Carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 6494323
  • Patent Number
    6,494,323
  • Date Filed
    Friday, April 27, 2001
    23 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, December 17, 2002
    22 years ago
Abstract
A carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects for safely storing and carrying sharp objects such as pins and needles. The carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects includes a carrying case including a spine and pieces of semi-rigid material with the spine being centrally-disposed between the pieces of semi-rigid material; and also includes a magnet being disposed between the pieces of semi-rigid material; and further includes a pocket being disposed upon one of the pieces of semi-rigid material; and also includes a cushion being disposed upon one of the pieces of semi-rigid material; and further includes a fastening member being attached to the pieces of semi-rigid material for closing the carrying case.
Description




BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION




1. Field of the Invention




The present invention relates to a carrying case and more particularly pertains to a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects for safely storing and carrying sharp objects such as pins and needles.




2. Description of the Prior Art




The use of a carrying case is known in the prior art. More specifically, a carrying case heretofore devised and utilized are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements.




Known prior art includes U.S. Pat. No. 3,944,069; U.S. Pat. No. 4,664,302; U.S. Pat. No. 3,335,847; U.S. Pat. No. 2,713,937; U.S. Pat. No. Des. 197,145; and U.S. Pat. No. 3,727,658.




While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not disclose a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects. The inventive device includes a carrying case including a spine and pieces of semi-rigid material with the spine being centrally-disposed between the pieces of semi-rigid material; and also includes a magnet being disposed between the pieces of semi-rigid material; and further includes a pocket being disposed upon one of the pieces of semi-rigid material; and also includes a cushion being disposed upon one of the pieces of semi-rigid material; and further includes a fastening member being attached to the pieces of semi-rigid material foreclosing the carrying case.




In these respects, the carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in so doing provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of safely -storing and carrying sharp objects such as pins and needles.




SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION




In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of carrying case now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects construction wherein the same can be utilized for safely storing and carrying sharp objects such as pins and needles.




The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects which has many of the advantages of the carrying case mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects which is not anticipated, rendered obvious suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art carrying case, either alone or in any combination thereof.




To attain this, the present invention generally comprises a carrying case including a spine and pieces of semi-rigid material with the spine being centrally-disposed between the pieces of semi-rigid material; and also includes a magnet being disposed between the pieces of semi-rigid material; and further includes a pocket being disposed upon one of the pieces of semi-rigid material; and also includes a cushion being disposed upon one of the pieces of semi-rigid material; and further includes a fastening member being attached to the pieces of semi-rigid material for closing the carrying case.




There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.




In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.




As such those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.




Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.




It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects which has many of the advantages of the carrying case mentioned heretofore and many novel features that result in a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects which is not anticipated, rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior art carrying case, either alone or in any combination thereof.




It is another object of the present invention to provide a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.




It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects which is of a durable and reliable construction.




An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects economically available to the buying public.




Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects which provides in the apparatuses and methods of the prior art some of the advantages thereof, while simultaneously overcoming some of the disadvantages normally associated therewith.




Still another object of the present invention is to provide a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects for safely storing and carrying sharp objects such as pins and needles.




Yet another object of the present.invention is to provide a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects which includes a carrying case including a spine and pieces of semi-rigid material with the spine being centrally-disposed between the pieces of semi-rigid material; and also includes a magnet being disposed between the pieces of semi-rigid material; and further includes a pocket being disposed upon one of the pieces of semi-rigid material; and also includes a cushion being disposed upon one of the pieces of semi-rigid material; and further includes a fastening member being attached to the pieces of semi-rigid material for closing the carrying case.




Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects that is easy and convenient to use and store pins and needles.




Even still another object of the present invention is to provide a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects that prevents a user from being pricked or cut with pins and needles.




These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.











BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS




The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:





FIG. 1

is a perspective view of a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects according to the present invention.





FIG. 2

is a side elevational view of the present invention.





FIG. 3

is an on-edge elevational view of the present invention.





FIG. 4

is another on-edge elevational view of the present invention.











DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT




With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to

FIGS. 1 through 4

thereof, a new carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral


10


will be described.




As best illustrated in

FIGS. 1 through 4

, the carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects


10


generally comprises a carrying case


11


including a spine


12


and pieces of semi-rigid material


13


,


14


with the spine


12


being centrally-disposed between the pieces of semi-rigid material


13


,


14


. The spine


12


extends a width of the pieces of semi-rigid material


13


,


14


. The pieces of semi-rigid material


13


,


14


include a first half portion


15


being disposed to one side of the spine


12


, and also include a second half portion


16


being disposed to the other side of the spine


12


. The first and second half portions


15


,


16


are foldable upon one another to close the carrying case


11


. The pieces of semi-rigid material


13


,


14


further include an outer piece of semi-rigid material


13


and an inner piece of semi-rigid material


14


.




