US3735430A
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Carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-17
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1992-07-17
Abstract
Abstract The carrier comprises a frame assembly, including a substantially rectangular base and wall-forming rods pivotally mounted at the terminal edges of the base and carrier hanger means, and a cover disposed about the exterior of the frame assembly and having fastening means operable to hold walls of the carrier in a folded configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 C Platz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D9/00; A47D9/005; A47D9/016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A carrier comprising a cover having a substantially rectangular configuration, said cover being made of a suitable, flexible material, said cover including a pair of grommets, each of said grommets being disposed distally from the corners at one of the rectilinear sides of said cover, and springs fastened at one of their terminal ends to said cover at the corners opposite the rectilinear side having said grommets; a frame assembly being covered by said cover including a substantially rectangularly configured base, said base being disposed centrally within said cover, a pair of rectilinear wall-forming rods, said rectilinear wall-forming rods having a substantially inverted, U-shaped configuration, said rods being pivotally mounted by hinge means to said base, a pair of transverse, pivotally mounted, U-shaped wall-forming rods, and hangers pivotally mounted to the uppermost horizontal member of said rectilinear wall-forming rods, each of said hangers having a substantially inverted J-shaped configuration, the crook portion of said hangers being disposed outwardly with respect to said carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A carrier comprising a cover having a substantially rectangular configuration, said cover being made of a suitable, flexible material, said cover including a pair of grommets, each of said grommets being disposed distally from the corners at one of the rectilinear sides of said cover, and springs fastened at one of their terminal ends to said cover at the corners opposite the rectilinear side having said grommets; a frame assembly being covered by said cover including a substantially rectangularly configured base, said base being disposed centrally within said cover, a pair of rectilinear wall-forming rods, said rectilinear wall-forming rods having a substantially inverted, U-shaped configuration, said rods being pivotally mounted by hinge means to said base, a pair of transverse, pivotally mounted, U-shaped wall-forming rods, and hangers pivotally mounted to the uppermost horizontal member of said rectilinear wall-forming rods, each of said hangers having a substantially inverted J-shaped configuration, the crook portion of said hangers being disposed outwardly with respect to said carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said cover is provided with a central layer of padding and a washable skin disposed about the outer terminal surfaces of said cover, said cover being bound by means of stitching about the perimeter of said base and about said wall-forming rods.
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) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |