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US3628655A
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Convertible wig case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-18
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Granted: 1971-12-21
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Expires: 1989-08-18
Abstract
Abstract A sectional, convertible wig case for storing and transporting a wig and either a wiglet or fall. The case includes a wig stand having a base which partitions the case into two compartments and which may be supported at various heights within the case. Conveniently, the case is fabricated with removable wall sections such that when only the wig is transported, an upper section of the case may be removed to shorten the case and make it easier to carry. To reduce the shipping cost of the case, each section is adapted to be shipped in a flat condition and afterwards easily assembled into its normal cylindrical configuration by the retailer or purchaser.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip Bohannon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:08
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/06; A47F7/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A wig case comprising a bottom, a cylindrical shell extending upwardly from said bottom and forming an enclosure with an open upper end, at least one portion of said shell being fabricated from at least one flat strip of material, at least one locking flap connected to the extremities of said one strip so as to retain said strip in a cylindrical configuration, an access lid for closing the shell, a removable and adjustable wig stand base supported within said shell and partitioning said case into at least two substantially closed chambers, adjusting means for adjusting the vertical height of said base with respect to the bottom of said case, fastening means comprising a plurality of hinge parts at least one attached to one extremity of said one locking flap and one other attached to said lid, said hinge parts positioned in working relation to one another, whereby said shell and said lid are connected together by engagement of said cooperatingly positioned hinge parts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A wig case comprising a bottom, a cylindrical shell extending upwardly from said bottom and forming an enclosure with an open upper end, at least one portion of said shell being fabricated from at least one flat strip of material, at least one locking flap connected to the extremities of said one strip so as to retain said strip in a cylindrical configuration, an access lid for closing the shell, a removable and adjustable wig stand base supported within said shell and partitioning said case into at least two substantially closed chambers, adjusting means for adjusting the vertical height of said base with respect to the bottom of said case, fastening means comprising a plurality of hinge parts at least one attached to one extremity of said one locking flap and one other attached to said lid, said hinge parts positioned in working relation to one another, whereby said shell and said lid are connected together by engagement of said cooperatingly positioned hinge parts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A wig case as in claim 1 wherein said shell comprises a plurality of such strips removably connected to one another by cooperation of such hinge pats whereby said shell is made of a plurality of removable wall sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A wig case as in claim 2, wherein said fastening means further comprises clasp means, said sections being fastened together by said clasp means and said hinge parts, whereby said hinge parts are united and separated by movement of cooperating hinge parts in opposite directions parallel to the longitudinal axis of each of said hinge parts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
A wig case as in claim 1, wherein said shell comprises a plurality of stacked removable sections each having a rectangular, flat configuration, inner and outer locking flaps connected to each such section, whereby said sections are retained in a cylindrical configuration, said fastening means comprising clasp and hinge parts arranged to fasten said sections to each other into the lid and bottom of the case.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
87 words
The wig case of claim 1, wherein the shell is cylindrical and the base has a substantially circular perimeter lying in juxtaposition with the inside periphery of the shell, and said adjusting means is defined by said base having a plurality of notches and a plurality of spacers disposed about the interior of said shell in vertical steps for alignment with said notches such that when the notches and spacers are aligned, the base will descend to a lower step of the spacers and be supported thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
The wig case of claim 5, wherein groups of two or more notches of different dePths are provided on the perimeter of said base and said spacers are disposed about the interior of said shell for alignment with the notches in each group such that the base will be supported on different steps of the spacers according to which notches in the spacers are aligned with.
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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) | 1974-12-20 | 1975-06-21 | 1975-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-20 | 1979-06-21 | 1979-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-20 | 1983-06-21 | 1983-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |