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Video disc caddy
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1983-05-10
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Granted: 1984-08-07
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Expires: 2003-05-10
Abstract
Abstract The video disc caddy comprises a relatively compliant, record retaining spine subject to removable reception in an outer sleeve. The outside lateral dimension of the spine is made larger than the corresponding dimension of the sleeve so that when the record/spine assembly is inserted into the sleeve, the spine gently squeezes the record to hold it in place upon insertion.
Inventors
- 👤 Istvan Gorog
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:24
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/03; G11B23/0328
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A disc record package comprising an outer sleeve having an edge opening in communication with a record enclosing cavity, and an inner record retaining spine having a closure portion and a relatively compliant annular portion; said spine being subject to insertion into said record enclosing cavity through said edge opening; said annular portion defining an opening in which a record is received to form a record/spine assembly; said opening in said annular portion being normally larger than said record to allow it to pass freely therethrough; said package including means for releasably securing said spine to said sleeve; wherein the improvement comprises making the difference between the outside dimension of said annular portion and the inside dimension of said record enclosing cavity greater than the corresponding difference between the inner walls of said annular portion defining said opening therein and the outer periphery of said record to produce an interference between said spine and said record as said record/spine assembly is inserted into said sleeve, so that said record is held in place during insertion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A disc record package comprising an outer sleeve having an edge opening in communication with a record enclosing cavity, and an inner record retaining spine having a closure portion and a relatively compliant annular portion; said spine being subject to insertion into said record enclosing cavity through said edge opening; said annular portion defining an opening in which a record is received to form a record/spine assembly; said opening in said annular portion being normally larger than said record to allow it to pass freely therethrough; said package including means for releasably securing said spine to said sleeve; wherein the improvement comprises making the difference between the outside dimension of said annular portion and the inside dimension of said record enclosing cavity greater than the corresponding difference between the inner walls of said annular portion defining said opening therein and the outer periphery of said record to produce an interference between said spine and said record as said record/spine assembly is inserted into said sleeve, so that said record is held in place during insertion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The disc record package as defined in claim 1 wherein said annular portion of said record retaining spine is provided with a peripheral gap to allow said annular portion to close in order to capture said enclosed record upon insertion of said record/spine assembly into sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The disc record package as set forth in claim 1 wherein the lateral outside dimension of said annular portion is larger than the corresponding inside dimension of said record enclosing cavity to produce a lateral interference between said record and said annular portion when said record/spine assembly is enclosed in said sleeve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The disc record package as outlined in claim 1 wherein the inside wall of said annular portion defining said opening therein is equipped with a circumferential groove to capture said enclosed record when said record/spine assembly is received in said sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The disc record package of claim 1 wherein said sleeve consists of a pliable, U-shaped enclosure mounted to a pair of relatively rigid, T-shaped side rails.
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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) | 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 |