US3561671A
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Enclosure for records
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-09
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Granted: 1971-02-09
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Expires: 1989-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A record enclosure is disclosed that includes a wrapper on which a record may be placed while held by its margins and marginal portions foldable over the member to prevent the escape of the record or finger contact with its grooves while the enclosure is being inserted in or removed from a jacket, one portion being a cover substantially the size and shape of the member.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayland M Minot Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/54; B65D85/544; B65D85/546
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A record enclosure insertable into a jacket comprising a wrapper including a main portion dimensioned to enable a record, while held by its periphery, to be placed thereon, said member including marginal portions inwardly foldable over the thus positioned record thus to contain the record without frictional contact, one such portion being dimensioned to function as a cover in its folded position and the other portions being retaining flaps for the other three sides of the main portion of sufficient area to prevent the escape of the record when the cover establishing portion is held in its closed position and to prevent finger engagement with the record while the enclosed record is being inserted into or removed from its jacket, said retaining flaps being arcuate with respect to the center of the main portion shaped and dimensioned so that each does not overlap another.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A record enclosure insertable into a jacket comprising a wrapper including a main portion dimensioned to enable a record, while held by its periphery, to be placed thereon, said member including marginal portions inwardly foldable over the thus positioned record thus to contain the record without frictional contact, one such portion being dimensioned to function as a cover in its folded position and the other portions being retaining flaps for the other three sides of the main portion of sufficient area to prevent the escape of the record when the cover establishing portion is held in its closed position and to prevent finger engagement with the record while the enclosed record is being inserted into or removed from its jacket, said retaining flaps being arcuate with respect to the center of the main portion shaped and dimensioned so that each does not overlap another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The record enclosure of claim 1 in which the margins of the main portion and the cover-establishing portions are substantially rectangular but taper inwardly towards each other at the fold line between them thus to provide, when the enclosure is folded about a record, a leading edge portion that is narrower than the remainder of the enclosure.
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) | 1974-02-08 | 1974-08-10 | 1975-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-08 | 1978-08-10 | 1979-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-08 | 1982-08-10 | 1983-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |