US4119181A
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Carrying case for animal care products
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-23
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Granted: 1978-10-10
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Expires: 1997-11-23
Abstract
Abstract A carrying case for animal care products which is formed as a housing having an internal compartment. Access into the internal compartment is provided through the use of a hinged top wall with additional access being provided into the internal compartment through the use of a hinged front wall. Both the top wall and the front wall are securable to side walls of the housing and when so secured, the top wall is latchable to the front wall. Included within an internal compartment of the housing are individual subcompartments for supporting animal care devices. The internal compartment also includes implement securing means.
Inventors
- 👤 Constance C. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:59
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C5/00; A45C5/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A carrying case for animal care products comprising: a housing having an internal compartment created by the interconnection of a bottom wall, a top wall, a front wall, a back wall and side walls, said bottom wall being fixedly secured to said back wall, said top wall being hingedly connected to said back wall for movement in respect thereto between a closed position and an open position, said front wall being hingedly connected to said bottom wall for movement in respect thereto between a closed position and an open position, with both said top wall and said front wall in their respective closed positions there being manually activatable locking means for securing both said top wall and said front wall to said side walls and latching means for interlocking said top wall and said front wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A carrying case for animal care products comprising: a housing having an internal compartment created by the interconnection of a bottom wall, a top wall, a front wall, a back wall and side walls, said bottom wall being fixedly secured to said back wall, said top wall being hingedly connected to said back wall for movement in respect thereto between a closed position and an open position, said front wall being hingedly connected to said bottom wall for movement in respect thereto between a closed position and an open position, with both said top wall and said front wall in their respective closed positions there being manually activatable locking means for securing both said top wall and said front wall to said side walls and latching means for interlocking said top wall and said front wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The carrying case as defined in claim 1 wherein: said bottom wall being removably secured to said side walls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The carrying case as defined in claim 2 including: a plurality of subcompartments located within said internal compartment, each said subcompartment being completely enclosed and separate from each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The carrying case as defined in claim 3 including: a plurality of enclosed containers removably located against said front wall within said internal compartment, each said enclosed container being separately removable from its location.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The carrying case as defined in claim 4 wherein: said back wall having securing means for retaining elongated handle implements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The carrying case as defined in claim 1 including: a plurality of subcompartments located within said internal compartment, each said subcompartment being completely enclosed and separate from each other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The carrying case as defined in claim 1 including: a plurality of enclosed containers removably located against said front wall within said internal compartment, each said enclosed container being separately removable from its location.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The carrying case as defined in claim 1 including: said back wall having securing means for retaining elongated handle implements.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The carrying case as defined in claim 1 including: handle means attached to said top wall to facilitate portability of said carrying case.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-10-09 | 1982-04-10 | 1982-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-09 | 1986-04-10 | 1986-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-09 | 1990-04-10 | 1990-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |