US3180697A
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Storage container for slide magazines
Assignee: Ernst Leitz Wetzlar GmbH
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Filing: 1963-09-03
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Granted: 1965-04-27
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Expires: 1983-09-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mulch Hans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:51
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR SLIDE MAGAZINES COMPRISING A LOWER PORTION HAVING A BOTTOM WALL, TWO SIDE WALLS HAVING INNER FACES AND LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING GROOVES IN SAID INNER FACES ADJACENT TO THE TOP EDGES THEREOF, AND A REAR WALL, AN UPPER COVER PORTION HAVING A TOP WALL DEFINING THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER, SAID TOP WALL SLIDABLY RECEIVED IN SAID LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING GROOVES AND A FRONT WALL DEFINING THE FRONT OF THE CONTAINER, A LEDGE ON SAID BOTTOM WALL AT THE FRONT THEREOF AND PARALLEL TO SAID FRONT WALL ADAPTED TO RETAIN SLIDE MAGAZINES, AND EJECTION MEANS ADJACENT SAID REAR WALL ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE OUTWARD END OF SAID SLIDE MAGAZINES IN REST POSITION AGAINST SAID LEDGE AND TO EJECT SAID SLIDE MAGAZINES WHEN SAID OUTWARD END IS LIFTED FROM SAID REST POSITION AGAINST SAID LEDGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A STORAGE CONTAINER FOR SLIDE MAGAZINES COMPRISING A LOWER PORTION HAVING A BOTTOM WALL, TWO SIDE WALLS HAVING INNER FACES AND LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING GROOVES IN SAID INNER FACES ADJACENT TO THE TOP EDGES THEREOF, AND A REAR WALL, AN UPPER COVER PORTION HAVING A TOP WALL DEFINING THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER, SAID TOP WALL SLIDABLY RECEIVED IN SAID LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING GROOVES AND A FRONT WALL DEFINING THE FRONT OF THE CONTAINER, A LEDGE ON SAID BOTTOM WALL AT THE FRONT THEREOF AND PARALLEL TO SAID FRONT WALL ADAPTED TO RETAIN SLIDE MAGAZINES, AND EJECTION MEANS ADJACENT SAID REAR WALL ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE OUTWARD END OF SAID SLIDE MAGAZINES IN REST POSITION AGAINST SAID LEDGE AND TO EJECT SAID SLIDE MAGAZINES WHEN SAID OUTWARD END IS LIFTED FROM SAID REST POSITION AGAINST SAID LEDGE.
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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) | 1968-04-26 | 1968-10-26 | 1969-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-26 | 1972-10-26 | 1973-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-26 | 1976-10-26 | 1977-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |