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Laundry basket with hip hugging feature

a technology of laundry baskets and hips, applied in the field of laundry baskets, can solve the problem that the basket can slip from the hip relatively easily

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-01
RUBBERMAID
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One problem with this type of laundry basket is that the inwardly curved edge of the basket can dig into a user's hip which can cause discomfort.
Another problem is that the basket can slip from their hip relatively easily while it is being carried.
The exposed edge of the rolled rim typically is the portion of the basket that bears against the user's side, digging into the flesh of the user causing the discomfort.

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[0015] The present invention is generally directed to improving upon laundry baskets with a hip hugging feature. The problems discussed above that relate to hip hugger type laundry baskets are addressed herein by incorporating a cushion or padded element to the laundry basket at each location on the laundry basket that is curved for contact with a user's hip.

[0016] Referring now to the drawings, FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a laundry basket 10 constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. The basket 10 includes a bottom panel 12 having a perimeter 14 and a contiguous side wall 16 that extends generally upward from the bottom panel perimeter. The bottom panel 12 and contiguous side wall 16 generally define a basket interior above the bottom panel and bounded by the side wall.

[0017] As is known to those having ordinary skill in the art, the bottom panel 12 can include ribs, ridges, and other suitable formations in the panel to provide structural rigidity, restin...

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A laundry basket has a bottom panel with a perimeter. A contiguous side wall extends generally upward from the perimeter of the bottom panel and terminates at an upper end. A basket interior is defined above the bottom panel and bounded by the side wall. A curved wall section of the side wall is curved concavely inward toward the basket interior. The bottom panel and the contiguous side wall, including the curved wall section, are formed of a primary material. A cushion pad is positioned generally at the upper end of the curved wall section and is formed from a secondary material that is softer than the primary material of the curved wall portion.

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RELATED APPLICATION DATA [0001] This patent is related to, claims priority from, and incorporates herein by reference co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 445,278, which was filed on Feb. 5, 2003.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Disclosure [0003] The present disclosure is generally directed to laundry baskets, and more particularly to a laundry basket with a hip hugging feature. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] Laundry baskets are well known as aids for doing laundry, and particularly for carrying and transporting either dirty laundry items or already laundered items. A typical laundry basket is somewhat rectangular and has a contiguous side wall with two elongate walls and two shorter end walls. The basket also has a bottom panel coupled to the contiguous side wall, an op en top, and a basket interior. Laundry baskets are also known to have shapes that are not rectangular, such as round or cylindrical laundry baskets. [0006] A rela...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): D06F29/00D06F95/00
CPCD06F95/002
Inventor LOUCKS, BRANDISCHERER, THOMAS W.REBER, FRED
Owner RUBBERMAID
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