US4026339A
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Handbag protection
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-15
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1996-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A covering to protect a handbag and its contents from the rain or the like. The covering is a vinyl sheet sewn to the handbag and stored within a pouch on an exterior panel thereof. When in use, the sheet is unfolded and wrapped around the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 Ann M. Burke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:45
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C15/00; A45C13/00; A45C13/002; A45C3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
In combination with a handbag, A pouch attached to a side panel thereof, and A covering for said handbag secured to said handbag within said pouch adapted to be stored in folded condition within said pouch when not in use and unfolded and wrapped about said handbag when necessary to cover and protect said handbag, Said pouch and covering being sewn to the side panel of said handbag, and said covering having a portion disposed within said pouch and including a slot for receiving a handle connected to said handbag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
In combination with a handbag, A pouch attached to a side panel thereof, and A covering for said handbag secured to said handbag within said pouch adapted to be stored in folded condition within said pouch when not in use and unfolded and wrapped about said handbag when necessary to cover and protect said handbag, Said pouch and covering being sewn to the side panel of said handbag, and said covering having a portion disposed within said pouch and including a slot for receiving a handle connected to said handbag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 1 including a plurality of fastening elements on said covering on opposite sides of said slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said fastening elements are snap fasteners.
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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) | 1980-05-30 | 1980-11-29 | 1981-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-30 | 1984-11-29 | 1985-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-30 | 1988-11-29 | 1989-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |