US3891082A
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Inflatable wig tote
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-11
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Granted: 1975-06-24
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Expires: 1993-10-11
Abstract
Abstract An inflatable wig tote includes an inflatable wig support and an inflatable carrying case. The wig tote can be inflated when it is to be used and deflated for storing and carrying in a compact space. The carrying case surrounds the wig support when the tote is carried and can press against a wig on the support to hold the wig and to maintain the wig and the wig support erect. The wig support and the carrying case can be formed so that they can be inflated simultaneously or independently.
Inventors
- 👤 Janet E Fall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/18; A; A45; A45D; A45D44/00; A45D44/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
An inflatable wig support and carrying case comprising an inflatable bladder adapted to be inserted to form a support for a wig and a case portion, the case portion including spaced-apart inner and outer side walls forming a side air chamber and a base having upper and lower spaced-apart walls forming a bottom air chamber, the bladder being secured to the upper wall of the base and the interior of the bladder communicating with the bottom air chamber so that inflation of the bladder inflates the bottom air chamber, and valve means for inflating the bladder and the side air chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
An inflatable wig support and carrying case comprising an inflatable bladder adapted to be inserted to form a support for a wig and a case portion, the case portion including spaced-apart inner and outer side walls forming a side air chamber and a base having upper and lower spaced-apart walls forming a bottom air chamber, the bladder being secured to the upper wall of the base and the interior of the bladder communicating with the bottom air chamber so that inflation of the bladder inflates the bottom air chamber, and valve means for inflating the bladder and the side air chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure of claim 1 including patch means secured to the bladder means at portions of the periphery of the patch means whereby hair care aids can be releasably retained between the patch means and the bladder means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure of claim 1 in which the upper wall of the base is secured to the inner side wall and the lower wall of the base is secured to the outer side wall so that the bottom air chamber communicates with the side air chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
131 words
The structure of claim 3 in which the case portion includes a cover having spaced-apart upper and lower walls, a portion of the periphery of the upper wall of the cover being hingedly secured to a portion of the outer side wall of the case portion and a portion of the periphery of the lower wall of the cover being hingedly secured to a portion of the inner side wall of the case portion, the remainder of the peripheries of the upper and lower walls of the cover being joined to provide a top air chamber between the upper and lower walls of the cover which communicates with the side air chamber whereby the bladder, the bottom air chamber, the side air chamber, and the top air chamber are inflated simultaneously.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The structure of claim 4 in which the space between the bladder and the inner side walls when the bladder and the side air chamber are inflated varies with the air pressure therein so that the inner side wall can contact a wig supported on the bladder.
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) | 1978-06-23 | 1978-12-23 | 1979-06-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-23 | 1982-12-23 | 1983-06-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-23 | 1986-12-23 | 1987-06-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |