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Bag with auxiliary pocket and viewing window
Assignee: PDOC LLC
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Filing: 1989-08-08
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Granted: 1991-02-12
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Expires: 2009-08-08
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed herein a bag which is constructed to form a primary loading compartment and an auxiliary load-carrying or promotional-item-carrying pocket. The bag includes front, back, side and bottom panels and a compartment forming partition panel. The partition panel is secured to the front panel so as to define primary and auxiliary load-carrying compartments. The auxiliary compartment is formed by the front panel and partition panel. The front panel may be apertured and overlaid with a transparent film so as to form a window. The partition is adhered to the front panel so as to form a pocket in which the contents are positioned for viewing through the window.
Inventors
- 👤 Alden M. Cohen
- 👤 Mark Faltynek
- 👤 Ronald Marsik
- 👤 David A. Riseman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/04; B65D31/00; B65D31/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A flexible bag construction wherein the bag includes a front panel; a back panel constructed to be spaced from said front panel; a pair of side panels, each joined to a front and back panel; a bottom panel joined to each of the front, back and side panels; and an open top for access to the interior of the bag, wherein the improvement comprises said bag having an interior partition panel secured to the bag adjacent the front panel and separable therefrom so as to define a main article-carrying compartment with an open top between said partition panel and back panel and an auxiliary article-carrying compartment with an open top between said partition panel and front panel, said front panel also defining a viewing aperture and there being provided a transparent film adhered to said front panel and covering said aperture so as to define a viewing window through which contents of the auxiliary compartment can be viewed, wherein the partition panel is adhered to the front panel by a glue pattern that defines an adhered area between the aperture and the bottom panel, whereby the auxiliary compartment is shorter than the main compartment and the bottom of the auxiliary compartment is spaced above the bottom of the main compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A flexible bag construction wherein the bag includes a front panel; a back panel constructed to be spaced from said front panel; a pair of side panels, each joined to a front and back panel; a bottom panel joined to each of the front, back and side panels; and an open top for access to the interior of the bag, wherein the improvement comprises said bag having an interior partition panel secured to the bag adjacent the front panel and separable therefrom so as to define a main article-carrying compartment with an open top between said partition panel and back panel and an auxiliary article-carrying compartment with an open top between said partition panel and front panel, said front panel also defining a viewing aperture and there being provided a transparent film adhered to said front panel and covering said aperture so as to define a viewing window through which contents of the auxiliary compartment can be viewed, wherein the partition panel is adhered to the front panel by a glue pattern that defines an adhered area between the aperture and the bottom panel, whereby the auxiliary compartment is shorter than the main compartment and the bottom of the auxiliary compartment is spaced above the bottom of the main compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A bag as in claim 1, wherein said bottom panel is constructed for opening to a position at about right angles to the front, back and side panels and to rest on a flat surface and cooperate in supporting said panels at an upright attitude, whereby said bag is useful in a retail environment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A bag as in claim 1, wherein said transparent film is a web adhesively secured to said front panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A bag as in claim 1, wherein said partition panel is a web adhesively secured to said front panel along the side edges thereof and along a glue line transverse to the side edges and between the aperture and the bottom panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
254 words
A bag construction wherein the bag includes a front panel; a back panel constructed to be spaced from said front panel; a pair of said panels, each joined to a front and back panel; a bottom panel joined to each of the front, back and side panels; and an open top for access to the interior of the bag, wherein the improvement comprises said bag having an interior partition panel secured to the bag adjacent the front panel and separable therefrom so as to define a main article-carrying compartment with an open top between said partition panel and back panel and an auxiliary article-carrying compartment with an open top between said partition panel and front panel, said front panel also defining a viewing aperture and there being provided a transparent film adhered to said front panel and covering said aperture so as to define a viewing window through which contents of the auxiliary compartment can be viewed; wherein said bottom panel is constructed for opening to a position at about right angles to the front, back and side panels and to rest on a flat surface and cooperate in supporting said panels at an upright attitude, whereby said bag is useful in retail environment; wherein said transparent film is a web adhesively secured to said front panel; and wherein said partition panel is a web adhesively secured to said front panel along the side edges thereof and along a glue line transverse to the side edges and between the aperture and the bottom panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
254 words
A bag construction wherein the bag includes a front panel; a back panel constructed to be spaced from said front panel; a pair of said panels, each joined to a front and back panel; a bottom panel joined to each of the front, back and side panels; and an open top for access to the interior of the bag, wherein the improvement comprises said bag having an interior partition panel secured to the bag adjacent the front panel and separable therefrom so as to define a main article-carrying compartment with an open top between said partition panel and back panel and an auxiliary article-carrying compartment with an open top between said partition panel and front panel, said front panel also defining a viewing aperture and there being provided a transparent film adhered to said front panel and covering said aperture so as to define a viewing window through which contents of the auxiliary compartment can be viewed; wherein said bottom panel is constructed for opening to a position at about right angles to the front, back and side panels and to rest on a flat surface and cooperate in supporting said panels at an upright attitude, whereby said bag is useful in retail environment; wherein said transparent film is a web adhesively secured to said front panel; and wherein said partition panel is a web adhesively secured to said front panel along the side edges thereof and along a glue line transverse to the side edges and between the aperture and the bottom panel.
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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) | 1994-02-11 | 1994-08-13 | 1995-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-02-11 | 1998-08-13 | 1999-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-02-11 | 2002-08-13 | 2003-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |