US3280967A
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Pocket case
Assignee: Bergh Bros Co Inc
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Filing: 1964-07-27
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1984-07-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George C Bergh
- 👤 Robert G Bergh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:56
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/32; A45C11/323; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676; Y10T70/8784
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A RELATIVELY THIN CRUSH-RESISTANT CASE OF THE TYPE CARRIED IN A POCKET OR PURE COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF: OPPOSED SIDE AND END WALL MEMBERS INTERCONNECTED TO FORM A CONTINUOUS WALL CONSTRUCTION, SAID SIDE WALL MEMBERS PROVIDED WITH OPPOSED INTERMEDIATE SECTIONS OF INCREASED WIDTH, BOTTOM AND TOP MEMBERS COOPERATING WITH SAID CONTINUOUS WALL CONSTRUCTION TO FULLY ENCLOSE THE INTERIOR OF SAID CASE, SAID TOP MEMBER COMPRISED IN PART OF A LID HINGED TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF GAINING ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID CASE, AND MEANS FOR RESTING DEFORMATION OF SAID TOP AND BOTTOM MEMBERS BY COMPRESSIVE FORCES EXERTED THEREON, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A SINGLE STRENGTHENING RIDGE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID BOTTOM AND TOP MEMBERS TO PROVIDE EACH SAID BOTTOM AND TOP MEMBER WITH AN ARCHED CONSTRUCTION STRADDLING AND SUPPORTED BY THE SECTION OF INCREASED WIDTH IN SAID SIDE WALL MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A RELATIVELY THIN CRUSH-RESISTANT CASE OF THE TYPE CARRIED IN A POCKET OR PURE COMPRISING THE COMBINATION OF: OPPOSED SIDE AND END WALL MEMBERS INTERCONNECTED TO FORM A CONTINUOUS WALL CONSTRUCTION, SAID SIDE WALL MEMBERS PROVIDED WITH OPPOSED INTERMEDIATE SECTIONS OF INCREASED WIDTH, BOTTOM AND TOP MEMBERS COOPERATING WITH SAID CONTINUOUS WALL CONSTRUCTION TO FULLY ENCLOSE THE INTERIOR OF SAID CASE, SAID TOP MEMBER COMPRISED IN PART OF A LID HINGED TO PROVIDE A MEANS OF GAINING ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID CASE, AND MEANS FOR RESTING DEFORMATION OF SAID TOP AND BOTTOM MEMBERS BY COMPRESSIVE FORCES EXERTED THEREON, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A SINGLE STRENGTHENING RIDGE EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS SAID BOTTOM AND TOP MEMBERS TO PROVIDE EACH SAID BOTTOM AND TOP MEMBER WITH AN ARCHED CONSTRUCTION STRADDLING AND SUPPORTED BY THE SECTION OF INCREASED WIDTH IN SAID SIDE WALL MEMBERS.
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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |