US4356854A
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Work pouch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-08-03
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Granted: 1982-11-02
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Expires: 2001-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A work pouch has a central compartment configured to fit the top of a pedestal such as a stepladder and a depending skirt which hangs over the top portion of the pedestal and has a plurality of side compartments. The work pouch provides storage of tools, equipment and supplies convenient to a person on a stepladder or scaffold.
Inventors
- 👤 Ellis McGee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:03
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
An article carrier adapted to be supported on a pedestal, comprising: a central compartment having a base adapted to rest on the top of the pedestal and an upstanding peripheral sidewall; a flexible skirt depending from the central compartment and adapted to hang beside the upper portion of the pedestal, the skirt having pocket means on opposite sides thereof for receiving articles, the pocket means including a pair of open-topped pockets on opposite sides of the skirt respectively, said pockets each being configured to receive an electric drill; and a handle in the form of a strap attached to opposite sides of said sidewall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
An article carrier adapted to be supported on a pedestal, comprising: a central compartment having a base adapted to rest on the top of the pedestal and an upstanding peripheral sidewall; a flexible skirt depending from the central compartment and adapted to hang beside the upper portion of the pedestal, the skirt having pocket means on opposite sides thereof for receiving articles, the pocket means including a pair of open-topped pockets on opposite sides of the skirt respectively, said pockets each being configured to receive an electric drill; and a handle in the form of a strap attached to opposite sides of said sidewall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An article carrier in accordance with claim 1, wherein the skirt comprises a plurality of flaps, each having pocket means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An article carrier in accordance with claim 1, wherein the central compartment is formed of flexible material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
A combination in accordance with claim 1, wherein said skirt is tubular.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
113 words
In combination with a pedestal having a top member and side members, an article carrier supported on the pedestal, the carrier comprising: a central compartment having a base that rests on the top member of the pedestal and an upstanding peripheral sidewall; a flexible skirt depending from the central compartment and hanging beside the upper portion of the pedestal, the skirt having pocket means on opposite sides thereof for receiving articles, the pocket means including a pair of open-topped pockets on opposite sides of the skirt respectively, said pockets each being configured to receive an electric drill; and a handle in the form of a strap attached to opposite sides of said sidewall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
113 words
In combination with a pedestal having a top member and side members, an article carrier supported on the pedestal, the carrier comprising: a central compartment having a base that rests on the top member of the pedestal and an upstanding peripheral sidewall; a flexible skirt depending from the central compartment and hanging beside the upper portion of the pedestal, the skirt having pocket means on opposite sides thereof for receiving articles, the pocket means including a pair of open-topped pockets on opposite sides of the skirt respectively, said pockets each being configured to receive an electric drill; and a handle in the form of a strap attached to opposite sides of said sidewall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A combination in accordance with claim 5, wherein the skirt comprises a plurality of flaps, each having pocket means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A combination in accordance with claim 5, wherein the pedestal is a stepladder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A combination in accordance with claim 5, wherein the pedestal is a stand having inclined side members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
A combination in accordance with claim 5, wherein the central compartment is formed of flexible material.
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