US3797043A
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Skirt convertible into a tote bag
Assignee: HERVE FILS PAPET SENTIER
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Filing: 1971-12-30
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1991-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A skirt adapted to be converted into a tote bag, having laterally and longitudinally united front and back panels, means attached to the waist of the skirt to serve as manually engageable carrying devices and closable means attached to the lower edge of the skirt for closing the lower opening thereof thus converting the skirt into a bag.
Inventors
- 👤 M Brument
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 05:13
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D15/00; A41D15/04; A45; A45F; A45F4/00; A45F4/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
In a garment capable of convertibility into a tote bag and vice versa, the combination comprising, a pair of panels of substantially equal size, each panel having top and bottom edge portions and uninterrupted side walls of substantially equal length, means serving to secure a predetermined portion of the side walls of said panels in positive relation to form a closure, each of said panels further including adjacent to the top wall thereof seam areas arranged to receive a draw string for securing the panels about the waist of a wearer as well as to provide a constrictable mouth portion for a tote bag and further means arranged adjacent to the bottom of said panels to secure them in face-to-face relation to form a closure therefor when the garment is converted into the tote bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a garment capable of convertibility into a tote bag and vice versa, the combination comprising, a pair of panels of substantially equal size, each panel having top and bottom edge portions and uninterrupted side walls of substantially equal length, means serving to secure a predetermined portion of the side walls of said panels in positive relation to form a closure, each of said panels further including adjacent to the top wall thereof seam areas arranged to receive a draw string for securing the panels about the waist of a wearer as well as to provide a constrictable mouth portion for a tote bag and further means arranged adjacent to the bottom of said panels to secure them in face-to-face relation to form a closure therefor when the garment is converted into the tote bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
In a garment capable of convertibility into a tote bag and vice versa as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom edge of each of said panels is provided with means forming complemental slide fastener means adapted to be secured in locking relation to form a tote bag as well as disengaged to permit the panels to be used as a skirt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
77 words
In a garment capable of convertibility into a tote bag and vice versa as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the pair of panels includes complementally formed snap fastener means and the side portions of the garment include a disassociated area of limited extent serving to provide for folding an area of one panel over an adjacent area to permit the formation of a closure at the bottom of the garment to achieve a tote bag.
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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) | 1977-03-18 | 1977-09-17 | 1978-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-18 | 1981-09-17 | 1982-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-18 | 1985-09-17 | 1986-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |