US4500000A
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Pad of plastic bags with support means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-03-12
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Granted: 1985-02-19
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Expires: 2004-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A pad of plastic open-mouthed pockets overlying each other and separably connected by a common base portion, the base portion being formed of selvage portions extending from the open mouth of the pockets and being secured together at the sides thereof and at spaced connections at the free edges thereof, and a support hanger secured to the base portion and having an extension extending beyond the base portion in a position to be secured to a surface, the pockets being individually separable from said base portion to form individual bags.
Inventors
- 👤 Hercules Membrino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D31/00; B65D33/00; B65D33/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A pad of plastic open-mouthed pockets overlying each other and separably connected by a common base portion, said base portion being formed of selvage portions extending from the mouths of said pockets, said selvage portions having free edges in spaced parallel relation to the mouths of their respective pockets and side edges in common with the side edges of said pockets, said selvage portions being secured together by common side securing means at the side edges thereof and by common free edge securing means at the free edges thereof, a support hanger having a substantially longitudinal section and an extension projecting transversely therefrom, said longitudinal section being positioned to abut said free edge securing means to prevent movement thereof in a direction toward said free edges, said side edge securing means preventing lateral movement of said longitudinal section when it is so positioned, and said extension being positioned to by-pass said free edge securing means to project beyond said free edges when said longitudinal section is in abutment with said free edge securing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A pad of plastic open-mouthed pockets overlying each other and separably connected by a common base portion, said base portion being formed of selvage portions extending from the mouths of said pockets, said selvage portions having free edges in spaced parallel relation to the mouths of their respective pockets and side edges in common with the side edges of said pockets, said selvage portions being secured together by common side securing means at the side edges thereof and by common free edge securing means at the free edges thereof, a support hanger having a substantially longitudinal section and an extension projecting transversely therefrom, said longitudinal section being positioned to abut said free edge securing means to prevent movement thereof in a direction toward said free edges, said side edge securing means preventing lateral movement of said longitudinal section when it is so positioned, and said extension being positioned to by-pass said free edge securing means to project beyond said free edges when said longitudinal section is in abutment with said free edge securing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The pad of claim 1 wherein said extension is substantially rigid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The pad of claim 1 wherein said extension is substantially flexible.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The pad of claim 1 wherein said extension is provided with adhesive to make it self-adhering to a support surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The pad of claim 1 wherein said extension is integral with said longitudinal section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The pad of claim 1 wherein sid longitudinal section and said extension are made of dissimilar materials.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pad of claim 1 wherein said longitudinal section is substantially rigid and said extension is substantially flexible.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The pad of claim 1 wherein said longitudinal section is positioned between a selected pair of said pockets and abuts said spaced connection to hold said longitudinal section in place.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The pad of claim 1 wherein said side securing means are welds.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The pad of claim 1 wherein said free edge securing means are welds.
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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) | 1988-02-19 | 1988-08-20 | 1989-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-19 | 1992-08-20 | 1993-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-19 | 1996-08-20 | 1997-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |