US4156446A
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Tote bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-09-07
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Granted: 1979-05-29
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Expires: 1998-09-07
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a tote bag that has a mouth that may be shirred closed by a cord. The bag has a main body portion that has flexible sides. Along the sides thereof are a plurality of pockets that result from the attachment of a web that is secured at the bottom edge thereof to the bottom portion of the bag. Additionally, the web is secured at its upper edge portion to the main body portion to thereby provide a plurality of pockets. The bottom of the bag consists of a perforated panel. At the same time the pockets are provided with relatively small openings to provide drainage of the pockets when necessary. The bag finds utility as an essentially waterproof and mildew proof bag for skin divers, snorklers and scuba divers equipment and for underwater collecting purposes.
Inventors
- 👤 Ludwig Nathan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:13
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C11/00; A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; B63C11/02; B63C2011/023; B63C2011/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A bag comprising: a. a main body portion having flexible sides with upper and lower edges and a bottom, b. said upper edge providing an upwardly facing mouth, c. a plurality of apertures spaced along a horizontal plane of the sides of said main body portion proximate said mouth, d. said apertures having an elongated flexible means strung therethrough whereby said mouth may be shirred into a closed position, e. said main body portion having an encompassing web means positioned around the lower portion of said main body portion and having an upper edge and a lower edge, f. said web means being attached to said main body substantially along its lower edge to the lower edges of said sides, g. said web also being attached at spaced intervals along its upper edge to provide attachments to said main body portion whereby pockets are formed having upwardly facing openings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A bag comprising: a. a main body portion having flexible sides with upper and lower edges and a bottom, b. said upper edge providing an upwardly facing mouth, c. a plurality of apertures spaced along a horizontal plane of the sides of said main body portion proximate said mouth, d. said apertures having an elongated flexible means strung therethrough whereby said mouth may be shirred into a closed position, e. said main body portion having an encompassing web means positioned around the lower portion of said main body portion and having an upper edge and a lower edge, f. said web means being attached to said main body substantially along its lower edge to the lower edges of said sides, g. said web also being attached at spaced intervals along its upper edge to provide attachments to said main body portion whereby pockets are formed having upwardly facing openings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bag of claim 1 wherein the bottom has a rectangular configuration whereby the main body portion defines a bag having corners.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The bag of claim 1 wherein the bottom is perforated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The bag of claim 2 wherein the attachments are at said corners.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The bag of claim 4 wherein the web has an unattached lower edge portion at said corners whereby said pockets having openings at their bottoms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The bag of claim 5 wherein the bottom is perforated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The bag of claim 6 wherein the flexible sides are constructed from two separate panels which are attached to one another along two vertical seams at the said corners.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The bag of claim 7 wherein the said encompassing web is constructed of two separate panels which are attached to one another concurrently with the seams of the two separate panels of the flexible sides.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bag of claim 8 wherein the elongated flexible means strung through said apertures includes at least a double elongated flexible means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The bag of claim 9 wherein the apertures are strengthened with grommets.
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) | 1982-05-28 | 1982-11-27 | 1983-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-28 | 1986-11-27 | 1987-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-28 | 1990-11-27 | 1991-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |