US3597867A
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Designation strip assembly
Assignee: Switchcraft Inc
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Filing: 1969-06-13
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1989-06-13
Abstract
Abstract A designation strip assembly comprises an elongated straight base portion having an outer face between shouldered sides. The outer face may have a concave portion adjacent each shouldered side and a gently convex surface longitudinally between the concave portions. A self-supporting, channel-shaped, springable, transparent cover strip is attached to overlie the outer face of the base portion and has flanges with beaded locking edge portions engageable along the shouldered sides for locking the cover strip against the base. The cover strip web curves gently to conform to the convex part of the base outer face. The cover strip may be progressively sprung to the base along the shouldered base sides and may be progressively removed by springing therefrom. An indicia bearing designation strip is normally carried along the inside face of the cover strip and is wide enough to be retained between the flanges of the cover strip.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:36
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
286 words
A designation strip assembly including an elongated base portion of relatively rigid material of indefinite length having sides longitudinally thereof and having a suitable thickness, said base portion extending in straight lines along the length thereof and being symmetrical with respect to a base portion center plane extending along the base portion length, said base portion having an outer face along the length thereof part of which is formed by shoulders extending laterally from the sides of the base portion, said base portion outer face having a concave portion adjacent each shouldered part and extending along the length of the base portion, a channel-shaped locking strip of transparent springable material of indefinite length, said locking strip having its web portion dimensioned to extend transversely across the outer face of the base portion and having flange portions terminating in continuous beading, the flanges being dimensioned to extend over the base portion shoulders with the beading located below the base portion shoulders for locking action, said locking strip being thin enough and having sufficient elasticity so that it can be pressed into or peeled out of locking engagement progressively along the entire length of said locking strip, said locking strip accommodating, between its flanges at the outer face of said base portion, a flexible designation strip carrying desired markings, a designation strip being normally insertable in or removable from a locking strip only when the latter is free of the base portion, said locking strip and designation strip being cuttable to desired length by scissors, said concave portions taking up a small part of the base portion width whereby initiation, at an end of the locking strip, of removal of such strip from a base portion is facilitated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
286 words
A designation strip assembly including an elongated base portion of relatively rigid material of indefinite length having sides longitudinally thereof and having a suitable thickness, said base portion extending in straight lines along the length thereof and being symmetrical with respect to a base portion center plane extending along the base portion length, said base portion having an outer face along the length thereof part of which is formed by shoulders extending laterally from the sides of the base portion, said base portion outer face having a concave portion adjacent each shouldered part and extending along the length of the base portion, a channel-shaped locking strip of transparent springable material of indefinite length, said locking strip having its web portion dimensioned to extend transversely across the outer face of the base portion and having flange portions terminating in continuous beading, the flanges being dimensioned to extend over the base portion shoulders with the beading located below the base portion shoulders for locking action, said locking strip being thin enough and having sufficient elasticity so that it can be pressed into or peeled out of locking engagement progressively along the entire length of said locking strip, said locking strip accommodating, between its flanges at the outer face of said base portion, a flexible designation strip carrying desired markings, a designation strip being normally insertable in or removable from a locking strip only when the latter is free of the base portion, said locking strip and designation strip being cuttable to desired length by scissors, said concave portions taking up a small part of the base portion width whereby initiation, at an end of the locking strip, of removal of such strip from a base portion is facilitated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The construction according to claim 1 wherein said base portion outer face has a convex shape between each concave portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The construction according to claim 1 wherein said locking strip is of cellulose acetate butyrate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The construction according to claim 1 wherein a length of markable designation strip is carried between the flanges of said locking strip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
244 words
A designation strip assembly including an elongated base portion of relatively rigid material of indefinite length having sides longitudinally thereof and having a suitable thickness, said base portion extending in straight lines along the length thereof and being symmetrical with respect to a base portion center plane extending along the base portion length, said base portion having an outer face along the length thereof part of which is formed by shoulders extending laterally from the sides of the base portion, a channel-shaped locking strip of transpArent springable material of indefinite length, said locking strip having its web portion dimensioned to extend transversely across the outer face of the base portion and having flange portions terminating in continuous beading, the flanges being dimensioned to extend over the base portion shoulders with the beading located below the base portion shoulders for locking action, said locking strip being thin enough and having sufficient elasticity so that it can be pressed into or peeled out of locking engagement progressively along the entire length of said locking strip, said locking strip accommodating, between its flanges at the outer face of said base portion, a flexible designation strip carrying desired markings; a designation strip being normally insertable in or removable from a locking strip only when the latter is free of the base portion, said locking strip and designation strip being cuttable to desired length by scissors and being applicable to or removable from a base portion as a unit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
244 words
A designation strip assembly including an elongated base portion of relatively rigid material of indefinite length having sides longitudinally thereof and having a suitable thickness, said base portion extending in straight lines along the length thereof and being symmetrical with respect to a base portion center plane extending along the base portion length, said base portion having an outer face along the length thereof part of which is formed by shoulders extending laterally from the sides of the base portion, a channel-shaped locking strip of transpArent springable material of indefinite length, said locking strip having its web portion dimensioned to extend transversely across the outer face of the base portion and having flange portions terminating in continuous beading, the flanges being dimensioned to extend over the base portion shoulders with the beading located below the base portion shoulders for locking action, said locking strip being thin enough and having sufficient elasticity so that it can be pressed into or peeled out of locking engagement progressively along the entire length of said locking strip, said locking strip accommodating, between its flanges at the outer face of said base portion, a flexible designation strip carrying desired markings; a designation strip being normally insertable in or removable from a locking strip only when the latter is free of the base portion, said locking strip and designation strip being cuttable to desired length by scissors and being applicable to or removable from a base portion as a unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The construction according to claim 5 wherein said locking strip web has a thickness of the order of about 0.025 inches.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The construction according to claim 5 wherein the continuous beading along the locking strip flanges extend toward each other beyond the inside flange surfaces.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The construction according to claim 5 wherein the continuous beading has a thickness greater than the thickness of the flange.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The construction according to claim 5 wherein said locking strip web has a thickness of the order of about 0.025 inches; wherein the continuous beading has a thickness greater than the flange thickness and extend toward each other beyond the inside flange surfaces.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The construction according to claim 5 in combination with a length of markable designation strip disposed between the flanges of such locking strip.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The construction according to claim 1 wherein said base portion outer face has a convex shape between each concave portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The construction according to claim 1 wherein said locking strip is of cellulose acetate butyrate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The construction according to claim 1 wherein a length of markable designation strip is carried between the flanges of said locking strip.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
244 words
A designation strip assembly including an elongated base portion of relatively rigid material of indefinite length having sides longitudinally thereof and having a suitable thickness, said base portion extending in straight lines along the length thereof and being symmetrical with respect to a base portion center plane extending along the base portion length, said base portion having an outer face along the length thereof part of which is formed by shoulders extending laterally from the sides of the base portion, a channel-shaped locking strip of transpArent springable material of indefinite length, said locking strip having its web portion dimensioned to extend transversely across the outer face of the base portion and having flange portions terminating in continuous beading, the flanges being dimensioned to extend over the base portion shoulders with the beading located below the base portion shoulders for locking action, said locking strip being thin enough and having sufficient elasticity so that it can be pressed into or peeled out of locking engagement progressively along the entire length of said locking strip, said locking strip accommodating, between its flanges at the outer face of said base portion, a flexible designation strip carrying desired markings; a designation strip being normally insertable in or removable from a locking strip only when the latter is free of the base portion, said locking strip and designation strip being cuttable to desired length by scissors and being applicable to or removable from a base portion as a unit.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
244 words
A designation strip assembly including an elongated base portion of relatively rigid material of indefinite length having sides longitudinally thereof and having a suitable thickness, said base portion extending in straight lines along the length thereof and being symmetrical with respect to a base portion center plane extending along the base portion length, said base portion having an outer face along the length thereof part of which is formed by shoulders extending laterally from the sides of the base portion, a channel-shaped locking strip of transpArent springable material of indefinite length, said locking strip having its web portion dimensioned to extend transversely across the outer face of the base portion and having flange portions terminating in continuous beading, the flanges being dimensioned to extend over the base portion shoulders with the beading located below the base portion shoulders for locking action, said locking strip being thin enough and having sufficient elasticity so that it can be pressed into or peeled out of locking engagement progressively along the entire length of said locking strip, said locking strip accommodating, between its flanges at the outer face of said base portion, a flexible designation strip carrying desired markings; a designation strip being normally insertable in or removable from a locking strip only when the latter is free of the base portion, said locking strip and designation strip being cuttable to desired length by scissors and being applicable to or removable from a base portion as a unit.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The construction according to claim 5 wherein said locking strip web has a thickness of the order of about 0.025 inches.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The construction according to claim 5 wherein the continuous beading along the locking strip flanges extend toward each other beyond the inside flange surfaces.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The construction according to claim 5 wherein the continuous beading has a thickness greater than the thickness of the flange.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
43 words
The construction according to claim 5 wherein said locking strip web has a thickness of the order of about 0.025 inches; wherein the continuous beading has a thickness greater than the flange thickness and extend toward each other beyond the inside flange surfaces.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The construction according to claim 5 in combination with a length of markable designation strip disposed between the flanges of such locking strip.
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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) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |