Patent ID: 7398868
Filing Date: 2008-07-15
Classification: A45C

Abstract:
1. A suitcase comprising two case shells ( 3 , 5 ), at least one ( 3 ) of said two case shells ( 3 , 5 ) having a major surface ( 11 ), an outwardly opening countersunk recess ( 13 ) formed in said major surface, at least one pocket ( 15 ) at least partially housed within said countersunk recess ( 13 ), a base ( 17 ) externally of said pocket ( 15 ) for effecting the fastening of said pocket ( 15 ) within said countersunk recess ( 13 ), said base ( 17 ) having a peripheral edge, a base layer ( 19 ) located between said pocket ( 15 ) and said base ( 17 ), said base layer ( 19 ) having a peripheral edge folded about said base peripheral edge, said pocket ( 15 ) having an innermost surface area substantially coextensive with and overlying said base layer ( 19 ), and said pocket ( 15 ) being secured in said at least partially housed relationship relative to said countersunk recess ( 13 ) by (i) means (F) for securing said base layer ( 19 ) to said base ( 17 ) and (ii) means (A) for securing said base ( 17 ) to said countersunk recess ( 13 ).