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Portemonnaie assembly
Assignee: IN-CASE PRODUCTS Inc A Corp OF
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Filing: 1990-09-17
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Granted: 1991-09-10
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Expires: 2010-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A portemonnaie assembly includes a substantially flat housing defined by an integral outer member forming front and rear panels with the rear panel extending to provide a closure flap foldable over the top access to a storage area therein. A unitary partition and privacy member anchored within the storage area permits the placement, storage and removal of personal hygiene articles of minimum dimensions, within the storage area and to one side of the partition section with the privacy section being foldable thereover to provide non-viewable sequestering of these articles. Preferably, these articles include a miniature tampon and feminine napkin together with a pair of disposable panties such that the user will be prepared for unexpected menses. Other, more frequently accessed articles such as cosmetics, are placed adjacent the outer surface of the privacy section and readily accessible without disturbing or exposing the personal hygiene articles. The supple composition of the partition and privacy member and its textured or brushed surface insures its conformance to the contained personal hygiene articles therebeneath while its positive retention in the privacy mode is maintained as its peripheral edges engage a similarly textured lining provided upon the inner surface of the housing. Still another storage area is defined between the partition section and front panel of the housing and serves to receive flat articles such as currency, licenses and credit cards.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Barabino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:35
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C1/00; A45C1/02; A45C3/00; A45C3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A portemonnaie assembly comprising; a housing including a front panel joined to a rear panel along a bottom edge and defining a storage area therebetween having a top access, a flap extending from said rear panel and foldable to at least partially overlie said front panel and enclose said top access, an insert element disposed within said storage area and having an inner surface, said insert element including a partition section joined to a privacy section, means securing said partition section within said storage area and dividing said storage area into main and secondary storage areas, said inner surface of said partition section opposed to said housing rear panel, a plurality of personal hygiene articles within said main storage area contiguous with said partition section inner surface, and said privacy section foldable over said personal hygiene articles to partially enclose said top access and insertable into said main storage area intermediate said personal hygiene articles and said housing rear panel, whereby said personal hygiene articles are secluded from view while other type of articles may be inserted and removed from said main storage area intermediate said folded privacy section and housing rear panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A portemonnaie assembly comprising; a housing including a front panel joined to a rear panel along a bottom edge and defining a storage area therebetween having a top access, a flap extending from said rear panel and foldable to at least partially overlie said front panel and enclose said top access, an insert element disposed within said storage area and having an inner surface, said insert element including a partition section joined to a privacy section, means securing said partition section within said storage area and dividing said storage area into main and secondary storage areas, said inner surface of said partition section opposed to said housing rear panel, a plurality of personal hygiene articles within said main storage area contiguous with said partition section inner surface, and said privacy section foldable over said personal hygiene articles to partially enclose said top access and insertable into said main storage area intermediate said personal hygiene articles and said housing rear panel, whereby said personal hygiene articles are secluded from view while other type of articles may be inserted and removed from said main storage area intermediate said folded privacy section and housing rear panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A portemonnaie assembly according to claim 1 wherein, said personal hygiene articles include catamenial means and a pair of disposable panties each configured to define a thickness of substantially 1 to 11/2 cm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A portemonnaie assembly according to claim 1 wherein, said plurality of personal hygiene articles comprise feminine hygiene articles adapted to accommodate unexpected menses, said feminine hygiene articles defining substantially similar height and thickness dimensions and disposed in a laterally adjacent arrangement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A portemonnaie assembly according to claim 1 wherein, said secondary storage area defines a front to rear dimension substantially less than that of said main storage area, whereby thin, planar type of articles may be disposed within said secondary storage area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A portemonnaie assembly according to claim 1 wherein, said front and rear panels include juxtaposed lateral edges, means securing said juxtaposed lateral edges, and said insert element partition section having lateral edges joined to said front and rear panel lateral edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A portemonnaie assembly according to claim 1 including, a lining within said housing flap, front and rear panels, said insert element privacy section comprising supple material having a textured surface providing frictional engagement with said lining within said main storage area.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A portemonnaie assembly according to claim 2 wherein, said catamenial means includes a miniature tampon and a tri-folded feminine napkin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A portemonnaie assembly according to claim 2 wherein, said pair of disposable panties comprise non-woven polymeric material folded and rolled into a cylindrical configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A portemonnaie assembly according to claim 1 wherein, said personal hygiene articles include a packaged towelette.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A portemonnaie assembly according to claim 1 wherein, said personal hygiene articles include a flattened plastic bag allowing for the sanitary containment of a soiled feminine garment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A portemonnaie assembly according to claim 1 wherein, said housing is of the hand held type.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
231 words
A kit for accommodating unexpected menses comprising; a portemonnaie including a housing having a front panel joined along a bottom edge to a rear panel and providing a storage area therebetween having a top access, a flap extending from said rear panel and foldable to cover said top access and overlie at least a part of said front panel, a supple insert element having a partition section fixedly attached within said storage area and forming a main storage area between said partition section and said rear panel, said insert element including a privacy section extending upwardly from said partition section and displaceable between first and second positions, said privacy section when in said first position disposed outside of said top access and when displaced to said second position disposed within said main storage area to define primary and privacy storage areas on opposite sides thereof with said privacy storage area located intermediate said privacy section and partition section, a plurality of personal hygiene articles disposed within said privacy storage area, and said personal hygiene articles including a catamenial device and a pair of disposable panties, whereby upon opening said flap to expose said top access, other articles may be inserted and removed from said primary storage area without exposing and accidentally removing said personal hygiene articles enshrouded within said privacy storage area by said privacy section when in said second position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
231 words
A kit for accommodating unexpected menses comprising; a portemonnaie including a housing having a front panel joined along a bottom edge to a rear panel and providing a storage area therebetween having a top access, a flap extending from said rear panel and foldable to cover said top access and overlie at least a part of said front panel, a supple insert element having a partition section fixedly attached within said storage area and forming a main storage area between said partition section and said rear panel, said insert element including a privacy section extending upwardly from said partition section and displaceable between first and second positions, said privacy section when in said first position disposed outside of said top access and when displaced to said second position disposed within said main storage area to define primary and privacy storage areas on opposite sides thereof with said privacy storage area located intermediate said privacy section and partition section, a plurality of personal hygiene articles disposed within said privacy storage area, and said personal hygiene articles including a catamenial device and a pair of disposable panties, whereby upon opening said flap to expose said top access, other articles may be inserted and removed from said primary storage area without exposing and accidentally removing said personal hygiene articles enshrouded within said privacy storage area by said privacy section when in said second position.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
A portemonnaie assembly according to claim 1 wherein, said insert element privacy section includes tapered side edges joined to an end edge.
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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) | 1994-09-09 | 1995-03-11 | 1995-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-09-09 | 1999-03-11 | 1999-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-09-09 | 2003-03-11 | 2003-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |