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US3604556A
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Tape cassette holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-14
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Granted: 1971-09-14
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Expires: 1990-01-14
Abstract
Abstract Recesses within a thickened support member receive tape cassettes. A resilient member at one end of each recess permits the cassette to be inserted and removed from beneath opposed cassette-retaining flanges. Information on each side of the cassettes may be read without removing the cassettes from the support members.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis E Schwartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:52
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0236; B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/804; Y10S206/815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A holder for tape cassettes comprising a flat, rigid support member having a top and bottom surface and a plurality of cassette-receiving recesses therein, a bottom sheet overlying the bottom surface of the support member and having an aperture communicating with each of the recesses adjacent one end of said recesses, spaced upstanding detents carried by the bottom sheet and extending into the recesses, a first and a second flange coextensive with the top surface of the support member and disposed on opposite ends of each recess, a resilient member carried within the recess beneath the first flange and a cut out portion on the second flange whereby the edge of the cassette may be engaged to urge it against the resilient member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A holder for tape cassettes comprising a flat, rigid support member having a top and bottom surface and a plurality of cassette-receiving recesses therein, a bottom sheet overlying the bottom surface of the support member and having an aperture communicating with each of the recesses adjacent one end of said recesses, spaced upstanding detents carried by the bottom sheet and extending into the recesses, a first and a second flange coextensive with the top surface of the support member and disposed on opposite ends of each recess, a resilient member carried within the recess beneath the first flange and a cut out portion on the second flange whereby the edge of the cassette may be engaged to urge it against the resilient member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cassette holder according to claim 1 in which the bottom sheet is transparent and extends beyond one edge of the support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cassette holder according to claim 1 in which the bottom sheet is opaque and provided with elongated cut outs whereby indicia on the cassettes may be read.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cassette holder according to claim 1 in which the resilient member is a sponge rubber block.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A cassette holder according to claim 1 in which the resilient member is a block of foamed plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cassette holder according to claim 1 in which the resilient member is a bowed flat spring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cassette holder according to claim 2 in which the bottom sheet extension is formed with spaced perforations whereby the holder may be secured within a ring binder.
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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) | 1974-09-13 | 1975-03-15 | 1975-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-13 | 1979-03-15 | 1979-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-13 | 1983-03-15 | 1983-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |