US3746066A
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Pop-up pocket carrying bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-18
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A bag for carrying, typically shaped as a traveler''s satchel or a lady''s handbag having pop-up pockets for carrying normally extra items as may be desired, such as papers, letters, handkerchiefs, or the like, situated around the main central bag enclosure, the pockets being convertible into merely inside walls of an extended form of the inner container by extending upwardly the outside walls of the pocket surrounding the inner container.
Inventors
- 👤 Intyre M Mc
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:58
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C7/00; A45C7/0059; A45C7/0063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
An extendable carrying bag comprising an elongated extendable bag having circumscribing walls which when extended include continuous and in series consecutively with one-another lower, middle and upper wall sections having a first circumscribing fold point located between the lower and middle wall sections and a second circumscribing fold point located between the middle and upper wall sections, said upper wall section terminating at the bags top in and defining a top-end opening continuous with a single space enclosed by said lower, middle and upper wall sections, the bag having a closed bottom at a lower edge of the lower wall section, said bag being compacted and the compacted bag having said middle wall section folded outwardly and downwardly from and at said first fold point and having said upper wall section folded outwardly and upwardly at and from said second fold point, said compacted bag''s lower wall section and outwardly downwardly folded middle section jointly dividing said top-end opening into a circumscribing accessible open-topped pocket having a circumscribing outer top-accessible accessopening and a central accessible open-topped pocket having an inner central top-accessible access-opening, and said compacted wall being extendable to a single high-walled extended bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
An extendable carrying bag comprising an elongated extendable bag having circumscribing walls which when extended include continuous and in series consecutively with one-another lower, middle and upper wall sections having a first circumscribing fold point located between the lower and middle wall sections and a second circumscribing fold point located between the middle and upper wall sections, said upper wall section terminating at the bags top in and defining a top-end opening continuous with a single space enclosed by said lower, middle and upper wall sections, the bag having a closed bottom at a lower edge of the lower wall section, said bag being compacted and the compacted bag having said middle wall section folded outwardly and downwardly from and at said first fold point and having said upper wall section folded outwardly and upwardly at and from said second fold point, said compacted bag''s lower wall section and outwardly downwardly folded middle section jointly dividing said top-end opening into a circumscribing accessible open-topped pocket having a circumscribing outer top-accessible accessopening and a central accessible open-topped pocket having an inner central top-accessible access-opening, and said compacted wall being extendable to a single high-walled extended bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An extendable carrying bag according to claim 1, including handle means at about said upper portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An extendable carrying bag according to claim 2, in which said handle means includes a hand-grip element on each of two opposing sides of said upper portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An extendable carrying bag according to claim 3, including additional handle means at said first fold point.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
An extendable carrying bag according to claim 2, includIng additional handle means at said first fold point.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
An extendable carrying bag according to claim 1, including handle means at said first fold point.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
An extendable carrying bag according to claim 1, including a joint handle means at about said upper portion and at said first fold portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
An extendable carrying bag according to claim 1, said extendable bag being constructed as a duffel bag, including a handle means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
An extendable carrying bag according to claim 1, said extendable bag being constructed as substantially a ladies'' handbag, including handle means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
An extendable carrying bag according to claim 9, in which in the base of the interior of the bag is a substantially rigid form-structure imparting a predetermined shape to the base of the bag.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
An extendable carrying bag according to claim 1, including stiffening material such as to impart shape to the inner container''s base and to the outer pocket circumferential side.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
69 words
An extendable carrying bag according to claim 1, including an anchoring means for detachably fastening the upper portion of said top-section to about said fold point, such that when compacted a pocket is defined around the lower section, the pocket extending downwardly from said first fold point and said upper portion, such that when said anchoring means is unfastened said bag is extendable into said single high-walled extended bag.
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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |