US4842133A
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Chess equipment carrying bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-03-29
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Granted: 1989-06-27
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Expires: 2008-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A fabric bag for carrying and storing chess equipment comprising of two external strap carrying handles, a single external zipper longitudinally enabling the bag to be completely closed or when open to lie flat on a surface, two internal zippered pockets attached to one side at opposite ends for the storage of game pieces, two internal hook and loop (VELCRO R) straps attached to one side above the pockets for the securing of a rolled flexible playing board, two internal hook and loop (VELCRO R) straps attached to one side between the zippered pockets for the securing of a tournament chess clock and having all non-zippered sides internally padded.
Inventors
- 👤 Beverly C. LaBarge
- 👤 Daniel C. LaBarge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:55
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00895; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/02; A45C3/00; A63F2003/00943
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A chess equipment carrying bag comprising hollow, rectangular first and second fabric casing sections, said casing sections each including a rectangular peripheral side wall defined by opposed end portions and opposed front and back portions, said hollow first section being of less depth than said second section, said second section connected to said first section by a zipper means, said hollow second section including zippered pockets at each end portion thereof for holding chess pieces, attachment means located between said zippered pockets for holding a chess clock, and holding means for storing a rolled up fabric chess board located above said zippeed pockets adjacent said front portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A chess equipment carrying bag comprising hollow, rectangular first and second fabric casing sections, said casing sections each including a rectangular peripheral side wall defined by opposed end portions and opposed front and back portions, said hollow first section being of less depth than said second section, said second section connected to said first section by a zipper means, said hollow second section including zippered pockets at each end portion thereof for holding chess pieces, attachment means located between said zippered pockets for holding a chess clock, and holding means for storing a rolled up fabric chess board located above said zippeed pockets adjacent said front portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bag claimed in claim 1, wherein the hollow first and second sections include padding means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bag claimed in claim 1, wherein the attachment means comprises hook and loop straps to secure various sized chess clocks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The bag claimed in claim 1 wherein the holding means comprises hook and loop straps.
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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) | 1992-06-26 | 1992-12-26 | 1993-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-06-26 | 1996-12-26 | 1997-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-06-26 | 2000-12-26 | 2001-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |