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Obsidian Luggage Technologies International, Inc.

Mark A Jacobs

Joseph M Majhess

Salvador Herrera

Craig Benson

Kevin Ellsworth

Various types of travel bags are provided with at least one portable self-contained vacuum compression system having a portable vacuum pump powered by a portable, preferably removable, rechargeable battery, a compression connection system, and a vacuum compression bag secured within the interior space of the travel bag. The portable self-contained vacuum compression system allows the user to pack more clothing or compressible goods into their travel bag via the use of vacuum compression. The air inside the compression bag can be evacuated by the attached self-contained vacuum pump assembly which is secured within the travel bag in a manner to hold the self-contained vacuum system within the travel bag's internal dimensions in one embodiment. The vacuum compression system can be held in place via a removable or a fixed frame that permits operation of the vacuum compression system within the internal dimensions of the travel bag. The vacuum pump can exhaust vented air either to the atmosphere within the travel bag or via an exhaust vent built into the travel bag. The compression bag can be attached to the vacuum system via a compression connection system or fastener having a back flow check valve which permits the one way flow of air from the compression bag into the vacuum pump system and also provides a seating and sealing function of the compression bag connected with the vacuum pump to maintain the air tightness between the vacuum compression bag and the vacuum pump system. The clothing or other compressed goods can remain in their compressed state within the travel bag until such time that the user opens the compression bag which will release the vacuum seal and permits the user to access the contents of the vacuum compression bag. The fully portable and reusable characteristics of the self-contained vacuum compression system will permit the user to remove some or all of the travel bag contents and to recompress the remaining or replaced travel bag contents.

Travel bags having a portable and integrated and reusable vacuum compression system with rechargeable removable battery

The game kit for a board game comprises a game board having three levels and at least one stairway between the three levels, at least one die, at least two fighter pieces and a unique battle card for each piece. The game kit is used to play a medieval castle board game comprising the steps of: rolling the die to determine which player goes first; each player then sequentially rolling the die to determine the number of spaces the player can move his fighter piece on the board; and sequentially moving the fighting piece around the board until it is positioned to do battle with another fighting piece or it reaches a sanctuary.

Battle card for, and method for using the card in, a board game

Medieval castle board game

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Bartlett, IL, United States of America

Mark A Jacobs