US3873114A
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Portable container apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-14
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A wheeled container having a plurality of compartments, each compartment being provided with a lid and one compartment being thermally insulated. Hingedly attached to the container on opposite sides are a pair of platforms which may be folded over the container or unfolded into a horizontal position, each platform having a plurality of folding legs for support.
Inventors
- 👤 Rilma L Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:46
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B31/00; B; B62; B62B; B62B3/00; B62B3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
Portable container apparatus comprising: a wheeled container; a first platform hingedly attached to a first side of the container having a first position adjacent the container and having a second position extending essentially horizontally beyond the container; a leg attached to the platform foldable adjacent the platform when the platform is in the first position and unfoldable beneath the platform when the platform is in the second position; and a back rest member pivotally attached to the first platform and positionable extending above the first platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
Portable container apparatus comprising: a wheeled container; a first platform hingedly attached to a first side of the container having a first position adjacent the container and having a second position extending essentially horizontally beyond the container; a leg attached to the platform foldable adjacent the platform when the platform is in the first position and unfoldable beneath the platform when the platform is in the second position; and a back rest member pivotally attached to the first platform and positionable extending above the first platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in Which the first position of the first platform is on top of the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 2 which further comprises means for detaching the first platform from the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
The apparatus of claim 3 which further comprises: a second platform hingedly attached to a second side of the container having a first position on top of the container and having a second position extending essentially horizontally beyond the container; and a leg attached to the second platform foldable adjacent the second platform when the second platform is in the first position and unfoldable beneath the second platform when the second platform is in the second position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 4 which further comprises first means for securing cargo attached to one of the platforms on the side available when the platform is in the first position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus of claim 5 which further comprises a U-shaped handle member pivotally attached to the container and positionable in a first position beyond a side of the container and in a second position on top of the container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the container includes a plurality of compartments.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 7 in which one of the compartments in the container is thermally insulated.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 8 which further comprises a plurality of lids attached to the container, one lid being fitted above the insulated compartment and being insulated.
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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) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |