US4131313A
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Removable storage compartment for auto seats
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-11-14
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Granted: 1978-12-26
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Expires: 1997-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A removable storage compartment which includes a plurality of tape pockets in the front thereof intermediate a pair of side utility pockets and elastic straps secured to each end of the utility pockets and removably fastened at their free ends behind the back wall of the vehicle's front seat.
Inventors
- 👤 James E. Jacobs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:44
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/08; B60R7/088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A removable storage compartment unit adapted to be detachably secured to a seat assembly of a vehicle about the side periphery of the seat portion of said seat assembly, comprising a band-like member formed of two bands of flexible material joined together along a common bottom edge, which edge is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of said member, with said bands joined together at spaced distances to form a plurality of first pockets in the member, open to the top edge of the member, which top edge is opposed to said bottom edge, with an individual strap secured to each end of the member, said straps each fitted with means to detachably engage together, in which the unit is of a length to fit entirely about the front, rear and opposed end sides of an automobile seat, when the straps are engaged together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A removable storage compartment unit adapted to be detachably secured to a seat assembly of a vehicle about the side periphery of the seat portion of said seat assembly, comprising a band-like member formed of two bands of flexible material joined together along a common bottom edge, which edge is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of said member, with said bands joined together at spaced distances to form a plurality of first pockets in the member, open to the top edge of the member, which top edge is opposed to said bottom edge, with an individual strap secured to each end of the member, said straps each fitted with means to detachably engage together, in which the unit is of a length to fit entirely about the front, rear and opposed end sides of an automobile seat, when the straps are engaged together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 in which at least one strap is formed with elastic means so as to provide adjustment of the length of the unit in the assembled condition about the sides of an attached seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 in which a first set of pockets are located in the intermediate section of the band-like member in a position so as to abut against the front side of a seat to which the unit is attached, with at least one of a second set of pockets located so as to abut against an end side of the attached seat.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as recited in claim 3 in which the second set of pockets consist of two pockets each of which are located to abut against opposed end sides of the attached seat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 together with fastening means fixed to an external surface of the band-like member such that said means may detachably fasten to an external side of a seat to which the unit is attached to provide stabilization of the unit when so attached to a said seat.
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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) | 1981-12-25 | 1982-06-26 | 1982-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-12-25 | 1986-06-26 | 1986-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-12-25 | 1990-06-26 | 1990-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |