US3293780A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-03
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1985-03-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Cook
- 👤 Jr Harry J Collins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H3/00; B65H3/02; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/003; B42D5/005; B42D5/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
FOR USE WITH A PACK OF RESILIENT CARDS, A CASE CONTAINING THE CARDS COMPRISING (A) AN END PORTIONS TO WHICH ENDS OF THE RESILIENT CARDS ARE PRESENTED CURVED TO GUIDE THE CARDS FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PACK AND SIMULTANEOUSLY TO STRESS THE CARDS, (B) SAID CURVED END PORTION HAVING AN OUTWARDLY OFFSET ENTERING SECTION INTO WHICH TRAILING END PORTIONS OF THE STRESSED CURVED CARDS FORCEFULLY SNAP TO IMPART AN INITIAL IMPETUS TO THE STRESSED CARD IN ITS DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT ABOUT THE END PORTION, (C) SO THAT THE INHERENT RESILIENCY OF THE CARD ACTING EXPANSIVELY TO STRAIGHTEN THE CARD WITH REACT WITH THE CURVED END PORTION TO DRIVE THE CARD COMPLETELY AROUND SAID CURVED END PORTION IN A FAST SNAPPING ACTION TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PACK, AND (D) AN OPEN SECTION EXTENDING AT LEAST ADJACENT TO THE OFFSET SECTION FOR GIVING ACCESS TO THE CARDS FOR SUPPLYING MOTION TO THE CARDS IN A DIRECTION TO PUSH THE CARDS INITIALLY AROUND THE CURVED END PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
FOR USE WITH A PACK OF RESILIENT CARDS, A CASE CONTAINING THE CARDS COMPRISING (A) AN END PORTIONS TO WHICH ENDS OF THE RESILIENT CARDS ARE PRESENTED CURVED TO GUIDE THE CARDS FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PACK AND SIMULTANEOUSLY TO STRESS THE CARDS, (B) SAID CURVED END PORTION HAVING AN OUTWARDLY OFFSET ENTERING SECTION INTO WHICH TRAILING END PORTIONS OF THE STRESSED CURVED CARDS FORCEFULLY SNAP TO IMPART AN INITIAL IMPETUS TO THE STRESSED CARD IN ITS DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT ABOUT THE END PORTION, (C) SO THAT THE INHERENT RESILIENCY OF THE CARD ACTING EXPANSIVELY TO STRAIGHTEN THE CARD WITH REACT WITH THE CURVED END PORTION TO DRIVE THE CARD COMPLETELY AROUND SAID CURVED END PORTION IN A FAST SNAPPING ACTION TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PACK, AND (D) AN OPEN SECTION EXTENDING AT LEAST ADJACENT TO THE OFFSET SECTION FOR GIVING ACCESS TO THE CARDS FOR SUPPLYING MOTION TO THE CARDS IN A DIRECTION TO PUSH THE CARDS INITIALLY AROUND THE CURVED END PORTION.
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) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |