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US3764003A
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Tape cassette holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-28
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Granted: 1973-10-09
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Expires: 1991-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A holder for storing protective cases for tape cassettes is provided. The holder comprises a rectangular enclosure which is sealed off at one end by a resilient wall member and is at least partially sealed off at its other end by a resilient retaining wall member. The enclosure is adapted to quite snugly receive the number of protective cases to be stored since additional room need not be allowed to permit one to reach into the enclosure to effect removal of one of the protective cases. Such removal is readily effected by pushing on the resilient wall member and forcing the desired protective case to at least partially move out of the enclosure so that it can be grasped.
Inventors
- 👤 M Loss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:31
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A holder for storing an article which article has at least one pair of substantially flat, parallel walls, said holder comprising four side walls defining a rim including a substantially open front portion and a substantially open back portion, a flexible wall member connected to said rim and completely closing off said back portion of said rim, a retaining wall member connected to said rim and partially closing off said front portion to leave an open space extending vertically a distance sufficient to allow an article to be inserted or removed therethrough, said rim and wall members defining a compartment, said rim of said compartment having a depth sufficiently large so that the article stored in said compartment is retained therein without extending beyond the rim thereof, said flexible wall member being adapted to be moved a sufficient distance toward said partially closed-off front portion to displace at least a portion of a stored article through said open space and away from said rim a sufficient distance so that at least a portion of the edge of said article is clear of said rim and can be grasped, said holder comprising at least two rims, flexible wall members, and retaining members forming at least two separate receptacles, with said separate receptacles being connected together to from a multiple article holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
220 words
A holder for storing an article which article has at least one pair of substantially flat, parallel walls, said holder comprising four side walls defining a rim including a substantially open front portion and a substantially open back portion, a flexible wall member connected to said rim and completely closing off said back portion of said rim, a retaining wall member connected to said rim and partially closing off said front portion to leave an open space extending vertically a distance sufficient to allow an article to be inserted or removed therethrough, said rim and wall members defining a compartment, said rim of said compartment having a depth sufficiently large so that the article stored in said compartment is retained therein without extending beyond the rim thereof, said flexible wall member being adapted to be moved a sufficient distance toward said partially closed-off front portion to displace at least a portion of a stored article through said open space and away from said rim a sufficient distance so that at least a portion of the edge of said article is clear of said rim and can be grasped, said holder comprising at least two rims, flexible wall members, and retaining members forming at least two separate receptacles, with said separate receptacles being connected together to from a multiple article holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A holder according to claim 1, wherein said retaining wall member is made of movable material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A holder according to claim 2, wherein said retaining wall member comprises a movable strip of material which is both sufficiently rigid to retain an article within the holder and sufficiently flexible to accommodate movement of an article due to movement of said flexible wall member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A holder according to claim 3, wherein said flexible wall member is substantially transparent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A holder according to claim 4, wherein said flexible wall member is made of plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A holder according to claim 5, wherein said flexible wall member is made of polypropylene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A holder according to claim 1, wherein said rim defines a substantially rectangular enclosure, said flexible wall member seals off one side of said rectangular enclosure, and said retaining wall member partially seals off the opposite side of said rectangular enclosure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A holder according to claim 7, wherein said separate receptacles are connected together in book-like form.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
64 words
A holder according to claim 1 especially adapted for substantially flat thin articles, said retaining wall member comprising a flexible cover member connected to said rim, a portion of the periphery of said flexible cover member being unattached to said rim and adapted to be displaced from said rim to form an opening permitting the insertion or removal of an article from said holder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
A holder according to claim 9, wherein said articles are coins.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-08 | 1977-04-09 | 1977-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-08 | 1981-04-09 | 1981-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-08 | 1985-04-09 | 1985-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |