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US3234673A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-01
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1984-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:54
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F7/00; B42F7/14; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/003; B42D5/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
FOR USE WITH A PACK OF RESILIENT CARDS, A CARD HOLDER COMPRISING; A CASE FOR THE CARDS HAVING A WINDOW FOR VIEWING THE CARDS AND THROUGH WHICH THE TOP CARD IS ACCESSIBLE FOR MANIPULATION BY AN OPERATOR, SAID CASE HAVING A CURVED PORTION PRESENTED TO THE CARDS ADJACENT ONE EDGE OF THE PACK AND BEGINNING ADJACENT ONE PORTION OF THE WINDOW, SAID CURVED PORTION BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO STRESS THE CARDS AS THEY ARE ADVANCED THEREOVER THROUGH MANIPULATION BY AN OPERATOR AND TO PROVIDE CONTINUED STRESS FOR THE TRAILING PORTION OF A CARD WHEN THE LEADING PORTION OF THE CARD HAS STRAIGHTENED AFTER LEAVING THE CURVED PORTION, WHEREBY THE CARD WILL SNAP INTO POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PACK THROUGH THE RELEASE OF ENERGY STORED THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
FOR USE WITH A PACK OF RESILIENT CARDS, A CARD HOLDER COMPRISING; A CASE FOR THE CARDS HAVING A WINDOW FOR VIEWING THE CARDS AND THROUGH WHICH THE TOP CARD IS ACCESSIBLE FOR MANIPULATION BY AN OPERATOR, SAID CASE HAVING A CURVED PORTION PRESENTED TO THE CARDS ADJACENT ONE EDGE OF THE PACK AND BEGINNING ADJACENT ONE PORTION OF THE WINDOW, SAID CURVED PORTION BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO STRESS THE CARDS AS THEY ARE ADVANCED THEREOVER THROUGH MANIPULATION BY AN OPERATOR AND TO PROVIDE CONTINUED STRESS FOR THE TRAILING PORTION OF A CARD WHEN THE LEADING PORTION OF THE CARD HAS STRAIGHTENED AFTER LEAVING THE CURVED PORTION, WHEREBY THE CARD WILL SNAP INTO POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PACK THROUGH THE RELEASE OF ENERGY STORED THEREIN.
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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) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |