US3728003A
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Sectional convertible wig case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-16
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1990-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A sectional, convertible wig case for storing and transporting a wig and either a wiglet or fall. The case includes a wig stand having a base which partitions the case into two compartments and which may be supported at various heights within the case. Conveniently, the case is fabricated with removable wall sections such that when only the wig is transported, an upper section of the case may be removed to shorten the case and make it easier to carry. The sections are detachably connected by a hinge-latch combination allowing access to the interior of each section from either side. Each section is also capable of being disassembled into a flat configuration for storage or shipping.
Inventors
- 👤 P Bohannon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:51
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F7/00; A47F7/06; A47F7/065; A45; A45C; A45C11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A case comprising a bottom, a shell extending from said bottom and forming an enclosure with an opened upper end, said shell formed of stacked, detachable wall sections, each of said sections including cooperative hinge-latch assembly parts mounted thereon in corresponding, adjacent locations, said sections being substantially annular and said assembly parts on one section being located in directly opposed relation on the periphery thereof, one of said hinge-latch assembly parts comprising at least one hinge-latch means mounted on at least one of said sections and including a slide bolt, another of said hinge-latch assembly parts including a tubular sleeve mounted on an adjacent section in cooperating position to said hinge-latch means, said bolt arranged to removably engage the interior of said sleeve such that said bolt is rotatable about its own longitudinaL axis relative to said sleeve; whereby said hinge-latch means serves as a hinge when said adjacent connection section is separated from said one section on the side opposite from where said hinge-latch means is mounted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A case comprising a bottom, a shell extending from said bottom and forming an enclosure with an opened upper end, said shell formed of stacked, detachable wall sections, each of said sections including cooperative hinge-latch assembly parts mounted thereon in corresponding, adjacent locations, said sections being substantially annular and said assembly parts on one section being located in directly opposed relation on the periphery thereof, one of said hinge-latch assembly parts comprising at least one hinge-latch means mounted on at least one of said sections and including a slide bolt, another of said hinge-latch assembly parts including a tubular sleeve mounted on an adjacent section in cooperating position to said hinge-latch means, said bolt arranged to removably engage the interior of said sleeve such that said bolt is rotatable about its own longitudinaL axis relative to said sleeve; whereby said hinge-latch means serves as a hinge when said adjacent connection section is separated from said one section on the side opposite from where said hinge-latch means is mounted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
A case as in claim 1 wherein each of two adjacently located sections includes at least one rim mounted on an annular peripheral edge thereof adjacent to said adjacent section, said one hinge-latch means connected to said rim of one section, said tubular sleeve connected to said rim of said adjacent section such that said adjacently located sleeve and hinge-latch means are arranged in corresponding position to one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A case as in claim 1 wherein said slide bolt is mounted within a tubular casing, and biasing means to force said bolt out of said casing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
100 words
The wig case of claim 2 wherein at least two hinge-latch means are mounted in opposed relation to one another on at least one of said rims of at least one of said sections, at least two tubular sleeves mounted in opposed relation to one another on at least one rim of an adjacent connected section, said sleeves and said hinge-latch means positioned in corresponding relation to one another on their respective rims such that said sections may be separated from either side, whereby either hinge-latch means may serve as a hinge upon the sections being separated from one another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The wig case of claim 2 wherein one hinge-latch means and one tubular sleeve are both mounted in opposed relation to one another on at least one rim of adjacent connected sections, whereby either hinge-latch means may serve as a hinge upon said sections being separated from one another.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
The wig case of claim 3 wherein said hinge-latch means comprises two slide bolts mounted in a common tubular casing, biasing means mounted within said casing between said bolts such that said bolts are forced out of said casing; at least one of said tubular sleeves disposed on said adjacent connected sections in corresponding relation to each of said bolts.
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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 |