US4176772A
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Water container
Assignee: Yeda Research and Development Co Ltd
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Filing: 1977-07-05
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Granted: 1979-12-04
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Expires: 1997-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A water container consisting of a tubular water-impervious flexible member, adapted to be worn around the waist, advantageously when attached to a conventional belt, or forming part of such belt, or while attached to conventional suspenders or forming part of these.
Inventors
- 👤 David Danon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 10:11
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/16; A45F3/20; A45F3/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A water container comprising: a disposable tubular water-impervious flexible member adapted to contain hermetically sealed therewithin a supply of water, said tubular water-impervious member being substantially the length of a belt; belt means to support said tubular water-impervious flexible member, said belt means comprising a flexible elongated sheathing means having two ends, whereby said sheathing wraps about said tubular flexible member when the same is juxtaposed thereto covering said tubular water-impervious member, means for attaching the sheathing when wrapped about said tubular water-impervious member, and means to attach said two ends together around a person's waist; said tubular water-impervious member being sealed at both ends thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A water container comprising: a disposable tubular water-impervious flexible member adapted to contain hermetically sealed therewithin a supply of water, said tubular water-impervious member being substantially the length of a belt; belt means to support said tubular water-impervious flexible member, said belt means comprising a flexible elongated sheathing means having two ends, whereby said sheathing wraps about said tubular flexible member when the same is juxtaposed thereto covering said tubular water-impervious member, means for attaching the sheathing when wrapped about said tubular water-impervious member, and means to attach said two ends together around a person's waist; said tubular water-impervious member being sealed at both ends thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A water container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tubular water-impervious flexible member has sealed therewithin sterile water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A container according to claim 1 wherein said water-impervious flexible member is made of a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinylchloride, rubber and impermeable fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A water container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tubular water-impervious flexible member is made of flexible plastic material, and said flexible elongated sheathing means comprises a rectangular piece of fabric and said means for attaching the sheathing when wrapped about said tubular member comprises a zipper or self-adhesive means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
107 words
A water container in kit form comprising: a disposable tubular water-impervious flexible member adapted to contain hermetically sealed therewithin a supply of water; and belt means to support said tubular water-impervious flexible member, said belt means comprising a flexible elongated sheathing means having two ends and covering said tubular water-impervious member, and having means to attach said two ends together around a person's waist; said tubular water-impervious member being sealed at both ends thereof; and key-like means for reclosing by turning one of the ends of said water-impervious flexible member after it has been purposefully cut or pierced for removal of some of the water contained therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
107 words
A water container in kit form comprising: a disposable tubular water-impervious flexible member adapted to contain hermetically sealed therewithin a supply of water; and belt means to support said tubular water-impervious flexible member, said belt means comprising a flexible elongated sheathing means having two ends and covering said tubular water-impervious member, and having means to attach said two ends together around a person's waist; said tubular water-impervious member being sealed at both ends thereof; and key-like means for reclosing by turning one of the ends of said water-impervious flexible member after it has been purposefully cut or pierced for removal of some of the water contained therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
126 words
A water containing belt, comprising: means to hold approximately 1 liter of water comprising a tubular water-impervious flexible member adapted to extend about a person's waist; and belt means to support said tubular water-impervious flexible member, said belt means comprising a flexible elongated sheathing means extending substantially the length of and covering said tubular water-impervious member, said flexible elongated sheathing means being generally of rectangular configuration and having two ends and two long edges, said belt means having means to attach said two ends of said sheathing means together about a person's waist, and a zipper or self-adhesive means along said two long edges of said flexible elongated sheathing means, whereby said sheathing means is wrapped about said tubular water-impervious flexible member to retain it therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
126 words
A water containing belt, comprising: means to hold approximately 1 liter of water comprising a tubular water-impervious flexible member adapted to extend about a person's waist; and belt means to support said tubular water-impervious flexible member, said belt means comprising a flexible elongated sheathing means extending substantially the length of and covering said tubular water-impervious member, said flexible elongated sheathing means being generally of rectangular configuration and having two ends and two long edges, said belt means having means to attach said two ends of said sheathing means together about a person's waist, and a zipper or self-adhesive means along said two long edges of said flexible elongated sheathing means, whereby said sheathing means is wrapped about said tubular water-impervious flexible member to retain it therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
129 words
A water container, comprising: means to contain approximately one liter of water in the form of a tubular water-impervious flexible member; and suspender means to support said tubular water-impervious flexible member, said suspender means comprising a flexible elongated sheathing means generally in the form of a rectangle and having two ends and two long edges, the two long edges of said elongated sheathing being provided with joining means whereby said elongated sheathing extends substantially the length of and wraps about said tubular water-impervious flexible member with the long edges of said sheathing being removably joined together, said suspender means having means at the two ends of said flexible elongated sheathing to attach said two ends to a belt or to trousers, whereby said suspender passes over a person's shoulder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
129 words
A water container, comprising: means to contain approximately one liter of water in the form of a tubular water-impervious flexible member; and suspender means to support said tubular water-impervious flexible member, said suspender means comprising a flexible elongated sheathing means generally in the form of a rectangle and having two ends and two long edges, the two long edges of said elongated sheathing being provided with joining means whereby said elongated sheathing extends substantially the length of and wraps about said tubular water-impervious flexible member with the long edges of said sheathing being removably joined together, said suspender means having means at the two ends of said flexible elongated sheathing to attach said two ends to a belt or to trousers, whereby said suspender passes over a person's shoulder.
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) | 1982-12-03 | 1983-06-04 | 1983-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-03 | 1987-06-04 | 1987-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-03 | 1991-06-04 | 1991-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |