US3759430A
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Clothes carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-17
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1992-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A clothes carrier apparatus made of a flexible elongated piece of material and having a handle at one end for gripping the carrier and connecting means on the other end thereof for connecting coat hangers, or the like, thereto. The clothes carrier is adapted to set across the shoulder for support of the clothes which clothes may be enclosed in a garment bag, dress or coat carrier container. The coat carrier may also have an attachment for attaching the loaded clothes carrier to a car hanger, door hook, or the like, and is flexible so as to be easily rolled or folded for storage.
Inventors
- 👤 B Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 11:43
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/14; A47G25/1442; A47G25/145; A47G25/1457; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/927
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
225 words
A clothes carrier apparatus comprising: a flexible flat elongated member having two end portions and a shoulder support portion between said two end portions for supporting a load on a person''s shoulder; one said end portion of said elongated member having rotatable handle means formEd therein adapted to be gripped and held including an opening in said flexible flat elongated member for receiving a person''s hand therethrough and a gripping portion providing a hand gripping surface for holding said flexible flat member at one end with a person''s hand when said flat member is placed over a person''s shoulder; handle means reinforcing means attached to said elongated member to reinforce said member against tearing when heavily loaded, said handle means reinforcing means being located at the junction of said handle means with the remaining portion of said elongated member wherein said handle reinforcing means is embeded in said elongated member on three sides of said opening and is looped around opposite sides of said rotatable handle means; means for attaching coat hangers on the other end of said flat flexible member including a loop formed into said elongated member for attaching coat hangers; said loop having reinforcing means to reinforce said loop against tearing of said flat flexible member; and said flat member being adapted to be rolled up for storage when not in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
225 words
A clothes carrier apparatus comprising: a flexible flat elongated member having two end portions and a shoulder support portion between said two end portions for supporting a load on a person''s shoulder; one said end portion of said elongated member having rotatable handle means formEd therein adapted to be gripped and held including an opening in said flexible flat elongated member for receiving a person''s hand therethrough and a gripping portion providing a hand gripping surface for holding said flexible flat member at one end with a person''s hand when said flat member is placed over a person''s shoulder; handle means reinforcing means attached to said elongated member to reinforce said member against tearing when heavily loaded, said handle means reinforcing means being located at the junction of said handle means with the remaining portion of said elongated member wherein said handle reinforcing means is embeded in said elongated member on three sides of said opening and is looped around opposite sides of said rotatable handle means; means for attaching coat hangers on the other end of said flat flexible member including a loop formed into said elongated member for attaching coat hangers; said loop having reinforcing means to reinforce said loop against tearing of said flat flexible member; and said flat member being adapted to be rolled up for storage when not in use.
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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |