US4100684A
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Holder device for paper articles and writing instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-06-21
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1996-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A holder device for holding paper articles and writing instruments includes a housing having a pair of compartments therein. A permanent magnet is mounted on the housing and is removably received on a ferrous metallic bar which is mounted on a stationary object. An ejector assembly is contained in one of the compartments for ejecting the writing instruments from the compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 Stuart Berger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:04
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/36; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/818
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A holder device adapted for receiving paper articles and writing means therein and for being removably secured to a stationary object, which comprises: (a) an elongated bar member, said bar member including a ferrous metallic element having an adhesive layer deposited thereon, said adhesive layer adhesively adhering said metallic element to said stationary object, said bar member further including two elongated sections, and a hinge means joining said sections; (b) a housing having at least two vertical compartments therein with an open top, one said compartment for receiving said paper articles, and other of said compartments for receiving said writing means; and (c) means for removably securing said housing to said bar member, said removable securing means including a permanent magnet mounted on said housing, said permanent magnet removably receivable onto said metallic bar member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A holder device adapted for receiving paper articles and writing means therein and for being removably secured to a stationary object, which comprises: (a) an elongated bar member, said bar member including a ferrous metallic element having an adhesive layer deposited thereon, said adhesive layer adhesively adhering said metallic element to said stationary object, said bar member further including two elongated sections, and a hinge means joining said sections; (b) a housing having at least two vertical compartments therein with an open top, one said compartment for receiving said paper articles, and other of said compartments for receiving said writing means; and (c) means for removably securing said housing to said bar member, said removable securing means including a permanent magnet mounted on said housing, said permanent magnet removably receivable onto said metallic bar member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said housing comprises a base, a pair of end walls, a forward wall, a rear wall, an intermediate vertical wall, and said open top.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein a blackboard element is affixed onto said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 3, wherein a cup like receptacle is affixed onto said housing, said receptacle adapted for receiving chalk thereon for writing messages on said blackboard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 1, further comprising an ejector assembly for removing said writing means from said other compartment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
A device according to claim 5, wherein said ejector assembly further comprises: (a) a plurality of vertical guide tracks disposed within said other compartment; (b) a plate member disposed within said other compartment, said plate member slideably communicating with said guide tracks, said plate member adapted for receiving said writing means thereon; and (c) means for moving said plate member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A device according to claim 6, wherein said moving means further comprises: (a) a rod element affixed linearly to said plate member, said rod member extending outwardly through said housing; and (b) a handle member affixed to an outer end of said rod element, said handle member disposed externally to said housing.
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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) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |