US3670436A
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Cube calendar
Assignee: Ketcham and Mcdougall Inc
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Filing: 1970-04-17
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A calendar consisting of a plurality of cubes supported by a holder having date, month and day indicia marked on the sides of the cubes. The holder partly masks the outwardly facing sides of the month marked cube and the day marked cube so that only a single month and a single day appear on the calendar face.
Inventors
- 👤 Joel Weissman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:12
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09D; G09D3/00; G09D3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A calendar for illustrating day, month and date information comprising: a first cube having distinct month indicia marked only on the uppermost portion and the lowermost portion of each of the sides of said first cube; a second cube having distinct day indicia marked only on the uppermost portion of five sides of said second cube, and only on the uppermost portion and the lowermost portions of the sixth side of said second cube; a third cube having date indicia marked on each of the sides of said third cube a fourth cube having date indicia marked on each of the sides of said fourth cube; said first, second, third and fourth cubes being positioned side by side in a horizontal array in which said third and fourth cubes are side by side and positioned between said first cube and said second cube; an L-shaped base supporting said first, second, third and fourth cubes in a side by side horizontal array, said base having a front and rear portion; said base front portion being contiguous with the outwardly facing sides of said first, second, third and fourth cubes and a lip extending upwardly from said base front portion to cover the indicia marked only on the outwardly facing sides of said first and second cube lowermost portions so that only a single month and day appear on the outwardly facing sides of said first and second cubes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
A calendar for illustrating day, month and date information comprising: a first cube having distinct month indicia marked only on the uppermost portion and the lowermost portion of each of the sides of said first cube; a second cube having distinct day indicia marked only on the uppermost portion of five sides of said second cube, and only on the uppermost portion and the lowermost portions of the sixth side of said second cube; a third cube having date indicia marked on each of the sides of said third cube a fourth cube having date indicia marked on each of the sides of said fourth cube; said first, second, third and fourth cubes being positioned side by side in a horizontal array in which said third and fourth cubes are side by side and positioned between said first cube and said second cube; an L-shaped base supporting said first, second, third and fourth cubes in a side by side horizontal array, said base having a front and rear portion; said base front portion being contiguous with the outwardly facing sides of said first, second, third and fourth cubes and a lip extending upwardly from said base front portion to cover the indicia marked only on the outwardly facing sides of said first and second cube lowermost portions so that only a single month and day appear on the outwardly facing sides of said first and second cubes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The calendar recited in claim 1 wherein said base slants downwardly from said base front portion to said base rear portion so that said first, second, third and fourth cubes are supported at an angle.
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) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |