Locker bag apparatus

• US 7,086,255 B2
• Filed: 08/01/2002
• Issued: 08/08/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2002
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: William B. Reason
• Original Assignee: William B. Reason
• Inventors: Reason, William B.
• Primary Examiner(s): MILLIN, VINCENT A
• Application Number:
  US10/208,876
• Publication Number:
  US 20040022455A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,468 Days
• Field of Search: 70/59, 70/60, 70/62, 70/68, 70/2, 70/3, 70/6, 70/61, 70/64, 70/76, 248551-553, 248/914, 211/4, 383 22- 24, 383/102, 383/103, 383/21, 383/37, 383/66, 383/95, 383/97, 383/6, 383/5, 383/25, 292/281, 150/101, 150/102, 150/107, 150/110, 190100-102, 190/39, 190/115, 190/118, 190/903, 206/1.5, 206/278, 206/287, 244/29, 224/614
• US Class Current: 70/2
• CPC Class Codes: A44B 19/301 at the end of their upward travel with any suitable device, e.g. pull member combined with a press-button, a hook, a key-operated lock
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/103 Arrangement of zip-fasteners
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/18 Devices to prevent theft or loss of purses, luggage or hand carried bags
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/26 Special adaptations of handles A45C13/22 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/36 Reinforcements for edges, corners, or other parts
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 3/00 Flexible luggage; Handbags collapsible or extensible luggage, bags or the like A45C7/00
• CPC Class Codes: E05B 73/00 Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices motorcycle helmets A42B3/0413; supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening helmets B62J11/24; gun racks A47B81/005; showcases with theft protection A47F3/002; anti-theft means for peg-boards, grids or rods for hanging merchandise A47F5/0861; show stands, hangers, shelves with provision against unauthorised removal A47F7/024; for self-service hand-carts A47F10/04; locking skis A63C11/004; locking bolts, nuts or pins F16B41/00
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/30 Hasp
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/5009 For portable articles
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/5013 Canes, umbrellas, apparel
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/5027 Supporting stands
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/5053 Interengageable slide fastener type

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a locker bag apparatus and system. The locker bag apparatus is preferably made of pliable or soft material and is provided with a zipper configured to lock with a locking hook, preferably a locking wall pole or tree hook.

Claims

1. A locker bag system for securing a bag to a surface, said system comprising:

a locker bag for being vertically suspended along a longitudinal axis, said bag including a handle at a top portion, and a slide fastener extending along a vertical surface and movable towards said handle; and

a lockable hook assembly for attachment to a surface, said hook assembly including an inner plate portion selectively engagable with said slide fastener, and an outer plate portion hinged to said inner plate portion and including a slot to receive an extension of said inner plate portion, wherein said extension is capable of receiving a padlock.

2. A system according to claim 1, wherein said slide fastener includes a ring for engaging said inner plate portion.

3. A system according to claim 1, wherein said hook assembly includes at least one fastener for securing said hook assembly to a surface.