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US3737013A
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Garment case with hanger-like support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-23
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1991-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A flexible garment case includes a rigid support member attached to its mid-section on one of its outer surfaces and a carrying handle on the opposite side connected to the support member whereby the case and its clothing contents can be neatly folded over the rigid support member and conveniently carried like a suitcase by the handle without substantial wrinkling of its contents and the carrying handle can be moved out of the way to facilitate the admission and removal of clothing when the garment case has been unfolded and suspended from a suitable fixture for this latter purpose.
Inventors
- 👤 W Powell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:26
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A lightweight travel case having a hanger-like support feature comprising: a case of flexible material forming an elongated rectangular bag for sequestering garments therein and having an opening to admit and remove such garments; an elongated rigid support means oriented normal to the longitudinal axiS of said rectangular bag and attached to the central portion of one of the surfaces of said case; a separate and independent hand carrying means on the opposite side of said bag with respect to said elongated rigid support means, said hand carrying means being free of any direct physical connection with said opposite side of said case; and attaching means connecting said hand carrying means and said elongated rigid support means whereby both said case and its garment contents can be folded over said elongated support member and supported solely through said hand carrying means, said attaching means being disconnectable at one side of said case allowing said hand carrying means and attaching means to be moved out of an interfering relationship with the opening to the interior of said case.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A lightweight travel case having a hanger-like support feature comprising: a case of flexible material forming an elongated rectangular bag for sequestering garments therein and having an opening to admit and remove such garments; an elongated rigid support means oriented normal to the longitudinal axiS of said rectangular bag and attached to the central portion of one of the surfaces of said case; a separate and independent hand carrying means on the opposite side of said bag with respect to said elongated rigid support means, said hand carrying means being free of any direct physical connection with said opposite side of said case; and attaching means connecting said hand carrying means and said elongated rigid support means whereby both said case and its garment contents can be folded over said elongated support member and supported solely through said hand carrying means, said attaching means being disconnectable at one side of said case allowing said hand carrying means and attaching means to be moved out of an interfering relationship with the opening to the interior of said case.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The travel case as defined in claim 1 wherein the elongated rigid support means projects beyond both edges of the case and the attaching means includes a flexible connection between the hand carrying means and at least one end of said rigid support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The travel case as defined in claim 1 wherein the attaching means connecting the hand carrying means to the elongated support means includes a swiveling attachment means at one end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The travel case as defined in claim 1 wherein the elongated rigid support means includes angular projections at its opposite ends and the attaching means is composed of a flexible filament means connecting the hand carrying means to said angular projection on opposite sides of said bag.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The travel case as defined in claim 1 wherein the elongated support member is secured to the outer surface of the case with a fabric strip attached thereto forming a sleeve with said case for receiving said elongated support member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
The travel case as defined in claim 1 wherein the hand carrying means is also formed by a rigid member having a length approximating the length of the elongated rigid support means and the attaching means includes two coupling members connecting the respective ends of said hand carrying means and said elongated rigid support means on opposite sides of the bag, one of said coupling members being detachable to allow said hand carrying means to be moved away from the adjacent front surface of said bag to facilitate ingress thereto.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The travel case as defined in claim 6 wherein one of the coupling members is detachable and the other is flexible to facilitate moving the elongated rigid support member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2702105A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |