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Multi-purpose bag

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-07-17
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Granted: 1979-05-15
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Expires: 1998-07-17
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Abstract

Abstract A carrying bag primarily intended for holding diapers and other baby supplies and incorporating a flexible strip of material detachably secured to an inner portion of the bag. The flexible strip may be rolled up and secured inside the bag or unrolled, being of appropriate dimensions and material to provide a sanitary and convenient surface upon which a baby may be placed for changing diapers.

Inventors

  • 👤 Jill A. Sneider

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 21:02
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47D; A47D5/00; A47D5/006; A45; A45C; A45C9/00; A47D15/00; A47D15/001; A47D15/003; A47D15/005; A47D15/008

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim 125 words
A baby accessory bag incorporating means providing a surface for supporting a baby while changing diapers, said bag comprising: (a) a body portion having side and bottom walls forming a receptacle with internal and external surfaces in which diapers and other accessories may be carried; (b) at least one carrying strap affixed to said body portion for supporting the latter in an upright position; (c) an elongated strip of flexible material having an edge portion secured to an internal surface of said body portion and extensible therefrom to provide a planar surface of dimensions suitable for holding a baby when placed on a planar support; and (d) means for securing said strip in a compact position adjacent said edge portion thereof when not in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 125 words
A baby accessory bag incorporating means providing a surface for supporting a baby while changing diapers, said bag comprising: (a) a body portion having side and bottom walls forming a receptacle with internal and external surfaces in which diapers and other accessories may be carried; (b) at least one carrying strap affixed to said body portion for supporting the latter in an upright position; (c) an elongated strip of flexible material having an edge portion secured to an internal surface of said body portion and extensible therefrom to provide a planar surface of dimensions suitable for holding a baby when placed on a planar support; and (d) means for securing said strip in a compact position adjacent said edge portion thereof when not in use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 28 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said edge portion is secured to an internal surface of said side wall adjacent the end thereof opposite said bottom wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 22 words
The invention according to claim 1 wherein said strip is rectangular and said edge portion comprises one of the short sides thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 16 words
The invention according to claim 3 wherein said strip is detachably secured to said body portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 19 words
The invention according to claim 4 wherein at least one side of said strip is formed of waterproof material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 37 words
The invention according to claim 5 wherein said edge portion is secured to an internal surface of said side wall and said securing means comprises a member adapted to releasably hold said strip in a rolled-up condition.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 40 words
The invention according to claim 6 wherein said bag is open at the top, formed by the upper periphery of said side wall, and said strip is held in said rolled-up condition within said body portion adjacent said upper periphery.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 45 words
The invention according to claim 7 wherein said securing means comprises a flexible tie member affixed to said internal side wall surface adjacent said upper periphery thereof and adapted to encircle and be tied about said strip when the latter is in said rolled-up condition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 27 words
The invention according to claim 8 and further comprising a secondary enclosure of waterproof material, of dimensions suitable for containing soiled diapers, secured within said body portion.

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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) 1982-05-14 1982-11-13 1983-05-15 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1986-05-14 1986-11-13 1987-05-15 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1990-05-14 1990-11-13 1991-05-15 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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