Money clip
Abstract
Abstract A PAPER MONEY CLIP MADE OF A LENGTH OF SPRING WIRE IN THE FORM OF A RECTANGULAR CYLINDRICAL HELIX OF LESS THAN TWO TURNS BUT MORE THAN ONE TURN WITH THE HELICAL PITCH EQUAL TO THE DIAMETER OF THE SPRING WIRE. A SLIP-ON CARRIER PLATE IS DETENTED TO SPACED PARALLEL RUNS OF TGHE HELIX AND CLOSES A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL CROSS-SECTION OF THE HELIX, THE DETENT ALSO PROVIDING A CONNECTION POINT FOR A SECURING CHAIN. A RESILIENT PAD IS SECURED TO THE PAPER MONEY FACING SURFACE OF THE CARRIER PLATE AND FUNCTIONS WITH THE PLATE TO RETAIN COINS, AND IN THE ABSENCE OF THE LATTER PRESSES DIRECTLY AGAINST THE OUTERMOST PIECE OF PAPER MONEY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HOLDING FRICTION THEREFOR.
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- 👤 Patrick T Cocchiaraley
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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) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |