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Assignee: Ray Myers Corp
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Filing: 1962-10-05
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Granted: 1965-04-13
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Expires: 1982-10-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond L Myers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:36
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/02; B42F17/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A CARD FILE COMPRISING A BOTTOM SUPPORT, A FIRST BACK WALL AND AT LEAST TWO OPPOSED SIDE WALLS FORMING A CONTAINER WHICH IS OPEN AT THE TOP AND THE FRONT, SAID BACK WALL HAVING A SET OF VERTICALLY SPACED OPENINGS BORDERED BY SHELF POSITIONING SURFACES, A SECOND BACK WALL SPACED FROM THE FIRST BACK WALL WHICH HAS OPENINGS AND SHELF POSITIONING SURFACES SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY ALIGNED WITH AND OPPOSED TO SAID BACK WALL OPENINGS AND SURFACES, AND A CARD SUPPORTING SHELF HAVING A REARWARDLY PROJECTING PRONG ARRANGED FOR REMOVABLE INSERTION INTO A SELECTED PAIR OF PRONG ARRANGED OPPOSED OPENINGS IN THE TWO BACK WALLS AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACES TO HOLD THE SHELF IN A CARD SUPPORTING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A CARD FILE COMPRISING A BOTTOM SUPPORT, A FIRST BACK WALL AND AT LEAST TWO OPPOSED SIDE WALLS FORMING A CONTAINER WHICH IS OPEN AT THE TOP AND THE FRONT, SAID BACK WALL HAVING A SET OF VERTICALLY SPACED OPENINGS BORDERED BY SHELF POSITIONING SURFACES, A SECOND BACK WALL SPACED FROM THE FIRST BACK WALL WHICH HAS OPENINGS AND SHELF POSITIONING SURFACES SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTALLY ALIGNED WITH AND OPPOSED TO SAID BACK WALL OPENINGS AND SURFACES, AND A CARD SUPPORTING SHELF HAVING A REARWARDLY PROJECTING PRONG ARRANGED FOR REMOVABLE INSERTION INTO A SELECTED PAIR OF PRONG ARRANGED OPPOSED OPENINGS IN THE TWO BACK WALLS AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACES TO HOLD THE SHELF IN A CARD SUPPORTING POSITION.
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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) | 1968-04-12 | 1968-10-12 | 1969-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-12 | 1972-10-12 | 1973-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-12 | 1976-10-12 | 1977-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |