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US4432477A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Carrier for music player

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-22
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Granted: 1984-02-21
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Expires: 2002-09-22
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Abstract

Abstract An adjustable band fits around a wearer's upper arm for carrying, in a pocket of the band, a musical tape player, radio or the like, which cannot otherwise conveniently be worn or carried. An object in the pocket is protected during outdoor use. Additional pockets can be provided.

Inventors

  • 👤 Jonathan D. Haidt
  • 👤 Elaine Haidt

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 08:49
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F2005/008

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim 117 words
An armband carrier for a music player or the like comprising a continuous annular flexible carrier body for encircling a wearer's upper arm, a pocket sized to hold a player, belt means permanently attached at one end of said carrier body and means associated with said belt means for applying tension to the belt means for adjusting the armband to secure the armband in place on a wearer's arm, wherein said means associated with the belt means for applying tension comprises a loop for passage of the belt means through said loop and means in said carrier body for securing in place an end of said belt means which is not permanently attached to said carrier body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 117 words
An armband carrier for a music player or the like comprising a continuous annular flexible carrier body for encircling a wearer's upper arm, a pocket sized to hold a player, belt means permanently attached at one end of said carrier body and means associated with said belt means for applying tension to the belt means for adjusting the armband to secure the armband in place on a wearer's arm, wherein said means associated with the belt means for applying tension comprises a loop for passage of the belt means through said loop and means in said carrier body for securing in place an end of said belt means which is not permanently attached to said carrier body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 47 words
An armband carrier for a music player or the like as defined in claim 1 wherein said belt means is narrower than said carrier body and the end portion of said belt means passed through said loop is thicker than the remaining portion of said belt means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 13 words
The armband carrier of claim 1 and including means for closing said pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 22 words
The armband carrier of claim 3 wherein the means for closing said pocket comprises a flap and fastening means on the flap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 12 words
The armband carrier of claim 4 including one or more additional pockets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 160 words
An armband carrier for a music player or the like comprising a continuous annular band of fabric sufficiently flexible to fold back upon itself, said band being of sufficient circumference to encircle a wearer's upper arm; belt fastener means including a flexible belt permanently secured at one end to said continuous band, said belt having a fastener at an end remote from the end which is permanently attached to said band, a loop secured to said band for passage of said remote end of the belt through said loop, and a second fastener on said band positioned for attachment of said first fastener to said second fastener when said remote belt end has been passed through said loop and folded back over the end of said belt which is permanently secured to said band for adjustment of the band to fit snugly about a wearer's arm; and a pocket on said band sized to receive and carry a music player.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 160 words
An armband carrier for a music player or the like comprising a continuous annular band of fabric sufficiently flexible to fold back upon itself, said band being of sufficient circumference to encircle a wearer's upper arm; belt fastener means including a flexible belt permanently secured at one end to said continuous band, said belt having a fastener at an end remote from the end which is permanently attached to said band, a loop secured to said band for passage of said remote end of the belt through said loop, and a second fastener on said band positioned for attachment of said first fastener to said second fastener when said remote belt end has been passed through said loop and folded back over the end of said belt which is permanently secured to said band for adjustment of the band to fit snugly about a wearer's arm; and a pocket on said band sized to receive and carry a music player.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 17 words
The armband carrier of claim 6 wherein said first and second fasteners comprise hook and loop material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 15 words
The armband of claim 6 and including at least one additional pocket on the band.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 16 words
The armband of claim 8 and including means for closing at least one of said pockets.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 21 words
The armband of claim 9 wherein said means for closing at least one pocket comprises a single flap closing two pockets.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 17 words
The armband of claim 10 including hook and loop material fastener means for securing said flap closed.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 46 words
An armband carrier for a music player or the like as defined in claim 6 wherein said belt means is narrower than said carrier body and the end portion of said remote end of said belt is thicker than the remaining portion of said belt means.

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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) 1987-02-20 1987-08-22 1988-02-21 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1991-02-20 1991-08-22 1992-02-21 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1995-02-20 1995-08-22 1996-02-21 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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