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Expendable raincoat and hood
Assignee: CONNORS EDWARD B
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Filing: 1973-04-25
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1993-04-25
Abstract
Abstract An expendable raincoat and hood garment formed of waterproof plastic film in the form of an inexpensive throwaway novelty is disclosed wherein a folded section of film seamed along one edge and provided with an opening may be conveniently worn as a raincoat and hood combination or raincape while at the same time providing a useful advertising media.
Inventors
- 👤 D Connors
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:23
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D3/00; A41D3/08; A41D13/00; A41D13/12; A41D13/1209; A41D13/1218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
An expendable raincoat consisting of a single section of flexible plastic film folded transversely to form a double thickness rectangular shape, one of the shorter ends thereof being seamed and having an opening formed in the seamed end and spaced inwardly of the longitudinal edges of said rectangular shape so that moSt of said seamed end with said opening therein can be moved to a position parallel with said longitudinal edges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
An expendable raincoat consisting of a single section of flexible plastic film folded transversely to form a double thickness rectangular shape, one of the shorter ends thereof being seamed and having an opening formed in the seamed end and spaced inwardly of the longitudinal edges of said rectangular shape so that moSt of said seamed end with said opening therein can be moved to a position parallel with said longitudinal edges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The expendable raincoat of claim 1 and wherein the corner of said rectangular shape formed by said transverse fold and said seamed end is cut away diagonally.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
The expendable raincoat of claim 1 and wherein said opening is formed by cutting on a line parallel with and spaced from the transverse fold of the double thickness rectangular shape inwardly from the seamed end and on a line perpendicular thereto parallel with and spaced from said seamed end and on a curved line extending from said perpendicular line to said seamed end so as to form an opening in said seamed end when expanded having a straight end and a curved end with interconnecting straight sides therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The expendable raincoat of claim 1 wherein said opening is of a size permitting the head of a wearer to be snugly positioned therethrough.
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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) | 1977-11-25 | 1978-05-27 | 1978-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-25 | 1982-05-27 | 1982-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-25 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |