US4544182A
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Reversible numeric color-coded labels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-11-10
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Granted: 1985-10-01
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Expires: 2003-11-10
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to the field of office file labeling and discloses a label which is less expensive to manufacture and to apply to a normal numeric filing system. The label employs a color-coding system and includes perforations which permit unwanted portions of the label to be removed prior to application. The label is for numeric end-tab filing and is reversible about its central fold-line. Individual digits are rotated 180 degrees with respect to corresponding digits on the opposite side of the fold-line so that the digits are in readable orientation in either the reversed or non-reversed condition.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert P. Spring
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:34
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F21/00; B42F21/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A file folder label, comprising: (a) a central foldline; (b) a front portion on one side of the foldline; (c) a back portion on the opposite side of the foldline; (d) numeric digits on the front portion arranged in a vertical column parallel to the foldline in a given order, top to bottom; (e) numeric digits on the back portion each individually identical to the digits on the front portion and arranged likewise in a vertical column parallel to the foldline in the same order, top to bottom, as the digits on the front portion, each digit on the back portion being rotated 180 degrees with respect to its corresponding digit on the front portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A file folder label, comprising: (a) a central foldline; (b) a front portion on one side of the foldline; (c) a back portion on the opposite side of the foldline; (d) numeric digits on the front portion arranged in a vertical column parallel to the foldline in a given order, top to bottom; (e) numeric digits on the back portion each individually identical to the digits on the front portion and arranged likewise in a vertical column parallel to the foldline in the same order, top to bottom, as the digits on the front portion, each digit on the back portion being rotated 180 degrees with respect to its corresponding digit on the front portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The label of claim 1 further including color bars between each pair of corresponding digits, each color bar lying across the foldline in both front and back portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The label of claim 2 further including two perforation lines parallel to the foldline located on each portion between the color bars and the digits.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The label of claim 3 further including perforation lines perpendicular to the foldline located between neighboring digits.
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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) | 1988-09-30 | 1989-04-01 | 1989-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-30 | 1993-04-01 | 1993-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-30 | 1997-04-01 | 1997-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |