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US3145908A
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Shopping bag with protective cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-26
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1982-07-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward B Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/06; B65D33/12; B65D77/00; B65D77/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN EXPANSIBLE SHOPPING BAG HAVING UPSTANDING SIDE AND END WALLS DEFINING AN OPENING AT ONE END THEREOF AND A BOTTOM CLOSING THE OTHER END THEREOF, SAID BAG ALSO INCLUDING CARRYING HANDLES SECURED TO OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS AT SAID OPEN END, A PROTECTIVE COVER COMPRISING: (A) A SEPARATE SHEET OF FLEXIBLE MATYERIAL; (B) SAID SHEET BEING SECURED AT ONE END TO AN INNER SURFACE OF ONE SIDE WALL OF THE BAG AT A POINT CLOSE TO THE OPEN END OF THE BAG AND EXTENDING TOWARD THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG FOR A DISTANCE GREATER THAN THE WIDTH OF THE BAG WITH ITS OTHER END BEING FREE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN EXPANSIBLE SHOPPING BAG HAVING UPSTANDING SIDE AND END WALLS DEFINING AN OPENING AT ONE END THEREOF AND A BOTTOM CLOSING THE OTHER END THEREOF, SAID BAG ALSO INCLUDING CARRYING HANDLES SECURED TO OPPOSITE SIDE WALLS AT SAID OPEN END, A PROTECTIVE COVER COMPRISING: (A) A SEPARATE SHEET OF FLEXIBLE MATYERIAL; (B) SAID SHEET BEING SECURED AT ONE END TO AN INNER SURFACE OF ONE SIDE WALL OF THE BAG AT A POINT CLOSE TO THE OPEN END OF THE BAG AND EXTENDING TOWARD THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG FOR A DISTANCE GREATER THAN THE WIDTH OF THE BAG WITH ITS OTHER END BEING FREE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |