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US3298478A
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Casing for portable apparatus, in particular for portable musical instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-12-02
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1984-12-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Soprani Paolo Settimio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:47
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10G; G10G7/00; G10G7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
CONTAINER OR CASING SUITABLE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PORTABLE APPARATUS, AND IN PARTICULAR FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PORTABLE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A PANEL HINGED TO A BOTTOM PERIPHERAL EDGE THEREOF, SAID PANEL IN ONE POSITION FORMING THE BOTTOM OF SAID CONTAINER AND BEING PIVOTABLE TO AN OPEN POSITION, SUPPORTING LEGS WITHIN SAID CONTAINER AND HINGED THERETO FOR MOVEMENT INTO DEPENDING OPERATIVE POSITION AFTER SAID PANEL HAS BEEN PIVOTED TO OPEN POSITION, SAID PANEL INCLUDING MEANS FOR FASTENING SAID PANEL TO SAID SUPPORTING LEGS TO LOCK SAID SUPPORTING LEGS IN OPERATIVE POSITION AND FOR ALTERNATIVELY LOCKING SAID PANEL IN SAID ONE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
CONTAINER OR CASING SUITABLE FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PORTABLE APPARATUS, AND IN PARTICULAR FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF PORTABLE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A PANEL HINGED TO A BOTTOM PERIPHERAL EDGE THEREOF, SAID PANEL IN ONE POSITION FORMING THE BOTTOM OF SAID CONTAINER AND BEING PIVOTABLE TO AN OPEN POSITION, SUPPORTING LEGS WITHIN SAID CONTAINER AND HINGED THERETO FOR MOVEMENT INTO DEPENDING OPERATIVE POSITION AFTER SAID PANEL HAS BEEN PIVOTED TO OPEN POSITION, SAID PANEL INCLUDING MEANS FOR FASTENING SAID PANEL TO SAID SUPPORTING LEGS TO LOCK SAID SUPPORTING LEGS IN OPERATIVE POSITION AND FOR ALTERNATIVELY LOCKING SAID PANEL IN SAID ONE POSITION.
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) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |