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Disposable rain poncho
Assignee: Gulf Oil Corp
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Filing: 1970-08-20
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A disposable rain poncho formed of thin plastic. The poncho consists of a large rectangle of the sheet material formed with various perforations to define a center slit for the user''s head, ties along the sides, and two optional features of tear-offs at the ends to adjust length and holes at the ends of the various perforations to disperse stress.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Leadford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:00
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D3/00; A41D3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A poncho of generally elongated rectangular shape comprising a pair of side edges and a pair of end edges, said poncho being formed of sheet material, a center perforation formed in said poncho generally parallel to said end edges and mediately therebetween and terminating short of said side edges, integral tie means formed in said poncho along said side edges on opposite sides of said center perforation, at least one perforation extending generally parallel to each end edge in relatively closely spaced relation thereto and extending all the way between said side edges, and stress dispersing means integrally formed in said poncho at the ends of said center perforation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A poncho of generally elongated rectangular shape comprising a pair of side edges and a pair of end edges, said poncho being formed of sheet material, a center perforation formed in said poncho generally parallel to said end edges and mediately therebetween and terminating short of said side edges, integral tie means formed in said poncho along said side edges on opposite sides of said center perforation, at least one perforation extending generally parallel to each end edge in relatively closely spaced relation thereto and extending all the way between said side edges, and stress dispersing means integrally formed in said poncho at the ends of said center perforation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 1, said poncho consisting of relatively thin disposable sheet material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 1, said integral tie means comprising an upper end tie forming perforation on each side of said center perforation and on both of said side edges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 1, said Integral tie means comprising a lower end tie forming perforation on each side of said center perforation and on both of said side edges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The combination of claim 1, said poncho consisting of polyethylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 6, wherein the polyethylene has a thickness of about 0.001 inch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said stress dispersing means comprise a small round hole at each end of said perforation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination of claim 1, said integral tie means comprising an upper end tie forming perforation and a lower end tie forming perforation one on each side of said center perforation and on both of said side edges, and stress dispersing openings formed at the inner ends of all of said tie forming perforations.
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) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |