US3148455A
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Marking device and tape casing holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-01-30
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Granted: 1964-09-15
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Expires: 1981-01-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfonso B Aciego
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:20
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1084; B; B25; B25H; B25H7/00; B25H7/04; B43; B43K; B43K31/00; G01B3/1089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
AN IMPROVED HOLDER FOR HOLDING A TAPE CASING AND MARKING DEVICE IN A GIVEN RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, COMPRISING: AN INTERGRAL STRIP OF SPRING LIKE MATERIAL HAVING A BOWED SIDE WALL INCLUDING A LOWER EDGE PORTION BENT THROUGH AT LEAST A RIGHT ANGLE IN A DIRECTION OUTWARDLY FROM THE CONCAVE SIDE OF SAID WALL AND TERMINATING IN A GENERALLY STRAIGHT UPWARDLY EXTENDING FLANGE TERMINATING IN AN UPPER EDGE FOR FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING IN SUBSTANTIALLY A LINE CONTACT THE BOTTOM OF SAID TAPE CASING TO PREVENT SLIDING MOVEMENT OF THE BOTTOM OF SAID TAPE CASING RELATIVE TO SAID UPPER EDGE, SAID SIDEWALL INCLUDING AN UPPER EDGE PORTION BENT THROUGH AT LEAST A RIGHT ANGLE IN A DIRECTION OUTWARDLY FROM THE CONCAVE SIDE OF SAID WALL AND TERMINATING IN A GENERALLY STRAIGHT DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING FLANGE TERMINATING IN A LOWER EDGE, SAID SIDEWALL ALSO INCLUDING A REAR PORTION BENT ABOUT AN AXIS GENERALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID LOWER EDGE AND UPPER EDGE TO DEFINE A REAR TAB FOR ENGAGING THE REAR PORTION OF SAID TAPE CASING, SAID SIDE WALL HAVING A FORWARDLY EXTENDING PORTION FOLDED BACK ON ITSELF TO DEFINE A CYLINDRICAL PORTION FOR SECURING SAID MARKING DEVICE, THE FOLDED BACK PORTION EXTENDING REARWARDLY IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP TO SAID SIDE WALL TO DEFINE THEREWITH A GRIPPING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
AN IMPROVED HOLDER FOR HOLDING A TAPE CASING AND MARKING DEVICE IN A GIVEN RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, COMPRISING: AN INTERGRAL STRIP OF SPRING LIKE MATERIAL HAVING A BOWED SIDE WALL INCLUDING A LOWER EDGE PORTION BENT THROUGH AT LEAST A RIGHT ANGLE IN A DIRECTION OUTWARDLY FROM THE CONCAVE SIDE OF SAID WALL AND TERMINATING IN A GENERALLY STRAIGHT UPWARDLY EXTENDING FLANGE TERMINATING IN AN UPPER EDGE FOR FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING IN SUBSTANTIALLY A LINE CONTACT THE BOTTOM OF SAID TAPE CASING TO PREVENT SLIDING MOVEMENT OF THE BOTTOM OF SAID TAPE CASING RELATIVE TO SAID UPPER EDGE, SAID SIDEWALL INCLUDING AN UPPER EDGE PORTION BENT THROUGH AT LEAST A RIGHT ANGLE IN A DIRECTION OUTWARDLY FROM THE CONCAVE SIDE OF SAID WALL AND TERMINATING IN A GENERALLY STRAIGHT DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING FLANGE TERMINATING IN A LOWER EDGE, SAID SIDEWALL ALSO INCLUDING A REAR PORTION BENT ABOUT AN AXIS GENERALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID LOWER EDGE AND UPPER EDGE TO DEFINE A REAR TAB FOR ENGAGING THE REAR PORTION OF SAID TAPE CASING, SAID SIDE WALL HAVING A FORWARDLY EXTENDING PORTION FOLDED BACK ON ITSELF TO DEFINE A CYLINDRICAL PORTION FOR SECURING SAID MARKING DEVICE, THE FOLDED BACK PORTION EXTENDING REARWARDLY IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP TO SAID SIDE WALL TO DEFINE THEREWITH A GRIPPING MEANS.
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) | 1967-09-15 | 1968-03-16 | 1968-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-15 | 1972-03-16 | 1972-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-15 | 1976-03-16 | 1976-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |