US3340969A
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Convertible flexible walled carrying containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-04-06
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1986-04-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard S Rothberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:47
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A CARRYING CONTAINER COMPRISING: FLEXIBLE OUTER WALLS ENCLOSING A CARRYING COMPARTMENT FOR CARRYING ITEMS, SAID WALLS BEING FORMED TO HAVE TWO SYMMETRICAL PORTIONS, A CLOSABLE OPENING IN SAID OUTER WALL IN ONE OF SAID TWO PORTIONS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE CARRYING COMPARTMENT, A FLEXIBLE AIRTIGHT MATERIAL LINING FOR SAID OTHER OF SAID TWO PORTIONS OF CONFORMING SHAPE TO SAID PORTION AND AFFIXED TO SAID OUTER WALLS AT LEAST ABOUT THE MAJOR PART OF THE PERIPHERY OF SAID LINING, SAID LINING DEFINING A SELECTIVELY INFLATABLE AND DEFLATABLE COMPARTMENT WHICH IS INFLATABLE SO AS TO OCCUPY AND DISPLACE THE ENTIRE CARRYING COMPARTMENT AND TO EFFECTIVELY CONVERT SAID CARRYING CONTAINER FOR A SECOND USE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A CARRYING CONTAINER COMPRISING: FLEXIBLE OUTER WALLS ENCLOSING A CARRYING COMPARTMENT FOR CARRYING ITEMS, SAID WALLS BEING FORMED TO HAVE TWO SYMMETRICAL PORTIONS, A CLOSABLE OPENING IN SAID OUTER WALL IN ONE OF SAID TWO PORTIONS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE CARRYING COMPARTMENT, A FLEXIBLE AIRTIGHT MATERIAL LINING FOR SAID OTHER OF SAID TWO PORTIONS OF CONFORMING SHAPE TO SAID PORTION AND AFFIXED TO SAID OUTER WALLS AT LEAST ABOUT THE MAJOR PART OF THE PERIPHERY OF SAID LINING, SAID LINING DEFINING A SELECTIVELY INFLATABLE AND DEFLATABLE COMPARTMENT WHICH IS INFLATABLE SO AS TO OCCUPY AND DISPLACE THE ENTIRE CARRYING COMPARTMENT AND TO EFFECTIVELY CONVERT SAID CARRYING CONTAINER FOR A SECOND USE.
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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |