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Purse with light mirror

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-29
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Granted: 1978-04-11
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Expires: 1996-11-29
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Abstract

Abstract A woman's handbag is adapted to have a mirror with side illumination means attached to the undersurface of an outer flap which is an integral part of the handbag.

Inventors

  • 👤 Sunyong P. Kim

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 13:37
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C15/00; A45C15/06

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 207 words
A woman's purse comprising a pocket having a flap integrally formed with the back wall thereof and folded down to substantially cover the front wall thereof, said flap comprising an inner and outer sheet of material secured along the peripheral edge thereof, the inner sheet having a rectangular cutout with the edge portions on all four sides thereof folded inwardly and the terminating edges secured to the outer sheet whereby said edge portions form walls of a rectangular well on said flap, a padding material within the peripheral portions of the inner and outer sheets for providing a body for said flap and shaping the walls of said well, a rectangular framework disposed in said well with the sides thereof secured to the walls thereof, said framework including transverse partitions spaced inwardly from either transverse sidewall thereof to provide side light compartments each having a socket means and an electric light bulb therein, and a longitudinal partition spaced from a longitudinal side wall of the framework to provide a battery compartment having a battery and light switch therein, the spacing between the transverse partitions of said framework having a mirror retained therein, translucent covers for each of said light compartments, and a cover for said battery compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 207 words
A woman's purse comprising a pocket having a flap integrally formed with the back wall thereof and folded down to substantially cover the front wall thereof, said flap comprising an inner and outer sheet of material secured along the peripheral edge thereof, the inner sheet having a rectangular cutout with the edge portions on all four sides thereof folded inwardly and the terminating edges secured to the outer sheet whereby said edge portions form walls of a rectangular well on said flap, a padding material within the peripheral portions of the inner and outer sheets for providing a body for said flap and shaping the walls of said well, a rectangular framework disposed in said well with the sides thereof secured to the walls thereof, said framework including transverse partitions spaced inwardly from either transverse sidewall thereof to provide side light compartments each having a socket means and an electric light bulb therein, and a longitudinal partition spaced from a longitudinal side wall of the framework to provide a battery compartment having a battery and light switch therein, the spacing between the transverse partitions of said framework having a mirror retained therein, translucent covers for each of said light compartments, and a cover for said battery compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 42 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said purse is a handbag including a strap connected to the upper corners of said pocket, and a latch for holding said flap in its closed position against the front wall of said pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 14 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said framework is formed of plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 28 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein said framework forms a rectangular protrusion on the outer surface of said flap formed by said outer sheet of material.

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1981-04-10 1981-10-10 1982-04-11 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1985-04-10 1985-10-10 1986-04-11 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1989-04-10 1989-10-10 1990-04-11 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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