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US4671393A
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Mat foldable into an insulated bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-03-31
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Granted: 1987-06-09
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Expires: 2006-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A waterproof equipment carrying bag consisting of an outer unit and an inner unit which when unfolded convert into mats. Additionally the mats can be secured to each other by means of Velcro strips to create a longer mat. Nylon webbing sewn to the covering of the outer unit comprise a carrying handle and provide structural support when in the carrying or bag mode.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D. Rainey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:27
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G9/00; A47G9/06; A47G9/062; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; A45C3/10; A45C9/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S190/00; Y10S190/90; Y10S190/901; Y10S383/00; Y10S383/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A piece of soft luggage comprising: an elongated flexible bag including means forming two sidewalls when folded or a mat when opened and laid flat; a structurally supportive carrying strap and means attaching said strap to said bag; and a removable pouch including means for joining two ends by Velcro when folded or forming a mat when opened and laid flat; said means forming two sidewalls including a Velcro closure, whereby said removable pouch Velcro can be attached to said Velcro closure to form an enlarged mat.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A piece of soft luggage comprising: an elongated flexible bag including means forming two sidewalls when folded or a mat when opened and laid flat; a structurally supportive carrying strap and means attaching said strap to said bag; and a removable pouch including means for joining two ends by Velcro when folded or forming a mat when opened and laid flat; said means forming two sidewalls including a Velcro closure, whereby said removable pouch Velcro can be attached to said Velcro closure to form an enlarged mat.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The soft luggage of claim 1, wherein said bag and pouch are formed with insulative and cushioning material.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-06-08 | 1990-12-08 | 1991-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-08 | 1994-12-08 | 1995-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-08 | 1998-12-08 | 1999-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |