Patent ID: 6446809
Filing Date: 2002-09-10
Classification: A45C,B65D,G10G

Abstract:
A rigid lightweight carrying case, comprising:a) first and second frame members hingedly attached to one another, each comprising a band of rigid material substantially defining an outline of said carrying case and at least partially circumscribing an object to be carried in said case; b) a layer of rigid foam material affixed within each frame member and located towards an exterior of said case for providing structural rigidity to said case; c) a layer of soft foam material affixed within each frame member adjacent said rigid foam material and located towards an interior of said case, said soft foam being contoured to accommodate and provide support for an object to be carried in said case; d) an inner fabric layer of plush material on an interior of said case covering substantially said soft foam material; e) an outer fabric layer affixed to an exterior of said case covering substantially said rigid frame members and said rigid foam material; and f) means for carrying said case attached thereto.