US4383610A
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Cassette retention pocket
Assignee: POCKET-PAK Inc A CORP OF OK
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Filing: 1981-02-25
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Granted: 1983-05-17
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Expires: 2001-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A cassette container or pocket made of thermoformed vinyl includes detent means capable of meshing with the openings associated with the raised tape to recorder-playback projection portion of a standard audio tape cassette.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L. Boshears
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:10
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A container for holding rectangular cassette, said cassette formed to include a tape to recorder-playback intercept projection having a variety of vertical and horizontal openings, said container having identical side walls, a single end wall, a preformed top wall and an opened end wall forming a pocket for insertion of said cassette relative to a flat bottom wall, said top wall having a center portion spaced a given distance from said bottom wall and a pair of end portions each spaced a greater distance from said bottom wall than said center portion, the improvement comprising: at least one detent formed inwardly to mesh with at least one of horizontal openings of said cassette when said cassette is inserted in said pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A container for holding rectangular cassette, said cassette formed to include a tape to recorder-playback intercept projection having a variety of vertical and horizontal openings, said container having identical side walls, a single end wall, a preformed top wall and an opened end wall forming a pocket for insertion of said cassette relative to a flat bottom wall, said top wall having a center portion spaced a given distance from said bottom wall and a pair of end portions each spaced a greater distance from said bottom wall than said center portion, the improvement comprising: at least one detent formed inwardly to mesh with at least one of horizontal openings of said cassette when said cassette is inserted in said pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The container of claim 1 wherein at least one detent is formed in at least one end portion of said top wall so as to mesh with one of said vertical openings of said cassette.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The container of claim 2 wherein said detent is located so as to mesh with that said vertical opening which would be closest to said single end wall when said cassette is positioned in said pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said detent is formed in said side wall so as to mesh with one of said horizontal openings in said cassette.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The container of claim 4 wherein said detent is located so as to mesh with that said horizontal opening which would be closest to said single end wall when said cassette is positioned in said pocket.
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) | 1986-05-16 | 1986-11-15 | 1987-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-05-16 | 1990-11-15 | 1991-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-05-16 | 1994-11-15 | 1995-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |