US2670308A
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Microgroove polystyrene phonograph record
Assignee: Union Carbide Corp
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Filing: 1950-04-27
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Granted: 1954-02-23
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Expires: 1970-04-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Groff Frazier
- 👤 Howard D Bassett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:43
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B3/00; G11B3/68; G11B3/70; G11B3/705; G11B3/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
MICROGROOVE RECORD COMPRISING A PLAYING SURFACE OF POLYSTYRENE HAVING AN AVERAGE MOLECULAR WEIGHT BETWEEN 50,000 AND 80,000 AND LESS THAN 3% BY WEIGHT OF METHANOL SOLUBLE MATTER AND DISPERSED IN SAID POLYSTYRENE BETWEEN 2 AND 10% BY WEIGHT THEREOF OF NATURAL WAX, SAID RECORD HAVING A THIN COATING ON ITS PLAYING SURFACE COMPRISING A WATER-SOLUBLE AGENT SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF GLYCEROL, POLYGLYCEROL AND POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS, THE COATING IN THE RECORED GROOVES BEING BETWEEN ABOUT 0.0001 AND 0.0005 INCH THICKNESS.
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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) | 1957-02-22 | 1957-08-24 | 1958-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1961-02-22 | 1961-08-24 | 1962-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1965-02-22 | 1965-08-24 | 1966-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |