US3206957A
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Cigarette case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-22
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1983-11-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Reitzes Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:13
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04F; G04F3/00; G04F3/02; G04F3/025; A; A24; A24F; A24F15/00; A24F15/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7006; Y10T70/7034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
CIGARETTE CASE CONSTRUCTION COMPRISING: A CASING ELEMENT HAVING A DISCHARGE OPENING; SAID CASING HAVING A STORAGE AREA SUFFICIENT TO HOLD A PLURALITY OF CIGARETTES; GATE MEANS INCLUDING A PIVOTED LEVER CARRYING A DETENT PLATE HAVING A CLOSED POSITION IN WHICH SAID PLATE OBSTRUCTS SAID OPENING AND AN OPEN POSITION IN WHICH SAID PLATE CLEARS SAID OPENING; AND TIMING CONTROL MEANS FOR MOVING SAID GATE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
CIGARETTE CASE CONSTRUCTION COMPRISING: A CASING ELEMENT HAVING A DISCHARGE OPENING; SAID CASING HAVING A STORAGE AREA SUFFICIENT TO HOLD A PLURALITY OF CIGARETTES; GATE MEANS INCLUDING A PIVOTED LEVER CARRYING A DETENT PLATE HAVING A CLOSED POSITION IN WHICH SAID PLATE OBSTRUCTS SAID OPENING AND AN OPEN POSITION IN WHICH SAID PLATE CLEARS SAID OPENING; AND TIMING CONTROL MEANS FOR MOVING SAID GATE 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) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |