US3565327A
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Turned-top shopping bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-10
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A handled shopping bag having two handles, gusseted sides, a fully turned-top edge and reinforcing patches for each of the handles.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick T Rodley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/06; B65D33/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
In a handled shopping bag comprising a tubular body having two opposed sidewall sections, a folded bottom structure, two handles and a folded top edge, the improvement comprising said folded top edge being prepared by folding the top portion of the tubular body inside and adhering it to itself around the entire top of the bag to provide a continuous smooth reinforced folded top edge substantially free from sharp edges, said two handles being attached to said two opposed sidewall sections, one to each sidewall section at a location slightly below said folded top edge and each said two handles being substantially covered inside said bag by a reinforcing strip attached to each said opposed sidewall sections, said reinforcing strip extending about the entire circumference of the tubular body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
In a handled shopping bag comprising a tubular body having two opposed sidewall sections, a folded bottom structure, two handles and a folded top edge, the improvement comprising said folded top edge being prepared by folding the top portion of the tubular body inside and adhering it to itself around the entire top of the bag to provide a continuous smooth reinforced folded top edge substantially free from sharp edges, said two handles being attached to said two opposed sidewall sections, one to each sidewall section at a location slightly below said folded top edge and each said two handles being substantially covered inside said bag by a reinforcing strip attached to each said opposed sidewall sections, said reinforcing strip extending about the entire circumference of the tubular body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
161 words
In a handled shopping bag comprising a tubular body having two opposed sidewall sections, a folded bottom structure, two handles and a folded top edge, the improvement comprising said folded top edge being prepared by folding the top portion of the tubular body inside and adhering it to itself around the entire top of the bag to provide a continuous smooth reinforced folded top edge substantially free from sharp edges, said two handles being attached to said two opposed sidewall sections, one to each sidewall section at a location slightly below said folded top edge and each said two handles being substantially covered inside said bag by a reinforcing strip attached to each said opposed sidewall sections, said reinforcing strips being wider than said infolded top portion and adhered in overlapping relation to said infolded top portion and to an adjoining portion of the corresponding side wall and extending around at least a part of the circumference of the tubular body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
161 words
In a handled shopping bag comprising a tubular body having two opposed sidewall sections, a folded bottom structure, two handles and a folded top edge, the improvement comprising said folded top edge being prepared by folding the top portion of the tubular body inside and adhering it to itself around the entire top of the bag to provide a continuous smooth reinforced folded top edge substantially free from sharp edges, said two handles being attached to said two opposed sidewall sections, one to each sidewall section at a location slightly below said folded top edge and each said two handles being substantially covered inside said bag by a reinforcing strip attached to each said opposed sidewall sections, said reinforcing strips being wider than said infolded top portion and adhered in overlapping relation to said infolded top portion and to an adjoining portion of the corresponding side wall and extending around at least a part of the circumference of the tubular body.
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) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |