US3556186A
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Inflatable bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-18
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-10-18
Abstract
Abstract An inflatable trash bag which may be designed for use in the home, automobile, office or hospital, the bag comprising an inner liner of nonexpandable material and an outer shell of expandable material so to form an airtight air space therebetween, the bag including an air valve so to inflate the air space between the liner and shell and thus make the bag rigid, and the bag including a top wall comprised of a single sheet of expandable material having a central slot for receiving refuse therethrough, and the bag including a tab having an opening for the purpose of hanging upon a securing hook.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerard Besthorne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/02; B65D; B65D31/00; B65F2220/00; B65F2220/116; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S493/00; Y10S493/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
In an inflatable bag, the combination of a bag body said bag body being made collapsed for purpose of compact storage, said bag body having self contained means for being expanded so to stand up in operative use, said means comprising an outer shell and an inner liner, said shell being made of an expandable material, said liner being made of a nonexpandable material, said shell and said liner being in spaced apart relation so to form an air space therebetween so as to maintain said bag body in an erect upstanding position, said bag body including a side wall fully around, a bottom wall, and a top wall, said sidewall and said bottom wall including said outer shell and said inner liner, while said top wall comprises only said expandable outer shell, said top wall including a central slot for purpose of receiving refuse therethrough, and said side wall including a one way air valve secured to said shell so as to allow entry of air into said air space between said shell and liner.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
In an inflatable bag, the combination of a bag body said bag body being made collapsed for purpose of compact storage, said bag body having self contained means for being expanded so to stand up in operative use, said means comprising an outer shell and an inner liner, said shell being made of an expandable material, said liner being made of a nonexpandable material, said shell and said liner being in spaced apart relation so to form an air space therebetween so as to maintain said bag body in an erect upstanding position, said bag body including a side wall fully around, a bottom wall, and a top wall, said sidewall and said bottom wall including said outer shell and said inner liner, while said top wall comprises only said expandable outer shell, said top wall including a central slot for purpose of receiving refuse therethrough, and said side wall including a one way air valve secured to said shell so as to allow entry of air into said air space between said shell and liner.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein a tab is secured to a rear side of said body, said tab extending upwardly of an upper edge thereof, said tab having an opening therethrough so to be received upon a supporting hook or the like.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination as set forth in claim 2 wherein a plurality of webs are secured between said shell and liner so to maintain said air space equidistance all around therebetween, said webs being located at the corner of said bag body.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |