US3582168A
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Phonograph record cabinet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-13
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-06-13
Abstract
Abstract A cabinet for phonograph disc records having an index and a plurality of parallel grooves, each adapted to receive a record in vertical disposition. An ejector member within the cabinet is slideable longitudinally thereof and is adapted to be selectively actuated in accordance with the index designations to eject a desired record. A slideable panel affords a closure to prevent inadvertent displacement of the records.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J Bian
- 👤 Allan J Mager
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B81/06; A47B81/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A record cabinet comprising a. a base having a series of spaced parallel grooves, each adapted to receive a disc record with said records being coaxially arranged, b. an ejector member, c. means supporting said ejector member for pivotal movement and for sliding movement along a path parallel to the axis of said records, d. said ejector member being selectively movable into registration with one of said records and rockable into engagement therewith to eject said one record from said groove, said supporting means comprising a rod and the member including a depending record-engaging portion and a finger-engageable actuating portion, and a top panel having a slot extending longitudinally and parallel to said rod and a series of spaced slots, each of said slots being coplanar with a respective one of said grooves and opening into said longitudinally extending slot, said actuating portion of said ejector member passing through said last mentioned slot and being adapted to enter into one of said series of slots when said ejector member is rocked to eject a record.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A record cabinet comprising a. a base having a series of spaced parallel grooves, each adapted to receive a disc record with said records being coaxially arranged, b. an ejector member, c. means supporting said ejector member for pivotal movement and for sliding movement along a path parallel to the axis of said records, d. said ejector member being selectively movable into registration with one of said records and rockable into engagement therewith to eject said one record from said groove, said supporting means comprising a rod and the member including a depending record-engaging portion and a finger-engageable actuating portion, and a top panel having a slot extending longitudinally and parallel to said rod and a series of spaced slots, each of said slots being coplanar with a respective one of said grooves and opening into said longitudinally extending slot, said actuating portion of said ejector member passing through said last mentioned slot and being adapted to enter into one of said series of slots when said ejector member is rocked to eject a record.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 including means for normally biasing said ejector member out of engagement with any one of said records.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 including means associated with each of the slots in said series for identifying each of the records received in said grooves.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 including a fixed front panel having a series of slits, each in planar registration with a respective groove, with said records being adapted to pass through said slits and means for selectively blocking said slits.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
80 words
The invention as defined in claim 6 in which the blocking means includes a movable panel adjacent said front panel and having a similar series of slits, said movable panel being selectively movable so as to dispose the slits thereof in or out of registration with corresponding slits of said front panel, said slits when in registration permitting the passage of records out of said cabinet and when out of registration blocking the passage of records out of said cabinet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
93 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 includIng a fixed front panel having a series of slits, each in planar registration with a respective groove, moveable panel adjacent said front panel and having a similar series of slits, said moveable panel being adapted for selective movement so as to dispose the slits thereof in or out of registration with corresponding slits of said front panel, said slits when in registration permitting the passage of records out of said cabinet and when out of registration blocking the passage of records out of said cabinet.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |