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US4432453A
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Storage system for either boxed or unboxed cassettes
Assignee: BERKMAN INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: 1984-02-21
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Expires: 2002-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A case having at least one row and a plurality of tandem compartments for interchangeably receiving and storing either a single boxed cassette or two unboxed cassettes in any compartment. The case has opposite side walls connected by means of a bottom wall, with the compartments disposed parallel and transverse to the opposite side walls; each compartment comprising a pair of projections separating and dividing the said compartment into storage zones on both sides of said projections. The opposite side walls define pairs of vertical ribs for guiding and securely retaining a single boxed cassette in place atop said projections, and further define vertical end stops adjacent said ribs for limiting transverse movement of unboxed cassettes stored and securely retained between said projections and opposite guides projecting inwardly from said side walls.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph L. Berkman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:23
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0236
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A storage case for magnetic tape cassettes and tape cassette boxes comprising at least one row having a plurality of tandem compartments for interchangeably receiving and storing either a boxed cassette or a pair of unboxed cassettes in the same compartment, each said compartment having opposite side walls connected by means of a bottom wall, and having twin parallel storage zones disposed transverse to said opposite side walls; each said compartment further comprising projection means separating and dividing said compartment into said twin parallel storage zones on either side of said projection means; said opposite side walls having pairs of vertical ribs for guiding and securely retaining a single boxed cassette in place in said compartment atop said projection means, and vertical end stops adjacent said vertical ribs for limiting transverse movement of unboxed cassettes stored and securely retained between said projection means and oppositely disposed compartment separating guides projecting inwardly from said opposite side walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A storage case for magnetic tape cassettes and tape cassette boxes comprising at least one row having a plurality of tandem compartments for interchangeably receiving and storing either a boxed cassette or a pair of unboxed cassettes in the same compartment, each said compartment having opposite side walls connected by means of a bottom wall, and having twin parallel storage zones disposed transverse to said opposite side walls; each said compartment further comprising projection means separating and dividing said compartment into said twin parallel storage zones on either side of said projection means; said opposite side walls having pairs of vertical ribs for guiding and securely retaining a single boxed cassette in place in said compartment atop said projection means, and vertical end stops adjacent said vertical ribs for limiting transverse movement of unboxed cassettes stored and securely retained between said projection means and oppositely disposed compartment separating guides projecting inwardly from said opposite side walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The case according to claim 1, wherein said projection means extend from said bottom wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The case according to claim 1, wherein said projection means extend from said opposite side walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The case according to claim 3, wherein said projection means also extending from said bottom wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The case according to claim 1, wherein said vertical ribs and said vertical end stops are unitary and form corner projections in the corners of each compartment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The case according to claim 5, wherein said guides project inwardly from adjacent corner projections of each pair of compartments in the manner of a flying buttress.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The case according to claim 1, wherein said bottom wall is ribbed or corrugated-like.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The case according to claim 1, wherein said case forms an insert for a cabinet module having a hinged cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The case according to claim 8, wherein said hinged cover is transparent.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The case according to claim 1, wherein said case forms an insert for a valise having a hinged cover and handle means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The case according to claim 10, wherein said case and valise are integrally made from a plastic material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
The case according to claim 1, wherein said case is in the form of a tray-like article for use either alone in storing boxed magnetic tape cassettes, a double amount of unboxed magnetic tape cassettes, or any desired combination of boxed and unboxed magnetic tape cassettes.
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