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Lantern tote
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-28
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Granted: 1974-03-19
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Expires: 1992-07-28
Abstract
Abstract A tote for storing and transporting lanterns and carrying same either lighted or unlighted within the closed tote. The tote has three perforated fixed sides and a hinged fourth side or door and a hinged cover which can be latched down over the door. The carrying handle is insulated from the remainder of the tote and storage space is provided below a removable false bottom member on which the lantern rests.
Inventors
- 👤 R Shupp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D7/00; B65D7/02; B65D7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
263 words
A lantern tote comprising: a. a bottom member having an upwardly projecting peripheral flange, b. three upright side walls fixedly attached to said bottom member flange, at least one of said side walls being perforated, c. an upright door hingedly attached to one of said side walls for swinging between open and closed positions, d. a top member hingedly attached to one of said side walls for swinging between open and closed positions, said top member having a depending peripheral flange which overlays the other two fixed side walls and said hinged door when said top member is in said closed position, e. latch means for releasably latching said top member in closed position whereby said door is held in closed position by said peripheral flange, f. a carrying handle for said tote hingedly mounted on said top member for movement betweeen an upright position for carrying and a flat position for storage, g. a heat insulation gasket secured between and spacing said carrying handle from said top member, h. a removable false bottom plate having a depending skirt portion removably received in said bottom member to provide a storage area between said bottom member and said false bottom plate, i. a recessed portion formed in said bottom plate, and j. a second handle pivotally mounted in said recessed portion for movement between a flat position within said recessed portion and a second position extending upwardly of said recessed portion to facilitate grasping said handle for lifting said false bottom plate out of said bottom member to provide access to said storage area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
263 words
A lantern tote comprising: a. a bottom member having an upwardly projecting peripheral flange, b. three upright side walls fixedly attached to said bottom member flange, at least one of said side walls being perforated, c. an upright door hingedly attached to one of said side walls for swinging between open and closed positions, d. a top member hingedly attached to one of said side walls for swinging between open and closed positions, said top member having a depending peripheral flange which overlays the other two fixed side walls and said hinged door when said top member is in said closed position, e. latch means for releasably latching said top member in closed position whereby said door is held in closed position by said peripheral flange, f. a carrying handle for said tote hingedly mounted on said top member for movement betweeen an upright position for carrying and a flat position for storage, g. a heat insulation gasket secured between and spacing said carrying handle from said top member, h. a removable false bottom plate having a depending skirt portion removably received in said bottom member to provide a storage area between said bottom member and said false bottom plate, i. a recessed portion formed in said bottom plate, and j. a second handle pivotally mounted in said recessed portion for movement between a flat position within said recessed portion and a second position extending upwardly of said recessed portion to facilitate grasping said handle for lifting said false bottom plate out of said bottom member to provide access to said storage area.
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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 |