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Sleeping sack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-03-19
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Granted: 1982-07-20
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Expires: 2000-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A combination sleeping sack and decorative cover comprises an outer sack or covering which removably receives an inner sack or liner therein. The inner sack or liner completely covers the inner portions of the outer sack to prevent the outer sack from being soiled in use, the inner sack being completely removable for easy laundering. One or more pillows are retained in respective pouches of the inner and outer sacks. Access openings are provided at the bottom of the outer sack to facilitate insertion of the inner sack and to permit securing of the inner and outer sacks together.
Inventors
- 👤 Fern Jaffe
- 👤 Rose Blacker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C21/00; A47C21/02; A47C21/022; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
438 words
A sleeping sack arrangement for use on top of a sleeping surface, and having a foot end, a head end and opposite sides extending from said foot end to said head end, comprising: an outer sack (A) having a lower layer (2) and an upper layer (1) secured to said lower layer at the foot end of the sleeping sack and at least along a portion of the sides of said sleeping sack, said outer sack (A) further comprising operable pocket means (4) for removably retaining a pillow member (5) in said pocket means at the head end of the sleeping sack, the upper and lower layers of the outer sack being always unconnected from each other at the sides thereof at the head end portion of the outer sack to provide an opening between the upper and lower layers of the outer sack at the head end portion of the outer sack; an inner sack (B) removably received between the inner and outer layers of said outer sack (A), and comprising an upper layer (6) and a lower layer (7), said upper and lower layers of said inner sack being secured together along the foot end of said inner sack and at least along a portion of the sides of said inner sack, said inner sack further comprising a further operable pocket means (7') at the head end portion of said inner sack for engaging and substantially enclosing and removably covering the pillow retaining means (4) of said outer sack to prevent said pillow retaining means (4) of said outer sack from being uncovered by said head end portion of said inner sack during normal use, while permitting easy intended removal of said further pocket means from said pillow retaining means (4) of said outer sack, the upper and lower layers (6, 7) of said inner sack being always unconnected from each other at the sides thereof at the head end portion of said inner sack to permit entry of user into said inner sack between the upper and lower layers of said inner sack, the inner sack being removably received in the outer sack through at least said opening at the head end portion of the outer sack; means (24, 25; 26, 27) for releasably securing said inner and outer sacks together at least in the vicinity of the foot end of said sleeping sack; and at least one permanently open access opening in said outer sack, in the vecinity of the foot end thereof, through which a hand is passable for facilitating insertion and arrangement of said inner sack (B) within said outer sack (A).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
438 words
A sleeping sack arrangement for use on top of a sleeping surface, and having a foot end, a head end and opposite sides extending from said foot end to said head end, comprising: an outer sack (A) having a lower layer (2) and an upper layer (1) secured to said lower layer at the foot end of the sleeping sack and at least along a portion of the sides of said sleeping sack, said outer sack (A) further comprising operable pocket means (4) for removably retaining a pillow member (5) in said pocket means at the head end of the sleeping sack, the upper and lower layers of the outer sack being always unconnected from each other at the sides thereof at the head end portion of the outer sack to provide an opening between the upper and lower layers of the outer sack at the head end portion of the outer sack; an inner sack (B) removably received between the inner and outer layers of said outer sack (A), and comprising an upper layer (6) and a lower layer (7), said upper and lower layers of said inner sack being secured together along the foot end of said inner sack and at least along a portion of the sides of said inner sack, said inner sack further comprising a further operable pocket means (7') at the head end portion of said inner sack for engaging and substantially enclosing and removably covering the pillow retaining means (4) of said outer sack to prevent said pillow retaining means (4) of said outer sack from being uncovered by said head end portion of said inner sack during normal use, while permitting easy intended removal of said further pocket means from said pillow retaining means (4) of said outer sack, the upper and lower layers (6, 7) of said inner sack being always unconnected from each other at the sides thereof at the head end portion of said inner sack to permit entry of user into said inner sack between the upper and lower layers of said inner sack, the inner sack being removably received in the outer sack through at least said opening at the head end portion of the outer sack; means (24, 25; 26, 27) for releasably securing said inner and outer sacks together at least in the vicinity of the foot end of said sleeping sack; and at least one permanently open access opening in said outer sack, in the vecinity of the foot end thereof, through which a hand is passable for facilitating insertion and arrangement of said inner sack (B) within said outer sack (A).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The sleeping sack of claim 1 wherein said means for releasably securing said inner and outer sacks together are located at corner portions at the foot end of said sleeping sack.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The sleeping sack of claim 1 further comprising means for closing a portion of said at least one access opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The sleeping sack of claim 1 comprising at least two access openings in said outer sack, each access opening being provided in the vicinity of a corner at the foot end thereof, and through which a hand is passable for facilitating insertion and arrangement of said inner sack (B) within said outer sack (A).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The sleeping sack of claim 4 further comprising means for closing a portion of said access openings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The sleeping sack of claim 1 wherein said lower and upper layers of said outer sack are secured together for approximately one-half the length of said outer sack along the sides thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The sleeping sack of claim 6 or claim 1, wherein said upper and lower layers of said inner sack (B) are secured together for approximately one-half the length of said inner sack along the sides of said inner sack.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The sleeping sack of claim 6 wherein said enclosing means (7') of said inner sack comprises a pouch with an opening therein for substantially enclosing and covering the pillow and pillow retaining means (4) of said outer sack.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The sleeping sack of claim 8 wherein said pouch includes means for retaining at least two pillows therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
251 words
A sleeping sack arrangement comprising: an outer sack (A) having a lower layer (2) and an upper layer (1) secured to said lower layer at the foot end of the sleeping sack and at least along a portion of the sides of said sleeping sack, said outer sack (A) further comprising means (4) for removably retaining a pillow member (5) at the head end of the sleeping sack; an inner sack (B) removably received between the inner and outer layers of said outer sack (A), and comprising an upper layer (6) and a lower layer (7), said upper and lower layers of said inner sack being secured together along the foot end of said inner sack and at least along a portion of the sides of said inner sack, said inner sack further comprising means (7') for substantially enclosing and removably covering the pillow retaining means (4) of said outer sack; at least two access openings in said outer sack at the foot end of said outer sack (A), said access openings being provided at least in the vicinity of each of the corners of said outer sack at the food end of said outer sack, said access openings being dimensioned such that a hand is passable therethrough to facilitate insertion and arrangement of said inner sack (B) within said outer sack (A); and means (24, 25; 26, 27) for releasably securing said inner and outer sacks together at least in the vicinity of the foot end of said sleeping sack.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
251 words
A sleeping sack arrangement comprising: an outer sack (A) having a lower layer (2) and an upper layer (1) secured to said lower layer at the foot end of the sleeping sack and at least along a portion of the sides of said sleeping sack, said outer sack (A) further comprising means (4) for removably retaining a pillow member (5) at the head end of the sleeping sack; an inner sack (B) removably received between the inner and outer layers of said outer sack (A), and comprising an upper layer (6) and a lower layer (7), said upper and lower layers of said inner sack being secured together along the foot end of said inner sack and at least along a portion of the sides of said inner sack, said inner sack further comprising means (7') for substantially enclosing and removably covering the pillow retaining means (4) of said outer sack; at least two access openings in said outer sack at the foot end of said outer sack (A), said access openings being provided at least in the vicinity of each of the corners of said outer sack at the food end of said outer sack, said access openings being dimensioned such that a hand is passable therethrough to facilitate insertion and arrangement of said inner sack (B) within said outer sack (A); and means (24, 25; 26, 27) for releasably securing said inner and outer sacks together at least in the vicinity of the foot end of said sleeping sack.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The sleeping sack of claim 10 further comprising means for closing said access openings.
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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) | 1985-07-19 | 1986-01-18 | 1986-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-19 | 1990-01-18 | 1990-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-19 | 1994-01-18 | 1994-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |