US4225038A
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Magnetic disk storage case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-08-10
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Granted: 1980-09-30
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Expires: 1998-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A magnetic disk and card storage enclosure is described in the following specification configured as a book-like pair of overlying covers that are hinged along a side analogous to a binding. One of the covers has a pivotal tray-like insert connected thereto that can be laid within the enclosure formed between the two covers. The tray-like enclosure can store disks in their entirety or be divided with a wall to provide two adjunct compartments for rectangular magnetic cards. The other cover which is not connected to the insert has a ledge or side wall therearound which forms an internal cavity or enclosure for the entire insert to be laid therein and enclosed when the top and bottom covers are laid in overlying relationship to each other. The insert has a pair of flexible fan tabs which can receive the magnetic disks or cards therebehind for spreading them in a flexible and facile manner. The entire case can be formed from plastic with living hinges for opening and closing the case.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Egly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:18
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F5/00; B42F5/005; G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0433
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A container for holding magnetic memory storage members comprising: a first co-extensively unbroken cover; a second co-extensively unbroken cover hinged to said first cover by a web similar to a book-like binding having at least one living hinge, to provide a space between said covers when they are in folded overlying relationship; a tray-like insert pivotally attached to one of said covers to allow said insert to be folded inwardly between said first and second cover; and, said tray-like insert member having lateral side walls to prevent substantial movement of magnetic memory members stored therein with tabs overlying a portion of said tray to secure the magnetic memory members between the tabs and the base of said tray-like member in a manner to allow the tabs to be moved to provide access to the memory members stored therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A container for holding magnetic memory storage members comprising: a first co-extensively unbroken cover; a second co-extensively unbroken cover hinged to said first cover by a web similar to a book-like binding having at least one living hinge, to provide a space between said covers when they are in folded overlying relationship; a tray-like insert pivotally attached to one of said covers to allow said insert to be folded inwardly between said first and second cover; and, said tray-like insert member having lateral side walls to prevent substantial movement of magnetic memory members stored therein with tabs overlying a portion of said tray to secure the magnetic memory members between the tabs and the base of said tray-like member in a manner to allow the tabs to be moved to provide access to the memory members stored therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The container as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: flexible pivotal support means formed with a pintal for supporting said insert or tray in pivotal connected relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The container as claimed in claim 2 further comprising: a pintal formed as a portion of said container; and, a rounded slot opening for receiving said pintal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The container as claimed in claim 3 further comprising: means for securing said first cover to said second cover at the upstanding walls between said covers in the form of a frictional engagement latch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
153 words
The combination of a magnetic memory storage member and a container for storing said memory comprising: memory storage members; a first co-extensively unbroken cover; a second co-extensively unbroken cover hinged to said first cover in spaced relationship by means of a web providing in part a living hinge securing said first and second covers together so that they can be opened in a book-like manner; a wall surrounding at least in part the general peripheral region of one of said covers in upstanding relationship therefrom for extending between a portion of said first and second covers when said covers are in overlying relationship to each other; a tray-like member hinged to one of said cover s for folding inwardly so that when said first and second covers are in overlying relationship said tray-like member is implaced within said upstanding wall; and, flexible tabs overlying said magnetic memory storage members in said tray-like member
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
153 words
The combination of a magnetic memory storage member and a container for storing said memory comprising: memory storage members; a first co-extensively unbroken cover; a second co-extensively unbroken cover hinged to said first cover in spaced relationship by means of a web providing in part a living hinge securing said first and second covers together so that they can be opened in a book-like manner; a wall surrounding at least in part the general peripheral region of one of said covers in upstanding relationship therefrom for extending between a portion of said first and second covers when said covers are in overlying relationship to each other; a tray-like member hinged to one of said cover s for folding inwardly so that when said first and second covers are in overlying relationship said tray-like member is implaced within said upstanding wall; and, flexible tabs overlying said magnetic memory storage members in said tray-like member
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination as claimed in claim 5 wherein: said magnetic memory members are magnetic cards
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination as claimed in claim 5 wherein: said magnetic memory storage members are magnetic disks.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination as claimed in claim 7 wherein: said magnetic memory members are floppy disks.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-09-30 | 1984-03-31 | 1984-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-30 | 1988-03-31 | 1988-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-30 | 1992-03-31 | 1992-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |