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US3831740A
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Over the shoulder garment carrier bag with hanger hook shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-21
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Granted: 1974-08-27
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Expires: 1992-07-21
Abstract
Abstract Over the shoulder garment carrier comprising a garment bag having a collar-type shield for covering the hook end of a suit hanger when the weight of the garment in the carrier is supported by the hook end of the hanger.
Inventors
- 👤 C Sorensen
- 👤 L Pendergast
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/54; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S190/00; Y10S190/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A garment bag of the type to be mounted on the back of a person and supported by the hook end of one or more garment hangers within said garment bag comprising: a garment compartment having at least a top, front and back, said top defining a first opening arranged around the longitudinal axis of the bag, a collar mounted around said first opening and extending outwardly from said top a distance greater than the distance of protrusion of the hook end of a garment hanger in said garment bag when supporting said garment bag for shielding the hook end of the garment hanger, said collar being cut longitudinally of said bag and fixedly attched from said cut around at least a part of the periphery of said first opening, means mounted on edges of the collar adjacent said cut for detachably engaging to expose and shield the hook ends of the garment hangers mounted in said bag and extending into said collar, and a second opening in said garment bag for receiving garments mounted on hangers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A garment bag of the type to be mounted on the back of a person and supported by the hook end of one or more garment hangers within said garment bag comprising: a garment compartment having at least a top, front and back, said top defining a first opening arranged around the longitudinal axis of the bag, a collar mounted around said first opening and extending outwardly from said top a distance greater than the distance of protrusion of the hook end of a garment hanger in said garment bag when supporting said garment bag for shielding the hook end of the garment hanger, said collar being cut longitudinally of said bag and fixedly attched from said cut around at least a part of the periphery of said first opening, means mounted on edges of the collar adjacent said cut for detachably engaging to expose and shield the hook ends of the garment hangers mounted in said bag and extending into said collar, and a second opening in said garment bag for receiving garments mounted on hangers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The garment bag set forth in claim 1 wherein: said second opening is arranged along one of the surfaces of said front and back of said bag and interconnecting with said cut in said collar, and a zipper on said bag for closing the first and second openings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The garment bag set forth in claim 1 wherein: said second opening is arranged along the front surface of said bag longitudinally thereof to and through a part of said collar; and a zipper on said bag for closing said second opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
The garment bag set forth in claim 1 wherein: said collar is cut longitudinally of said bag and is fixedly attached from said cut around only a part of the periphery of said first opening, and cooperating catches mounted on each of the edges of the collar adjacent said cut for detachably engaging to expose and shield hook ends of the garment hangers mounted in said bag and extending into said collar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The garment bag set forth in claim 4 wherein one pair of said cooperating catches are mounted on the top of the bag and an edge of said collar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
63 words
The garment bag set forth in claim 1 wherein: said compartment further comprises two ends the surfaces of which interconnect adjacent longitudinal edges of the front and back surfaces, said second opening being arranged to extend along one of said end surfaces across a part of said top to adjacent said collar, and a zipper on said bag for closing said second opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
The garment bag set forth in claim 1 in further combination with: a garment hanger mounted in said bag with its hook end extending into said collar, and a flexible strap comprising a first loop at one end adapted for carrying the hook end of said hanger, and a second loop at the other end of said strap for engagement by the person carrying the garment baG.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
103 words
The garment bag set forth in claim 1 wherein: said garment compartment comprises a bottom, and a first storage compartment arranged in said garment bag below said garment compartment, and an opening into said first storage compartment from at least one end of said garment bag, a second compartment arranged in said garment bag juxtapositioned to said garment compartment, and an opening into said second storage compartment from the back of said garment bag, a third storage compartment arranged in said garment bag juxtapositioned to said garment compartment, and an opening into said third storage compartment fron one end of said garment 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) | 1977-08-26 | 1978-02-25 | 1978-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-26 | 1982-02-25 | 1982-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-26 | 1986-02-25 | 1986-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |