US3659703A
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Compact file for storing papers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-16
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-01-16
Abstract
Abstract The compact file includes an outside case with an accordion back portion pivoted by sockets to an accordion front portion for movement between open and closed positions; a releasable catch mechanism which selectively holds the portions in the closed position; a plurality of separators, each separator having upper and lower flexible pockets on both sides for receiving papers, a rod means with a spring therein fixed to the separators and extending between the sockets of the portions to removably locate the separators and any papers in the separator pockets in the outside case to be protected thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 Louise Inez Oliver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:49
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; A45C3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A compact file for holding loose papers or the like, said file comprising: an outside case of generally rectangular lateral cross section, said case having an accordion front portion and having an accordion back portion, said case having mating longitudinal sockets on the portions nearby the adjacent edges thereof, said sockets pivotally mounting the front portion and back portion to each other for movement between open and closed positions, a plurality of separators, each sized for insertion into the outside case, and each having a flexible pocket on each side, both top and bottom, and rod means mounting the plurality of separators at the bottom thereof, said rod means including a spring therein for permitting the rod to be releasably secured between the sockets for pivotally mounting the front and back to each other, and to locate the separators in and between the front and back portions for receiving papers in the pockets to be protected by the closed outside case, said separators being removable from and replaceable into the case with the papers in the pockets thereof as a unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A compact file for holding loose papers or the like, said file comprising: an outside case of generally rectangular lateral cross section, said case having an accordion front portion and having an accordion back portion, said case having mating longitudinal sockets on the portions nearby the adjacent edges thereof, said sockets pivotally mounting the front portion and back portion to each other for movement between open and closed positions, a plurality of separators, each sized for insertion into the outside case, and each having a flexible pocket on each side, both top and bottom, and rod means mounting the plurality of separators at the bottom thereof, said rod means including a spring therein for permitting the rod to be releasably secured between the sockets for pivotally mounting the front and back to each other, and to locate the separators in and between the front and back portions for receiving papers in the pockets to be protected by the closed outside case, said separators being removable from and replaceable into the case with the papers in the pockets thereof as a unit.
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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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |