US4237947A
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Compartmentalized coupon carrying case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-16
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Granted: 1980-12-09
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Expires: 1999-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A coupon case constructed of a see-through plasticized material, pliable in composition to permit arrangement into individual compartmentalized sections and foldable to permit easy carrying about.
Inventors
- 👤 Carolyn V. Mater
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:25
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/18; A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A coupon carrying case comprising: front and back portions of a see-through material composition; first means securing together respective top, bottom and side edges of said front and back portions; second means predeterminedly positioned from top to bottom of said front and back portions and secured thereto, to compartmentalize said front and back portions into individualized sections; and third means forming an opening along each individualized section so formed, and extending towards opposite side edges of said sections, to permit thereby insertion of coupons or other writings into said sections; and wherein said first means comprises binding tape means overlying the top, bottom and side edges of said front and back see-through material portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A coupon carrying case comprising: front and back portions of a see-through material composition; first means securing together respective top, bottom and side edges of said front and back portions; second means predeterminedly positioned from top to bottom of said front and back portions and secured thereto, to compartmentalize said front and back portions into individualized sections; and third means forming an opening along each individualized section so formed, and extending towards opposite side edges of said sections, to permit thereby insertion of coupons or other writings into said sections; and wherein said first means comprises binding tape means overlying the top, bottom and side edges of said front and back see-through material portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The coupon carrying case of claim 1 wherein said front and back portions are constructed of a plasticized composition sufficiently pliable to permit fold-over of the individualized sections so formed, one atop the other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The coupon carrying case of claim 1 wherein fourth means are included adjacent the top edge of said back portion, to permit holding of said case in open, unfolded position when not being carried about.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The coupon carrying case of claim 3 wherein fifth means are included adjacent said third means to enhance the determination of locating said third means for inserting coupons in place in the individualized sections so formed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The coupon carrying case of claim 4 wherein said third means extends between opposite side edges of said individualized sections in forming the opening for coupons to be inserted in said sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The coupon carrying case of claim 1 wherein said individualized sections are constructed of a nine inch length and four inch width.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The coupon carrying case of claim 1 wherein said second means comprises binding tape means interposed between said front and back see-through material portions which overlie it.
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) | 1983-12-09 | 1984-06-09 | 1984-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-09 | 1988-06-09 | 1988-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-09 | 1992-06-09 | 1992-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |