Patents by Inventor Carolyn Duty

Carolyn Duty has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20050028910
    Abstract: A tote bag assembly that comprises a primary tote bag that has at least one handle affixed thereto and a secondary tote bag that has at least one handle affixed thereto. The secondary tote bag is in a rolled up condition, and the primary tote bag is in a rolled up condition so as to encompass the rolled up secondary tote bag. The primary tote bag has a single strap affixed thereto so as to be mediate of the handle. The single strap is attachable to itself, the single strap being in either: a secure condition wherein the single strap encircles the rolled up primary tote bag and the rolled up secondary toe bag and the single strap being attached to itself so as to maintain the primary tote bag and secondary tote bag in the rolled up condition; or an unsecure condition wherein the strap is not attached to itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventor: Carolyn Duty
  • Patent number: 5044699
    Abstract: A tote bag capable of being in at least two conditions. When in the first condition, the volume of the bag is accessible. When in the second condition, the bag is compacted. The bag is made of pliable material. A keeper member for keeping the bag in the second condition is attached to the bag. When in the second condition, it is in rolled-up form with a secondary tote bag rolled up inside.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Inventor: Carolyn Duty