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US3698111A
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Document holder
Assignee: Pyramid Inc
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Filing: 1971-02-08
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1991-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A generally rectangular document holder comprising a pair of flexible film-like transparent sheets fixed along opposite sides to a pair of elongated magnetic strips. The document holder will receive and retain a document such as an automobile registration to permit displaying the document in a suitable location within the automobile.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:19
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A document holder, comprising: at least two sheets of flexible, self-supporting, film-like material at least one of which is transparent plastic, said sheets being superimposed one on the other in a generally contiguous relationship and collectively having a pair of opposite edges generally parallel to each other, a pair of elongated strips of magnetic material each having a recess longitudinally formed therein of a width approximately the combined thickness of said sheets of film-like material for receiving one of said pair of opposite edges in a mating tongue and groove connection, and means for fixing each of said opposite edges in the recess of the mating elongated strip, said sheets of material being responsive to manual manipulation for flexing open and separating one sheet from the other at a generally central position between said opposite edges to form an open-ended dOcument-receiving pocket between the sheets, said sheets being responsive to the releasing of force thereon for returning to the superimposed generally contiguous relationship to frictionally retain a document therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A document holder, comprising: at least two sheets of flexible, self-supporting, film-like material at least one of which is transparent plastic, said sheets being superimposed one on the other in a generally contiguous relationship and collectively having a pair of opposite edges generally parallel to each other, a pair of elongated strips of magnetic material each having a recess longitudinally formed therein of a width approximately the combined thickness of said sheets of film-like material for receiving one of said pair of opposite edges in a mating tongue and groove connection, and means for fixing each of said opposite edges in the recess of the mating elongated strip, said sheets of material being responsive to manual manipulation for flexing open and separating one sheet from the other at a generally central position between said opposite edges to form an open-ended dOcument-receiving pocket between the sheets, said sheets being responsive to the releasing of force thereon for returning to the superimposed generally contiguous relationship to frictionally retain a document therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
191 words
A document holder, comprising: at least two sheets of flexible self-supporting, film-like material at least one of which is transparent plastic, said sheets being superimposed one on the other in a generally contiguous relationship and collectively having a pair of opposite edges generally parallel to each other, a pair of elongated strips of magnetic material each having a recess longitudinally formed therein of a width approximately the combined thickness of said sheets of film-like material for receiving one of said pair of opposite edges in a mating tongue and groove connection, and means for fixing each of said opposite edges in the recess of the mating elongated strip, said sheets of material being responsive to the application of manually applied transversely directed force on the elongated strips in the general plane of the sheets of material for springing open and separating one sheet from the other at a generally central position between said opposite edges to form an open-ended document-receiving pocket between the sheets, said sheets being responsive to the releasing of the force on said strips for returning to the superimposed generally contiguous relationship to frictionally retain a document therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
191 words
A document holder, comprising: at least two sheets of flexible self-supporting, film-like material at least one of which is transparent plastic, said sheets being superimposed one on the other in a generally contiguous relationship and collectively having a pair of opposite edges generally parallel to each other, a pair of elongated strips of magnetic material each having a recess longitudinally formed therein of a width approximately the combined thickness of said sheets of film-like material for receiving one of said pair of opposite edges in a mating tongue and groove connection, and means for fixing each of said opposite edges in the recess of the mating elongated strip, said sheets of material being responsive to the application of manually applied transversely directed force on the elongated strips in the general plane of the sheets of material for springing open and separating one sheet from the other at a generally central position between said opposite edges to form an open-ended document-receiving pocket between the sheets, said sheets being responsive to the releasing of the force on said strips for returning to the superimposed generally contiguous relationship to frictionally retain a document therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A document holder as defined in claim 2 wherein said magnetic strips are formed of flexible magnetic material for forming and holding said document holder to an arcuate surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A document holder as defined in claim 2 wherein said two sheets of transparent plastic material are placed back-to-back to form a reversible document holder.
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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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |