US3279873A
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Transfer file for side filing
Assignee: Ray-Dee Co
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Filing: 1964-09-03
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1984-09-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wesley W Gronquist
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:58
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B43/00; A47B43/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
FOR USE WITH RECTANGULAR FILE JACKETS, A TRANSFER FILE FOR SIDE FILING COMPRISING (A) VERTICALLY SPACED BOTTOM AND TOP WALLS, TRANSVERSE END WALLS ATTACHED TO END PORTIONS OF SAID BOTTOM AND TOP WALLS, (B) A SINGLE SIDE WALL ENCLOSING THE CASE AT ONE SIDE, (C) SAID OPPOSITE SIDE BEING ENTIRELY OPEN FOR GIVING IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE FULL LENGTH OF THE CASE FOR RECEIVING IN A HORIZONTAL DIRECTION THE FILE JACKETS PRESENTED EDGE-WISE WHILE HELD IN AN UPRIGHT ATTITUDE IN WHICH THE FILE JACKETS FINALLY REPOSE IN THE CASE, (D) THE INTERNAL SPACE OF THE CASE BEING ORIGINALLY INTERIORLY COMPLETELY VOID, (E) A SINGLE SIDE DOOR OF THE AREA OF THE FULL OPEN SIDE OF THE CASE OPENABLE TO AT ONCE EXPOSE SIDEWISE THE COMPLETE INTERNAL AREA OF THE CASE, SAID SIDE DOOR (F) HINGED AT ITS LOWER LONGITUDINAL EDGE TO THE CASE AT ITS OPEN SIDE WHEREBY THE DOOR WILL BE NORMALLY BIASED BY GRAVITY TO A LOWER OPEN POSITION INSURING WITHOUT ATTENTION ON THE PART OF THE FILE CLERK THE CONTINUED MAINTENANCE OF AN OPEN POSITION OF THE CASE WHOLE BOTH HANDS MAY BE FULLY ENGAGED IN FILING OPERATIONS, (G) MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY HOLDING THE DOOR SHUT WHEN MOVED TO THE CLOSED POSITION, AND (H) A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID OPEN FRAME SECURED TO THE FILE AT THE OPEN SIDE THEREOF.
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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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |