US4307809A
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Tape cassette storage container
Assignee: GILFIN INTERNATIONAL F T Ltd
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Filing: 1979-06-11
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Granted: 1981-12-29
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Expires: 1999-06-11
Abstract
Abstract A tape cassette storage container comprises a rigid backing frame member (50,51, 56, 57), provided on one side with fastening means for attachment of the container to a support member, and a series of successive adjacent storage compartments or pockets (61) for individual tape cassettes (65), in which the cassettes (65) are stored generally edge-to-edge, so that the cassettes (65) lie generally parallel or at a slight inclination to the plane of the backing frame member (50).
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Haswell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:13
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0236
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A tape cassette storage container comprising a generally rigid backing frame member, mounting means on said backing frame member for attachment to a support member, a plurality of successive adjacent storage compartments for storing individual tape cassettes with their corresponding edges adjacent and marginally overlying one another in a cross-sectional stepwise configuration, said compartments including opposed side walls, internal projections on opposed internal side surfaces of each compartment side wall providing spring bias means to positively engage the side edges of a cassette therein, a support ledge in each compartment and bridging said side walls, spool locating ribs on each said support ledge to engage and inhibit rotation of the tapes spools of individual cassettes, said storage container being fabricated as an integral moulding of synthetic plastics material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A tape cassette storage container comprising a generally rigid backing frame member, mounting means on said backing frame member for attachment to a support member, a plurality of successive adjacent storage compartments for storing individual tape cassettes with their corresponding edges adjacent and marginally overlying one another in a cross-sectional stepwise configuration, said compartments including opposed side walls, internal projections on opposed internal side surfaces of each compartment side wall providing spring bias means to positively engage the side edges of a cassette therein, a support ledge in each compartment and bridging said side walls, spool locating ribs on each said support ledge to engage and inhibit rotation of the tapes spools of individual cassettes, said storage container being fabricated as an integral moulding of synthetic plastics material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tape cassette holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said mounting means comprises a self-adhesive layer protected by a peelable backing strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A tape cassette holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein, said compartments are of open-fronted configuration and said side walls are relatively shallow.
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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) | 1984-12-28 | 1985-06-29 | 1985-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-28 | 1989-06-29 | 1989-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-28 | 1993-06-29 | 1993-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |