US3874435A
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Female business case
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1973-08-31
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A female business case comprising: a flexible hollow vertical purse-like member open at the top with a top flap for removably closing the top opening. The member has vertical sides with vertical folds permitting the member to be compressed or expanded between front and rear vertical surfaces. Means in the member removably holds at least one switch out folder.
Inventors
- 👤 Lelia M Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:31
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; A45C3/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S190/00; Y10S190/90; Y10S190/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A female business case comprising: A FLEXIBLE HOLLOW VERTICAL PURSE LIKE MEMBER OPEN AT THE TOP WITH A TOP FLAP FOR REMOVABLY CLOSING THE TOP OPENING, SAID MEMBER HAVING VERTICAL OUTER SIDES WITH VERTICAL FOLDS PERMITTING THE MEMBER TO BE COMPRESSED OR EXPANDED BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR VERTICAL SURFACES; MEANS SECURED TO THE INSIDE SURFACE OF SAID TOP FLAP FOR REMOVABLY STORING TABLETS AND PENS; VERTICAL PARTITIONS DISPOSED IN THE INTERIOR OF SAID MEMBER TO DIVIDE THE INTERIOR OF SAID MEMBER INTO A PLURALITY OF VERTICAL COMPARTMENTS; AT LEAST ONE SWITCH OUT FOLDER REMOVABLY DISPOSED IN A CORRESPONDING COMPARTMENT, SAID FOLDER BEING A FLEXIBLE, HOLLOW, NARROW CONTAINER ADAPTED TO HOLD PAPERS AND THE LIKE AND HAVING A ZIPPERED OPENING; AND AN ADJUSTABLE CARRYING STRAP SECURED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE MEMBER, SAID STRAP BEING WIDE AT THE BASE OF THE CHAMBER AND DECREASING IN WIDTH AS THE STRAP EXTENDS TOWARD THE TOP OF THE PURSE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A female business case comprising: A FLEXIBLE HOLLOW VERTICAL PURSE LIKE MEMBER OPEN AT THE TOP WITH A TOP FLAP FOR REMOVABLY CLOSING THE TOP OPENING, SAID MEMBER HAVING VERTICAL OUTER SIDES WITH VERTICAL FOLDS PERMITTING THE MEMBER TO BE COMPRESSED OR EXPANDED BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR VERTICAL SURFACES; MEANS SECURED TO THE INSIDE SURFACE OF SAID TOP FLAP FOR REMOVABLY STORING TABLETS AND PENS; VERTICAL PARTITIONS DISPOSED IN THE INTERIOR OF SAID MEMBER TO DIVIDE THE INTERIOR OF SAID MEMBER INTO A PLURALITY OF VERTICAL COMPARTMENTS; AT LEAST ONE SWITCH OUT FOLDER REMOVABLY DISPOSED IN A CORRESPONDING COMPARTMENT, SAID FOLDER BEING A FLEXIBLE, HOLLOW, NARROW CONTAINER ADAPTED TO HOLD PAPERS AND THE LIKE AND HAVING A ZIPPERED OPENING; AND AN ADJUSTABLE CARRYING STRAP SECURED TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE MEMBER, SAID STRAP BEING WIDE AT THE BASE OF THE CHAMBER AND DECREASING IN WIDTH AS THE STRAP EXTENDS TOWARD THE TOP OF THE PURSE MEMBER.
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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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |