US3675814A
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Auxiliary carrier for portable boxes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-22
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Granted: 1972-07-11
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Expires: 1990-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A pair of corner brackets are removably strapped to spaced corners at the front of the cover of a lunch box of the type having an outwardly projecting surrounding rib where the cover and main body meet, each bracket having the upper end of a U-shaped clip attached thereto 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 20:42
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
In combination with a lunch box having an upright wall and having a movable cover, said box being of a type wherein its main body has an upper edge rib and wherein the cover has a lower edge rib interfitting with the rib of the body when the cover is closed, horizontally spaced brackets supported on said cover in a position where said cover rib limits downward movement, and clips carried by each bracket in a position to removably support an item adjacent a wall of the box, each bracket being L-shaped and including a flange fitting around an upright corner of the cover, with each bracket being seated on the cover rib.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
In combination with a lunch box having an upright wall and having a movable cover, said box being of a type wherein its main body has an upper edge rib and wherein the cover has a lower edge rib interfitting with the rib of the body when the cover is closed, horizontally spaced brackets supported on said cover in a position where said cover rib limits downward movement, and clips carried by each bracket in a position to removably support an item adjacent a wall of the box, each bracket being L-shaped and including a flange fitting around an upright corner of the cover, with each bracket being seated on the cover rib.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
99 words
In combination with a lunch box having an upright wall and having a movable cover, said box being of a type wherein its main body has an upper edge rib and wherein the cover has a lower edge rib interfitting with the rib of the body when the cover is closed, bracket means supported on said cover in a position where said cover rib limits downward movement, clip means carried by said bracket means in a position to removably support an item adjacent a wall of the box, and strap means detachably connecting the bracket means to said cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
99 words
In combination with a lunch box having an upright wall and having a movable cover, said box being of a type wherein its main body has an upper edge rib and wherein the cover has a lower edge rib interfitting with the rib of the body when the cover is closed, bracket means supported on said cover in a position where said cover rib limits downward movement, clip means carried by said bracket means in a position to removably support an item adjacent a wall of the box, and strap means detachably connecting the bracket means to said cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
110 words
In combination with a lunch box having an upright wall and having a movable cover, said box being of a type wherein its main body has an upper edge rib and wherein the cover has a lower edge rib interfitting with the rib of the body when the cover is closed, horizontally spaced brackets supported on said cover in a position where said cover rib limits downward movement, and clips carried by each bracket in a position to removably support an item adjacent a wall of the box, each bracket having a horizontal slot and there being strap means extending through said slots detachably connecting the brackets to the cover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
110 words
In combination with a lunch box having an upright wall and having a movable cover, said box being of a type wherein its main body has an upper edge rib and wherein the cover has a lower edge rib interfitting with the rib of the body when the cover is closed, horizontally spaced brackets supported on said cover in a position where said cover rib limits downward movement, and clips carried by each bracket in a position to removably support an item adjacent a wall of the box, each bracket having a horizontal slot and there being strap means extending through said slots detachably connecting the brackets to the cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A combination as claimed in claim 2 in which the cover of the lunch box is tapered upwardly and in which the strap means fits removably over said taper to a position above the cover rib.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
137 words
In combination with a lunch box having an upright wall and having a movable cover, said box being of a type wherein its main body has an upper edge rib and wherein the cover has a lower edge rib interfitting with the rib of the body when the cover is closed, horizontally spaced brackets supported on said cover in a position where said cover rib limits downward movement, and clips carried by each bracket in a position to removably support an item adjacent a wall of the box, each clip being U-shaped and having an upper end connected to a bracket and having a portion extending downwardly in front of the main body portion of the lunch box and then upwardly, there being tie bar means adjustably connecting the lower portions of the clips to each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
137 words
In combination with a lunch box having an upright wall and having a movable cover, said box being of a type wherein its main body has an upper edge rib and wherein the cover has a lower edge rib interfitting with the rib of the body when the cover is closed, horizontally spaced brackets supported on said cover in a position where said cover rib limits downward movement, and clips carried by each bracket in a position to removably support an item adjacent a wall of the box, each clip being U-shaped and having an upper end connected to a bracket and having a portion extending downwardly in front of the main body portion of the lunch box and then upwardly, there being tie bar means adjustably connecting the lower portions of the clips to each other.
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) | 1975-07-11 | 1976-01-10 | 1976-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-11 | 1980-01-10 | 1980-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-11 | 1984-01-10 | 1984-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |