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Laundry supply tote device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-18
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Granted: 1975-07-08
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Expires: 1994-01-18
Abstract
Abstract The disclosed invention is an improved device for a person to conveniently carry or tote supplies for use in processing the household laundry either at a laundromat or in the home, or for carrying other items as suitable, and consists of a specially designed open top container for accommodating said supplies having a handle and/or shoulder strap.
Inventors
- 👤 John Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/0003; B65D71/0007; B65D71/0011; A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; B65D2571/00; B65D2571/00123; B65D2571/00709; B65D2571/0079
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 48
Claim 1
Independent Claim
27 words
A closed upper portion the underside of which fits down upon and against the upper portion of the said box second top when positioned atop said box,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
27 words
A closed upper portion the underside of which fits down upon and against the upper portion of the said box second top when positioned atop said box,
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
Two similar opposite spaced apart parallel second sides having a height less than said center divider handle means but greater than the said first side next to said box and a length substantially similar to but less than the said first side next to said box,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
Two similar opposite spaced apart parallel second sides having a height less than said center divider handle means but greater than the said first side next to said box and a length substantially similar to but less than the said first side next to said box,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
9 words
Two substantially similar opposite spaced apart parallel first sides,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
9 words
Two substantially similar opposite spaced apart parallel first sides,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
A means to tote commonly used laundry supplies consisting of the following: A. A container having:
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A means to tote commonly used laundry supplies consisting of the following: A. A container having:
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
58 words
Two substantiAlly similar opposite spaced apart parallel first ends attached to said first sides having a similar height as and less width than each said first side and a button holding means located outwardly and generally centered near the top of each said first end for use in attaching and securing a shoulder strap carrying means if desired,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
Two substantiAlly similar opposite spaced apart parallel first ends attached to said first sides having a similar height as and less width than each said first side and a button holding means located outwardly and generally centered near the top of each said first end for use in attaching and securing a shoulder strap carrying means if desired,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
45 words
Two similar opposite spaced apart parallel second ends having a height equal and attached to said second sides and a width substantially similar to but less than the space between said center divider handle means and said first side between which said box is inserted,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
Two similar opposite spaced apart parallel second ends having a height equal and attached to said second sides and a width substantially similar to but less than the space between said center divider handle means and said first side between which said box is inserted,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
Two similar spaced apart opposite parallel third sides attached to said upper portion which extends down and over a portion of the said second sides of said box when said box top cover means is placed atop said box,
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
39 words
Two similar spaced apart opposite parallel third sides attached to said upper portion which extends down and over a portion of the said second sides of said box when said box top cover means is placed atop said box,
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
58 words
Two substantiAlly similar opposite spaced apart parallel first ends attached to said first sides having a similar height as and less width than each said first side and a button holding means located outwardly and generally centered near the top of each said first end for use in attaching and securing a shoulder strap carrying means if desired,
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
58 words
Two substantiAlly similar opposite spaced apart parallel first ends attached to said first sides having a similar height as and less width than each said first side and a button holding means located outwardly and generally centered near the top of each said first end for use in attaching and securing a shoulder strap carrying means if desired,
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
Two similar spaced apart opposite parallel third sides attached to said upper portion which extends down and over a portion of the said second sides of said box when said box top cover means is placed atop said box,
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
Two similar spaced apart opposite parallel third sides attached to said upper portion which extends down and over a portion of the said second sides of said box when said box top cover means is placed atop said box,
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
45 words
Two similar opposite spaced apart parallel second ends having a height equal and attached to said second sides and a width substantially similar to but less than the space between said center divider handle means and said first side between which said box is inserted,
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
45 words
Two similar opposite spaced apart parallel second ends having a height equal and attached to said second sides and a width substantially similar to but less than the space between said center divider handle means and said first side between which said box is inserted,
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
38 words
A second bottom attached to said second sides and second ends which when said box is inserted rests generally upon that uppermost portion of the first bottom between said center divider handle means and said first side, and
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
38 words
A second bottom attached to said second sides and second ends which when said box is inserted rests generally upon that uppermost portion of the first bottom between said center divider handle means and said first side, and
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
44 words
Two similar spaced apart opposite parallel third ends attached to said upper portion and said third sides which extend down and over a portion of the said second ends of said box when said box top cover means is placed atop said box, and
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
44 words
Two similar spaced apart opposite parallel third ends attached to said upper portion and said third sides which extend down and over a portion of the said second ends of said box when said box top cover means is placed atop said box, and
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
10 words
A bottom attached to said first sides and first ends,
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
10 words
A bottom attached to said first sides and first ends,
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
44 words
Two similar spaced apart opposite parallel third ends attached to said upper portion and said third sides which extend down and over a portion of the said second ends of said box when said box top cover means is placed atop said box, and
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
44 words
Two similar spaced apart opposite parallel third ends attached to said upper portion and said third sides which extend down and over a portion of the said second ends of said box when said box top cover means is placed atop said box, and
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
38 words
A second bottom attached to said second sides and second ends which when said box is inserted rests generally upon that uppermost portion of the first bottom between said center divider handle means and said first side, and
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
38 words
A second bottom attached to said second sides and second ends which when said box is inserted rests generally upon that uppermost portion of the first bottom between said center divider handle means and said first side, and
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
10 words
A bottom attached to said first sides and first ends,
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
10 words
A bottom attached to said first sides and first ends,
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
65 words
A center divider handle means the substantially same width as, having a greater height than, and suitably spaced between and parallel to said first sides attached to each said first end having an elongated slot therein generally laterally parallel to said bottom with a portion thereof extending above said first sides sufficient to accommodate the insertion of a user''s hand for gripping and carrying purposes,
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
65 words
A center divider handle means the substantially same width as, having a greater height than, and suitably spaced between and parallel to said first sides attached to each said first end having an elongated slot therein generally laterally parallel to said bottom with a portion thereof extending above said first sides sufficient to accommodate the insertion of a user''s hand for gripping and carrying purposes,
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
67 words
A second top attached to said second sides and second ends having a suitable small first opening therein centered near one end thereof for use in pouring the laundry supply out of said box and a second larger opening therein nearer the other end thereof to accommodate an inserted portion of the following described box top cover means and C. A removable box top cover means having
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
67 words
A second top attached to said second sides and second ends having a suitable small first opening therein centered near one end thereof for use in pouring the laundry supply out of said box and a second larger opening therein nearer the other end thereof to accommodate an inserted portion of the following described box top cover means and C. A removable box top cover means having
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
133 words
A measuring means, which fits down into the said second opening in said second top when said box top cover means is placed atop said box, having the top of same open and the bottom thereof consisting of a portion of the underside of said box top cover means said upper portion when said box top cover means is removed from the said box and turned over and four parallel spaced apart sides which are attached to and extend sufficiently away from the underside of said box top cover means said upper portion which have internal ribs or markings around the inside of said four sides to show the quantity of content thereof, preferrably in parts of a cup volume measure, as the user fills same with a laundry supply for measuring purposes.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
133 words
A measuring means, which fits down into the said second opening in said second top when said box top cover means is placed atop said box, having the top of same open and the bottom thereof consisting of a portion of the underside of said box top cover means said upper portion when said box top cover means is removed from the said box and turned over and four parallel spaced apart sides which are attached to and extend sufficiently away from the underside of said box top cover means said upper portion which have internal ribs or markings around the inside of said four sides to show the quantity of content thereof, preferrably in parts of a cup volume measure, as the user fills same with a laundry supply for measuring purposes.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
133 words
A measuring means, which fits down into the said second opening in said second top when said box top cover means is placed atop said box, having the top of same open and the bottom thereof consisting of a portion of the underside of said box top cover means said upper portion when said box top cover means is removed from the said box and turned over and four parallel spaced apart sides which are attached to and extend sufficiently away from the underside of said box top cover means said upper portion which have internal ribs or markings around the inside of said four sides to show the quantity of content thereof, preferrably in parts of a cup volume measure, as the user fills same with a laundry supply for measuring purposes.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
133 words
A measuring means, which fits down into the said second opening in said second top when said box top cover means is placed atop said box, having the top of same open and the bottom thereof consisting of a portion of the underside of said box top cover means said upper portion when said box top cover means is removed from the said box and turned over and four parallel spaced apart sides which are attached to and extend sufficiently away from the underside of said box top cover means said upper portion which have internal ribs or markings around the inside of said four sides to show the quantity of content thereof, preferrably in parts of a cup volume measure, as the user fills same with a laundry supply for measuring purposes.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
67 words
A second top attached to said second sides and second ends having a suitable small first opening therein centered near one end thereof for use in pouring the laundry supply out of said box and a second larger opening therein nearer the other end thereof to accommodate an inserted portion of the following described box top cover means and C. A removable box top cover means having
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
67 words
A second top attached to said second sides and second ends having a suitable small first opening therein centered near one end thereof for use in pouring the laundry supply out of said box and a second larger opening therein nearer the other end thereof to accommodate an inserted portion of the following described box top cover means and C. A removable box top cover means having
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
65 words
A center divider handle means the substantially same width as, having a greater height than, and suitably spaced between and parallel to said first sides attached to each said first end having an elongated slot therein generally laterally parallel to said bottom with a portion thereof extending above said first sides sufficient to accommodate the insertion of a user''s hand for gripping and carrying purposes,
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
65 words
A center divider handle means the substantially same width as, having a greater height than, and suitably spaced between and parallel to said first sides attached to each said first end having an elongated slot therein generally laterally parallel to said bottom with a portion thereof extending above said first sides sufficient to accommodate the insertion of a user''s hand for gripping and carrying purposes,
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
40 words
An open space at the top between said center divider handle means and each said first side and first ends and B. A removable hollow laundry supply box inserted between said center divider handle means and a said side having
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
40 words
An open space at the top between said center divider handle means and each said first side and first ends and B. A removable hollow laundry supply box inserted between said center divider handle means and a said side having
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
40 words
An open space at the top between said center divider handle means and each said first side and first ends and B. A removable hollow laundry supply box inserted between said center divider handle means and a said side having
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
40 words
An open space at the top between said center divider handle means and each said first side and first ends and B. A removable hollow laundry supply box inserted between said center divider handle means and a said side having
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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) | 1978-07-07 | 1979-01-06 | 1979-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-07 | 1983-01-06 | 1983-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-07 | 1987-01-06 | 1987-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |