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US4096929A
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Multipurpose bag
Assignee: ESEF Co
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Filing: 1977-10-11
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Granted: 1978-06-27
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Expires: 1997-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A multipurpose bag comprising first and second bag sections releasably joined along their peripheries so that a compartment is defined between the bag sections. Access to the compartment can be obtained from the top of the multipurpose bag and handles are provided to facilitate carrying of the bag. At least one of the bag sections carries a resilient pad and the other of the bag sections is openable to carry various different items.
Inventors
- 👤 Nancy R. Frey
- 👤 Shirley Schieber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:22
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S383/00; Y10S383/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A multipurpose bag comprising: first and second bag sections, each of said bag sections including outer and inner walls and means for interconnecting said walls to define a chamber, each of said bag sections having a peripheral edge; said first bag section having means for providing access to the chamber thereof whereby items can be carried in said first bag section; resilient means in said second bag section whereby said second bag section is adapted to serve as a cushion; means for releasably joining said bag sections along a region adjacent the peripheries of said bag sections with the inner walls of the bag sections confronting each other whereby a compartment is defined between said bag sections; means for providing an opening to said compartment through which access to said compartment can be obtained; handle means coupled to at least one of said bag sections to facilitate manual grasping of the multipurpose bag, said opening to said compartment facing generally upwardly when the multipurpose bag is carried by said handle means; and said joining means being releasable to allow said bag sections to be separated whereby said first bag section can be used as a container while said second bag section is being used as a cushion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A multipurpose bag comprising: first and second bag sections, each of said bag sections including outer and inner walls and means for interconnecting said walls to define a chamber, each of said bag sections having a peripheral edge; said first bag section having means for providing access to the chamber thereof whereby items can be carried in said first bag section; resilient means in said second bag section whereby said second bag section is adapted to serve as a cushion; means for releasably joining said bag sections along a region adjacent the peripheries of said bag sections with the inner walls of the bag sections confronting each other whereby a compartment is defined between said bag sections; means for providing an opening to said compartment through which access to said compartment can be obtained; handle means coupled to at least one of said bag sections to facilitate manual grasping of the multipurpose bag, said opening to said compartment facing generally upwardly when the multipurpose bag is carried by said handle means; and said joining means being releasable to allow said bag sections to be separated whereby said first bag section can be used as a container while said second bag section is being used as a cushion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A multipurpose bag as defined in claim 1 wherein said joining means includes a zipper for continuously joining said bag sections together along said region and at least portions of at least one wall of each of said bag sections is constructed of a flexible material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A multipurpose bag as defined in claim 1 wherein said joining means continuously joins said bag sections together along said region for at least about 180°.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
A multipurpose bag as defined in claim 1 wherein said outer wall of said first bag section comprises an outer flexible layer and a panel inwardly of said outer flexible layer, said panel being constructed of stiffer material than said outer flexible layer whereby the outer flexible layer is provided with a smoother less wrinkled appearance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A multipurpose bag as defined in claim 1 wherein said resilient means includes a resilient pad within said second bag section, said second bag section having means for providing access to the interior thereof to permit insertion and removal of said resilient pad from said chamber of said second bag section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
92 words
A multipurpose bag as defined in claim 1 wherein said outer and inner walls of said first bag section are separated from each other for a distance to define an opening to said first bag section which faces generally upwardly when said multipurpose bag is carried by said handle means and a closure flap adapted to extend between said outer and inner walls of said first bag section to close the opening in said first bag section, said flap being openable to provide access to the interior of said first bag section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
A multipurpose bag as defined in claim 1 wherein said joining means includes a zipper extending for at least 180° along said region and at least portions of at least one wall of each of said bag sections are constructed of flexible material, said resilient means includes a resilient pad in said chamber of said second bag section, said second bag section having means for providing access to the chamber thereof to permit removal of said resilient pad.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
140 words
A multipurpose bag as defined in claim 1 wherein said outer wall of said first bag section comprises an outer flexible layer and a panel inwardly of said outer flexible layer, said panel being constructed of stiffer material than said outer flexible layer whereby the outer flexible layer is provided with a smoother less wrinkled appearance, and said outer and inner walls of said first bag section are separated from each other for a distance to define an opening to said first bag section which faces generally upwardly when said multipurpose bag is carried by said handle means and a closure flap adapted to extend between said outer and inner walls of said first bag section to close the opening in said first bag section, said flap being openable to provide access to the interior of said first bag section.
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