Carrying case with inflatable sections
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1. A carrying case for holding an item comprises:
- an enclosure assembly, the enclosure assembly being divided into at least two inflatable sections, each section being foldably connected to an adjacent section for folding the enclosure assembly from an open configuration to a closed configuration, in the closed configuration the enclosure assembly defining a central portion for holding an item;
a foldable frame attached to the enclosure assembly, the frame being formed in sections corresponding to each section of the enclosure assembly, the sections of the enclosure assembly fold with the sections of the frame to close the enclosure assembly;
an air valve attached to at least one section to selectively regulate airflow into and out of the sections; and
an attachment mechanism attachable between sections for maintaining the enclosure assembly in the closed configuration,whereby, when the enclosure assembly is in the closed configuration, the attachment mechanism attaches between the sections and maintains the enclosure assembly in the closed configuration, the air valve regulates air flow into the sections to inflate the sections.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is carrying case for protecting items. The carrying case includes an enclosure assembly having various sections, an air valve, an air pump and an attachment mechanism. Each section foldably connects to an adjacent section so that the enclosure assembly can fold from an open configuration to a closed configuration. The attachment mechanism includes a strap for holding the carrying case in the closed configuration. The air valve attaches to at least one section to selectively regulate air pressure in the section.
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19 Claims
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1. A carrying case for holding an item comprises:
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an enclosure assembly, the enclosure assembly being divided into at least two inflatable sections, each section being foldably connected to an adjacent section for folding the enclosure assembly from an open configuration to a closed configuration, in the closed configuration the enclosure assembly defining a central portion for holding an item; a foldable frame attached to the enclosure assembly, the frame being formed in sections corresponding to each section of the enclosure assembly, the sections of the enclosure assembly fold with the sections of the frame to close the enclosure assembly; an air valve attached to at least one section to selectively regulate airflow into and out of the sections; and an attachment mechanism attachable between sections for maintaining the enclosure assembly in the closed configuration, whereby, when the enclosure assembly is in the closed configuration, the attachment mechanism attaches between the sections and maintains the enclosure assembly in the closed configuration, the air valve regulates air flow into the sections to inflate the sections. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9)
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8. A carrying case for holding an item comprises:
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an enclosure assembly, the enclosure assembly being divided into at least two inflatable sections, each section being foldably connected to an adjacent section for folding the enclosure assembly from an open configuration to a closed configuration, in the closed configuration the enclosure assembly defines a central portion for holding an item; a partition wall included within each section to form partitions which regulate airflow within each section, each partition wall has a hole to facilitate air flow through the partitions; an air valve attached to at least one section to selectively regulate airflow into and out of the sections; and an attachment mechanism attachable between sections for maintaining the enclosure assembly in the closed configuration, whereby, when the enclosure assembly is in the closed configuration, the attachment mechanism attaches between the sections and maintains the enclosure assembly in the closed configuration, the air valve regulates air flow into the sections to inflate the sections.
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10. A carrying case for protecting items, comprising:
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an enclosure assembly, the enclosure assembly being divided into at least two sections, each section being foldably connected to an adjacent section for folding the enclosure assembly from an open configuration to a closed configuration, each section having at least one partition wall to regulate air flow within each section; an air interconnect conduit attached in fluid communication between each section and an adjacent section to facilitate air flow between the sections; an air valve attached to at least one section to selectively regulate air pressure in the enclosure assembly; a pump attachable to the air valve; and a strap for attaching the sections together for defining and maintaining the closed configuration, whereby, when the enclosure assembly is folded in the closed configuration, the sections are attached by the strap for maintaining the enclosure assembly in the closed configuration, the pump and the air valve regulate air pressure in the enclosure assembly. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A carrying case comprising:
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a golf bag for holding golf clubs, the golf bag has an open end for receiving golf clubs and a closed end; an enclosure assembly, the enclosure assembly being divided into at least two sections, each section being foldably connected to an adjacent section to fold the enclosure assembly from an open configuration to a closed configuration, the enclosure assembly being capable of attachment to the golf bag for covering the open end of the golf bag when the enclosure assembly folds into the closed configuration, the enclosure assembly is inflatable to immobilize the golf clubs when the enclosure assembly attaches to the golf bag; each section having at least one partition wall to regulate air flow within each section; an air interconnect conduit attached in fluid communication between each section and an adjacent section to facilitate air flow between the sections; an air valve attached to at least one section to selectively regulate airflow into and out from the enclosure assembly; and an attachment mechanism attachable between sections, the attachment mechanism attaches between sections when the enclosure assembly is in the closed configuration for maintaining the enclosure assembly in the closed configuration, whereby, when the enclosure assembly folds in the closed configuration, the attachment mechanism attaches between sections to maintain the enclosure assembly in the closed configuration and to attach the enclosure assembly to the golf bag, and the valve regulates airflow into and out from the enclosure assembly. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19)
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