US3599828A
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Modular carrier for such articles as tape reels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-07-17
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Granted: 1971-08-17
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Expires: 1989-07-17
Abstract
Abstract A modular carrier is disclosed that consists of a plurality of identical holders, and a support, the support and one end wall of each holder having attaching means by which attaching means on the other end walls of the holder may be detachably connected thereto and supported thereby. The holders are open at the front and have means by which they may be assembled in a side-by-side relationship with their open fronts either closed by the rear wall of another holder or by a front wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles T Conway
- 👤 John J Campbell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0201; B65D21/0204; G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/32; G03B21/321; G03B21/323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A modular carrier comprising a support in the form of a wall including a handle, and a plurality of identical holders each having an open front, each end wall of each holder including attaching means, the attaching means of one end wall being a vertical channel including inwardly disposed marginal shoulders and the attaching means of the other end wall being a vertical rib dimensioned for sliding entry into the channel of another holder and including outwardly disposed, marginal shoulders to underlie the shoulders thereof, at least one face of said support including a series of laterally spaced attaching means complemental to one type of attaching means of said holder end walls, the attaching means of both types including portions engageable to limit the extent to which interengaged attaching means may be slid relative to teach other in one direction, and the front and rear edge of the sides of each holder including complemental coupling means in the plane of the sides enabling one holder to be attached to another holder with its front closed by the rear wall thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A modular carrier comprising a support in the form of a wall including a handle, and a plurality of identical holders each having an open front, each end wall of each holder including attaching means, the attaching means of one end wall being a vertical channel including inwardly disposed marginal shoulders and the attaching means of the other end wall being a vertical rib dimensioned for sliding entry into the channel of another holder and including outwardly disposed, marginal shoulders to underlie the shoulders thereof, at least one face of said support including a series of laterally spaced attaching means complemental to one type of attaching means of said holder end walls, the attaching means of both types including portions engageable to limit the extent to which interengaged attaching means may be slid relative to teach other in one direction, and the front and rear edge of the sides of each holder including complemental coupling means in the plane of the sides enabling one holder to be attached to another holder with its front closed by the rear wall thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The modular carrier of claim 1 in which the coupling means at the front edges are tabs including inwardly disposed shoulders and the coupling means at the rear edges are rearwardly opening slots opening into the holder adjacent its rear wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The modular carrier of claim 2 and a front wall having slots opening through its side edges and disposed field dimensioned to receive a tab.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The modular carrier of claim 1 in which each holder includes bosses on its bottom having holes extending therethrough to receive anchoring means.
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) | 1974-08-16 | 1975-02-15 | 1975-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-16 | 1979-02-15 | 1979-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-16 | 1983-02-15 | 1983-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |