US4232808A
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Instrument protecting and carrying structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-09
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Granted: 1980-11-11
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Expires: 1999-10-09
Abstract
Abstract An elongated strap for looped positioning around a person's neck is provided with coupling devices on its ends for suspendingly carrying an instrument such as a camera, binoculars, and the like. A cover bag of flexible nonporous material is disposed in an inverted position with its closed bottom being affixed to the straps adjacent the coupling devices in a manner which places the coupling devices and the instrument carried thereby within the bag. The open end of the bag faces downwardly and is provided with means for closing the opening. In use, the bag is opened and pulled upwardly to turn it inside out and expose the instrument for use.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy M. Gray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:03
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/38; A45C11/08; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/1533; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/908; Y10S224/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
An instrument protecting and carrying structure comprising: (a) an elongated strap of flexible material and having opposite ends; (b) a cover bag for containing an instrument, said cover bag of flexible material and disposed in an inverted position with a closed upwardly disposed end and an open downwardly facing end; (c) said strap having its opposite ends passing through the closed end of said cover bag at spaced apart locations with the opposite ends of said strap located within said cover bag adjacent the closed end thereof; (d) said cover bag attached to said strap at the points where the opposite ends pass through the closed end of said cover bag; and (e) coupling means on each of the ends of said strap for connection to the instrument containable in said cover bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
An instrument protecting and carrying structure comprising: (a) an elongated strap of flexible material and having opposite ends; (b) a cover bag for containing an instrument, said cover bag of flexible material and disposed in an inverted position with a closed upwardly disposed end and an open downwardly facing end; (c) said strap having its opposite ends passing through the closed end of said cover bag at spaced apart locations with the opposite ends of said strap located within said cover bag adjacent the closed end thereof; (d) said cover bag attached to said strap at the points where the opposite ends pass through the closed end of said cover bag; and (e) coupling means on each of the ends of said strap for connection to the instrument containable in said cover bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
An instrument protecting and carrying structure as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising closing means on the open downwardly facing end of said cover bag for selective opening and closing thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
An instrument protecting and carrying structure as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising a draw string carried in an open ended draw string encasing tubing formed about the periphery of the open downwardly facing end of said cover bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
An instrument protecting and carrying structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein the material of said cover bag is waterproof and dustproof to protect the instrument carryable therein from the elements.
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) | 1983-11-11 | 1984-05-12 | 1984-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-11 | 1988-05-12 | 1988-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-11 | 1992-05-12 | 1992-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |