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Ladies handbag and radio

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-05
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Granted: 1977-09-27
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Expires: 1996-01-05
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Abstract

Abstract A ladies' handbag has incorporated therewith a radio or other audio emitting device. A pocket is provided in the interior of the bag in which the audio device is disposed. Suitable apertures are formed through the exterior of the handbag to permit access to the control knobs of the audio device. An exterior protector covers the apertures to prevent damage to the device and to protect it from inclement weather.

Inventors

  • 👤 Jin Sul Cho

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-04 20:21
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C15/00; A45C3/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim 199 words
A combined handbag and audio emitting device, comprising, in combination: a. a handbag having an open interior, the handbag comprising: a first sidewall, a second sidewall a pair of opposed end walls and a base, b. a pocket formed in the interior of the handbag and being integrally formed with a sidewall thereof, the pocket comprising a pair of opposed sidewalls, a portion of the first sidewall of the handbag, a rotatable top wall, a base and an end wall, the edge of each of the sidewalls, the top wall and the base are secured to the first sidewall of the handbag above the bag thereof such that the pocket is elevated above the base thereof, the pocket being dimensioned to receive an audio emitting device therewithin, c. an audio emitting device disposed within the pocket, the device comprising a volume control means and a station selecting means, d. means formed through the handbag for permitting access to the volume control means and station control means exteriorly of the handbag, while the audio emitting device is disposed in the pocket, and e. a mounting bracket extending between the end wall of the pocket and the base of the handbag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 199 words
A combined handbag and audio emitting device, comprising, in combination: a. a handbag having an open interior, the handbag comprising: a first sidewall, a second sidewall a pair of opposed end walls and a base, b. a pocket formed in the interior of the handbag and being integrally formed with a sidewall thereof, the pocket comprising a pair of opposed sidewalls, a portion of the first sidewall of the handbag, a rotatable top wall, a base and an end wall, the edge of each of the sidewalls, the top wall and the base are secured to the first sidewall of the handbag above the bag thereof such that the pocket is elevated above the base thereof, the pocket being dimensioned to receive an audio emitting device therewithin, c. an audio emitting device disposed within the pocket, the device comprising a volume control means and a station selecting means, d. means formed through the handbag for permitting access to the volume control means and station control means exteriorly of the handbag, while the audio emitting device is disposed in the pocket, and e. a mounting bracket extending between the end wall of the pocket and the base of the handbag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 46 words
The combination of claim 1 which further comprises: a. a protective flap having one end thereof secured to the exterior of the hand bag and covering the audio emitting device, and b. means for detachably connecting an opposite end of the flap to the hand bag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 43 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein: the means for detachably connecting comprises a woven nylon member secured to the flap and a complementary woven nylon member secured to the handbag, the nylon members being engagable to detachably connect the flap to the handbag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 34 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein: the access means comprises a plurality of apertures formed through the handbag, each one aperture being in registry with one of the control means and station selecting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 25 words
The combination of claim 1 which further comprises: means for detachably locking the top wall of the pocket to the end wall of the pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 37 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein: a. the audio emitting device further comprises a speaker, and b. the hand bag has a plurality of apertures formed therethrough proximate the speaker to permit the transmission of sound therethrough.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 123 words
A combined handbag and audio emitting device, comprising, in combination: a handbag having an open interior and comprising a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a pair of opposed end walls and a base, a pocket disposed in the interior of the handbag, the pocket comprising a pair of opposed sidewalls, a portion of the first sidewall of the handbag, a rotatable top wall, a base and an end wall, an edge of each of the sidewalls, the top wall and the base of the pocket being secured to the first sidewall of the handbag such that the pocket is elevated above the base of the handbag, a mounting bracket extending between the end wall of the pocket and the base of the handbag,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 123 words
A combined handbag and audio emitting device, comprising, in combination: a handbag having an open interior and comprising a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a pair of opposed end walls and a base, a pocket disposed in the interior of the handbag, the pocket comprising a pair of opposed sidewalls, a portion of the first sidewall of the handbag, a rotatable top wall, a base and an end wall, an edge of each of the sidewalls, the top wall and the base of the pocket being secured to the first sidewall of the handbag such that the pocket is elevated above the base of the handbag, a mounting bracket extending between the end wall of the pocket and the base of the handbag,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 43 words
audio emitting means disposed in the pocket, the audio emitting means comprising a volume control means and a station selecting means, and means formed through the handbag for permitting access to the volume control means and station control means exteriorly of the handbag.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 43 words
audio emitting means disposed in the pocket, the audio emitting means comprising a volume control means and a station selecting means, and means formed through the handbag for permitting access to the volume control means and station control means exteriorly of the handbag.

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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) 1980-09-26 1981-03-28 1981-09-27 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-09-26 1985-03-28 1985-09-27 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-09-26 1989-03-28 1989-09-27 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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