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Luggage protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-01-29
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1993-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A luggage protector having closure means extending around the periphery thereof to the opposite ends of an opening adapted for protrusion of a luggage handle therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Mary Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:40
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A luggage protector comprising a unitary body of flexible material with no openings therein except a single slit opening for a handle, said body being adapted for insertion therein of a luggage article having a handle, said body having a single closure member in a channel extending all the way around said body from one end of said single slit opening to the other end of said single slit opening, said channel dividing said body into substantially equal halves, said slit opening being adapted for protrusion of said handle therethrough and said closure member enabling said body to be opened all the way around same from one end of said slit opening to the other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A luggage protector comprising a unitary body of flexible material with no openings therein except a single slit opening for a handle, said body being adapted for insertion therein of a luggage article having a handle, said body having a single closure member in a channel extending all the way around said body from one end of said single slit opening to the other end of said single slit opening, said channel dividing said body into substantially equal halves, said slit opening being adapted for protrusion of said handle therethrough and said closure member enabling said body to be opened all the way around same from one end of said slit opening to the other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The luggage protector of claim 1 having reenforced areas therein spaced sufficiently apart so as to fit over corners of said luggage article.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The luggage protector of claim 1 wherein the closure member and channel therefor comprise a zipper which, when in a partially opened condition, leaves an opening of sufficient size for insertion therEin endwise of a luggage article.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |