US 7,467,695 B2 · Multi-function travel case

Abstract

A multi-function travel case includes a plurality of features for facilitating ease of travel, including a retractable document sleeve for storing important travel-related documents in a manner that allows for quick, secure and easy access, viewing and storage of same during travel. The travel case further includes a retractable bottle holder extendable from a side pocket thereof, a side storage compartment adapted for storing eyeglasses in a manner that prevents scratching of same, a front interior storage compartment that houses a retractable light source, a key holder, and integrated pockets adapted for the storage of optical media without scratching the same, a central interior storage compartment having an adjustable top restraint and first and second user-positionable, impact resistant, adjustable cushions for securing portable computer devices of different sizes, a rear interior storage compartment having a removable file folder housed therein, ergonomically-designed rubber handles, and anti-tip feet.

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Dependent claims

A travel case, comprising:

a side pocket;
a bottle holder affixed to an inner wall of said side pocket, said bottle holder comprising:
a bag;
a draw cord closure affixed to a top portion of said bag, said draw cord closure having an opening defined therein;
a circular draw cord comprising a first and second portion, wherein said first portion is enclosed by said draw cord closure and said second portion emerges from said opening in said draw cord closure and is external thereto;
a draw cord lock that encompasses said second portion of said circular draw cord and is slidably adjustable to shorten or lengthen said first portion of said circular draw cord, thereby tightening or loosening said draw cord closure, respectively;
wherein said bottle holder can be extended from a retracted position in which said bottle holder is within said side pocket to an extended position in which at least a portion of said bottle holder is outside said side pocket;
an exterior side storage compartment;
and
wherein when said bottle holder is in the extended position, horizontal motion of said bottle holder is impeded by the exterior side storage compartment.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Multi-function travel case

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Multi-function travel case

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