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Pleated sheet article holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-17
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1989-01-17
Abstract
Abstract Sheets of plastic material are formed with pleats therein having slots laterally disposed across the pleats to isolate selected sections thereof. When the sheets are subject to compression transverse to the pleats, the pleats are forced against each other so that articles may frictionally be held therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Alphonse Sosaila
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:46
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/50; B65D5/5028; B65D5/5088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
An article holder comprising at least one single sheet of pliable but rigid material: said sheet formed into a plUrality of pleats, wherein slots are laterally disposed entirely across said pleats to an inward extent corresponding to a substantial portion of the depth of said pleats, thereby isolating selected sections of said pleats; and means compressing said pleats into frictional engagement with one another whereby a retaining frictional force is exerted on articles placed between consecutive ones of said pleats.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
An article holder comprising at least one single sheet of pliable but rigid material: said sheet formed into a plUrality of pleats, wherein slots are laterally disposed entirely across said pleats to an inward extent corresponding to a substantial portion of the depth of said pleats, thereby isolating selected sections of said pleats; and means compressing said pleats into frictional engagement with one another whereby a retaining frictional force is exerted on articles placed between consecutive ones of said pleats.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The article holder of claim 1 wherein said means for compressing said pleats comprises means surrounding said sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article holder of claim 1 wherein said pleats comprise radial top and bottom portions.
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) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |