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US3071639A
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Portable radio receiver casing and battery holder means
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1960-01-29
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1980-01-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mendelson Hans
- 👤 Jr Charles I Tighe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:05
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/213; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A MOLDED CASING FOR SMALL BATTERY-OPERATED RADIO RECEIVERS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING, TWO SEPARABLE FRONT AND BACK PARTS PROVIDING A UNITARY CASING SHELL HAVING RELATIVELY THIN WALLS AND A BATTERY LOADING PORT IN ONE OF SAID WALLS, AND INTERNAL BATTERY RECEIVING AND HOLDING MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID CASING, SAID BATTERY RECEIVING AND HOLDING MEANS INCLUDING A SERIES OF SUBSTANTIALLY-PARALLEL SPACED RIB ELEMENTS INTEGRAL WITH ONE WALL OF THE CASING IN ONE PART AND AT LEAST ONE COMPLEMENTARY RIB ELEMENT INTEGRAL WITH AN OPPOSITE WALL OF THE CASING IN THE OTHER PART, THE FREE EDGES OF THE RIB ELEMENTS BEING POSITIONED IN OPPOSED RELATION TO DEFINE AN ELONGATED EFFECTIVELY CYLINDRICAL BATTERY TRACK AXIALLY ALIGNED AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE LOADING PORT, AND THE RIB ELEMENTS FURTHER BEING CURVED ON RELATIVELY LONG RADII HAVING ESSENTIALLY A COMMON CENTER TO DEFORM THE TRACK IN ONE DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A MOLDED CASING FOR SMALL BATTERY-OPERATED RADIO RECEIVERS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING, TWO SEPARABLE FRONT AND BACK PARTS PROVIDING A UNITARY CASING SHELL HAVING RELATIVELY THIN WALLS AND A BATTERY LOADING PORT IN ONE OF SAID WALLS, AND INTERNAL BATTERY RECEIVING AND HOLDING MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID CASING, SAID BATTERY RECEIVING AND HOLDING MEANS INCLUDING A SERIES OF SUBSTANTIALLY-PARALLEL SPACED RIB ELEMENTS INTEGRAL WITH ONE WALL OF THE CASING IN ONE PART AND AT LEAST ONE COMPLEMENTARY RIB ELEMENT INTEGRAL WITH AN OPPOSITE WALL OF THE CASING IN THE OTHER PART, THE FREE EDGES OF THE RIB ELEMENTS BEING POSITIONED IN OPPOSED RELATION TO DEFINE AN ELONGATED EFFECTIVELY CYLINDRICAL BATTERY TRACK AXIALLY ALIGNED AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE LOADING PORT, AND THE RIB ELEMENTS FURTHER BEING CURVED ON RELATIVELY LONG RADII HAVING ESSENTIALLY A COMMON CENTER TO DEFORM THE TRACK IN ONE DIRECTION.
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) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |