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US3221430A
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Assignee: Superior Tabbies Inc
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Filing: 1963-09-25
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1983-09-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter F Cunningham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:27
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F21/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
AN INDEX TAB, COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING WING PORTION DEPENDING FROM ONE SIDE THEREOF, A SECOND WING PORTION EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID BODY, HINGE MEANS ATTACHING SAID SECOND WIND PORTION TO SAID BODY TO FACILITATE FOLDING OF SAID SECOND WING PORTION UPWARDLY INTO A POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT AGAINST SAID BODY, A TAB-ATTACHING STRIP HAVING PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE ON BOTH SURFACES THEREOF WITH ONE OF SAID SURFACES ADHERED TO THE ADJACENT EXPOSED SURFACES OF BOTH OF SAID WING PORTIONS WHEN SAID SECOND WING PORTION IS FOLDED UPWARDLY AGAINST SAID BODY, AND A GUARD STRIP OF RELEASE PAPER ADHERED TO THE OPPOSITE SURFACE OF SAID TAB-ATTACHING STRIP WHILE IN A SUBSTANTIALY PLANAR POSITION TO MAINTAIN SAID SECOND WING PORTION IN FOLDED POSITION AGAINST SAID TAB BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
AN INDEX TAB, COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING WING PORTION DEPENDING FROM ONE SIDE THEREOF, A SECOND WING PORTION EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY OF THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID BODY, HINGE MEANS ATTACHING SAID SECOND WIND PORTION TO SAID BODY TO FACILITATE FOLDING OF SAID SECOND WING PORTION UPWARDLY INTO A POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT AGAINST SAID BODY, A TAB-ATTACHING STRIP HAVING PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE ON BOTH SURFACES THEREOF WITH ONE OF SAID SURFACES ADHERED TO THE ADJACENT EXPOSED SURFACES OF BOTH OF SAID WING PORTIONS WHEN SAID SECOND WING PORTION IS FOLDED UPWARDLY AGAINST SAID BODY, AND A GUARD STRIP OF RELEASE PAPER ADHERED TO THE OPPOSITE SURFACE OF SAID TAB-ATTACHING STRIP WHILE IN A SUBSTANTIALY PLANAR POSITION TO MAINTAIN SAID SECOND WING PORTION IN FOLDED POSITION AGAINST SAID TAB BODY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |