US4004625A
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Container for anchor and line
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-03
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Granted: 1977-01-25
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Expires: 1995-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A bag-like container of flexible material such as canvas for stowing an anchor and a length of line. The container has a hollow body closed at one end and open at the other and a plurality of pockets are spaced along and around the inner surface of the container body. The pockets are open adjacent the open end of the container body, and the aggregate size of the pockets is sufficient to contain the line. The anchor is stowed in the hollow container body, the line is cumulatively stowed in the pockets, and a closure flap is fastened over the open container end and pockets all in a manner preventing fouling of the anchor and line. When the anchor is removed from the container for use, the lie can be payed out sequentially in a manner avoiding tangling.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. Zietlow, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:13
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
273 words
A container for stowing an anchor and a length of line connected thereto, said container comprising: a. a hollow body portion of flexible material closed at one end and open at the other, said body portion having an interior region communicating with said open end and being of sufficient size to accommodate said anchor; b. means defining a plurality of pockets of flexible material in spaced relation along and around said body portion, each of said pockets having a hollow body portion closed at one end and open at the other end thereof adjacent said open end of said container body portion, each of said pockets having an interior region and the aggregate size of the interior regions of said pockets being of sufficient size to accommodate said line; and c. a movable closure element of flexible material on said open end of said body, said closure element comprising a pair of flaps integral with said body portion and foldable into a closed position over said open end of said container body portion, said closure element being movable from a position covering the open ends of said container body portion and said pockets when said anchor and line are stored therein to an open position allowing said anchor and line to be removed from the container for use; d. whereby said anchor can be stowed in the interior of said container body portion and said line can be stowed cumulatively in said pockets in a manner preventing fouling thereof and when said anchor is removed from said container for use said line can be payed out sequentially in a manner preventing fouling thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
273 words
A container for stowing an anchor and a length of line connected thereto, said container comprising: a. a hollow body portion of flexible material closed at one end and open at the other, said body portion having an interior region communicating with said open end and being of sufficient size to accommodate said anchor; b. means defining a plurality of pockets of flexible material in spaced relation along and around said body portion, each of said pockets having a hollow body portion closed at one end and open at the other end thereof adjacent said open end of said container body portion, each of said pockets having an interior region and the aggregate size of the interior regions of said pockets being of sufficient size to accommodate said line; and c. a movable closure element of flexible material on said open end of said body, said closure element comprising a pair of flaps integral with said body portion and foldable into a closed position over said open end of said container body portion, said closure element being movable from a position covering the open ends of said container body portion and said pockets when said anchor and line are stored therein to an open position allowing said anchor and line to be removed from the container for use; d. whereby said anchor can be stowed in the interior of said container body portion and said line can be stowed cumulatively in said pockets in a manner preventing fouling thereof and when said anchor is removed from said container for use said line can be payed out sequentially in a manner preventing fouling thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein said pockets are located along and around the inner surface of said container body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein each of said pockets is elongated and extends along said container body portion such that each of said closed ends of said pockets is adjacent said closed end of said container body portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein said body portion, pockets and closure element are of canvas material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
80 words
A container according to claim 1 in combination with an anchor and a length of line, wherein said line comprises a relatively short length of chain and a relatively long length of rope, one end of said chain being connected to said anchor and the other end of said chain being joined to one end of said rope, said anchor and chain being stowed in the interior of said container body portion and said rope being stowed in said pockets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein said body portion and closure comprise a pair of identical parts of fabric material joined together along the outer edges thereof and along the one end thereof, each of said parts having a body portion and a pair of spaced apart leg portions extending from the other end thereof, said leg portions providing said closure flaps adjacent the open end of the container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein said body portion comprises a pair of identical parts of fabric material joined together along the outer edges and along the one end thereof, each of said parts comprising a plurality of subcomponent parts joined together, a number of said subcomponent parts having said pockets integral therewith inside of said container body portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein said pockets are of elastic material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
89 words
A container in combination with an anchor and a length of line connected to said anchor, said container comprising a body of flexible material defining an interior region closed at one end and open at the other, said body having a pair of opposed leg portions extending therefrom adjacent said open end, said leg portions defining opposed throat regions for receiving outwardly extending portions of said anchor, and said leg portions being foldable to close said open end whereby said container conforms generally to the shape of said anchor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
89 words
A container in combination with an anchor and a length of line connected to said anchor, said container comprising a body of flexible material defining an interior region closed at one end and open at the other, said body having a pair of opposed leg portions extending therefrom adjacent said open end, said leg portions defining opposed throat regions for receiving outwardly extending portions of said anchor, and said leg portions being foldable to close said open end whereby said container conforms generally to the shape of said anchor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
174 words
A container in combination with an anchor and a length of line connected thereto, said container comprising: a. a hollow body portion closed at one end and open at the other, said body portion having an interior region communicating with said open end and being of sufficient size to accommodate said anchor; and b. a plurality of pocket elements each having a hollow body portion closed at one end and open at the other, each of said pockets having an interior region and the aggregate size of the interior regions of said pockets being of sufficient size to accommodate said line, each of said pockets being connected to said line; c. whereby said anchor is stowed in the interior of said container body portion, said line is stowed cumulatively in said pocket elements in a manner preventing fouling thereof and said pocket elements and line are stowed in said container body and when said anchor is removed from said container for use said line can be payed out in a manner preventing fouling thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
174 words
A container in combination with an anchor and a length of line connected thereto, said container comprising: a. a hollow body portion closed at one end and open at the other, said body portion having an interior region communicating with said open end and being of sufficient size to accommodate said anchor; and b. a plurality of pocket elements each having a hollow body portion closed at one end and open at the other, each of said pockets having an interior region and the aggregate size of the interior regions of said pockets being of sufficient size to accommodate said line, each of said pockets being connected to said line; c. whereby said anchor is stowed in the interior of said container body portion, said line is stowed cumulatively in said pocket elements in a manner preventing fouling thereof and said pocket elements and line are stowed in said container body and when said anchor is removed from said container for use said line can be payed out in a manner preventing fouling thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
239 words
A container for stowing an anchor and a length of line connected thereto, said container comprising: a. a hollow body portion closed at one end and open at the other, said body portion having an interior region communicating with said open end and being of sufficient size to accommodate said anchor; b. means defining a plurality of pockets of elastic material in spaced relation along and around said body portion, each of said pockets having a hollow body portion closed at one end and open at the other end thereof adjacent said open end of said container body portion, each of said pockets having an interior region and the aggregate size of the interior regions of said pockets being of sufficient size to accommodate said line; and c. a movable closure element on said open end of said body, said closure element being movable from a position covering the open ends of said container body portion and said pockets when said anchor and line are stored therein to an open position allowing said anchor and line to be removed from the container for use; d. whereby said anchor can be stowed in the interior of said container body portion and said line can be stowed cumulatively in said pockets in a manner preventing fouling thereof and when said anchor is removed from said container for use said line can be payed out sequentially in a manner preventing fouling thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
239 words
A container for stowing an anchor and a length of line connected thereto, said container comprising: a. a hollow body portion closed at one end and open at the other, said body portion having an interior region communicating with said open end and being of sufficient size to accommodate said anchor; b. means defining a plurality of pockets of elastic material in spaced relation along and around said body portion, each of said pockets having a hollow body portion closed at one end and open at the other end thereof adjacent said open end of said container body portion, each of said pockets having an interior region and the aggregate size of the interior regions of said pockets being of sufficient size to accommodate said line; and c. a movable closure element on said open end of said body, said closure element being movable from a position covering the open ends of said container body portion and said pockets when said anchor and line are stored therein to an open position allowing said anchor and line to be removed from the container for use; d. whereby said anchor can be stowed in the interior of said container body portion and said line can be stowed cumulatively in said pockets in a manner preventing fouling thereof and when said anchor is removed from said container for use said line can be payed out sequentially in a manner preventing fouling thereof.
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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) | 1980-01-25 | 1980-07-26 | 1981-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-25 | 1984-07-26 | 1985-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-25 | 1988-07-26 | 1989-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |