US3819033A
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Expandable spectacle case
Assignee: Camelot Industries Corp
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Filing: 1972-10-10
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Granted: 1974-06-25
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Expires: 1992-10-10
Abstract
Abstract An expandable spectacle case for holding and supporting eyeglasses of widely varying size and shape. The case consists of a pair of opposed walls joined together to define a pocket therebetween for receiving the glasses. Each wall is constructed of an inner lining of elastic material capable of expanding laterally of the case to receive and hold the glasses, surrounded by an outer covering having an array of severed portions expandable into a mesh-like pattern upon expansion of the inner lining. This construction enables the case to receive glasses of differing size while ensuring that they are effectively held and protected from damage.
Inventors
- 👤 E Hueber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:49
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24273; Y10T428/24298; Y10T428/24314
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
An eyeglass case for holding eyeglasses of varying size comprising a pair of elongated opposed walls defining a pocket therebetween for receipt of said eyeglasses, said walls being expandable laterally of said case and substantially nonexpandable longitudinally of said case and including: a. an elastic inner lining; and b. an outer covering surrounding said inner lining, said outer covering having an array of severed portions arranged thereon for enabling said covering to expand into a mesh-like pattern upon expansion of said inner lining.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
An eyeglass case for holding eyeglasses of varying size comprising a pair of elongated opposed walls defining a pocket therebetween for receipt of said eyeglasses, said walls being expandable laterally of said case and substantially nonexpandable longitudinally of said case and including: a. an elastic inner lining; and b. an outer covering surrounding said inner lining, said outer covering having an array of severed portions arranged thereon for enabling said covering to expand into a mesh-like pattern upon expansion of said inner lining.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An eye glass case as recited in claim 1 wherein said inner lining comprises a knit fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
An eye glass case as recited in claim 1 wherein said array of severed portions comprises a plurality of longitudinal substantially parallel rows of severed portions arranged with the severed portions in adjacent rows being in staggered relationship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
An eye glass case as recited in claim 3 wherein said severed portions comprise slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
An eye glass case as recited in claim 1 wherein said walls have top and bottom edges, said top edges defining an opening therebetween for insertion of said eye glasses into said pocket, and wherein said array of severed portions extends from the bottom edges of said walls to a position spaced from the top edges of said walls for defining an unsevered area adjacent the top edges of said walls for substantially preventing expansion of said walls adjacent said opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An eye glass case as recited in claim 1 wherein said walls are tapered inwardly from their top edge to their bottom edge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
73 words
An eye glass case for holding eye glasses of varying size comprising a pair of opposed walls defining a pocket therebetween for receipt of a pair of eye glasses, said walls comprising: a. an elastic inner lining; and b. an outer covering surrounding said inner lining, said outer covering having an array of severed portions arranged thereon for enabling said covering to expand into a mesh-like pattern upon expansion of said inner lining.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
An eye glass case for holding eye glasses of varying size comprising a pair of opposed walls defining a pocket therebetween for receipt of a pair of eye glasses, said walls comprising: a. an elastic inner lining; and b. an outer covering surrounding said inner lining, said outer covering having an array of severed portions arranged thereon for enabling said covering to expand into a mesh-like pattern upon expansion of said inner lining.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
An eye glass case as recited in claim 7 wherein said array of severed portions comprises a plurality of longitudinal substantially parallel rows of severed portions arranged with the severed portions in adjacent rows being in staggered relationship.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
An eye glass case as recited in claim 8 wherein said severed portions comprise slots.
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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) | 1977-06-24 | 1977-12-24 | 1978-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-24 | 1981-12-24 | 1982-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-24 | 1985-12-24 | 1986-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |