US3099268A
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Plastic protectors for sheet material and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-01
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1980-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gene W Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:02
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F7/00; B42F7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A PROTECTOR FOR SHEET MATERIAL INCLUDING SALES LITERATURE, DRAWINGS, BROCHURES AND THE LIKE LARGE AREA SHEETS COMPRISING A SHEET OF THIN FLEXIBLE PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING SUFFICIENT RIGIDITY AS TO RETAIN A FOLD TENACIOUSLY WHEN THE FOLD IS FORMED AND TAKES A SET UPON COOLING AFTER BEING HEATED, SAID PROTECTOR HAVING A WIDE AREA FLAT CENTRAL PORTION COEXTENSIVE IN SIZE WITH THE FLAT SHEET MATERIAL TO BE COVERED AND RELATIVELY NARROW STRIP PORTIONS OF ITS OPPOSITE LATERAL EDGES BEING FOLDED OVER TO LIE CLOSELY AGAINST THE SAME FACE OF SAID PROTECTOR, THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CREASES OF SAID FOLDED OVER STRIP PORTIONS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY COEXTENSIVE WITH THE CORRESPONDING DIMENSION OF SHEET MATERIAL TO BE EMBRACED BY SAID PROTECTOR
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A PROTECTOR FOR SHEET MATERIAL INCLUDING SALES LITERATURE, DRAWINGS, BROCHURES AND THE LIKE LARGE AREA SHEETS COMPRISING A SHEET OF THIN FLEXIBLE PLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING SUFFICIENT RIGIDITY AS TO RETAIN A FOLD TENACIOUSLY WHEN THE FOLD IS FORMED AND TAKES A SET UPON COOLING AFTER BEING HEATED, SAID PROTECTOR HAVING A WIDE AREA FLAT CENTRAL PORTION COEXTENSIVE IN SIZE WITH THE FLAT SHEET MATERIAL TO BE COVERED AND RELATIVELY NARROW STRIP PORTIONS OF ITS OPPOSITE LATERAL EDGES BEING FOLDED OVER TO LIE CLOSELY AGAINST THE SAME FACE OF SAID PROTECTOR, THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CREASES OF SAID FOLDED OVER STRIP PORTIONS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY COEXTENSIVE WITH THE CORRESPONDING DIMENSION OF SHEET MATERIAL TO BE EMBRACED BY SAID PROTECTOR
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) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |