US3109539A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-11-17
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Granted: 1963-11-05
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Expires: 1980-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Turoff Allan David
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/54; B65D85/544
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A RECORD ALBUM FOR A RECORD DISK HAVING A PERIPHERAL EDGE, A CENTRAL PORTION PROVIDED WITH A HOLE THERETHROUGH AND AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION PROVIDED WITH RECORDING GROOVES BETWEEN SAID CENTRAL PORTION AND SAID PERIPHERAL EDGE, SAID ALBUM COMPRISING A PAIR OF COVER MEMBERS INCLUDING A FRONT COVER MEMBER, A REAR COVER MEMBER, MEANS HINGEDLY SECURING SAID COVER MEMBERS TO EACH OTHER, SAID COVER MEMBERS HAVING RECESSES THEREIN CONFORMING IN SIZE TO THE INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF A RECORD, SAID COVER MEMBERS BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF A RECORD TO SUSPEND SAID INTERMEDIATE PORTION WITHIN SAID RECESSES, A CENTER RETAINING SPINDLE ADAPTED TO EXTEND THROUGH THE HOLE IN A RECORD, SAID SPINDLE BEING FORMED OF A RESILIENT MATERIAL FOR FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING A RECORD, SAID SPINDLE BEING SECURED TO ONE OF SAID COVER MEMBERS TO CENTRALLY SUPPORT A RECORD IN SAID ALBUM, SAID SPINDLE RESILIENTLY ENGAGING THE OTHER OF SAID COVER MEMBERS, A TONGUE EXTENDING ABOUT SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE PERIPHERY OF ONE OF SAID COVER MEMBERS, THE OTHER OF SAID COVER MEMBERS HAVING A COMPLEMENTARY GROOVE FORMED THEREIN FOR RECEIVING SAID TONGUE THEREIN TO INTERLOCK SAID COVER MEMBERS WHILE PROVIDING A DUST BARRIER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A RECORD ALBUM FOR A RECORD DISK HAVING A PERIPHERAL EDGE, A CENTRAL PORTION PROVIDED WITH A HOLE THERETHROUGH AND AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION PROVIDED WITH RECORDING GROOVES BETWEEN SAID CENTRAL PORTION AND SAID PERIPHERAL EDGE, SAID ALBUM COMPRISING A PAIR OF COVER MEMBERS INCLUDING A FRONT COVER MEMBER, A REAR COVER MEMBER, MEANS HINGEDLY SECURING SAID COVER MEMBERS TO EACH OTHER, SAID COVER MEMBERS HAVING RECESSES THEREIN CONFORMING IN SIZE TO THE INTERMEDIATE PORTION OF A RECORD, SAID COVER MEMBERS BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH THE PERIPHERAL EDGE OF A RECORD TO SUSPEND SAID INTERMEDIATE PORTION WITHIN SAID RECESSES, A CENTER RETAINING SPINDLE ADAPTED TO EXTEND THROUGH THE HOLE IN A RECORD, SAID SPINDLE BEING FORMED OF A RESILIENT MATERIAL FOR FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING A RECORD, SAID SPINDLE BEING SECURED TO ONE OF SAID COVER MEMBERS TO CENTRALLY SUPPORT A RECORD IN SAID ALBUM, SAID SPINDLE RESILIENTLY ENGAGING THE OTHER OF SAID COVER MEMBERS, A TONGUE EXTENDING ABOUT SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE PERIPHERY OF ONE OF SAID COVER MEMBERS, THE OTHER OF SAID COVER MEMBERS HAVING A COMPLEMENTARY GROOVE FORMED THEREIN FOR RECEIVING SAID TONGUE THEREIN TO INTERLOCK SAID COVER MEMBERS WHILE PROVIDING A DUST BARRIER.
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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) | 1966-11-04 | 1967-05-06 | 1967-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-04 | 1971-05-06 | 1971-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-04 | 1975-05-06 | 1975-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |