US3572867A
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Hanger hook assembly for suspension file folders
Assignee: GARY IND Inc
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Filing: 1969-02-27
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Granted: 1971-03-30
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Expires: 1989-02-27
Abstract
Abstract The invention is concerned with suspension file folders having suspension hooks on its edges which may be slidably retracted into an ineffective position or readily removed therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward W Cooper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:43
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F15/00; B42F15/0011; B42F15/0052; B42F15/0064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A hanger hook assembly for a suspension file folder comprising, in combination, an elongated straplike body, flanges on the longitudinal edges of said body substantially coextensive with its length, said flanges being elevated from the plane of the body and having a cross-sectional configuration of an inverted V, and a pair of suspension hook elements detachably retained on said body by said flanges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A hanger hook assembly for a suspension file folder comprising, in combination, an elongated straplike body, flanges on the longitudinal edges of said body substantially coextensive with its length, said flanges being elevated from the plane of the body and having a cross-sectional configuration of an inverted V, and a pair of suspension hook elements detachably retained on said body by said flanges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly recited in claim 1, in which each hook element comprises a slider engaged over said flanges having a hook portion projecting from one edge of said slider.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The assembly recited in claim 2, in which the slider has camlike end portions for detachable engagement beneath the flanges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The assembly recited in claim 2, in which the slider bridges and overlies said flanges and has end portions yieldably engaged beneath said flanges.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The assembly recited in claim 2, in which the slider is seated on said flanges and has end portions yieldably engaged beneath said flanges, and the hook portion is disposed between said flanges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The assembly recited in claim 2, in which the slider has wedge-shaped end portions to facilitate their engagement with and separation from the flanges.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The assembly recited in claim 1, in which the straplike body has apertures adapted to receive associated prongs therethrough.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly recited in claim 1, in which the flanges have stops to prevent movement of the suspension hook elements off the ends of said flanges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly recited in claim 1, in which the hook elements are telescoped beneath one of the flanges at the ends thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly recited in claim 9, in which a rod underlying said one flange receives the hook elements in connection therewith.
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) | 1974-03-29 | 1974-09-28 | 1975-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-29 | 1978-09-28 | 1979-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-29 | 1982-09-28 | 1983-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |