US4154338A
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Package for information carriers
Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
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Filing: 1978-05-01
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Granted: 1979-05-15
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Expires: 1998-05-01
Abstract
Abstract To permit visible inspection of the package contents and also insertion of an information or advertising leaflet, a block or plate-like carrier body with a flat surface is formed with a recess in which the tape cassette or cartridge is placed, leaving a substantial surface area around the cassette, the information or advertising leaflet being shaped to fit the remaining surface area, leaving the cassette itself uncovered. A transparent cover is placed over the assembly, with the edge of the cassette or cartridge exposed for visual inspection.
Inventors
- 👤 Ulrich Adler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:15
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0233; G09; G09F; G09F23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
Package for information carriers, particularly magnetic tape cassettes, cartridges and the like, comprising, a block or plate-like base structure having an essentially flat top surface (3) and a recess (2) in said surface matching the outer dimensions of the information carrier to be packaged; an information insert sheet (5) placed above said surface (3) and having an outline matching approximately said surface less said recess and dimensioned, in plan view, to match the outline of said flat top surface; the recess being positioned within said block or plate-carrier and dimensioned and positioned such that an edge of the information carrier matches approximately at least one edge of said block or plate-like carrier structure (1); the thickness of said block or plate-like carrier structure being dimensioned to match approximately the thickness of the information carrier to be packaged; and a transparent cover (4) fitting over said surface, covering the recess, and having marginal portions fitting over the block - or plate-like carrier base structure (1) over essentially its entire thickness to permit inspection of said information insert sheet (5) on said surface (3) and of said information carrier through said cover from the top and from the edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
Package for information carriers, particularly magnetic tape cassettes, cartridges and the like, comprising, a block or plate-like base structure having an essentially flat top surface (3) and a recess (2) in said surface matching the outer dimensions of the information carrier to be packaged; an information insert sheet (5) placed above said surface (3) and having an outline matching approximately said surface less said recess and dimensioned, in plan view, to match the outline of said flat top surface; the recess being positioned within said block or plate-carrier and dimensioned and positioned such that an edge of the information carrier matches approximately at least one edge of said block or plate-like carrier structure (1); the thickness of said block or plate-like carrier structure being dimensioned to match approximately the thickness of the information carrier to be packaged; and a transparent cover (4) fitting over said surface, covering the recess, and having marginal portions fitting over the block - or plate-like carrier base structure (1) over essentially its entire thickness to permit inspection of said information insert sheet (5) on said surface (3) and of said information carrier through said cover from the top and from the edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Package according to claim 1, wherein said insert sheet (5) includes micro film pictures (6).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Package according to claim 1, wherein said block or plate-like carrier structure (1) and said cover (4) are made of plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
Package according to claim 1, wherein the block or plate-like structure includes a bottom plate element (8) which is transparent at least in part in the region beneath said recess (2).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
Package according to claim 4, wherein said cover is plastic material and fits against said bottom plate (8).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
Package according to claim 1, wherein said block on plate-like carrier base structure comprises foam plastic forming a shock-absorbing body for said information carrier when the cover is fitted thereover and engaging said information carrier around three sides thereof interiorly of the cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
Package according to claim 6, wherein the block or plate-like structure includes a bottom plate element (8) which is transparent at least in part in the region beneath said recess (2), and said cover (4) is plastic material fitting against said bottom plate (8).
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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) | 1982-05-14 | 1982-11-13 | 1983-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-14 | 1986-11-13 | 1987-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-14 | 1990-11-13 | 1991-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |