US3679047A
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Storage box with interchangeable graphics
Assignee: Singer Co
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Filing: 1970-11-25
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1990-11-25
Abstract
Abstract A box for storing attachments and an instruction booklet for a sewing machine or similar household appliance having a receptacle for storage of the attachments and a transparent plastic top cover for storing the instruction booklet with the graphics and indicia of the booklet positioned for display through the top. The top includes a convex surface and a ledge or shelf juxtaposed slightly therebelow on opposite sides thereof. The booklet is positioned within the top with its sides supported on the shelves. The spacing between each shelf and the top surface, and the surface area of the top between the shelves, is such that the booklet conforms substantially to the shape of the convex top. A hole in the top allows removal of the booklet by manual application of a force against the visible surface of the booklet. Various model instruction booklets having model identifying graphics printed thereon may selectively be positioned within the box with the corresponding attachments to standardize and limit the number of different boxes manufactured and stored.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew G Papirnyik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:44
CPC Classifications
D; D05; D05B; D05B91/00; D05B91/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A box for storing attachments and a flexible instruction booklet including graphics and identifying indicia for a household appliance comprising, a receptacle having an open top for receiving and storing said attachments, and a cover having a convex transparent plastic upper surface and an open bottom adapted to enclose the top of said receptacle, said cover including at least a pair of shelves spaced apart on opposite sides of said cover, each of said shelves being spaced below said upper surface for supporting opposite edges of said booklet with said graphics and indicia positioned for display through said transparent surface, the sides of said cover at the location of said shelves being separated by a distance which is smaller than the spacing between said opposite edges of the booklet so that said booklet is flexed to conform substantially to said convex upper surface when positioned within said cover, said cover including means for allowing removal of said booklet from the cover by applying a force directly on the flexed convex surface of said booklet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A box for storing attachments and a flexible instruction booklet including graphics and identifying indicia for a household appliance comprising, a receptacle having an open top for receiving and storing said attachments, and a cover having a convex transparent plastic upper surface and an open bottom adapted to enclose the top of said receptacle, said cover including at least a pair of shelves spaced apart on opposite sides of said cover, each of said shelves being spaced below said upper surface for supporting opposite edges of said booklet with said graphics and indicia positioned for display through said transparent surface, the sides of said cover at the location of said shelves being separated by a distance which is smaller than the spacing between said opposite edges of the booklet so that said booklet is flexed to conform substantially to said convex upper surface when positioned within said cover, said cover including means for allowing removal of said booklet from the cover by applying a force directly on the flexed convex surface of said booklet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
168 words
A box for storing attachments and a flexible instruction booklet including graphics and identifying indicia for a household appliance comprising, a receptacle having an open top for receiving and storing said attachments, and a cover having a transparent plastic upper surface and an open bottom adapted to enclose the top of said receptacle, said cover including at least a pair of shelves spaced apart on opposite sides of said cover, each of said shelves being spaced below said upper surface for supporting opposite edges of said booklet with said graphics and indicia positioned for display through said transparent surface, the sides of said cover at the location of said shelves being separated by a distance which is smaller than the spacing between said opposite edges of the booklet so that said booklet is flexed when positioned within said cover, said upper surface of said cover including means defining an aperture for allowing said booklet in the stored position to be pushed out the open bottom of said cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
168 words
A box for storing attachments and a flexible instruction booklet including graphics and identifying indicia for a household appliance comprising, a receptacle having an open top for receiving and storing said attachments, and a cover having a transparent plastic upper surface and an open bottom adapted to enclose the top of said receptacle, said cover including at least a pair of shelves spaced apart on opposite sides of said cover, each of said shelves being spaced below said upper surface for supporting opposite edges of said booklet with said graphics and indicia positioned for display through said transparent surface, the sides of said cover at the location of said shelves being separated by a distance which is smaller than the spacing between said opposite edges of the booklet so that said booklet is flexed when positioned within said cover, said upper surface of said cover including means defining an aperture for allowing said booklet in the stored position to be pushed out the open bottom of said cover.
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) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |