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US4151936A
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Wearable container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-30
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Granted: 1979-05-01
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Expires: 1998-03-30
Abstract
Abstract An elongated container for captively retaining a plurality of articles which provides for easy insertion and removal of individual articles from the container throughout a length thereof and which container may be worn by an individual.
Inventors
- 👤 Geoffrey Hawkes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:32
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B47/00; A63B47/001; A41; A41F; A41F9/00; A41F9/002; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/02; A45C1/04; A45C1/10; A45C2001/102; A45C2001/105; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A container for a plurality of similar sized objects such as marbles which is adapted to be worn by an individual comprising, an elongated flexible belt member, cooperable means at the ends of said belt member to permit said belt member to be worn by an individual as an adjustable member, an elongated flexible housing encompassing an intermediate portion of said belt element, said housing having an elongated opening extending axially along at least the major extent of said housing, said intermediate portion being in engagement with an interior surface of said housing laterally opposite said opening, said housing being of substantially uniform cross section and of a form to captively retain a plurality of inserted objects of similar size in adjacent relationship, said housing consisting of laterally adjacent corrugations throughout at least said major extent, and said opening having a lateral extent to require deformation of said housing upon insertion of said objects therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A container for a plurality of similar sized objects such as marbles which is adapted to be worn by an individual comprising, an elongated flexible belt member, cooperable means at the ends of said belt member to permit said belt member to be worn by an individual as an adjustable member, an elongated flexible housing encompassing an intermediate portion of said belt element, said housing having an elongated opening extending axially along at least the major extent of said housing, said intermediate portion being in engagement with an interior surface of said housing laterally opposite said opening, said housing being of substantially uniform cross section and of a form to captively retain a plurality of inserted objects of similar size in adjacent relationship, said housing consisting of laterally adjacent corrugations throughout at least said major extent, and said opening having a lateral extent to require deformation of said housing upon insertion of said objects therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A container as set forth in claim 1 in which said housing is a generally C-shaped member in cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A container as set forth in claim 1 in which said opening extends axially the entire length of said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A container as set forth in claim 1 in which said intermediate portion has a smooth surface facing said opening to permit inserted objects to be readily moved thereover.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A container as set forth in claim 4 in which said housing is a generally C-shaped member in cross section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A container as set forth in claim 4 in which said belt member has integral tab means to limit movement of such objects along said belt member.
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) | 1982-04-30 | 1982-10-30 | 1983-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-30 | 1986-10-30 | 1987-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-30 | 1990-10-30 | 1991-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |