US4246945A
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Hamper hood
Assignee: Medline Industries LP
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Filing: 1979-11-08
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Granted: 1981-01-27
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Expires: 1999-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A hamper hood for use with a hamper stand and hamper bag comprises a circular sidewall and circular top. The top is comprised of two partially overlapping flaps which are semi-circular. Each flap is secured to the sidewall along its entire curved peripheral part and is unsecured along its straight peripheral part so that the unsecured peripheral part of one flap substantially overlaps the unsecured peripheral part of the other flap to assume a fully closed position. The flaps are maintained taut, generally flat and in contact with each other along their entire overlapping region due to tension supplied by the frame opening of the hamper stand, but are separable for insertion of laundry articles therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Noel S. Sterling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:53
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B67/00; B65B67/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A hamper hood comprising: a side wall having an upper edge; a top comprising two flaps each having a periphery, the first flap having part of its periphery secured to a portion of the upper edge of the side wall and having an unsecured peripheral part, and the second flap having part of its periphery attached to at least the remainder portion of the upper edge of the side wall and having an unsecured peripheral part, such that the unsecured peripheral part of the second flap substantially overlaps the first flap at a position spaced apart from the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap, and the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap substantially overlaps the second flap at a position spaced apart from the unsecured peripheral part of the second flap to assume a fully closed position and wherein the unsecured peripheral parts of the respective flaps are separable for insertion of laundry articles therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A hamper hood comprising: a side wall having an upper edge; a top comprising two flaps each having a periphery, the first flap having part of its periphery secured to a portion of the upper edge of the side wall and having an unsecured peripheral part, and the second flap having part of its periphery attached to at least the remainder portion of the upper edge of the side wall and having an unsecured peripheral part, such that the unsecured peripheral part of the second flap substantially overlaps the first flap at a position spaced apart from the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap, and the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap substantially overlaps the second flap at a position spaced apart from the unsecured peripheral part of the second flap to assume a fully closed position and wherein the unsecured peripheral parts of the respective flaps are separable for insertion of laundry articles therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The hamper hood of claim 1 wherein a handle is secured to the hamper hood at each of the two locations where the second flap overlaps the first flap adjacent the side wall, so that pulling the handles away from each other further insures that the hood is fully closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The hamper hood of claim 2 wherein each handle has a first secured end that is secured to the hood where the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap meets the side wall and a second secured end that is secured to the same side of the hood where the unsecured peripheral edge of the second flap meets the side wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
211 words
A hamper hood for use with a hamper stand and bag mounted on such stand comprising: a side wall having a lowermost edge extending below the uppermost edge of the bag; a top having approximately the same size as the overall size of the hamper stand at its top, comprising two flaps each having a periphery, the first flap having part of its periphery secured to a portion of the upper edge of the side wall and having an unsecured peripheral part, and the second flap having part of its periphery secured to at least the remainder portion of the upper edge of the side wall and having an unsecured peripheral part, so that the unsecured peripheral part of the second flap substantially overlaps the first flap at a position spaced apart from the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap, and the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap substantially overlaps the second flap at a position spaced apart from the unsecured peripheral part of the second flap whereby the hamper stand maintains the top taut to insure that the flaps are generally flat and juxtaposed to assume a fully closed position, but wherein the unsecured peripheral parts of the respective flaps are separable for insertion of laundry articles therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
211 words
A hamper hood for use with a hamper stand and bag mounted on such stand comprising: a side wall having a lowermost edge extending below the uppermost edge of the bag; a top having approximately the same size as the overall size of the hamper stand at its top, comprising two flaps each having a periphery, the first flap having part of its periphery secured to a portion of the upper edge of the side wall and having an unsecured peripheral part, and the second flap having part of its periphery secured to at least the remainder portion of the upper edge of the side wall and having an unsecured peripheral part, so that the unsecured peripheral part of the second flap substantially overlaps the first flap at a position spaced apart from the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap, and the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap substantially overlaps the second flap at a position spaced apart from the unsecured peripheral part of the second flap whereby the hamper stand maintains the top taut to insure that the flaps are generally flat and juxtaposed to assume a fully closed position, but wherein the unsecured peripheral parts of the respective flaps are separable for insertion of laundry articles therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The hamper hood of claim 4 wherein the top is generally circularly shaped and wherein each of the two flaps is generally semi-circularly shaped and has an area at least one-half the area of the circularly shaped top.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
305 words
A hamper hood for use with a hamper stand and a bag mounted on such stand comprising: a side wall having a lowermost edge extending below the uppermost edge of the bag; a generally circularly shaped top having approximately the same size as the overall size of the hamper stand at its top, comprising two generally semi-circularly shaped flaps, each flap having an area at least one-half the area of the top, the first flap having the curved portion of its periphery secured to a major portion of the upper edge of the side wall and having an unsecured peripheral part, and the second flap having the curved portion of its periphery secured to at least the remainder portion of the upper edge of the side wall and having an unsecured peripheral part, such that the unsecured portion of the second flap region substantially overlaps the first flap at a position spaced apart from the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap, and the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap substantially overlaps the second flap at a position spaced apart from the unsecured peripheral part of the second flap whereby the hamper stand maintains the top taut to insure that the flaps are generally flat and juxtaposed to assume a fully closed position, but wherein the unsecured peripheral parts of the respective flaps are separable for insertion of laundry articles therebetween; and two handles, each having a first secured end that is secured to the hood where the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap meets the side wall, and a second secured end that is secured to the same side of the hood where the unsecured peripheral edge of the second flap meets the side wall, so that pulling the handles away from each other further insures that the hood is fully closed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
305 words
A hamper hood for use with a hamper stand and a bag mounted on such stand comprising: a side wall having a lowermost edge extending below the uppermost edge of the bag; a generally circularly shaped top having approximately the same size as the overall size of the hamper stand at its top, comprising two generally semi-circularly shaped flaps, each flap having an area at least one-half the area of the top, the first flap having the curved portion of its periphery secured to a major portion of the upper edge of the side wall and having an unsecured peripheral part, and the second flap having the curved portion of its periphery secured to at least the remainder portion of the upper edge of the side wall and having an unsecured peripheral part, such that the unsecured portion of the second flap region substantially overlaps the first flap at a position spaced apart from the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap, and the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap substantially overlaps the second flap at a position spaced apart from the unsecured peripheral part of the second flap whereby the hamper stand maintains the top taut to insure that the flaps are generally flat and juxtaposed to assume a fully closed position, but wherein the unsecured peripheral parts of the respective flaps are separable for insertion of laundry articles therebetween; and two handles, each having a first secured end that is secured to the hood where the unsecured peripheral part of the first flap meets the side wall, and a second secured end that is secured to the same side of the hood where the unsecured peripheral edge of the second flap meets the side wall, so that pulling the handles away from each other further insures that the hood is fully closed.
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) | 1984-01-27 | 1984-07-28 | 1985-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-27 | 1988-07-28 | 1989-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-27 | 1992-07-28 | 1993-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |