US3722564A
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Travel case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-03-06
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Granted: 1973-03-27
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Expires: 1990-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A travel case for a phonograph record and photographic transparencies in which a generally rectangular, transparent sheet defining first and second portions provided by a transverse fold therebetween, with the first portion including a first juxtaposed cover joined thereto along three edges of the sheet to provide a pocket for receiving a record and the second portion a juxtaposed cover means joined to the sheet along three edges thereof and along one line at right angles to the transverse fold to define at least two vertically spaced horizontal rows of compartments, and each of the compartments being open adjacent its top and adapted to receive therein a photograph transparency.
Inventors
- 👤 A Croon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:17
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B81/06; A47B81/067; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/54; G03B21/64; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A travel case for a phonograph record and photographic transparencies, comprising a generally rectangular transparent sheet defining first and second portions provided by a transverse fold therebetween, said first portion including a first juxtaposed cover joined thereto along three edges of said sheet to define a pocket for receiving a phonograph record, said second portion including juxtaposed cover means joined to said sheet along three edges thereof and along at least one line perpendicular to the transverse fold to define at least two vertically spaced horizontal rows of compartments, each of said compartments being opened adjacent its top and adapted to receive therein a photographic transparency, said juxtaposed cover means comprising a second cover corresponding in dimension to said second portion and having a plurality of slits therethrough, each of said slits being disposed adjacent the top of a respective one of said compartments and permitting access thereinto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A travel case for a phonograph record and photographic transparencies, comprising a generally rectangular transparent sheet defining first and second portions provided by a transverse fold therebetween, said first portion including a first juxtaposed cover joined thereto along three edges of said sheet to define a pocket for receiving a phonograph record, said second portion including juxtaposed cover means joined to said sheet along three edges thereof and along at least one line perpendicular to the transverse fold to define at least two vertically spaced horizontal rows of compartments, each of said compartments being opened adjacent its top and adapted to receive therein a photographic transparency, said juxtaposed cover means comprising a second cover corresponding in dimension to said second portion and having a plurality of slits therethrough, each of said slits being disposed adjacent the top of a respective one of said compartments and permitting access thereinto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The travel case as claimed in claim 1 where a reinforcing printed planar sheet is interposed between said sheet and said cover of said first portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The travel case as claimed in claim 1 wherein said pocket defined by sheet and said first cover opens along said transverse fold.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
178 words
A travel case for a phonograph record and photographic transparencies, comprising a generally rectangular transparent sheet defining first and second poRtions provided by a transverse fold therebetween, said first portion including a first juxtaposed cover joined thereto along three edges of said sheet to define a pocket for receiving a phonograph record, said second portion including juxtaposed cover means joined to said sheet along three edges thereof and along at least one line perpendicular to the transverse fold to define at least two vertically spaced horizontal rows of compartments, each of said compartments being opened adjacent its top and adapted to receive therein a photographic transparency, said juxtaposed cover means comprising a plurality of cover members corresponding in number to the number of said rows of compartments, each of said cover members being joined to said second portion along its lower edge and both ends and along at least one line parallel to said transverse fold to define a plurality of individual compartments in each of said rows, each of said compartments being open along its top edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
178 words
A travel case for a phonograph record and photographic transparencies, comprising a generally rectangular transparent sheet defining first and second poRtions provided by a transverse fold therebetween, said first portion including a first juxtaposed cover joined thereto along three edges of said sheet to define a pocket for receiving a phonograph record, said second portion including juxtaposed cover means joined to said sheet along three edges thereof and along at least one line perpendicular to the transverse fold to define at least two vertically spaced horizontal rows of compartments, each of said compartments being opened adjacent its top and adapted to receive therein a photographic transparency, said juxtaposed cover means comprising a plurality of cover members corresponding in number to the number of said rows of compartments, each of said cover members being joined to said second portion along its lower edge and both ends and along at least one line parallel to said transverse fold to define a plurality of individual compartments in each of said rows, each of said compartments being open along its top edge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The travel case as claimed in claim wherein said covers are transparent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The travel case as defined in claim 1, wherein said juxtaposed cover means includes a plurality of finger-receiving apertures therethrough adjacent the bottom of each compartment to facilitate manual removal of transparencies from the compartments.
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) | 1976-03-26 | 1976-09-25 | 1977-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-26 | 1980-09-25 | 1981-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-26 | 1984-09-25 | 1985-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |