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Bag for carrying motion picture film cans of different sizes

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-08-11
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1996-08-11
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Abstract

Abstract A carrying bag for flat, cylindrical articles of different sizes, such as cans of motion picture film, has several upwardly opening pockets. A carrying strap is attached to the largest, rear pocket and a belt extends from the rear pocket, over the openings of the pockets, to be secured at the front of the smallest, front pocket, holding the articles in their respective pockets. A flap-like cover extends from the rear of the bag over the tops of the pockets and is large enough to cover the belt and its securing means, to protect the bag contents from the elements, and this flap can be opened to allow inspection of the articles while the belt stays secured to hold the articles within the pockets. A reinforcing member extends across the back of the rear pocket. The underside of the cover flap has a pocket for small articles and documents.

Inventors

  • 👤 Neal E. Carter

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 20:12
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 189 words
A bag for carrying articles such as different sized cans of motion picture film, comprising a series of upwardly opening generally rectangular pockets, joined together and arranged stepwise from a smallest front pocket to a largest rear pocket with at least one intermediate pocket, all of said pockets being rectangular and similar in shape with rectangular rear, front, side and bottom panels, the depth and width of each pocket being substantially greater than the distance from front to back of such pocket, a central loop means at the upper part of the front panel of each pocket and a belt arranged to fit slidingly through said slots for releasable attachment at the front of the bag to secure articles within the pockets, a cover flap attached to the rear panel of the largest of the pockets for covering all of the pockets, a reinforcing member extending across the width of said cover within the cover parallel and adjacent to a line along which the cover joins said rear panel of said largest pocket, and a carrying strap attached to upper portions of opposite side panels of said largest pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 189 words
A bag for carrying articles such as different sized cans of motion picture film, comprising a series of upwardly opening generally rectangular pockets, joined together and arranged stepwise from a smallest front pocket to a largest rear pocket with at least one intermediate pocket, all of said pockets being rectangular and similar in shape with rectangular rear, front, side and bottom panels, the depth and width of each pocket being substantially greater than the distance from front to back of such pocket, a central loop means at the upper part of the front panel of each pocket and a belt arranged to fit slidingly through said slots for releasable attachment at the front of the bag to secure articles within the pockets, a cover flap attached to the rear panel of the largest of the pockets for covering all of the pockets, a reinforcing member extending across the width of said cover within the cover parallel and adjacent to a line along which the cover joins said rear panel of said largest pocket, and a carrying strap attached to upper portions of opposite side panels of said largest pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 21 words
The bag of claim 1 wherein said front, rear, side and bottom panels are formed of sturdy and flexible textile fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 29 words
The bag of claim 1 wherein said belt is releasably attachable by means of a buckle carried by a short belt section attached to the front of the bag.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 28 words
The bag of claim 1 wherein said panels are all formed of flexible material and said slots pass through areas where said flexible material is of double thickness.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 25 words
The bag of claim 1 wherein there are four pockets, each of said pockets being dimensioned to receive a film can of a standard size.

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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) 1981-05-01 1981-10-31 1982-05-02 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1985-05-01 1985-10-31 1986-05-02 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1989-05-01 1989-10-31 1990-05-02 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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