US3722905A
Expired / Lapsed
US
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Collapsible transporter for garments and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-26
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1991-10-26
Abstract
Abstract A portable garment rack and enclosure that rolls on casters with garments suspended on hangers supported on a hanger rod. The apparatus has a frame that supports a protective enclosure for covering the garments during transport and storage and the frame and enclosure are collapsible so that the apparatus takes up a minimum of storage space when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 A Solomon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:52
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/02; B62B2205/00; B62B2205/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
Apparatus for covering and transporting garments suspended on hangers, comprising two interconnected generally rectangular frame sections supported on roller means, a horizontal hanger rod having a vertical post depending from each end thereof supported by said frame sections and a garment enclosure formed of flexible sheet material suspended by said frame sections, each frame section having a horizontal top brace and two struts forming the sides thereof, each strut being pivotally connected intermediate its ends to a strut of the other frame section, the lower end of said vertical post being pivotally connected to respective one of said pivotal connections of said struts, whereby said sections are pivotable relative to one another about a horizontal axis, between an open service position with said struts extending diagonally and crossing one another at each end at said axis and a closed storage position with said struts pivoted relative to one another to a closely aligned position wherein said enclosure is collapsed, and restraining means connected between the upper portions of said frame sections for limiting the spacing between said top braces when said sections are pivoted to their open service position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
Apparatus for covering and transporting garments suspended on hangers, comprising two interconnected generally rectangular frame sections supported on roller means, a horizontal hanger rod having a vertical post depending from each end thereof supported by said frame sections and a garment enclosure formed of flexible sheet material suspended by said frame sections, each frame section having a horizontal top brace and two struts forming the sides thereof, each strut being pivotally connected intermediate its ends to a strut of the other frame section, the lower end of said vertical post being pivotally connected to respective one of said pivotal connections of said struts, whereby said sections are pivotable relative to one another about a horizontal axis, between an open service position with said struts extending diagonally and crossing one another at each end at said axis and a closed storage position with said struts pivoted relative to one another to a closely aligned position wherein said enclosure is collapsed, and restraining means connected between the upper portions of said frame sections for limiting the spacing between said top braces when said sections are pivoted to their open service position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said roller means comprises two fixed casters at one end of said apparatus and two swivel mounted casters at the other end of said apparatus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said roller means comprises two fixed casters at one end of said apparatus and wherein said frame sections engage the supporting surface at the other end of said apparatus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 3 including handles on said apparatus at said other end thereof to lift said other end for rolling said apparatus on said fixed casters.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said enclosure has a rectangular polyhedron form when said apparatus is in its open position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein said restraining means comprises a rectangular panel forming the top panel of said enclosure, said panel having its parallel side edges connected to said top braces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein said enclosure has parallel generally rectangular front and rear panels, said front panel having a flap that may be opened to facilitate loading and unloading of garments.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein the spacing between said front and rear panels when said apparatus is in its closed storage position is about one fourth the spacing between said front and rear panels when said apparatus is in its open position.
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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |