US4463849A
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Video disc caddy
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1983-05-23
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Granted: 1984-08-07
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Expires: 2003-05-23
Abstract
Abstract The video disc caddy comprises a record retaining spine removably received inside an outer protective cover. The spine has an opening for receiving a disc record. Each side of the spine is provided with a pair of oppositely disposed, substantially semicircular wiping pads around the record receiving opening therein.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Prusak
- 👤 Bhupendra P. Patel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:38
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/03; G11B23/0328
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
In a disc record package including a record retaining spine removably housed in an outer sleeve; said record retaining spine having a leading closure portion and a trailing annular portion; said trailing annular portion having an opening in which a record is received to form a record/spine assembly; the interior surfaces of said outer sleeve defining an edge opening in communication with a record enclosing cavity in which record/spine assembly is received; said record/spine assembly being subject to insertion into said sleeve, and removal therefrom, through said edge opening; wherein the improvement comprises providing each side of the spine with wiping pads around said record receiving opening in said trailing annular portion for pushing the debris on said interior surfaces of said sleeve out of the way of said record during said insertion and removal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
In a disc record package including a record retaining spine removably housed in an outer sleeve; said record retaining spine having a leading closure portion and a trailing annular portion; said trailing annular portion having an opening in which a record is received to form a record/spine assembly; the interior surfaces of said outer sleeve defining an edge opening in communication with a record enclosing cavity in which record/spine assembly is received; said record/spine assembly being subject to insertion into said sleeve, and removal therefrom, through said edge opening; wherein the improvement comprises providing each side of the spine with wiping pads around said record receiving opening in said trailing annular portion for pushing the debris on said interior surfaces of said sleeve out of the way of said record during said insertion and removal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The record package as defined in claim 1 wherein each side of said spine is provided with a pair of oppositely disposed, substantially semicircular wiping pads.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The record package as defined in claim 1 wherein said wiping pads are made from velvet material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The record package as defined in claim 1 wherein said wiping pads are made from Sontara material.
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) | 1987-08-07 | 1988-02-06 | 1988-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-07 | 1992-02-06 | 1992-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-07 | 1996-02-06 | 1996-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |