US3811543A
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Garment bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-03
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Granted: 1974-05-21
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Expires: 1992-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A garment bag of the folding type is provided with a flat, hollow, open ended cover, having a pair of major side surfaces. A grip is fixed to each end of the cover, each grip extending along the entire periphery of the end and having a pair of outwardly extending, oppositely disposed handles integrally formed therein. The grips at each end may be locked together in order to close the respective end and, when the bag is folded, the grips of one end may be locked to the grip of the other end to facilitate carrying.
Inventors
- 👤 M Parrochia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16; B65D33/1683
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A garment bag of the folding type comprising a flat, hollow, open ended cover having a pair of major side surfaces and a grip fixed to each end of the cover, said grip extending along the entire periphery of the end and having a pair of outwardly extending, oppositely disposed handles integrally formed therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A garment bag of the folding type comprising a flat, hollow, open ended cover having a pair of major side surfaces and a grip fixed to each end of the cover, said grip extending along the entire periphery of the end and having a pair of outwardly extending, oppositely disposed handles integrally formed therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A bag according to claim 1 wherein at least one of said grips is centrally porvided With clasp means extending inwardly of said cover for attachment thereto of a hanger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A bag according to claim 2 wherein each grip includes a portion adjacent each of said major side surfaces, said portions including snap-in means for joining together said portions, thereby permitting closure of said ends of said cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A bag according to claim 2 wherein said clasp means includes snap-in means for locking said clasp means in a folded-over condition, the hanger being held in the fold formed therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
A bag according to claim 1 wherein the grip at one of said ends is provided with snap-in means for cooperation with similar snap-in means in the grip at the other end, thereby permitting locking together of the two ends when the bag is in a folded condition.
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) | 1977-05-20 | 1977-11-19 | 1978-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-20 | 1981-11-19 | 1982-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-20 | 1985-11-19 | 1986-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |