US4978044A
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Slidably engaged luggage strap
Assignee: RUTH SILVER AND COMPANY Inc A CORP
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Filing: 1989-05-24
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Granted: 1990-12-18
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Expires: 2009-05-24
Abstract
Abstract The luggage strap shown has escape prevention means (from the closed luggage to be carried) which often comprise areas of fabric doubled back on itself and sewn to form a gather. The escape prevention means stop the strap from sliding further out through closed confronting edges of the luggage.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert L. Silver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:20
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/14; A45F3/02; A45F3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A strap for carrying a closeable container with closing edges that confront each other comprising an elongated band made of fabric and an escape prevention means comprising an area of fabric doubled back on itself and fastened together at each end of said strap, the thickness of said fabric adapted to permit the band to escape through said closed edges, but the thickness of said band at said area of fabric doubled back on itself being too large to escape through said closed edges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A strap for carrying a closeable container with closing edges that confront each other comprising an elongated band made of fabric and an escape prevention means comprising an area of fabric doubled back on itself and fastened together at each end of said strap, the thickness of said fabric adapted to permit the band to escape through said closed edges, but the thickness of said band at said area of fabric doubled back on itself being too large to escape through said closed edges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The strap of claim 1 wherein said fabric doubled back on itself is sewn together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The strap of claim 2 wherein the area of fabric doubled back on itself forms a gather.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The strap of claim 1 wherein said thickness of said band is adapted to pass between the closed edges of an attache case, but said thickness of said band in said area of fabric doubled back on itself is too thick to pass through said closed edges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The strap of claim 1 wherein said thickness of said band is adapted to pass between the closed edges of a suitcase, but said thickness of said band in said area of fabric doubled back on itself is too thick to pass through said closed edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The strap of claim 1 wherein said fabric has a strength of 2,880 lbs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
10 words
The strap of claim 1 wherein said fabric comprises nylon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
10 words
The strap of claim 1 wherein said fabric is drapable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The strap of claim 1 wherein said strap has at least two escape prevention means at each end of said band.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The strap of claim 1 wherein said strap has a shoulder pad disposed between said escape prevention means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The strap of claim 1 wherein said band can travel through said closed edges until said escape means contact said closed edges.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The strap of claim 1 wherein said escape means prevent further escape of said elongated band from said closed container and said elongated band defines a sling.
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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) | 1993-12-17 | 1994-06-18 | 1994-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-12-17 | 1998-06-18 | 1998-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-12-17 | 2002-06-18 | 2002-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |