US3237329A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-26
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1982-09-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John Calhoun Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:41
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A CARD RETAINING AND POSITIONING RACK, A CENTRAL DEPRESSED AREA BOUNDED ON TWO SIDES BY PARALLEL WALLS, WITH ONE OF THE TWO WALLS HAVING SU PERIMPOSED GUIDE GROOVES CONSISTING OF A GROOVE THAT WILL ADMIT A PLURALITY OF CARDS AND A GROOVE HAVING A GRIP LIMITED TO FIT A SINGLE CARD, AND WITH A PROJECTING SHELF BETWEEN THE SUPERIMPOSED GROOVES TO FACILITATE LOADING OF THE UPPER GUIDE GROOVE, AND WITH CARDS FITTED INTO THE RACK IN OVERLAPPED MANNER SUCH THAT LENGTHS MARKED BY A CUT ON ONE SIDE OF EACH CARD ARE POSITIONED AND RETAINED IN LINE BY THE NARROW GUIDE GROOVE OF THE SUPERIMPOSED SET OF GROOVES, AND THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THE CARD EDGES ON THE SIDE THAT IS CUT ARE RETAINED BY THE GROOVE OF LARGER CROSSSECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A CARD RETAINING AND POSITIONING RACK, A CENTRAL DEPRESSED AREA BOUNDED ON TWO SIDES BY PARALLEL WALLS, WITH ONE OF THE TWO WALLS HAVING SU PERIMPOSED GUIDE GROOVES CONSISTING OF A GROOVE THAT WILL ADMIT A PLURALITY OF CARDS AND A GROOVE HAVING A GRIP LIMITED TO FIT A SINGLE CARD, AND WITH A PROJECTING SHELF BETWEEN THE SUPERIMPOSED GROOVES TO FACILITATE LOADING OF THE UPPER GUIDE GROOVE, AND WITH CARDS FITTED INTO THE RACK IN OVERLAPPED MANNER SUCH THAT LENGTHS MARKED BY A CUT ON ONE SIDE OF EACH CARD ARE POSITIONED AND RETAINED IN LINE BY THE NARROW GUIDE GROOVE OF THE SUPERIMPOSED SET OF GROOVES, AND THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THE CARD EDGES ON THE SIDE THAT IS CUT ARE RETAINED BY THE GROOVE OF LARGER CROSSSECTION.
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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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |