US3612337A
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Credit card batch carrier
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1969-06-09
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1989-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A holder or tray for credit cards or the like. A generally Ushaped tray has open ends, and sides bent over the top to form a pair of rails. A pair of retaining clips hold the cards within the tray in a locked or sliding position. In the locked position, projections on the clip engage apertures in the sides and bottom of the tray. In the sliding position, channels in the clip engage the rails. Cards may be removed by separating the clips and turning the cards to clear the rails, or by sliding a clip and then the cards out of an open end.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Harger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:35
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/02; B42F17/08; B42F17/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A combination card file and hopper comprising: card holding means and card retaining means for maintaining a plurality of cards with their flat surfaces in contiguous contact, said card holding means having wall means for engaging the edges of said cards, at least one open end, a partially open wall, the edges of said partially open wall forming two parallel rails, and A plurality of apertures spaced in said wall means along two or more lines parallel to the longitudinal axis of said card holding means; said card retaining means being bodily adjustable between a locked and a sliding position and having at least a pair of slide channels for guiding said retaining means along said rail in the sliding position, and a plurality of lock projections for engaging said apertures in the locked position; and wherein said card retaining means is contained entirely within said holding means in the locked position, whereby said retaining means does not project through the partially open wall of said card holding means, for permitting the stacking of a plurality of trays.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A combination card file and hopper comprising: card holding means and card retaining means for maintaining a plurality of cards with their flat surfaces in contiguous contact, said card holding means having wall means for engaging the edges of said cards, at least one open end, a partially open wall, the edges of said partially open wall forming two parallel rails, and A plurality of apertures spaced in said wall means along two or more lines parallel to the longitudinal axis of said card holding means; said card retaining means being bodily adjustable between a locked and a sliding position and having at least a pair of slide channels for guiding said retaining means along said rail in the sliding position, and a plurality of lock projections for engaging said apertures in the locked position; and wherein said card retaining means is contained entirely within said holding means in the locked position, whereby said retaining means does not project through the partially open wall of said card holding means, for permitting the stacking of a plurality of trays.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
144 words
An apparatus for storing, holding and dispensing rectangular cards, comprising: card holding means and card retaining means for maintaining a plurality of cards with their flat surfaces in contiguous contact, said card holding means having two sidewalls, a bottom wall, a partially open top wall, and two open ends, the edges of said partially open wall forming two parallel rails, and a plurality of apertures spaced in each of said sidewalls and said bottom wall parallel to the longitudinal axis of said card holding means: said card retaining means being of unitary resilient construction and bodily adjustable between a locked position and a sliding position, and removable through either end or the top, and having at least a pair of slide channels for engaging said rails in the sliding position, and a plurality of lock projections for engaging said apertures in the locked position.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
144 words
An apparatus for storing, holding and dispensing rectangular cards, comprising: card holding means and card retaining means for maintaining a plurality of cards with their flat surfaces in contiguous contact, said card holding means having two sidewalls, a bottom wall, a partially open top wall, and two open ends, the edges of said partially open wall forming two parallel rails, and a plurality of apertures spaced in each of said sidewalls and said bottom wall parallel to the longitudinal axis of said card holding means: said card retaining means being of unitary resilient construction and bodily adjustable between a locked position and a sliding position, and removable through either end or the top, and having at least a pair of slide channels for engaging said rails in the sliding position, and a plurality of lock projections for engaging said apertures in the locked position.
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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |