US3579871A
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Record book
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-24
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A record book comprising a plurality of leaves wherein each leaf is centrally divided in the transverse direction with separate writing sections located on each side of the division. Each writing section includes a series of longitudinal separate writing spaces, each space having a wax backing with an opaque writing strip covering the backing and a clear plastic outside cover over the writing strip. The writing strip of each space can be removed from in contact with the wax backing. The stylus is to be retained when not in use within a hinge connection which maintains the entire book in the closed, not-in-use position.
Inventors
- 👤 Lloyd H Eddington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:25
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43L; B43L1/00; B43L1/12; B43L1/123; B43L1/126; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/003; B42D5/005; B42D5/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A record leaf comprising: an inner wax sheet; a first translucent sheet secured to one side of said wax sheet and a second translucent sheet secured to the opposite side of said wax sheet, said first and second writing sheets being normally in contactual relationship with said wax sheet and capable of being removed from contact therewith, said first and second writing sheets being divided into two approximately equal in area longitudinal writing sections by a dividing strip, each writing section comprising a plurality of writing strips being longitudinally slit from the edge of each of said writing sections to said dividing strip, said writing strips being of like width and equal in number on each writing section and wide enough to be written upon in ordinary six handwriting; and a transparent cover extending over the entire area of said writing strips, said transparent cover functioning to be contacted by a stylus and transferring the impression of the stylus to said writing strips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A record leaf comprising: an inner wax sheet; a first translucent sheet secured to one side of said wax sheet and a second translucent sheet secured to the opposite side of said wax sheet, said first and second writing sheets being normally in contactual relationship with said wax sheet and capable of being removed from contact therewith, said first and second writing sheets being divided into two approximately equal in area longitudinal writing sections by a dividing strip, each writing section comprising a plurality of writing strips being longitudinally slit from the edge of each of said writing sections to said dividing strip, said writing strips being of like width and equal in number on each writing section and wide enough to be written upon in ordinary six handwriting; and a transparent cover extending over the entire area of said writing strips, said transparent cover functioning to be contacted by a stylus and transferring the impression of the stylus to said writing strips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein: a binding strip made of suitable material and being about the same length and width as said dividing strip, said binding strip having spines of a suitable number and length projecting in such a manner to be capable of impaling said first and second translucent sheets and said wax sheet and said dividing strip, said binding strip to be positioned directly over said dividing strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein: an adhesive covering strip adheres over that area of said transparent cover overlying said dividing strip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An appAratus as defined in claim 2 wherein: each of said writing strips is secured to said wax sheet by a fastening means at each end thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein: said fastening means comprises a male element attached adjacent to each end of each writing strip and corresponding female elements attached to said wax sheet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein: each of said female elements comprising a slot, a series of such slots formed in a band, a first and second band being attached to said wax sheet adjacent its longitudinal extremities thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein: said wax sheet is formed of a dark colored wax.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 7 wherein: said wax sheet being black in color.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
70 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 8 wherein: said record leaf being attached to a binding of a front cover and a back cover of a record book, the inside face of said front cover and the inside face of said back cover each sustain the same arrangement of sheets and strips as that sustained by one face of said leaf located between them thereby creating two additional writing surfaces.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
An apparatus as defined in claim 9 wherein: said front cover and said back cover cooperating through a hinge element when said record book is in the closed not-in-use position, said hinge element being capable of supporting the stylus.
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) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |