US3977450A
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Spring top and laundry bag
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1975-04-11
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1995-04-11
Abstract
Abstract A laundry bag with a stay open spring top adapted to accommodate fitting the bag into any size hamper.
Inventors
- 👤 Virginia Schampier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:34
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
In combination, at least one laundry bag having one open end and a plurality of clip means, said bag having a top rim portion peripherally defining said open end, said rim portion defining a plurality of openings, said rim portion further defining an internally disposed channel circumferentially transversing the same, elastic means disposed in said channel, said clip means adapted to both individually engage said opening and a horizontal support member for vertical disposition of said bag therefrom, said elastic means adapted to relax and automatically close the opening of said bag when said clip means are each individually disengaged from said openings or from said support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
In combination, at least one laundry bag having one open end and a plurality of clip means, said bag having a top rim portion peripherally defining said open end, said rim portion defining a plurality of openings, said rim portion further defining an internally disposed channel circumferentially transversing the same, elastic means disposed in said channel, said clip means adapted to both individually engage said opening and a horizontal support member for vertical disposition of said bag therefrom, said elastic means adapted to relax and automatically close the opening of said bag when said clip means are each individually disengaged from said openings or from said support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said rim portion is formed by an upper horizontal edge of said top opening being folded upon itself downwardly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said clip means define two substantially similarly shaped hooking portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein there are a plurality of bags hung adjacent each other, and an adjustable rod means disposed between adjacent bags and adapted to engage a portion of said clip means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 and a hamper means adapted to be receptacle for said laundry bag.
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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) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |