US3746151A
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Garment bag
Assignee: WHITMOR Manufacturing CO Inc
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Filing: 1971-10-15
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1991-10-15
Abstract
Abstract The application discloses a garment bag of conventional construction except that it is provided with an interior access affording front panel which is unsecured to the top closure member of the bag. A gripper arrangement provides such access. A stiffener is provided to under-lie the top portion of the front panel to maintain the bag dust-free and in good appearance. Preferably a dust cover is also provided which is sewn into the top closure of the bag and over-lies the top portion of the front panel. The stiffener and cover serve to maintain the appearance of the bag with the zipper either closed or partially or fully opened.
Inventors
- 👤 I Brophy
- 👤 D Felsenthal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:36
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A garment bag having a top frame, a top closure on said frame and a bottom closure, front, rear and side panels, said front panel comprising two sections adapted to be joined together in the middle of said panel by a zipper and being secured solely to the bottom closure and side panels whereby the front panel is free or unsecured along its top edge, a stiffener being provided at the top, front edge of the bag underlying the top portion of the front panel and a dust cover overlying said top portion of the front panel, the meeting edges of said closure, stiffener and dust cover being stitched together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A garment bag having a top frame, a top closure on said frame and a bottom closure, front, rear and side panels, said front panel comprising two sections adapted to be joined together in the middle of said panel by a zipper and being secured solely to the bottom closure and side panels whereby the front panel is free or unsecured along its top edge, a stiffener being provided at the top, front edge of the bag underlying the top portion of the front panel and a dust cover overlying said top portion of the front panel, the meeting edges of said closure, stiffener and dust cover being stitched together.
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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) | 1976-07-16 | 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 |