US3685684A
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Plastics box for magnetic recording media in tape form, particularly reels of magnetic tape
Assignee: BASF SE
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Filing: 1970-06-05
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1990-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A closable container in the form of a one-piece plastics molding serving as an archive box for magnetic recording media in tape form which, without additional packaging, can be sent by post, narrow and wide ribs in its interior being appropriately dimensioned for the reception of a compact cassette or a reel of tape 3 in. in diameter.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Schindler
- 👤 Kurt Schmidts
- 👤 Wolfgang Wiegel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:31
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/32; G03B21/321; G03B21/323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A plastic container for magnetic recording media having the shape of a box consisting of pairs of rectangular parallel walls, namely, base and top walls, side walls and rear and front walls, one of the shorter edges of said front wall being hingedly deflectable about one of the shorter edges of the base wall, the container having at least the following features in combination: a. said front wall and said base wall being connected by an integral hinge formed during the production of the container; b. said top wall being surrounded by a web arranged normal to the surface of the top wall, whereby a rectangular troughshaped depression is formed; c. the free end of said front wall being provided with at least one integral resilient press stud which is engageable in at least one perforation provided in said normal web on the top wall; d. the free end of said front wall and said web being provided with corresponding openings adjacent to said press stud and perforation; and e. a split clip inserted through said corresponding openings, the opened ends of said split clip being within said troughshaped depression.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A plastic container for magnetic recording media having the shape of a box consisting of pairs of rectangular parallel walls, namely, base and top walls, side walls and rear and front walls, one of the shorter edges of said front wall being hingedly deflectable about one of the shorter edges of the base wall, the container having at least the following features in combination: a. said front wall and said base wall being connected by an integral hinge formed during the production of the container; b. said top wall being surrounded by a web arranged normal to the surface of the top wall, whereby a rectangular troughshaped depression is formed; c. the free end of said front wall being provided with at least one integral resilient press stud which is engageable in at least one perforation provided in said normal web on the top wall; d. the free end of said front wall and said web being provided with corresponding openings adjacent to said press stud and perforation; and e. a split clip inserted through said corresponding openings, the opened ends of said split clip being within said troughshaped depression.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A container according to claim 1 produced particularly by injection molding in a mold, wherein said base wall and said front wall connected by said integral hinge are located approximately in the same plane as the mold.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A container according to claim 1 produced in a mold, wherein said base wall and said front wall are arranged in planes of the mold positioned at right angles to one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container according to claim 1, wherein pairs of ribs of different lengths and widths are formed on the inner surfaces of the side walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A container according to claim 4, wherein at least one of said pairs of ribs are arranged in a U-shape and extends over three surfaces of the adjoining walls.
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) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |