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Handbag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-13
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Granted: 1979-12-25
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Expires: 1998-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A handbag which is designed to be foldable to assume different positions. The first position is a completely closed position with the handbag being collapsed and not capable of carrying any articles. The second position is with the handbag having a container which is substantially the size of a conventional handbag. The third position is with the handbag having an enlarged container to facilitate carrying of larger size articles.
Inventors
- 👤 Terri Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:14
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C7/00; A45C7/0059; A45C7/0063; A45C3/00; A45C3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A handbag comprising: a thin sheet material front wall, said front wall having a first upper end and a first lower end; a thin sheet material back wall, said back wall having a second upper end and a second lower end, said first lower end being secured to said second lower end; a first side wall being integrally attached to an adjacent pair of sides of said front wall and said back wall; a second side wall being integrally attached to the opposite adjacent pair of sides of said front wall and said back wall; said front wall and said back wall and said side walls cooperating to form an enclosed container, said container assuming its largest size with said side walls being located substantially perpendicular to said front wall and said back wall, said container assuming a smaller size with said side walls being folded and located substantially parallel to said front wall and said back wall, releasable connecting means attached to both said front wall and said back wall to retain said container in said smaller size, said container assuming a closed size with said side walls in said folded position and lateral portions of said front and back walls being folded upon themselves and said releasable connecting means cooperating to retain the said container in said closed size.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A handbag comprising: a thin sheet material front wall, said front wall having a first upper end and a first lower end; a thin sheet material back wall, said back wall having a second upper end and a second lower end, said first lower end being secured to said second lower end; a first side wall being integrally attached to an adjacent pair of sides of said front wall and said back wall; a second side wall being integrally attached to the opposite adjacent pair of sides of said front wall and said back wall; said front wall and said back wall and said side walls cooperating to form an enclosed container, said container assuming its largest size with said side walls being located substantially perpendicular to said front wall and said back wall, said container assuming a smaller size with said side walls being folded and located substantially parallel to said front wall and said back wall, releasable connecting means attached to both said front wall and said back wall to retain said container in said smaller size, said container assuming a closed size with said side walls in said folded position and lateral portions of said front and back walls being folded upon themselves and said releasable connecting means cooperating to retain the said container in said closed size.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The handbag as defined in claim 1 including: a first handle means attached to said first upper end of said front wall, a second handle means attached to said second upper end of said back wall, said handle means to be grasped to facilitate operating of said handbag.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The handbag as defined in claim 2 including: inside pocket located within said enclosed container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1982-12-24 | 1983-06-25 | 1983-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-24 | 1987-06-25 | 1987-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-24 | 1991-06-25 | 1991-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |