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US3609341A
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Illuminated handbag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-14
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1990-01-14
Abstract
Abstract A ladies'' handbag apparatus having inside compartments which may be illuminated by an electrical light circuit having a plurality of light bulbs which may be selectively or simultaneously switched on for lighting individual compartments of the handbag. The switch is actuated by a rotatable clasp for latching the handbag closed so that the lights in the handbag will be turned off when the bag is in its normally closed position and turned on when the clasp is rotated to its normally open position for the handbag.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley C Castaldo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:17
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C15/00; A45C15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A ladies'' handbag adapted to have inside compartments illuminated comprising in combination: a. a ladies'' handbag having a plurality of compartments therein; b. said handbag having a rotatable clasp for latching and unlatching said handbag; c. a plurality of electrical lamps located to illuminate the inside of a plurality of compartments of said handbag; d. switch means coupled between said lamps and a source of electricity and adapted to switch said lamps on and off; and e. said switch means being actuated by said rotatable clasp whereby said compartments of said handbag may be illuminated when said handbag is opened and said lamp may be disengaged from said source of electricity when said handbag is closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A ladies'' handbag adapted to have inside compartments illuminated comprising in combination: a. a ladies'' handbag having a plurality of compartments therein; b. said handbag having a rotatable clasp for latching and unlatching said handbag; c. a plurality of electrical lamps located to illuminate the inside of a plurality of compartments of said handbag; d. switch means coupled between said lamps and a source of electricity and adapted to switch said lamps on and off; and e. said switch means being actuated by said rotatable clasp whereby said compartments of said handbag may be illuminated when said handbag is opened and said lamp may be disengaged from said source of electricity when said handbag is closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which said plurality of electrical light sources are switched on and off simultaneously.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which said plurality of light sources are adapted to be switched on selectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 1 in which said handbag has a flap for said clasp to latch to to hold said handbag closed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 4 in which said handbag has two light sources.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 5 in which said flap has a slot therein for receiving a portion of said clasp therethrough whereby rotation of said clasp while in said flap slot with latch said flap to one sidE of said handbag.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus in accordance with claim 6 in which said rotatable clasp has a shaft with a cam knob thereon for actuating one of plurality of contacts where said clasp is rotated to predetermined positions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |