US3727657A
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Handbag with break-away purse
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-06
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-04-06
Abstract
Abstract A handbag having a break-away purse therein which is normally secured in the handbag by releasable means and has carrying strap means projecting therefrom for supporting said purse and connected handbag, said releasable means providing for separation of said purse and handbag in the event of an abnormal pull on the handbag while supported by said carrying strap means.
Inventors
- 👤 E Landis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:00
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/02; A45C1/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A handbag having a hinged handbag frame defining a closable access opening therefor and a break-away purse disposed within said handbag and releasably connected to said handbag frame, said purse including a hinged frame defining a closable access opening therefor, means connecting said handbag frame to said purse frame said purse frame being supported by said handbag frame, and a carrying strap means attached solely to the purse frame and projecting through the access opening of the handbag frame, said strap means having sufficient length to be carried on the forearm of the wearer, said means connecting the handbag frame to said purse frame being yieldable to permit the handbag frame to be snatched and disconnected from the purse frame which remains connected to the carrying strap means in the hand or on the arm of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A handbag having a hinged handbag frame defining a closable access opening therefor and a break-away purse disposed within said handbag and releasably connected to said handbag frame, said purse including a hinged frame defining a closable access opening therefor, means connecting said handbag frame to said purse frame said purse frame being supported by said handbag frame, and a carrying strap means attached solely to the purse frame and projecting through the access opening of the handbag frame, said strap means having sufficient length to be carried on the forearm of the wearer, said means connecting the handbag frame to said purse frame being yieldable to permit the handbag frame to be snatched and disconnected from the purse frame which remains connected to the carrying strap means in the hand or on the arm of the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein the connecting means between said handbag frame and purse frame comprises a spring-pressed projection and a cooperating recess to receive the projection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said carrying strap comprises a length of cut-resisting metallic beaded chain mechanically connected to the frame of the purse.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said handbag frame has pivotally connected metal sections and there are manually engageable, releasable concealed latch means between said sections for maintaining said frame sections together in closed 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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |