Magnetic Or Adhesive-type Element (includes Hook And Loop Type Fastener) Patents (Class 383/11)
  • Patent number: 5244132
    Abstract: A garment bag and support rack therefore adopted for use on the rear portion of a bicycle, with the support rack and garment bag containing securing means to insure that the garment bag remains stable while being transported by the bicyclist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Inventor: Lisa Christen
  • Patent number: 5152440
    Abstract: A foldable bag 31 for storing items in an automobile comprises a roller assembly 19 for extending and retracting purpose, suction cups 10 and supporting brackets 11 12 for attaching, a roller tightener 29, an extension web 30, a bag 31 which can be folded in compacted form, an opening and closing frame 32 33 34, and rigid back panel 38 covered with soft vinyl and upon which an elastic band 39 is hung for additional attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1992
    Inventor: Wei Y. Chao
  • Patent number: 5121776
    Abstract: An organization wherein a flexible bag includes a upwardly extending neck formed with a mounting means in circumferential surrounding relationship relative to an upper opening of the bag for securement to a bottom surface of a crank case drain pan. The bag structure includes a mounting ring for receiving the drain plug from the crank case, as well as a valve tube and associated valve plug to direct fluid from the bag structure subsequent to a draining procedure. Modifications of the bag structure include a glove bag pouch directed within a side wall of the neck for receiving an individual's hand for permitting replacement of the crank case drain plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1992
    Inventor: Christopher D. Kovach
  • Patent number: 5044772
    Abstract: This invention relates to a flexible bag having a front panel and back panel forming the envelope with the same joined at the bottom and sides thereof has a strip of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape adhered by the adhesive to the inner surface of the front panel with a portion thereof extending above the front panel. The exposed adhesive on the tape affords means for adhering the bag to the edge of a counter or surface, and the same will form means for securing a flap on the bag over the opening. Notches at the sides of the bag adjacent the opening permit greater separation of the front and back panels to increase the size of the opening without separation of the tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Curtis L. Larson
  • Patent number: 5025928
    Abstract: A travel case includes a base portion that defines a first compartment with organizer structure therein, and support structure for securing the travel case on a support bar or the like, the organizer structure having a plurality of chambers for receiving toiletry components of diverse shapes and sizes in frictionally secured relation. The case also has a cover portion that defines a second compartment with releasable strap structure for securing a shaving system that includes a razor handle and a storage member that carries a plurality of razor cartridges against the inner surface of the top wall of the cover. Hinge structure that connects the rear wall of the base portion and the rear wall of the cover portion allows convenient accessibility to the razor and toiletry components when the case is open, and closure structure holds corresponding surfaces of the base and cover portions in juxtaposed relation when the case is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: The Gillette Company
    Inventors: Gary D. J. Orosy, Frederick B. Hadtke, Paul D. Miller
  • Patent number: 4978231
    Abstract: A multiple disposable plastic bag assembly comprised of multiple disposable plastic bags nested one within another to form a bag assembly, characterized in that sticking elements are made on the circular top edge of the opening of the bag body for sticking of the bag assembly to a wastebin to allow the disposable plastic bag assembly to be torn up consecutively bag by bag so as to minimize time consumption in placing individual bags in a wastebin and to facilitate packing up garbage within a bag of the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1990
    Inventors: Zhang A. Ling, Wang C. Han
  • Patent number: 4967451
    Abstract: A fixing structure of a shopping bag handle comprises a fixture for stiffly fastening both ends of a handle portion such as a string and a flange perforated at the center integrally to each other, in which the fixture has tooth portions formed at sides of its ends to prevent the handle portion from sliding out, and the flange has a plurality of pointed projectors extended from the circumference of the center hole through the bag wall for attaching the handle portion to the shopping bag, and has affixed to the flange a snap button or magic tape, as locking means for closing the opening of the shopping bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Inventor: Hong S. Boyn
  • Patent number: 4917160
    Abstract: A storage bag is set forth for use particularly by sun bathers and the like providing a bag of flexible construction formed with a sun-glass eye case secured to a rear wall interiorly of the bag with a first securement flap oriented adjacent the sun-glass case for securement of liquid containers, such as suntanning lotion and the like therewithin. A second flexible securement flap is oriented in a first position overlying the first securement flap securable with a hook and loop fastener strip positioned coextensively with a remote edge of the first securement flap wherein the second securement flap is repositionable to a second position securable to a further hook and loop fastener strip formed on an interior surface of the forward wall to selectively compartmentalize the interior of the flexible storage bag. The flexible construction of the securement flaps enables the same to be compressed against the interior surface of the rear wall when not being utilized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Inventors: Diana L. Hart, Nancy A. Hames
  • Patent number: 4811768
    Abstract: A security pouch of a size adapted to hold a cash receipts container in a vertical position and adapted to be worn by an individual suspended from the shoulder and adjacent the side of the individual's chest and under the individual's arm, including, an opening provided with a closure that is operable by one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Inventor: Joseph P. Williams
  • Patent number: 4773535
    Abstract: A portable tool case has at least two canvas panels attached together. Each panel includes at least one, and preferably a plurality of, tool holding pockets, each pocket for holding a single tool. In one embodiment, two panels are hingedly attached together along a mating edge such that the case can be draped over a sawhorse, protective railing, etc., a panel hanging on each side of the sawhorse. The tool holding pockets are located on the exterior surfaces of the panels, as the case rests on the sawhorse, and support tools of a particular trade in fully exposed and easily accessible manner. The two panels may be attached together and the case easily transported by hand by a handle located on the hinged attachment of the two panels.A second embodiment resembles a portfolio or attache case. The two panels comprising the tool case have the plurality of tool holding pockets on the interior sides of the panels, such that the tools can be enclosed when the case is folded over and closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Inventor: Ralph E. Cook
  • Patent number: 4748713
    Abstract: An electric vacuum cleaner has a floor engaging unit, a generally vertically extending handle assembly pivotally affixed to the rear of the floor engaging unit, and a porous bag assembly mounted to the front of the handle assembly. The handle assembly is hollow to direct dust-laden air from the floor engaging unit to the bag assembly. A bottom plate, under the brush roll, has notches at its edges to enhance edge cleaning, and front wheels for the cleaner. Ridges are provided in the floor engaging unit to prevent inproper assembly of the drive belt. The handle assembly is resiliently biased upwardly, and a release is provided thereon to enable relaxation of forces on the porous bag of the porous bag assembly, to facilitate changing of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1988
    Assignee: National Union Electric
    Inventors: Arnold L. Sepke, Leonard Hampton, Samuel E. Hohulin
  • Patent number: 4642934
    Abstract: A transportable liner for use in a live well is disclosed, for transporting the catch, such as fish from the live well. The liner is substantially made of a flexible, porous material forming a plurality of adjoining sides and bottom which form an open topped porous enclosure therebetween. A draw string is disposed along the upper portion of the adjoining sides, in a manner to draw the sides together when the draw string is pulled, to enclose the catch within the liner. Releasable retaining apparatus, such as suction cups, hook and eye fasteners or magnets are used to releasably secure the liner to the live well. Weights, or weighted cord, may be secured to the liner in proximity to the bottom of the liner to resist bouyancy of the liner within the live well, when in the presence of an aqueous fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Inventors: Joseph D. Carlson, Bruce D. Goode
  • Patent number: 4496406
    Abstract: A pouch for protecting electrosensitive components contained therein from physical shock and electrostatic damage during handling and storage. In one embodiment, the pouch comprises two composite panels, each comprising a sheet of conductive material as the outside layer, a sheet of electrostatic-free material as the inside layer and a layer of open cell cushioning material sandwiched therebetween. Each panel is sealed to enclose the material therein and both panels are then sealed together on both sides and one end. The open end has an interlocking closure to allow components to be inserted into the pouch and for the pouch to be thereafter closed.In another embodiment, the pouch is formed of a pair of extruded, tubular members respectively constituting the conductive material layer and the electrostatic-free material layer with sheets of cushioning material sandwiched between them. The assembly is sealed at one end and provided with a releasable closure member at the other end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1983
    Date of Patent: January 29, 1985
    Assignee: General Dynamics, Pomona Division
    Inventor: Karen A. Dedow
  • Patent number: 4418733
    Abstract: A multi-purpose holding device including a receptacle or pouch and a fastener particularly advantageous for use in moving vehicles. The surface of the pouch and one side of the fastener are constructed of complementary a hook and loop material which allows the pouch to be attached to and removed from the fastener. The other side of the fastener contains an adhesive for securing the fastener to an object base. The device is useful for holding many different objects. The holding device is also adapted to hold and insulate an open beverage container without spilling its contents. The pouch also preferably contains a second compartment and a slot between the surface of the pouch and a strip of light-reflecting material. As a result of the strip of light-reflecting material and the construction of the pouch and fastener the holding device is also adapted for use as a warning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1983
    Inventor: Robert A. Kallman