US3698015A
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Article of clothing
Assignee: ONEIL BERNADETTE T
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Filing: 1971-07-13
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1991-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A sleeveless, waist-length garment which includes sealing means extending from the arm openings to the waist opening at the side edges of front and back garment panels. The garment includes a lining in at least one of the panels. The lining is permanently secured to the panel along the waistline edge of the panel as well as along the sides of the panel. Along the neck opening of the garment, however, the lining is not attached to the panel. There is also provided a decorative draw cord which is disposed around substantially the entire neck opening of the garment.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernardine J Richards
- 👤 Bernadette T O'neil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:46
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D15/00; A41D15/04; A41D1/00; A41D1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A sleeveless article of clothing having neck, waist, and arm openings defined by cooperating front and back panels and including sealing means operative to join said panels along their edges between said arm and waist opening, said article of clothing being provided with a draw-cord about said neck opening and having a lining attached to at least one of said panels along only the waist and side edges thereof to provide a compartment between said panel and lining; whereby said article of clothing may be converted into a tote-bag in which said neck opening and draw-cord provide a closable tote-bag opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A sleeveless article of clothing having neck, waist, and arm openings defined by cooperating front and back panels and including sealing means operative to join said panels along their edges between said arm and waist opening, said article of clothing being provided with a draw-cord about said neck opening and having a lining attached to at least one of said panels along only the waist and side edges thereof to provide a compartment between said panel and lining; whereby said article of clothing may be converted into a tote-bag in which said neck opening and draw-cord provide a closable tote-bag opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The article of clothing as claimed in claim 1 including a pouch on said front panel, and sealing means therefor, adjacent said waist opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The article of clothing as claimed in claim 1 including at least one work-retaining loop in the shoulder region thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The article of clothing as claimed in claim 1 wherein both said panels have such a lining attached thereto.
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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |