first side of the bag and a second portion substantially
corresponding to all or a portion of a second sleeve of the sports
jersey and positioned on a second side of the bag opposite to the
first side. The article may also include at least one of a sports
logo, a team logo, a team name, a player name and a player number
and a material covering having at least one of a color, pattern and
design corresponding to the sports jersey. The article may further
include a collar portion corresponding to a collar of the sports
jersey, where the collar portion positioned on a top portion of the
exterior of the bag.
Inventors: |
Matlhako, Mokgadi;
(Purchase, NY) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Brian P. Hopkins, Esq.
Mintz, Levin. Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo, P.C.
The Chrysler Center
666 Third Avenue, 24th Floor
New York
NY
10017
US
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Family ID: |
34118715 |
Appl. No.: |
10/881996 |
Filed: |
June 29, 2004 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60484471 |
Jul 1, 2003 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
150/107 ;
150/103 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 13/26 20130101;
A45C 13/08 20130101; A45C 2003/007 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
150/107 ;
150/103 |
International
Class: |
A45C 013/30; A45C
013/26 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. An article of luggage comprising: a handle; and a body having an
exterior portion and at least one internal compartment for storing
one or more items, wherein the exterior comprises: a first portion
substantially corresponding to all or a portion of a first sleeve
of a sports jersey positioned on a first side of the bag; and a
second portion substantially corresponding to all or a portion of a
second sleeve of the sports jersey and positioned on a second side
of the bag opposite to the first side.
2. The article of luggage according to claim 1, wherein the sports
jersey corresponds to a sports team.
3. The article of luggage according to claim 1, wherein the
exterior further includes at least one of a sports logo, a team
logo, a team name, a player name, a player number, a slogan, an
advertisement, and a phrase.
4. The article of luggage according to claim 1, wherein the
exterior includes a material covering having at least one of a
color, pattern and design corresponding to a sports jersey of a
sports team.
5. The article of luggage according to claim 1, wherein the body is
made substantially of natural or synthetic leather.
6. The article of luggage according to claim 1, wherein the
exterior further comprises a collar portion corresponding to a
collar of the sports jersey, the collar portion positioned on a top
portion of the exterior of the bag.
7. The article of luggage according to claim 1, wherein the article
is selected from the group consisting of: a handbag, a tote-bag, a
suitcase, a briefcase and a purse.
8. The article of luggage according to claim 1, wherein the
interior includes a material covering having at least one of a
color, pattern and design corresponding to a sports jersey of a
sports team
9. An article of luggage comprising a body having an exterior
portion and at least one internal compartment for storing one or
more items, wherein the exterior includes a material covering
having at least one of a color, pattern and design corresponding to
a sports jersey of a sports team.
10. The article of luggage according to claim 9, wherein the
exterior further includes a first portion substantially
corresponding to all or a portion of a first sleeve of the sports
jersey positioned on a first side of the bag and a second portion
substantially corresponding to all or a portion of a second sleeve
of the sports jersey and positioned on a second side of the bag
opposite to the first side.
11. The article of luggage according to claim 9, wherein the
exterior further includes at least one of a sports logo, a team
logo, a team name, a player name, a player number, a slogan, an
advertisement, and a phrase.
12. The article of luggage according to claim 9, wherein the body
is made substantially of natural or synthetic leather.
13. The article of luggage according to claim 9, wherein the
exterior further comprises a collar portion corresponding to a
collar of the sports jersey, the collar portion positioned on a top
portion of the exterior of the bag.
14. The article of luggage according to claim 9, wherein the
article is selected from the group consisting of: a handbag, a
tote-bag, a suitcase, a briefcase and a purse.
15. An article of luggage comprising a body having an exterior
portion and at least one internal compartment for storing one or
more items, wherein the exterior comprises a collar portion
corresponding to all or a portion of a collar of a sports jersey,
the collar portion positioned on a top portion of the exterior of
the bag.
16. The article of luggage according to claim 15, further
comprising a handle.
17. An article of luggage comprising: a handle; and a body having
an exterior portion and at least one internal compartment for
storing one or more items, wherein the body is made substantially
of natural or synthetic leather, and wherein the exterior
comprises: a first portion substantially corresponding to all or a
portion of a first sleeve of a sports jersey of a sports team, the
first portion being positioned on a first side of the bag; a second
portion substantially corresponding to all or a portion of a second
sleeve of the sports jersey and positioned on a second side of the
bag opposite to the first side; at least one of a sports logo, a
team logo, a team name, a player name and a player number; a
material covering having at least one of a color, pattern and
design corresponding to the sports jersey; and a collar portion
corresponding to a collar of the sports jersey, the collar portion
positioned on a top portion of the exterior of the bag.
Description
CLAIM TO PRIORITY
[0001] The present disclosure claims priority from under 35 U.S.C.
.sctn.119(e) of U.S. provisional patent application No. 60/484,471,
filed Jul. 1, 2003, the entire disclosure of which is herein
incorporated by reference.
FIELD OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0002] Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward
novel articles of luggage, and more particularly to novel upscale
handbags.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Handbags are well known and have been used by people
throughout history. In modern times, handbags have become a fashion
accessory, with new styles of bags having different materials,
colors, patterns, shapes and features being introduced every year
by many designers and fashion companies.
[0004] Sports bags are also well known and used to carry sports
equipment and sports clothes. They may be generally sized from
about two (2) feet long, by one (1) foot wide and one (1) foot
tall, to three (3) and four (4) feet long with corresponding width
and height. Most, if not all, sports bags are typically drably
decorated and usually made with dark colors.
[0005] With regard to sports, studies have determined that, for
example, the percentage of women who consider themselves a fan of a
professional sports team (e.g., football, basketball, baseball) is
growing.
[0006] Accordingly, there exists a need for a fashionable article
of luggage/handbag, which addresses, for example, women sports fans
as well as men sports fans.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] Embodiments of the present invention present novel and
non-obvious bags which incorporate one or more features of a sports
uniform into a handbag or other luggage item.
[0008] Accordingly, in one embodiment of the invention, an article
of luggage may include a handle and a body having an exterior
portion and at least one internal compartment for storing one or
more items. The exterior may include a first portion substantially
corresponding to all or a portion of a first sleeve of a sports
jersey (and/or sports uniform), positioned on a first side of the
bag. The exterior may also include a second portion substantially
corresponding to all or a portion of a second sleeve of the sports
jersey, and may be positioned on a second side of the bag opposite
to the first side.
[0009] In another embodiment of the invention, an article of
luggage may include a body having an exterior portion and at least
one internal compartment for storing one or more items. The
exterior of the bag may include a material covering having at least
one of a color, pattern and design corresponding to a sports jersey
of a sports team.
[0010] In yet another embodiment of the invention, an article of
luggage may include a body having an exterior portion and at least
one internal compartment for storing one or more items, where the
exterior comprises a collar portion corresponding to all or a
portion of a collar of a sports jersey. The collar portion may be
positioned on a top portion of the exterior of the bag.
[0011] In still yet another embodiment of the invention, an article
of luggage may include a handle and a body having an exterior
portion and at least one internal compartment for storing one or
more items, where the body may be made substantially of natural or
synthetic leather. The exterior may include a first portion
substantially corresponding to all or a portion of a first sleeve
of a sports jersey of a sports team, where the first portion being
positioned on a first side of the bag and a second portion
substantially corresponding to all or a portion of a second sleeve
of the sports jersey and positioned on a second side of the bag
opposite to the first side. The exterior may also include at least
one of a sports logo, a team logo, a team name, a player name and a
player number, a material covering having at least one of a color,
pattern and design corresponding to the sports jersey and a collar
portion corresponding to a collar of the sports jersey. The collar
portion may be positioned on a top portion of the exterior of the
bag.
[0012] Accordingly, the embodiments of the invention present a
novel luggage item, which may be any one of a suitcase, a tote-bag,
a handbag, a briefcase, or a purse. Such items may be used for/with
and/or directed to any activity/association, including, for
example, sports, and in particular, sports teams/franchises: e.g.,
basketball, baseball, football, soccer, tennis, golf and the like.
Embodiments of the bag may be made of a multitude of materials
which are currently used to make luggage and handbags in
particular.
[0013] The above embodiments, which may include other features
(described below) are both novel and non-obvious. These embodiments
represent a first time where the features of a sports jersey are
included as features of an article of luggage, and in particular, a
handbag. Accordingly, other objects, features and advantages will
become even more clearer with reference to the attached drawings
(briefly described below) and detailed written description which
follows.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0014] FIG. 1 is back view of a handbag according to an embodiment
of the present invention.
[0015] FIG. 2A is a front view of a handbag according to another
embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] FIG. 2B is a back view of the embodiment of the present
invention shown in FIG. 2A.
[0017] FIG. 3 is a front view of a handbag according to another
embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] FIG. 4 is a front view of a handbag according to another
embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] FIG. 5 is a front view of a handbag according to another
embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0020] FIGS. 1-5 illustrate novel and non-obvious embodiments of
articles of luggage according to the present invention. The
features described below, one or more which may be included on an
embodiment of the invention, represents a first time for the
application of such features on an article of luggage. Moreover,
such articles of luggage may include handbags, tote-bags,
briefcase, suitcases, pocketbooks and purses, for example.
[0021] The particular novel and non-obvious features of some of the
embodiments of the present invention are directed at the inclusion
of sports team/franchise features in handbags, and in particular,
high end, leather handbags, pocketbooks, garment bags and the like.
The present invention marks the first time that such features
(e.g., team/franchise color, jersey material, sleeves, collar,
numbers, text, slogans, names and the like) have been incorporated
into articles of luggage.
[0022] Accoridngly, a handbag 10 including features incorporated
from the features of a sports jersey of a sports team
("Jersey-Handbag"). In some embodiments of the present invention,
the Jersey-Handbag may incorporate features of corresponding sports
jerseys of NBA.RTM. teams. For example, FIG. 1 illustrates a
handbag including features from the jersey of No. 15, Carmelo
Anthony of the Denver Nuggets. With regard to the remainder of the
illustrated embodiments, they include features of particular sports
jerseys as follows:
[0023] FIGS. 2A-2B: Reggie Miller of the Indiana Pacers;
[0024] FIG. 3: Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets;
[0025] FIG. 4: Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks; and
[0026] FIG. 5: Chris Webber of the Sacramento Kings.
[0027] The handbag according to some embodiments of the invention
comprises a body portion 12 and a handle (in this example, two
straps) 14. The body portion includes an interior area or
compartment 15 (not shown in FIG. 1; see FIG. 2B). The exterior of
the body portion may include a covering material 24 (or the
covering material may comprise the sides of the bag in some
embodiments, thus defining the internal compartment) which
preferably is a material similar or identical to a sports jersey
material (an in particular, the material of a particular
team/franchise), which thus may include any one or more of the
color, pattern, design and texture of the particular sports team
the bag is made to correspond to (e.g., the Denver Nuggets).
[0028] Left side 16 and right side 18 include the all or a portion
of the sleeve area of the jersey. As shown in FIG. 1, the handbag
material (e.g., leather), at ends 11 and 13, along with a zippered
top 17, protrude, for example, through each respective sleeve
portion.
[0029] The embodiment of FIG. 1 may also include text 22, which may
be a sports logo, a team logo, a team name, a player name, a
slogan, an advertisement, and a phrase. Moreover, a player number,
20, may also be included.
[0030] The embodiment of FIGS. 2A and 2B is similar to that of FIG.
1, save for the sleeve areas. Moreover, in this embodiment, the
handbag may also include a collar portion 26, which corresponds to
all or a potion of a sports jersey collar. The embodiment shown in
FIG. 3 includes stripes 9, modeled after the jersey of the Houston
Rockets, as well as the collar portion 26. The embodiments shown in
FIGS. 4 and 5 both include the sleeve portions 16 and 18, as well
as the collar portion 26.
[0031] Having now described a few embodiments of the invention, it
should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the foregoing
is merely illustrative and not limiting, having been presented by
way of example only. Numerous modifications and other embodiments
are within the scope of ordinary skill in the art and are
contemplated as falling within the scope of the invention as
defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereto.
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