A magnet


17


is conventionally disposed between the pieces of semi-rigid material


13


,


14


. The magnet


17


is a rectangular plate which is disposed in the first half portion


15


of the pieces of semi-rigid material


13


,


14


between the inner and outer pieces of semi-rigid material


13


,


14


. The magnet


17


is adapted to hold magnet-attracting objects thereto upon the inner piece of the semi-rigid material


14


. A pocket


18


is conventionally disposed upon one of the pieces of semi-rigid material


13


,


14


. The pocket


18


is disposed upon the second half portion


16


of the pieces of semi-rigid material


13


,


14


and upon the inner piece of semi-rigid material


14


. The pocket


18


including a piece of material having side and bottom edges which are conventionally attached and sewn to the inner piece of semi-rigid material


14


.




A cushion


19


is conventionally disposed upon one of the pieces of semi-rigid material


13


,


14


. The cushion


19


is a pincushion which i.s disposed upon the second half portion


16


of the pieces of semi-rigid material


13


,


14


and upon the inner piece of semi-rigid material


14


below the pocket


18


. A fastening member


20


,


21


is conventionally attached to the pieces of semi-rigid material


13


,


14


for closing the carrying case


11


. The fastening member


20


,


21


includes rows of teeth


20


being disposed upon a perimeter of the inner piece of semi-rigid material


14


, and also includes a teeth-connecting member


21


being slidably and conventionally disposed upon the rows of teeth


20


. The fastening member


20


,


21


is a zipper.




In use, the user opens the carrying case


11


and places pins and needles inside the carrying case


11


with the magnet


17


attracting and holding onto the pins and needles so that the user does not prick or cut oneself as the user uses the pins and needles.




As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.




With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.




Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.



Claims
  • 1. A carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects comprising:a carrying case including a spine and pieces of semi-rigid material with said spine being centrally-disposed between said pieces of semi-rigid material; a magnet being disposed next to one of said pieces of semi-rigid material; a pocket being disposed upon one of said pieces of semi-rigid material; a pincushion being disposed upon one of said pieces of semi-rigid material, below said pocket; and a fastening member being attached to said pieces of semi-rigid material for closing said carrying case.
  • 2. A carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects as described in claim 1, wherein said spine extends a width of said pieces of semi-rigid material.
  • 3. A carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects as described in claim 2, wherein said pieces of semi-rigid material includes a first half portion being disposed to one side of said spine, and also includes a second half portion being disposed to the other side of said spine, said first and second half portions being foldable upon one another to close said carrying case.
  • 4. A carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects as described in claim 3, wherein said pieces of semi-rigid material further includes an outer piece of semi-rigid material and an inner piece of semi-rigid material.
  • 5. A carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects as described in claim 4, wherein said fastening member includes rows of teeth being disposed upon a perimeter of said inner,piece of semi-rigid material, and also includes a teeth-connecting member being slidably disposed upon said rows of teeth.
  • 6. A carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects as described in claim 5, wherein said fastening member is a zipper.
  • 7. A carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects as described in claim 3, wherein said magnet is a rectangular plate which is disposed in said first half portion of said pieces of semi-rigid material between said inner and outer pieces of semi-rigid material, said magnet being adapted to hold magnet-attracting objects thereto upon said inner piece of said semi-rigid material.
  • 8. A carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects as described in claim 3, wherein said pocket is disposed upon said second half portion of said pieces of semi-rigid material and upon said inner piece of semi-rigid material, said pocket including a piece of material having side and bottom edges which are attached to said inner piece of semi-rigid material.
  • 9. A carrying case assembly for magnet-attracting objects comprising:a carrying case including a spine and pieces of semi-rigid material with said spine being centrally-disposed between said pieces of semi-rigid material, said spine extending a width of the pieces of semi-rigid material, said pieces of semi-rigid material including a first half portion being disposed to one side of said spine, and also including a second half portion being disposed to the other side of said spine, said first and second half portions being foldable upon one another to close said carrying case, said pieces of semi-rigid material further including an outer piece of semi-rigid material and an inner piece of semi-rigid material; a magnet being disposed between said pieces of semi-rigid material, said magnet being a rectangular plate which is disposed in said first half portion of said pieces of semi-rigid material between said inner and outer pieces of semi-rigid material, said magnet being adapted to hold magnet-attracting objects thereto upon said inner piece of said semi-rigid material; a pocket being disposed upon one of said pieces of semi-rigid material, said pocket being disposed upon said second half portion of said pieces of semi-rigid material and upon said inner piece of semi-rigid material, said pocket including a piece of material having side and bottom edges which are attached to said inner piece of semi-rigid material; a cushion being disposed upon one of said pieces of semi-rigid material, said cushion being a pincushion which is disposed upon said second half portion of said pieces of semi-rigid material and upon said inner piece of semi-rigid material below said pocket; and a fastening member being attached to said pieces of semi-rigid material for closing said carrying case, said fastening member including rows of teeth being disposed upon a perimeter of said inner piece of semirigid material, and also including a teeth-connecting member being slidably disposed upon said rows of teeth, said fastening member being a zipper.
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