US3958675A
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Garment carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-22
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Granted: 1976-05-25
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Expires: 1994-04-22
Abstract
Abstract A garment carrier incorporating a vertically elongated bag carefully constructed of flexible material and provided with a sturdy hanger supporting assembly in the upper end thereof and a supporting handle assembly attached thereto. The bag includes front and rear panels which are spaced from each other by a peripheral wall or gusset with the front panel having double vertical zipper closure means provided therein to enable easy access to the interior of the bag. The bag is foldable and provided with a retaining flap attached to the upper end of the bag for retaining the bag in a folded condition to enable it to be carried and handled in a manner similar to a suitcase or the like. The carrier is provided with a supporting hook which can be concealed interiorly in the bag when being carried or projected upwardly through the top wall thereof for supporting the garment carrier from a supporting hook, rod or the like so that clothes are easily available for use.
Inventors
- 👤 Julia R. Rosenblum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:27
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; A45C3/004; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S190/00; Y10S190/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A garment carrier comprising a vertically elongated flexible bag including front and rear panels connected by a peripheral wall with the bag being generally rectangular in configuration, handle means attached to the upper end of the garment carrier, the front panel including a closure means openable to enable easy access to the interior of the garment carrier, the top of said garment carrier including a rigid support bar having means thereon for receiving and supporting a plurality of garment hangers, and means at the upper end of the front panel forming a flexible flap, said means forming the flap including a flexible panel having a free lower edge, fastening means adjacent to the lower edge of the flap, said panel overlying and concealing the upper end of the closure means when the garment bag is in unfolded condition and keeper means spaced upwardly from the bottom of the rear panel, said fastening means on the flap being connectable with said keeper means for retaining the garment bag in folded condition with the bottom of the bag disposed under the flap adjacent the top of the bag whereby the handle means enables the garment carrier to be handled in the nature of a suitcase or similar hand luggage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A garment carrier comprising a vertically elongated flexible bag including front and rear panels connected by a peripheral wall with the bag being generally rectangular in configuration, handle means attached to the upper end of the garment carrier, the front panel including a closure means openable to enable easy access to the interior of the garment carrier, the top of said garment carrier including a rigid support bar having means thereon for receiving and supporting a plurality of garment hangers, and means at the upper end of the front panel forming a flexible flap, said means forming the flap including a flexible panel having a free lower edge, fastening means adjacent to the lower edge of the flap, said panel overlying and concealing the upper end of the closure means when the garment bag is in unfolded condition and keeper means spaced upwardly from the bottom of the rear panel, said fastening means on the flap being connectable with said keeper means for retaining the garment bag in folded condition with the bottom of the bag disposed under the flap adjacent the top of the bag whereby the handle means enables the garment carrier to be handled in the nature of a suitcase or similar hand luggage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure as defined in claim 1 together with a hook attached to said hanger supporting bar by a flexible member, the top of said garment carrier including an opening enabling the hook to be inserted upwardly therethrough for suspending the garment carrier from a support or closet rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure as defined in claim 2 wherein the top of said garment carrier includes a reinforcing strip extending throughout the length and width of the top of the garment carrier with the hanger supporting bar secured thereto and the handle means secured thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The structure as defined in claim 3 together with a separate lower compartment in the garment carrier, the front panel having a zipper closure at the upper end of the lower compartment to enable items to be positioned therein, said lower compartment being separated from the remainder of the interior of the garment carrier by a partition wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
75 words
The structure as defined in claim 4 wherein said closure means includes a closure panel forming a portion of the front panel, said closure panel being defined by side zippers disposed in spaced parallel relation with the free edge of the closure flap being disposed adjacent to the upper end of the carrier and in underlying relation to the flap attached to the upper end of the carrier to conceal and protect garments being carried.
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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) | 1979-05-25 | 1979-11-24 | 1980-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-25 | 1983-11-24 | 1984-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-25 | 1987-11-24 | 1988-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |