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US3667646A
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Auxiliary carrier for portable boxes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-21
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A pair of corner brackets are removably strapped to spaced corners of the main body portion of a lunch box, each bracket having an upwardly projecting yielding clip whereby an elongated item may be releasably held by the clips in a position close to the body of the lunch box and extending longitudinally thereof below the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin H Graf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:55
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
In combination with a portable box having a rectangular portion including an upright wall, the improvement comprising brackets supported in horizontally spaced relationship on said upright wall, each bracket having a horizontal slot portion, strap means extending through said slot portions detachably connecting the brackets to the rectangular portion of the box, and a yielding clip projecting outwardly from each bracket and having an upright portion, the upright portion of each clip being spaced outwardly from said upright wall whereby an elongated item may be yieldingly carried between the upright portion of said clips and said upright wall, each clip having an inherent tendency to press against and hold the elongated item in position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
In combination with a portable box having a rectangular portion including an upright wall, the improvement comprising brackets supported in horizontally spaced relationship on said upright wall, each bracket having a horizontal slot portion, strap means extending through said slot portions detachably connecting the brackets to the rectangular portion of the box, and a yielding clip projecting outwardly from each bracket and having an upright portion, the upright portion of each clip being spaced outwardly from said upright wall whereby an elongated item may be yieldingly carried between the upright portion of said clips and said upright wall, each clip having an inherent tendency to press against and hold the elongated item in position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
The improvement defined in claim 1, in which each bracket is L-shaped and fits around an upright corner of the rectangular portion of said box, and in which there is a front plate secured to each bracket and having a portion spaced from the bracket to provide said horizontal slots, and in which each clip is connected to a lower edge of said front plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
145 words
In combination with a portable box having a rectangular body portion including an upright wall, the improvement comprising brackets supported in horizontally spaced relationship on said upright wall, each bracket being L-shaped and including a flange fitting around an upright corner of the rectangular body, a front plate secured to each bracket and having a horizontal loop portion, a strap threaded through said loops and encircling the box detachably connecting the brackets in position, a yielding clip connected to the lower edge of each front plate and projecting outwardly from each bracket and having an upright portion, the upright portion of each clip being spaced outwardly from said upright wall whereby an elongated item may be yieldingly carried between the upright portion of said clips and said upright wall, each clip having an inherent tendency to press against and hold the elongated item in position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
145 words
In combination with a portable box having a rectangular body portion including an upright wall, the improvement comprising brackets supported in horizontally spaced relationship on said upright wall, each bracket being L-shaped and including a flange fitting around an upright corner of the rectangular body, a front plate secured to each bracket and having a horizontal loop portion, a strap threaded through said loops and encircling the box detachably connecting the brackets in position, a yielding clip connected to the lower edge of each front plate and projecting outwardly from each bracket and having an upright portion, the upright portion of each clip being spaced outwardly from said upright wall whereby an elongated item may be yieldingly carried between the upright portion of said clips and said upright wall, each clip having an inherent tendency to press against and hold the elongated item in position.
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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) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |