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US3228131A
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Indicator device for a shelf
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-02-25
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1984-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L Heck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:09
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/18; G09F3/20; G09F3/202
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
AN INDICATOR DEVICE FOR USE WITH A SHELF HAVING A FRONT EDGE AND AN UNDERSURFACE COMPRISING A RAIL MEMBER SECURED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SHELF, AN INDICATOR MEMBER INCLUDING A FRONT SURFACE, A REAR SURFACE AND A TOP SURFACE, INDICIA MEANS CARRIED BY SAID INDICATOR MEMBER FOR IMPARTING INFORMATION RELATING TO ARTICLES CARRIED ON THE SHELF, SECURING MEANS ATTACHING SAID INDICATOR MEMBER TO SAID RAIL MEMBER AT A DESIRED LOCATION, SAID SECURING MEANS INCLUDING PIVOTAL MEANS OPERATIVELY CARRYING SAID INDICATOR MEMBER WHEREBY SAID INDICATOR MEMBER MAY BE SELECTIVELY MOVED BETWEEN AN INDICATING POSITION WHEREIN SAID INDICIA MEANS ARE VISIBLE FROM IN FRONT OF THE SHELF AND A RETRACTED POSITION WHEREIN SAID INDICIA MEANS ARE CONCEALED BENEATH THE SHELF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
AN INDICATOR DEVICE FOR USE WITH A SHELF HAVING A FRONT EDGE AND AN UNDERSURFACE COMPRISING A RAIL MEMBER SECURED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE SHELF, AN INDICATOR MEMBER INCLUDING A FRONT SURFACE, A REAR SURFACE AND A TOP SURFACE, INDICIA MEANS CARRIED BY SAID INDICATOR MEMBER FOR IMPARTING INFORMATION RELATING TO ARTICLES CARRIED ON THE SHELF, SECURING MEANS ATTACHING SAID INDICATOR MEMBER TO SAID RAIL MEMBER AT A DESIRED LOCATION, SAID SECURING MEANS INCLUDING PIVOTAL MEANS OPERATIVELY CARRYING SAID INDICATOR MEMBER WHEREBY SAID INDICATOR MEMBER MAY BE SELECTIVELY MOVED BETWEEN AN INDICATING POSITION WHEREIN SAID INDICIA MEANS ARE VISIBLE FROM IN FRONT OF THE SHELF AND A RETRACTED POSITION WHEREIN SAID INDICIA MEANS ARE CONCEALED BENEATH THE SHELF.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |