US4067066A
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Combined body garment and tote bag construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-01-10
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Granted: 1978-01-10
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Expires: 1997-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A body garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa, the garment having three panel sections superimposed one upon another, with the front and intermediate panel sections having neck, waist and arm openings and with the back and intermediate panel sections defining a compartment closed at the shoulder end of the garment. With such a construction, a draw cord is carried by the bottom edge portions of the front and rear panel sections for securing the panel sections of the garment about the waist of the wearer. When used as a tote bag, the draw cord provides a constrictable mouth portion between the intermediate and panel sections.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilfred Bruno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:47
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C9/00; A41; A41D; A41D15/00; A41D15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
239 words
In a garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa, the combination comprising first, second and third panel sections superimposed one upon another, with said first and third panel sections forming the front and back panels of the garment, with said first and second panel sections being engageable with the front and back respectively of the wearer, said first and second panel sections having neck, waist and arm openings, each panel section having top and bottom edge portions and side edge portions, means securing the side edge portions of said panel sections and the top edge portions of said panel sections together except for said arm openings and said neck opening respectively, the bottom edge portions of said first and third panel sections being unattached to one another, a draw cord carried by the bottom edge portions of said first and third panel sections for securing the panel sections about the waist of the wearer, the bottom edge portion of said second panel section being unattached to said first and third panel sections, with said second panel section cooperating with said third panel section to form a tote bag compartment which is secured around the edge portions thereof except at the bottom edge portions of said second and third panel sections, said draw cord providing a constrictable mouth portion between said second and third panel sections when the garment is converted into the tote bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
239 words
In a garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa, the combination comprising first, second and third panel sections superimposed one upon another, with said first and third panel sections forming the front and back panels of the garment, with said first and second panel sections being engageable with the front and back respectively of the wearer, said first and second panel sections having neck, waist and arm openings, each panel section having top and bottom edge portions and side edge portions, means securing the side edge portions of said panel sections and the top edge portions of said panel sections together except for said arm openings and said neck opening respectively, the bottom edge portions of said first and third panel sections being unattached to one another, a draw cord carried by the bottom edge portions of said first and third panel sections for securing the panel sections about the waist of the wearer, the bottom edge portion of said second panel section being unattached to said first and third panel sections, with said second panel section cooperating with said third panel section to form a tote bag compartment which is secured around the edge portions thereof except at the bottom edge portions of said second and third panel sections, said draw cord providing a constrictable mouth portion between said second and third panel sections when the garment is converted into the tote bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
In a garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa as claimed in claim 1, wherein said panel sections are of generally rectangular configuration and are made from fabric material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa as claimed in claim 1, wherein said panel sections are made from two separate panels of material, with said second and third panel sections being made from one panel of material which is folded about an intermediate center portion which forms the bottom of the tote bag, the other panel of material forming said first panel section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
In a garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom edge portions of said first and third panel sections are folded over the first and third panel sections respectively and secured thereto to form a generally endless opening which receives said draw string.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
In a garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa as claimed in claim 1, wherein said means for securing the side edge portions of said panel sections and the top edge portions of said panel sections together include rows of continuous stitches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
In a garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottom edge portion of said second panel section is folded over and secured to said second panel section by a row of continuous stitches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
In a garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa as claimed in claim 1, wherein the edge portions of the garment forming said neck, waist and arm openings are turned over the respective panel section and secured thereto by rows of continuous stitches.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
In a garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa as claimed in claim 1, wherein said panel sections are made from a washable fabric cloth material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
In a garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa as claimed in claim 1, wherein the exposed zurface of said first panel section is provided with an ornamental design.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
In a garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa as claimed in claim 1, wherein the exposed surface of said third panel section is provided with an ornamental design.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
In a garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa as claimed in claim 1, wherein the panel sections are of the same color material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
In a garment adapted to be converted into a tote bag and vice versa as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first and third panel sections are made from material of different colors.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
206 words
An article of manufacture having multiple uses as a garment, tote bag, blanket, pillow or towel comprising first,, second and third panel sections made from a cloth fabric material and superimposed one upon another, with said first and third panel sections forming the front and back panels, said first and second panel sections having neck, waist and arm openings, each panel section having top and bottom edge portions and side edge portions, means securing the side edge portions of said panel sections and the top edge portions of said panel sections together except for said arm openings and said neck opening respectively, the bottom edge portions of said first and third panel sections being unattached to one another, a draw cord carried by the bottom edge portions of said first and third panel sections, the bottom edge portion of said second panel section being unattached to said first and third panel sections, with said second panel section cooperating with said third panel section to form a compartment which is secured around the edge portions thereof except at the bottom edge portions of said second and third panel sections, said draw cord providing a constrictable mouth portion for said compartment between said second and third panel sections.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
206 words
An article of manufacture having multiple uses as a garment, tote bag, blanket, pillow or towel comprising first,, second and third panel sections made from a cloth fabric material and superimposed one upon another, with said first and third panel sections forming the front and back panels, said first and second panel sections having neck, waist and arm openings, each panel section having top and bottom edge portions and side edge portions, means securing the side edge portions of said panel sections and the top edge portions of said panel sections together except for said arm openings and said neck opening respectively, the bottom edge portions of said first and third panel sections being unattached to one another, a draw cord carried by the bottom edge portions of said first and third panel sections, the bottom edge portion of said second panel section being unattached to said first and third panel sections, with said second panel section cooperating with said third panel section to form a compartment which is secured around the edge portions thereof except at the bottom edge portions of said second and third panel sections, said draw cord providing a constrictable mouth portion for said compartment between said second and third panel sections.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
60 words
The article of manufacture as claimed in claim 13, wherein said panel sections are made from two separate panels of material, with said second and third panel sections being made from one panel of material which is folded about an intermediate center portion which forms the bottom of the compartment, the other panel of material forming said first panel section.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
45 words
The article of manufacture as claimed in claim 13, wherein the bottom edge portions of said first and third panel sections are folded over the first and third panel sections respectively and secured thereto to form a generally endless opening which receives said draw string.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
The article of manufacture as claimed in claim 13, wherein said means for securing the side edge portions of said panel sections and the top edge portions of said panel sections together include rows of continuous stitches.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
214 words
The method of making a body garment provided with neck, waist and arm openings which is adapted to be converted into a tote bag comprising the step of taking a relatively large rectangular panel of cloth material and folding it along an intermediate portion thereof to form a pair of panel sections of generally the same size, securing the side edge portions of the panel sections together, taking a second rectangular panel of cloth material generally equal in size to one of the panel sections and superimposing it over the one panel section, with the normally front surface thereof facing said one panel section, securing the top edge portion of the panel across the shoulders leaving the opening for the neck and along the side edges thereof, securing the panel along the edge portions thereof to the adjacent panel section except for the arm openings; turning said panel right side out to expose the front surface thereof, placing a draw cord around the bottom edge portions of the panel and said other panel section; and turning said bottom edge portions over the cord and securing the edge portions to the respective panel and other panel section, with the ends of the cord extending through an opening in said panel or said other panel section.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
214 words
The method of making a body garment provided with neck, waist and arm openings which is adapted to be converted into a tote bag comprising the step of taking a relatively large rectangular panel of cloth material and folding it along an intermediate portion thereof to form a pair of panel sections of generally the same size, securing the side edge portions of the panel sections together, taking a second rectangular panel of cloth material generally equal in size to one of the panel sections and superimposing it over the one panel section, with the normally front surface thereof facing said one panel section, securing the top edge portion of the panel across the shoulders leaving the opening for the neck and along the side edges thereof, securing the panel along the edge portions thereof to the adjacent panel section except for the arm openings; turning said panel right side out to expose the front surface thereof, placing a draw cord around the bottom edge portions of the panel and said other panel section; and turning said bottom edge portions over the cord and securing the edge portions to the respective panel and other panel section, with the ends of the cord extending through an opening in said panel or said other panel section.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of making a body garment as claimed in claim 17 wherein said edge portions are secured by stitching.
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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) | 1981-01-09 | 1981-07-11 | 1982-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-09 | 1985-07-11 | 1986-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-09 | 1989-07-11 | 1990-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |