US3881534A
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Break away purse
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-05
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1994-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A pocket book having a detachable inner purse which is released through a movable bottom door in the pocket book when it is pulled hard. The purse has a closable top opening and a chain normally connected with the user to keep its contents secure so as to be snatch-proof.
Inventors
- 👤 Juanita V Gist
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:07
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/18; A45C13/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1368
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A pocket book having an outer portion with an openable top and bottom, a purse detachable secured to said outer portion, an elongated cord attached to said inner purse with a wrist bracelet on its free end wherein said purse is secured tightly enough to said outer portion to be used as an integral pocket book but upon extraordinary pulling said inner purse will become released from said outer portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A pocket book having an outer portion with an openable top and bottom, a purse detachable secured to said outer portion, an elongated cord attached to said inner purse with a wrist bracelet on its free end wherein said purse is secured tightly enough to said outer portion to be used as an integral pocket book but upon extraordinary pulling said inner purse will become released from said outer portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A pocket book as defined in claim 1 wherein said outer portion is provided with normally closed bottom flaps covering an opening larger than said purse which is normally inside and said flaps are released when said inner purse is pulled hard against them.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A pocket book as defined in claim 2 wherein the top of said purse has an opening which is normally closed by resiliently mounted flaps.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A pocket book as defined in claim 3 wherein the bottom element of said purse is rigid and said cord is fastened to the said bottom element and extends out through the bottom opening of said outer portion of the pocket book.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A pocket book as defined in claim 4 wherein said inner purse is releasably secured around its upper periphery to the inside of said outer portion of the pocket book.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A pocket book as defined in claim 5 wherein said inner purse is shaped to matingly conform to the adjacent inside surfaces of said outer portion of the pocket book.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pocket book as defined in claim 6 wherein said openable top of said outer portion is closed by a releasable top flap and a handle is secured on the top of said top flap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A pocket book as defined in claim 2 wherein the top of said inner purse protrudes up through the top opening in said outer portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
70 words
A pocket book as defined in claim 1 wherein said purse near its top opening is made of flexible material, a closing string encircles said top opening and is adapted to close said opening when pulled tight, an extension of said closing string extends down the side of said purse and is attached to said elongated cord so as to be moved and pulled tight as said cord is pulled.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A pocket book as defined in claim 9 which takes the form of a pouch wherein the said purse is formed with a rigid bottom floor and said pocket book has handles extending from its top which encircles to close the top of said pocket book when pulled.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |