US-12622509-B2 - Product for holding items and method for making same

Abstract

A product for holding an item. Enclosure shells can be connected together to form a v-shape surface to hold the item when opened. Legs can connect to the sides of the enclosure shells. The legs can be configured to hold up the v-shape surface platform when opened.

Inventors

• Nupur Parekh FLYNN
• Jennifer Ann EWING
• Shannon Theresa SHINGLETON
• Douglas Pemberton
• Jeremy Asher HIGGINGS
• Jordan Douglas HAYES
• Kevin Barnes
• Joshua Barnes

Assignees

• Nupur, LLC

Dates

Publication Date

20260512

Application Date

20210623

Claims (20)

1. 1 . A product for holding an item, comprising: enclosure shells connected together to form a v-shape surface, the enclosure shells connected together at an edge of each enclosure shell to form the v-shape, and the v-shape surface configured to hold the item when fully opened; and legs that connect to sides of the enclosure shells, the legs configured to hold up the v-shape surface when fully opened; the legs configured to open out automatically until the legs reach a pre-determined fully open position.
2. 2 . The product of claim 1 , comprising a rib on a bottom side of at least one of the enclosure shells.
3. 3 . The product of claim 1 , comprising a locking mechanism for the legs on a bottom side of at least one of the enclosure shells.
4. 4 . The product of claim 3 , wherein the locking mechanism has a spring action.
5. 5 . The product of claim 1 , comprising a positive stop on a bottom side of at least one of the enclosure shells.
6. 6 . The product of claim 1 , further comprising a pin.
7. 7 . The product of claim 1 , comprising magnets to hold the enclosure shells together when the product is closed.
8. 8 . A product for holding an item, comprising: enclosure shells connected together that form a v-shape surface, the enclosure shells connected together at an edge of each enclosure shell to form the v-shape, and the v-shape surface configured to hold the item when fully opened; and legs that connect to sides of the enclosure shells, the legs configured to hold up the v-shape surface when fully opened; wherein when the enclosure shells are fully opened, the legs open out automatically until the legs reach a pre-determined fully open position.
9. 9 . The product of claim 8 , wherein the legs fold out and lock into place automatically.
10. 10 . The product of claim 8 , wherein the legs are spring loaded.
11. 11 . The product of claim 8 , wherein the legs are spring loaded and move into place automatically.
12. 12 . The product of claim 8 , wherein the legs comprise hinges to keep the legs in place.
13. 13 . The product of claim 12 , wherein springs in the hinges lock the legs into place so that the product is unfolded and can be placed upright.
14. 14 . The product of claim 8 , wherein the product is closed by pushing a lock underneath at least one of the enclosure shells, wherein the lock releases the legs.
15. 15 . The product of claim 14 , wherein the lock is spring loaded.
16. 16 . The product of claim 1 , further comprising a handle to carry the product.
17. 17 . The product of claim 1 , wherein an enclosure packaging is used to hold the product.
18. 18 . The product of claim 17 , wherein a closed product is put in the enclosure packaging.
19. 19 . The product of claim 1 , wherein a closed product is smaller than an open product.
20. 20 . The product of claim 1 , wherein a closed product is more easily portable than an open product.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 15/930,909, filed on May 13, 2020, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional No. 62/907,822 filed Sep. 30, 2019. This application also claims priority to, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/069,443 filed Aug. 24, 2020, now U.S. Pat. No. 11,058,215, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/085,573 filed Sep. 30, 2020, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/131,629 filed Dec. 29, 2020. This application is also related to International Patent Application No. PCT/US2020/053494 filed Sep. 30, 2020, U.S. Design application No. 29/734,515 filed May 13, 2020, U.S. Design application No. 29/747,612 filed Aug. 24, 2020, and US Design application No. 29/776,462 field Mar. 30, 2021. The contents of all of the above-mentioned applications are herein incorporated by reference in their entirety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES FIGS. 1A-1B illustrate various components of a product (Bagceit) used to hold items, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIGS. 2 illustrates a product used to hold items, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 3A-3D illustrate an example enclosure that can be used to hold the product, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 4A-9 illustrate various engineering drawings for the product used to hold items, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIGS. 10A-F illustrate an example method for making the stand, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 11 illustrates an example injection molding process that can be used for enclosures, clips and/or feet, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 12 illustrates an example die casting process that can be used for legs and/or clasps, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 13 illustrates an example method of opening the product used to hold items, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 14 illustrates an example method of closing the product used to hold items, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIGS. 15A-15TT illustrate various views of various aspects/embodiments of the disclosure. FIGS. 16A-16E set forth additional information related to the product, according to various embodiments of the disclosure. FIGS. 17-20H set forth additional example details of the product and making the product, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 21A illustrates an example description of aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 21B illustrates example features of the Bagceit, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 21C illustrates example parts of the Bagceit, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 21D illustrates example microban and materials, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 21E-21F illustrate example views of assembly for the product, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIGS. 22A-23C disclose example feature of the product, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 24 illustrates example opening and closing functions, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIGS. 25A-25H illustrate example views of the product, according to aspects of the disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ASPECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE FIG. 1A illustrates various components of a product (also referred to as a stand) used to hold items, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 1A illustrates a product that can comprise enclosure shells (105), clips (110), legs (115), clasps (120), and magnets (125), according to aspects of the disclosure. Feet (130), springs (135), and screws (140) can also be included. FIG. 1B illustrates another view of the product that can comprise: enclosures (e.g., injection molded); clasps (e.g., die case or machined), logos (145) (e.g., silk screened), screws (140) (e.g., commercial off the shelf), clips (110) (e.g., injection molded), magnets (125) (e.g., commercial off the shelf), springs (135) (e.g., commercial off the shelf), pins (150) (e.g., commercial off the shelf), legs (115) (e.g., die cast or machined), feet (130) (e.g., injection molded). FIG. 2 illustrates various views of a product used to hold items, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 3 shows how information (e.g., logos (145), web site address (305)) can be displayed on the product. The logo can be shiny (e.g., like foil). FIG. 3A illustrates an enclosure that can be used to hold the product, according to aspects of the disclosure. Any type of enclosure may be used. For example, a baggie can be used in some aspects of the disclosure. The baggie can be made of: satin, silk, cotton, linen, polyester, leather, faux leather, or any combination thereof. Many other types of material can also be used. In other aspects of the disclosure, an envelope may be used. FIGS. 3A-3E illustrate an envelope (e.g., enclosure) that can be used to hold the product, according to aspects of the disclosure. FIG. 3B illustrates an example front and side view of the envelope. Information (e.g., a logo 145) can be included on the envelope. F