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US4154383A
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Holder for litter bags
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-20
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Granted: 1979-05-15
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Expires: 1997-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A connector comprising an elongate resilient strip having one end connectable to an object, such as a litter bag unit, and another end attached to a retainer. The retainer is thicker than the strip near an end attached to the strip thus forming a laterally extending ridge. The retainer tapers towards another end distal the ridge. The retainer is insertable in a crevis, such as that between a side window and a door of an automobile, and the ridge prevents dislocation of the connector from the crevis.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W. Honatzis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:25
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/928
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A litter bag unit comprising: a connector with an elongate resilient strip in the shape of an inverted U when in use, the strip having first snap connecting means near a first end and a retainer near a second end, the retainer being thicker than the strip near an end attached to the strip forming a laterally extending ridge, the retainer tapering towards another end distal the ridge, the retainer being insertable in a crevis and the ridge preventing dislocation of the connector from the crevis; a flat, flexible body having a pocket near a first end and an aperture near a second end adjacent the first snap connecting means; a backing plate having a second snap connecting means for coacting with the first snap connecting means through the aperture of the body, the first and second snap connecting means comprising a protrusion and a corresponding aperture; and a plurality of litter bags, each bag being connected to the backing plate near an open end and insertable in the pocket at a closed end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A litter bag unit comprising: a connector with an elongate resilient strip in the shape of an inverted U when in use, the strip having first snap connecting means near a first end and a retainer near a second end, the retainer being thicker than the strip near an end attached to the strip forming a laterally extending ridge, the retainer tapering towards another end distal the ridge, the retainer being insertable in a crevis and the ridge preventing dislocation of the connector from the crevis; a flat, flexible body having a pocket near a first end and an aperture near a second end adjacent the first snap connecting means; a backing plate having a second snap connecting means for coacting with the first snap connecting means through the aperture of the body, the first and second snap connecting means comprising a protrusion and a corresponding aperture; and a plurality of litter bags, each bag being connected to the backing plate near an open end and insertable in the pocket at a closed end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A combination as claimed in claim 1, including storage places for tissues and bag ties on the pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A connector as claimed in claim 1, the retainer being integral with the strip.
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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 |