US3632029A
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Litter bag
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-29
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1989-12-29
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a litter container structure including a bag assembly for receiving and holding litter, and having a pocket means to receive a support member. More particularly, this invention is a litter container having a closeable bag assembly mountable within a vehicle and easily removable therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 May B Sonner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65F; B65F1/00; B65F1/0006; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/08; B65F1/0013; B65F1/002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/926; Y10S224/928
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A litter container structure, comprising: a. a bag assembly defining a closeable housing having a cavity therein to receive and hold litter, a support member for holding said container structure having means to mount same on the inside of a vehicle, c. a pocket means on said bag assembly to receive said support member to mount said bag assembly for use, d. said bag assembly has generally vertically disposed sidewalls joining and closing said cavity at the normally bottom portion, e. two of said sidewalls being generally more flexible than the other less flexible sidewalls, f. one of said less flexible sidewalls having said pocket means and said pocket means substantially covering same, said pocket means having a stiffener therein to cooperate with said support member to support said bag assembly, and g. said less flexible sidewalls have a securing means to retain same together upon closure of said cavity by flexure of said more flexible sidewalls, and said securing means being easily operable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A litter container structure, comprising: a. a bag assembly defining a closeable housing having a cavity therein to receive and hold litter, a support member for holding said container structure having means to mount same on the inside of a vehicle, c. a pocket means on said bag assembly to receive said support member to mount said bag assembly for use, d. said bag assembly has generally vertically disposed sidewalls joining and closing said cavity at the normally bottom portion, e. two of said sidewalls being generally more flexible than the other less flexible sidewalls, f. one of said less flexible sidewalls having said pocket means and said pocket means substantially covering same, said pocket means having a stiffener therein to cooperate with said support member to support said bag assembly, and g. said less flexible sidewalls have a securing means to retain same together upon closure of said cavity by flexure of said more flexible sidewalls, and said securing means being easily operable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
72 words
A litter container structure as described in claim 1, wherein: a. said support member is a generally rectangular stringer member open on one long side and b. said support member has the open ends of said stringer member provided with looped sections which are secured to said vehicle by insertion of bolts or like devices through holes in said looped sections and attachmenT of said bolts or like devices to said vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
A litter container structure as described in claim 2, wherein: a. said stringer member extends the width and length of said pocket means, b. said pocket means has an outer wall forming a covering over said stiffener and cooperating with an adjacent one of said less flexible sidewalls to receive said support member, and c. the other one of said less flexible sidewalls has a stiffener member attached to an upper portion and said securing means attached thereto.
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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) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |