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US3613871A
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Storage case for articles such as tape cartridges
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-19
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Granted: 1971-10-19
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Expires: 1990-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A storage case for magnetic tape cartridges. The storage case has an outer container with an inner resilient bottom pad and an inner cartridge holder fashioned from sheet stock which is folded to provide a platform having depending flanges along its edges for supporting the platform in spaced parallel relation above the pad. The holder platform is slotted to snugly receive the tape cartridges in spaced side-by-side relation with the transcribing ends of the cartridges, i.e., the cartridge ends along which extend the exposed runs of cartridge tape, resting on the resilient pad to prevent entrance of dust into the cartridges and shield the exposed tape runs against overheating.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas H Evans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:18
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0236
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A storage case for generally rectangular tape cartridges having an exposed run of magnetic tape along one cartridge edge, comprising: an outer generally rectangular container having a bottom wall, upstanding sidewalls rising from the edges of said bottom wall, and a cover, a cartridge holder within said container including a platform above and parallel to said bottom wall and flanges depending from edges of said platform into contact with said bottom wall to support said platform on and in spaced relation above said bottom wall, a resiliently compliant pad supported on said bottom wall below said platform and having a normally generally flat upper surface facing said platform, and said platform having parallel slots disposed side by side for receiving said cartridges in storage positions wherein said cartridge edges rest on said pad to cushion the cartridges, seal the latter against entrance of dirt, and shield the exposed tape runs against dirt and overheating. 2. A storage case according to claim 1 wherein: said holder flanges bear flat against the inner surfaces of the adjacent container sidewalls, and said pad is located between and bears edgewise against said flanges to hold the flanges in contact with the adjacent container sidewalls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
48 words
A storage case according to claim 2 wherein: said holder is coNstructed of laminated sheet material including an inner reinforcing layer and outer sheet plastic layers which are bonded to one another along the boundaries of said holder slots to form resilient cartridge gripping lips about each slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
160 words
In combination: a generally rectangular magnetic tape cartridge having an exposed run of magnetic tape along one cartridge edge and a storage case for said cartridge, said case comprising an outer generally rectangular container having a bottom wall, upstanding sidewalls rising from the edges of said bottom wall, and a cover, a cartridge holder within said container including a platform above and parallel to said bottom wall and flanges depending from edges of said platform into contact with said bottom wall to support said platform on and in spaced relation above said bottom wall, a resiliently compliant pad supported on said bottom wall below said platform and having a normally generally flat upper surface facing said platform, and said platform having a slot snugly receiving said cartridge in a storage position wherein said cartridge edge rests on said pad to cushion the cartridge, shield the cartridge against entrance of dirt, and shield the exposed tape run against dirt and overheating.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
160 words
In combination: a generally rectangular magnetic tape cartridge having an exposed run of magnetic tape along one cartridge edge and a storage case for said cartridge, said case comprising an outer generally rectangular container having a bottom wall, upstanding sidewalls rising from the edges of said bottom wall, and a cover, a cartridge holder within said container including a platform above and parallel to said bottom wall and flanges depending from edges of said platform into contact with said bottom wall to support said platform on and in spaced relation above said bottom wall, a resiliently compliant pad supported on said bottom wall below said platform and having a normally generally flat upper surface facing said platform, and said platform having a slot snugly receiving said cartridge in a storage position wherein said cartridge edge rests on said pad to cushion the cartridge, shield the cartridge against entrance of dirt, and shield the exposed tape run against dirt and overheating.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination according to claim 4 wherein: said holder flanges bear flat against the inner surfaces of the adjacent container sidewalls, and said pad is located between and bears edgewise against said flanges to hold the flanges in contact with the adjacent container sidewalls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination according to claim 5 wherein: said holder is constructed of laminated sheet material including an inner reinforcing layer and outer sheet plastic layers which are bonded to one another along the boundaries of said holder slot to form resilient cartridge gripping lips about said slot.
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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) | 1974-10-18 | 1975-04-19 | 1975-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-18 | 1979-04-19 | 1979-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-18 | 1983-04-19 | 1983-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |