US3942693A
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Wrist purse with elastic securing means
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1974-11-20
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Granted: 1976-03-09
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Expires: 1994-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A device employing a wrist purse slidably secured to the arm of a wearer, the purse being normally hidden under the sleeve of a garment worn by the wearer. Means secured removably to the arm under the sleeve and secured to the purse holds the purse in hidden position except when the purse is pulled along the arm and the wrist and is held momentarily exposed for use. As soon as the purse is released, it is retracted into hidden position.
Inventors
- 👤 Florindo Tocci
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:04
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/02; A45C1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A device adapted for use by an individual wearing a garment with a sleeve through which an arm extends, said device comprising: a first strap secured to the arm and extending therearound in non slidable fixed position within the sleeve near the elbow; a wrist purse having a pocket for holding valuables and having two opposite ends; a second strap secured at each end to a corresponding one end of the purse, said purse and said second strap forming a loop which is disposed on the wrist and is slidable therealong; and a plurality of elastic straps, each of which is secured at one end to the first strap and at the other end to said loop, said elastic straps extending longitudinally along the arm between the first strap and the loop, whereby the purse has a normal retracted position hidden within the sleeve and is capable of being pulled outside the sleeve against the tension of the elastic straps for access by the wearer.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
165 words
A device adapted for use by an individual wearing a garment with a sleeve through which an arm extends, said device comprising: a first strap secured to the arm and extending therearound in non slidable fixed position within the sleeve near the elbow; a wrist purse having a pocket for holding valuables and having two opposite ends; a second strap secured at each end to a corresponding one end of the purse, said purse and said second strap forming a loop which is disposed on the wrist and is slidable therealong; and a plurality of elastic straps, each of which is secured at one end to the first strap and at the other end to said loop, said elastic straps extending longitudinally along the arm between the first strap and the loop, whereby the purse has a normal retracted position hidden within the sleeve and is capable of being pulled outside the sleeve against the tension of the elastic straps for access by the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the purse has a pull ring secured thereto.
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) | 1979-03-09 | 1979-09-08 | 1980-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-09 | 1983-09-08 | 1984-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-09 | 1987-09-08 | 1988-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |