Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
  • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
  • A45C11/22—Watertight containers for use while swimming
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
  • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
  • A45C13/008—Details; Accessories for making water- or air-tight
• • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
  • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y10S206/00—Special receptacle or package
  • Y10S206/811—Waterproof

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a flexible container with closure which can be made waterproof.
• Patents N ° FR 2,513,864 and N ° FR 2,517,183 filed by the author of the present application, disclose a flexible waterproof case of flattened shape comprising on one of its faces a cutout in which s 'adjusts a rigid cover with a groove formed either at the periphery of this cut, or at the periphery of the cover.
• One of the objectives of the present invention is to remedy this drawback. It makes it possible to produce bags or pockets of all types and of all dimensions with perfectly waterproof closure.
• FIG. 1 represents in isometric perspective an open pocket comprising only one seal
• FIG. 2 shows the same pocket, closed, end view, along arrow F1 of the previous figure
• Figure 3 is a vertical cross section of a pocket identical to that of Figure 1, but having two seals
• Figure 4 shows under the same conditions the pocket of Figure 3 closed
• Figure 5 is an enlargement of the detail D1 of Figure 4
• FIG. 6 represents seen from above, an example of a locking locking system.
• FIGS. 1 to 6 consists of an envelope 1 having a high opening formed by two edges joined at their ends, a front edge 3 and a rear edge 4, this opening being able to be closed by means of a flap 5 fixed on the rear wall of the enclosure.
• the opening can be closed in a sealed manner by means of two parallel rigid bars 6, 7, of metal or reinforced plastic, arranged so as to be able to compress the edges 3, 4 against each other.
• the front bar 6 is movable and fixed by any suitable means on the internal face of the flap 5, while the rear bar 7 can be fixed either on the flap or on the external rear face of the wall of the envelope 1.
• the flap 5 is raised, the front bar 6 is moved away from the rear bar and frees the opening allowing access to the interior of the device.
• the front bar When it is folded down, the front bar is positioned against the front edge 3 of the opening, opposite the rear bar 7.
• the seal is obtained by manually tightening the two bars against each other and keeping them in this position thanks to locking elements arranged at the ends of these bars.
• these elements may consist of foldable tongues 8 fixed to the flap 5 and provided with cutouts trapping the ends of the bars 6, 7. They may also consist of elastic lugs 10 integral with one of the bars and s' snapping onto the second when it is close enough, the opening is effected by pressing on the lug to move it away from the end of the bar (arrow F2, figure 6). Any other system can be used as long as it performs the same functions. We can in particular use a lock device.
• the wall of the envelope 1 can be made of any material, but preferably a waterproof material such as flexible plastics, rubber or elastomer will be used.
• a waterproof material such as flexible plastics, rubber or elastomer will be used.
• it may be provided on the internal face of the edges of the opening 2 at least one compressible seal 10 glued or sealed, which is pressed one against the second seal or against the opposite edge when the envelope is closed.
• edges 3, 4 of the casing 1 can be stiffened by means of metal or plastic blades.
• the container which is the subject of the invention can be in many forms and dimensions, from the purse to the duffel bag, passing through the handbag, backpack and school bag. It can be used to make waterproof pockets on bags which are themselves waterproof or not. it may include lateral bellows or be provided with a double wall filled with air or gas making the device floating.
• the envelope can be used, as required, with or without sealing, depending on whether or not the locking means 8, 9 are put into service.
• the bars 6, 7 can possibly be mounted on a system of hinges or articulated arms guaranteeing a correct position before tightening. This arrangement allows, for certain alternative embodiments, to remove the flap 5, the locking means (8, 9) being in this case fixed on these hinges or articulated arms.

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• Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)
• Cartons (AREA)

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• 1999
  • 1999-05-20 FR FR9906601A patent/FR2793662B3/fr not_active Expired - Lifetime
• 2000
  • 2000-05-19 US US09/926,546 patent/US6821018B1/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
  • 2000-05-19 WO PCT/FR2000/001361 patent/WO2000070993A2/fr not_active Ceased
  • 2000-05-19 EP EP00929639A patent/EP1182948A2/de not_active Withdrawn

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