US3150874A
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Self-indexing of machine-stacked cards
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1961-10-30
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Granted: 1964-09-29
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Expires: 1981-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Zinke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:12
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K13/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
CARD APPARATUS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A MAJORITY OF DATA CARDS, A MINORITY OF INDEXING CARDS, AND A BIN FOR RECEIVING, CONFINING AND HOLDING UPRIGHT, GROUPS OF THE DATA CARDS SEPARATED BY INDEXING CARDS; THE DIMENSION OF EACH DATA CARD FROM SIDE TO SIDE BEING LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID BIN; AND A DIMENSION OF EACH INDEXING CARD FROM SIDE TO SIDE BEING GREATER THAN THAT OF SAID BIN OVER AN INTERIOR REGION THEREOF FROM ONE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
CARD APPARATUS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A MAJORITY OF DATA CARDS, A MINORITY OF INDEXING CARDS, AND A BIN FOR RECEIVING, CONFINING AND HOLDING UPRIGHT, GROUPS OF THE DATA CARDS SEPARATED BY INDEXING CARDS; THE DIMENSION OF EACH DATA CARD FROM SIDE TO SIDE BEING LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID BIN; AND A DIMENSION OF EACH INDEXING CARD FROM SIDE TO SIDE BEING GREATER THAN THAT OF SAID BIN OVER AN INTERIOR REGION THEREOF FROM ONE
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) | 1967-09-29 | 1968-03-30 | 1968-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-29 | 1972-03-30 | 1972-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-29 | 1976-03-30 | 1976-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |