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US3333913A
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Hinged case with a pivoted cover and support panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-02-01
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1986-02-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond A Heisler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:02
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/32; E06B3/34; E06B3/36; E06B3/367
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
AN APPARATUS CASE HAVING HALVES HINGED AT ONE PORTION SO THAT THE CASE MAY BE OPENED IN A PREDETERMINED MANNER TO EXPOSE THOSE COMPONENTS MOUNTED IN THE CASE SO AS TO USE AND VIEW SAID COMPONENTS, AND WHEN CLOSED THE HALVES OF THE CASE ADAPTED TO SHIELD AND PROTECT THE COMPONENTS THEREIN, SAID CASE COMPRISING (1) A FIRST HALF, (2) A SECOND HALF SIZED SO AS TO MATE WITH THE FIRST HALF WHEN THE HALVES ARE MOVED INTO A FACE-TO-FACE RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER, (3) A HINGE ATTACHED TO EACH HALF AND PROVIDING MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID HALVES IN A PREDETERMINED PIVOTAL RELATIONSHIP TO EACH OTHER, (4) A RECESSED PORTION FORMED IN THE FACE OF THE FIRST HALF, SAID RECESS PORTION BEING OF A SELECTED SIZE AND DEPTH, (5) A SLOT FORMED IN THE FIRST HALF AND DISPOSED ADJACENT THE RECESS SAID SLOT HAVING ITS AXIS PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF THE HINGE, (6) A COVER PLATE HINGEDLY MOUNTED ON THE SECOND HALF AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, THE COVER PLATE ADAPTED TO SLIDE IN SAID SLOT AND SIZED AND DISPOSED SO THAT WHEN THE HALVES OF THE CASE ARE MOVED TO THE CLOSED POSITON THE COVER PLATE WILL LIE IN THE SLOT AND ADJACENT THE RECESSED PORTION TO COVER A SELECTED PORTION OF THE RECESS, (7) MEANS
Claim 2
Independent Claim
216 words
AN APPARATUS CASE HAVING HALVES HINGED AT ONE PORTION SO THAT THE CASE MAY BE OPENED IN A PREDETERMINED MANNER TO EXPOSE THOSE COMPONENTS MOUNTED IN THE CASE SO AS TO USE AND VIEW SAID COMPONENTS, AND WHEN CLOSED THE HALVES OF THE CASE ADAPTED TO SHIELD AND PROTECT THE COMPONENTS THEREIN, SAID CASE COMPRISING (1) A FIRST HALF, (2) A SECOND HALF SIZED SO AS TO MATE WITH THE FIRST HALF WHEN THE HALVES ARE MOVED INTO A FACE-TO-FACE RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER, (3) A HINGE ATTACHED TO EACH HALF AND PROVIDING MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID HALVES IN A PREDETERMINED PIVOTAL RELATIONSHIP TO EACH OTHER, (4) A RECESSED PORTION FORMED IN THE FACE OF THE FIRST HALF, SAID RECESS PORTION BEING OF A SELECTED SIZE AND DEPTH, (5) A SLOT FORMED IN THE FIRST HALF AND DISPOSED ADJACENT THE RECESS SAID SLOT HAVING ITS AXIS PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF THE HINGE, (6) A COVER PLATE HINGEDLY MOUNTED ON THE SECOND HALF AND MOVABLE THEREWITH, THE COVER PLATE ADAPTED TO SLIDE IN SAID SLOT AND SIZED AND DISPOSED SO THAT WHEN THE HALVES OF THE CASE ARE MOVED TO THE CLOSED POSITON THE COVER PLATE WILL LIE IN THE SLOT AND ADJACENT THE RECESSED PORTION TO COVER A SELECTED PORTION OF THE RECESS, (7) MEANS
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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) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |