US3259173A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-28
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1983-08-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Matthew C Manning
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:55
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J29/00; B41J29/12; B41J29/13
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A RETRACTABLE BUSINESS MACHINE COVER, COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR BASE PLATE EXTENDING THE FULL WIDTH OF THE MACHINE FOR RECEIVING THE MACHINE ON A SUPPORTING SURFACE, AN ELONGATED CONTAINER MOUNTED ON AND ABOVE SAID BASE PLATE ALONG ONE EDGE THEREOF, SAID CONTAINER HAVING END WALLS, A REAR WALL FORMED INTEGRALLY WITH SAID BASE PLATE, A TOP WALL FORMED INTEGRALLY WITH SAID REAR WALL AND A FRONT WALL REMOVABLY SECURED TO SAID END WALLS AND SPACED FROM SAID TOP WALL TO PROVIDE AN ELONGATED OPENING IN SAID CONTAINER, A REEL IN SAID CONTAINER, MEANS AT EACH END OF SAID REEL FOR SUPPORTING SAID REEL ON SAID FRONT WALL, A PANEL OF FLEXIBLE TRANSPARENT MATERIAL ON SAID REEL
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A RETRACTABLE BUSINESS MACHINE COVER, COMPRISING A RECTANGULAR BASE PLATE EXTENDING THE FULL WIDTH OF THE MACHINE FOR RECEIVING THE MACHINE ON A SUPPORTING SURFACE, AN ELONGATED CONTAINER MOUNTED ON AND ABOVE SAID BASE PLATE ALONG ONE EDGE THEREOF, SAID CONTAINER HAVING END WALLS, A REAR WALL FORMED INTEGRALLY WITH SAID BASE PLATE, A TOP WALL FORMED INTEGRALLY WITH SAID REAR WALL AND A FRONT WALL REMOVABLY SECURED TO SAID END WALLS AND SPACED FROM SAID TOP WALL TO PROVIDE AN ELONGATED OPENING IN SAID CONTAINER, A REEL IN SAID CONTAINER, MEANS AT EACH END OF SAID REEL FOR SUPPORTING SAID REEL ON SAID FRONT WALL, A PANEL OF FLEXIBLE TRANSPARENT MATERIAL ON SAID REEL
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) | 1969-07-04 | 1970-01-03 | 1970-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-04 | 1974-01-03 | 1974-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-04 | 1978-01-03 | 1978-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |