US4119248A
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Portable article carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-14
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Granted: 1978-10-10
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Expires: 1997-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A portable carrier for one or more beverage cans or bottles, the carrier being made of a lightweight insulating material such as a foamed synthetic resin which retains the cold (or heat) of the contents of the container. The resin is molded with pocket(s) to receive the beverage containers and is provided with attachment means to which a strap can be attached so that the article carrier can be worn either on a belt carried by a shoulder strap in order to permit the user to withdraw a can or bottle by the use of only one hand. A preferred attachment means includes a harness which is shaped to receive the article carrier and to articulate with a cover on the carrier.
Inventors
- 👤 J. Clinton Butler
- 👤 Sidney W. Kubala
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:58
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/02; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
265 words
A portable article carrier comprising in combination: a receptacle body having a substantially flat top and a substantially flat bottom and at least one curved sidewall, curved to conform to the person carrying said article carrier, said receptacle body consisting of thermally insulating material and containing a plurality of pockets each adapted to receive and store a can of beverage and to retain the heat or cold therein; a receptacle cover for said receptacle body made of thermally insulating material and adapted to seat on said receptacle body; a harness adapted to receive both said receptacle body and said receptacle cover whereby the body and cover are flexibly connected by said harness wherein said harness includes an upper horizontal strap portion surrounding the side walls of said cover, a lower horizontal strap portion surrounding the side walls of said receptacle body, a bottom strap portion disposed in a groove located in the bottom of said receptacle body and connected to said lower strap portion by at least two vertical strap portions disposed along the side walls of said receptacle body and connecting said bottom strap portion to said lower horizontal strap portion and a strap portion extending along the rear of said receptacle body and between said upper horizontal strap portion and said lower horizontal strap portion, permitting said harness to hingedly connect said receptacle body with said receptacle cover, all of said strap portions being integral with one another; and a carrying strap adapted to be worn by a person carrying said portable article carrier and including means adjustably connecting it to said harness.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
265 words
A portable article carrier comprising in combination: a receptacle body having a substantially flat top and a substantially flat bottom and at least one curved sidewall, curved to conform to the person carrying said article carrier, said receptacle body consisting of thermally insulating material and containing a plurality of pockets each adapted to receive and store a can of beverage and to retain the heat or cold therein; a receptacle cover for said receptacle body made of thermally insulating material and adapted to seat on said receptacle body; a harness adapted to receive both said receptacle body and said receptacle cover whereby the body and cover are flexibly connected by said harness wherein said harness includes an upper horizontal strap portion surrounding the side walls of said cover, a lower horizontal strap portion surrounding the side walls of said receptacle body, a bottom strap portion disposed in a groove located in the bottom of said receptacle body and connected to said lower strap portion by at least two vertical strap portions disposed along the side walls of said receptacle body and connecting said bottom strap portion to said lower horizontal strap portion and a strap portion extending along the rear of said receptacle body and between said upper horizontal strap portion and said lower horizontal strap portion, permitting said harness to hingedly connect said receptacle body with said receptacle cover, all of said strap portions being integral with one another; and a carrying strap adapted to be worn by a person carrying said portable article carrier and including means adjustably connecting it to said harness.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The portable article carrier of claim 1 including in addition a swivel connection between said carrying strap and said harness.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The portable article carrier of claim 1 wherein the opposite side wall of said receptacle body is also curved outwardly to permit extraneous material encountered by the person wearing the article carrier to ward off extraneous objects.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The portable article carrier of claim 1 wherein the receptacle cover includes a depending rim and the receptacle body includes a stepped configuration into which said rim is received when the cover is seated on said body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The portable article carrier of claim 1 including in addition, buttons on said harness for connecting said harness to said carrying strap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The portable article carrier of claim 1 wherein the thermally insulating material comprises a foamed synthetic resin.
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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) | 1981-10-09 | 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 |