US3796357A
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Combination article carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-15
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1993-01-15
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for supporting a variety of articles from an individual''s shoulder having a flexible shoulder strap provided with multiple integrally connected article supports and a pair of detachable article carrying pouches.
Inventors
- 👤 D Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:36
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
An apparatus for supporting a plurality of articles from an individual''s shoulder comprising a flexible carrier strap to be disposed over a person''s shoulder, said strap having a loop adjacent each end for receiving hangers on which garments and other articles are supported, a pad fixed to said strap under each of said loops to form a protective barrier between the loops and an individual''s shoulder, an article carrying pouch removably mounted adjacent each end of the flexible carrier strap, each of said pouches having a flap, means on said flap for selectively connecting said pouch to said strap and said selective connecting means includes a plurality of slits in said flap through which portions of said pads are inserted.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
120 words
An apparatus for supporting a plurality of articles from an individual''s shoulder comprising a flexible carrier strap to be disposed over a person''s shoulder, said strap having a loop adjacent each end for receiving hangers on which garments and other articles are supported, a pad fixed to said strap under each of said loops to form a protective barrier between the loops and an individual''s shoulder, an article carrying pouch removably mounted adjacent each end of the flexible carrier strap, each of said pouches having a flap, means on said flap for selectively connecting said pouch to said strap and said selective connecting means includes a plurality of slits in said flap through which portions of said pads are inserted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 1 in which said pad is generally rectangular and at least two corners of the pad are received in said slits.
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) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |