US3943988A
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Laundry bag
Assignee: SUPERIOR SURGICAL Manufacturing Co Inc A CORP OF NY
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Filing: 1975-02-21
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1995-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A laundry bag has two flaps, one for directly overlying laundry and the second to overlie the first and close the bag. Side panels at right angles to the flaps also fold over laundry. The side and flaps join the body of the bag at a seam. This seam provides a natural fold for the sides and flaps to fold over the top of a hamper and hold the bag to the hamper. A band extends from the seam to stiffen the fold and reinforce the bag proximate the seam.
Inventors
- 👤 Sebastian John Consorti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:45
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F95/00; D06F95/002; D06F95/004; B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
An improved laundry bag comprising: a. a body of flexible material closed at its bottom and sides and open at its top; b. a pair of flexible opposed, free flaps attached to the body only at its top, a first of these flaps for overlying laundry and a second for overlying the first; and c. means to secure the second flap to the body of the laundry bag to close the open end thereof, the securing means including a first strap affixed to the body, the first strap having hook and pile type fastener means and a free end, and a second strap secured to the second flap at both ends of the second strap, the middle of the second strap being free of the second flap, the second strap being positioned to pass the free end of the first strap and to secure the second flap closed when the first strap is fastened onto itself around the second strap with the fastener means, the first flap overlies laundry, and the second flap overlies the first flap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
An improved laundry bag comprising: a. a body of flexible material closed at its bottom and sides and open at its top; b. a pair of flexible opposed, free flaps attached to the body only at its top, a first of these flaps for overlying laundry and a second for overlying the first; and c. means to secure the second flap to the body of the laundry bag to close the open end thereof, the securing means including a first strap affixed to the body, the first strap having hook and pile type fastener means and a free end, and a second strap secured to the second flap at both ends of the second strap, the middle of the second strap being free of the second flap, the second strap being positioned to pass the free end of the first strap and to secure the second flap closed when the first strap is fastened onto itself around the second strap with the fastener means, the first flap overlies laundry, and the second flap overlies the first flap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The improved laundry bag claimed in claim 1 including side panels of the flaps and extending from the open end of the bag above the attachment of the flaps to the body, the side panels being for cooperating with the flaps in overlying laundry and closing the end of the bag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The improved laundry bag claimed in claim 1 wherein the flaps are secured to the body along a circumferential seam at the open end of the body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The improved laundry bag claimed in claim 1 including a band extending from the seam to reinforce the laundry bag at the seam and to help define thereat a natural fold for positioning the laundry bag on a laundry hamper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
The improved laundry bag claimed in claim 1 wherein the band is integrally formed with the flaps and including side panels of the flaps in diametric opposition to each other and generally orthogonal to the flaps, the side panels extending from the seam a distance shorter than the extension of the flaps but greater than the extension of the band.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improved laundry bag claimed in claim 1 including a side seam on the body, the band being secured in the side seam in addition to its securement at the seam joining the flaps at the body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improved laundry bag claimed in claim 5 wherein the width of each of the flaps narrows away from the attachment thereof to the body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The improved laundry bag claimed in claim 1 wherein the width of each of the flaps narrows away from the attachment thereof to the body.
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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |