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US4432477A
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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
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
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:26
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.
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) | 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 |