US3203558A
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Assignee: Book of the Month Club Inc
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Filing: 1963-08-21
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1983-08-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ullman Allan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J47/00; A47J47/16; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/40; A47B88/407
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A STORAGE UNIT COMPRISING BOOKSHELF MEANS FORMED OF A LOOP OF SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID MATERIAL OF CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTION BENT AT RIGHT ANGLES TO FORM A SUPPORTING LEDGE AND A BACK SUPPORT NORMAL THERETO, SAID LEDGE INCLUDING SPACED ROD LIKE MEMBERS TERMINALLY SUPPORTED THEREON TO FORM AN ARTICLE SUPPORTING SURFACE, SPACED SIDE SUPPORTS FORMED OF LOOPS OF SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID MATERIAL OF CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTION FIXED TO THE OPPOSED END PORTIONS OF SAID BOOKSHELF MEANS SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO SAID LEDGE AND BACK SUPPORT WITH THE LOWER PORTIONS THEREOF PROJECTING BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LEDGE TO SUPPORT THE SAME IN SPACE RELATION TO AN UNDERLYING SUPPORT SURFACE, A CARD BOX SIZED TO BE SLIDABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID LEDGE BETWEEN SAID SPACED SIDE SUPPORTS, AND MEANS FOR GUIDING SAID BOX LATERALLY ALONG SAID SHELF, SAID MEANS PROVIDING A MEASURE OF FRICTION TO LATERAL MOVEMENT OF THE BOX IN ORDER THAT THE BOX MAY ACT AS AN ADJUSTABLE BOOKEND FOR SUPPORTING BOOKS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION BETWEEN SAID BOX AND ONE OF SAID SIDE SUPPORTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A STORAGE UNIT COMPRISING BOOKSHELF MEANS FORMED OF A LOOP OF SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID MATERIAL OF CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTION BENT AT RIGHT ANGLES TO FORM A SUPPORTING LEDGE AND A BACK SUPPORT NORMAL THERETO, SAID LEDGE INCLUDING SPACED ROD LIKE MEMBERS TERMINALLY SUPPORTED THEREON TO FORM AN ARTICLE SUPPORTING SURFACE, SPACED SIDE SUPPORTS FORMED OF LOOPS OF SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID MATERIAL OF CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTION FIXED TO THE OPPOSED END PORTIONS OF SAID BOOKSHELF MEANS SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO SAID LEDGE AND BACK SUPPORT WITH THE LOWER PORTIONS THEREOF PROJECTING BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LEDGE TO SUPPORT THE SAME IN SPACE RELATION TO AN UNDERLYING SUPPORT SURFACE, A CARD BOX SIZED TO BE SLIDABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID LEDGE BETWEEN SAID SPACED SIDE SUPPORTS, AND MEANS FOR GUIDING SAID BOX LATERALLY ALONG SAID SHELF, SAID MEANS PROVIDING A MEASURE OF FRICTION TO LATERAL MOVEMENT OF THE BOX IN ORDER THAT THE BOX MAY ACT AS AN ADJUSTABLE BOOKEND FOR SUPPORTING BOOKS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION BETWEEN SAID BOX AND ONE OF SAID SIDE SUPPORTS.
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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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |