Paquette v. Potter Mfg. Co.

HICKS, Circuit Judge.

Suit for infringement of Jacques’ patent, No. 1,586,446, May 25,1926, for a trunk. All claims were in suit and were found void of invention. The assignments of error, though varied in form, were all leveled at this holding. The specifications and drawings describe a metal trunk. The object was to provide a weather proof and dust proof trunk for use upon automobiles. Claims 1 1 and 5 2 are typical. Of course, appellant did not invent a trunk. The ordinary conception of a trunk is simply a box with a hinged lid, handles, and a lock, and while such a container is useful it…