US3749232A
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Boot bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-30
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1992-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A boot bag which includes a pair of mirror image halves pivotally connected at adjacent edges at the back side of the bag. Each half is shaped with a main upper body portion and a toe portion for receiving one boot of a pair of boots. Each half of the bag is lined with a soft resilient cushioning material, and support pads are provided on the bottom side of the bag. The bag is constructed of a relatively rigid material forming an external shell of each of the halves, and a manual locking device extends between and interconnects the two halves along the front side of the boot bag. A carrying handle is secured to the upper side of one of the halves of the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 F Craig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:55
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; A45C3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
352 words
A boot bag comprising: a pair of pivotally interconnected mirror image boot bag halves, each of said halves having an upper portion and a toe portion formed at the lower end of said upper portion and projecting therefrom, each of said halves comprising: a rigid outer shell including: a side panel; a front panel; a top panel; a back panel; and a bottom panel; said outer shell having an open side opposite said side panel; a flexible, resilient cushioning material lining the interior of said outer shell and secured to all of said panels, said flexible resilient cushioning material inside each of said toe portions being dimensioned to grip the toe of a boot placed therein and retain said boot against movement; a meeting strip secured to the edges of said front, back, top and bottom panels defining said open side, the meeting strips on each of said boot bag halves interengaging each other when said boot bag is closed; a handle pivotally secured to one of said meeting strips in a central location along an edge of said top panels and pivotable between an upstanding position and a folded down position adjacent said top panel; a plurality of spaced hinges pivotally inter-connecting said boot bag halves by securement to the back panels thereof for allowing opening of said boot bag to a position in which said side panels are in substantially coplanar alignment, said hinges each extending across each of said meeting strips; manually operable latch means secured to said front panels for retaining said boot bag closed with said meeting strips interengaged and said side panels extending substantially parallel to each other; and a pair of supporting tabs on each of said bottom panels and positioned relative to said hinges and relative to each other for supporting said boot bag halves in an upright position when said boot bag havles are pivoted to a position in which said boot bag is open whereby said supporting tabs may support said boot bag in an upright and open position so that said boots and boot bag may be displayed for visual observation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
352 words
A boot bag comprising: a pair of pivotally interconnected mirror image boot bag halves, each of said halves having an upper portion and a toe portion formed at the lower end of said upper portion and projecting therefrom, each of said halves comprising: a rigid outer shell including: a side panel; a front panel; a top panel; a back panel; and a bottom panel; said outer shell having an open side opposite said side panel; a flexible, resilient cushioning material lining the interior of said outer shell and secured to all of said panels, said flexible resilient cushioning material inside each of said toe portions being dimensioned to grip the toe of a boot placed therein and retain said boot against movement; a meeting strip secured to the edges of said front, back, top and bottom panels defining said open side, the meeting strips on each of said boot bag halves interengaging each other when said boot bag is closed; a handle pivotally secured to one of said meeting strips in a central location along an edge of said top panels and pivotable between an upstanding position and a folded down position adjacent said top panel; a plurality of spaced hinges pivotally inter-connecting said boot bag halves by securement to the back panels thereof for allowing opening of said boot bag to a position in which said side panels are in substantially coplanar alignment, said hinges each extending across each of said meeting strips; manually operable latch means secured to said front panels for retaining said boot bag closed with said meeting strips interengaged and said side panels extending substantially parallel to each other; and a pair of supporting tabs on each of said bottom panels and positioned relative to said hinges and relative to each other for supporting said boot bag halves in an upright position when said boot bag havles are pivoted to a position in which said boot bag is open whereby said supporting tabs may support said boot bag in an upright and open position so that said boots and boot bag may be displayed for visual observation.
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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |