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US Patent 7264127 - Sewn cloth bags for storing kitchen lids
US Patent Issued on September 4, 2007
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
February 5, 2023Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
February 5, 2023Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.AbstractA kitchen lid storage sack fabricated from a series of fabric panels each folded back upon itself in a U-shape forming a plurality of open mouth pockets, a rigid tube positioned in a pocket across the top of the sack providing a sliding support for the sack positioned between two adjacent surfaces, such as in the dead space between a cabinet and the side of a refrigerator. The sack is being supported by a stationary bar attached to one of the adjacent surfaces restricting the space between the adjacent surfaces thereby permitting the sack to be freely moved horizontally in and out from between the adjacent surfaces for removal and insertion of pot lids in the plurality of pockets. | InventorApplicationNo. 10358180 filed on 02/05/2003US Classes:211/118, Knockdown or foldable211/34, Shoe or boot type211/38, Foldable206/320, FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE383/41, WITH PLURAL ACCESS OPENINGS383/20, Additional layer of material at element attachment location220/6, Folding429/140, Tubular type224/560, Hook383/23, Hook-type224/220, Freely suspended receiver383/9, Bag material includes aperture for rodlike support211/113, Suspended type294/68.3, Separable auxilliary hoisting means (e.g., sling, spreader frame)190/109, Compartmented383/7, Unitary with bag (e.g., element formed by hand hole)224/223, Plural receiver pockets formed by strip attached to backing at spaced points114/343, BOATS, BOAT COMPONENT, OR ATTACHMENT206/495, SUPPORT PANEL HAVING ARTICLE PINNED OR WRAPPED THEREON232/1B, Laundry holders190/111, Independently closable compartments206/292, Article retainer or positioner206/750, Folded blank206/6.1, FOR JEWELRY211/85.2, Jewelry206/430, Coaxial, abutting receptacles132/286, TOILET KIT211/89.01, Having article-gripping means206/278FOR APPARELField of Search211/118, Knockdown or foldable211/85.4, Food211/94.02, Horizontally spaced211/34, Shoe or boot type211/113, Suspended type211/13.1, SPECIAL ARTICLE211/41.11, Receptacle closure211/38, Foldable211/87.01, Wall or window211/89.01, Having article-gripping means211/55, Terraced pockets211/124, With article gripping means211/162, WITH TRACKWAY211/41.6, Foldable or collapsible211/41.2, Culinary plate211/41.1, Platelike211/45, Paper or textile sheet type211/119.004, Door or hinge211/90.01, Shelf211/90.04, Plural211/94.01, Having trackway248/74.3, Flexible encircling band248/110, BRUSH AND BROOM248/229.12, Clamped to mounting surface by sliding jaw248/317, SUSPENDED SUPPORTS248/340, Bar supported248/682, ARTICLE CARRIED383/39, Compartment-forming member secured to backing383/7, Unitary with bag (e.g., element formed by hand hole)383/9, Bag material includes aperture for rodlike support383/38, COMPARTMENTED190/107, Knockdown or collapsible206/279, Means to hold article hanger or support206/320, FOR A HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE40/491, Sliding plate40/611.07, Slidable sign holder40/611.06Slidably received signExaminersPrimary: Strimbu, Gregory J.Assistant: Quinn, Colleen US Patent References821986, 1521897, 1563902, 2420456, 2507842, 2704098, 2710638, 2813602, 2832389, 3063570, 3282621, 3834497, 3967666, Bedside article bagIssued on: 07/06/1976 Inventor: Farrar4047650, Sportsman's multipurpose utility pouch Issued on: 09/13/1977 Inventor: Domingos4585127, Extendable closet organizers Issued on: 04/29/1986 Inventor: Benedict D291754, 4724791, Marine power cord stowage device Issued on: 02/16/1988 Inventor: McSorley4760920, Earring purse Issued on: 08/02/1988 Inventor: Thomsen4773585, Laundry bag Issued on: 09/27/1988 Inventor: Lehrman D300399, 4887700, Luggage to carry suits/dresses Issued on: 12/19/1989 Inventor: Rice4930635, Jewelry display book Issued on: 06/05/1990 Inventor: Hotchkiss, et al.4947987, Ready access hang-up storage and retrieval device for articles of wear Issued on: 08/14/1990 Inventor: Keenan4967913, Foldable footwear support device Issued on: 11/06/1990 Inventor: Bayer5025918, Showcase for storing and displaying post-type earrings Issued on: 06/25/1991 Inventor: Bergeron5121833, Jewelry display and travel device Issued on: 06/16/1992 Inventor: Lindsay, et al.5125519, Article storage system Issued on: 06/30/1992 Inventor: Cambria5141113, Jewelry organizer Issued on: 08/25/1992 Inventor: Elliott5209344, Device for arranging and storing jewelry Issued on: 05/11/1993 Inventor: Smith5295587, Earring and brooch organizer Issued on: 03/22/1994 Inventor: Downes, et al.5377833, Beverage container holder Issued on: 01/03/1995 Inventor: Ranger5387037, Coupon organizer Issued on: 02/07/1995 Inventor: Daitch5427230, Jewelry holder and organizer Issued on: 06/27/1995 Inventor: Mattox5533534, Towel shower organizer Issued on: 07/09/1996 Inventor: Cariello, et al.5692608, Remote control caddy Issued on: 12/02/1997 Inventor: Simien5779033, Jewelry carrying case Issued on: 07/14/1998 Inventor: Roegner6481585, Device for use in fitting a duvet cover Issued on: 11/19/2002 Inventor: Cloughton D487635, 6837385Apparatus for supporting articles on an easel Issued on: 01/04/2005 Inventor: Bennett, et al. International ClassesA47F 7/08B65D 85/00 B65D 85/44 |
