US3708061A
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Album for filmstrip storage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-17
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1991-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A book-like album which, in practice, stores filmstrip cans such that the identification thereon is visible through a transparent flap, or so-called spine, of the album and thus also serves as identification of the album.
Inventors
- 👤 H Levitt
- 👤 M Weingarden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; B65D1/36; B65D25/00; B65D25/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
An album for filmstrip storage comprising a book-like cover member having a front flap, a rear flap, and a transparent connecting flap therebetween, said front and rear flaps being operatively arranged on said transparent connecting flap for movement from an open position through pivotal movement towards each other into a closed position, a holding tray attached to said rear flap and in supporting relation to and beneath said front flap in said closed position of said front flap, said holding tray having a side wall in proximate and facing relation to said transparent connecting flap, said side wall having storage compartments formed therein extending inwardly of said holding tray, and filmstrip cans having identification of their filmstrip contents disposed in said storage compartments with said identification visible through said transparent connecting flap, whereby said visible identification serves also as identification for said album.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
An album for filmstrip storage comprising a book-like cover member having a front flap, a rear flap, and a transparent connecting flap therebetween, said front and rear flaps being operatively arranged on said transparent connecting flap for movement from an open position through pivotal movement towards each other into a closed position, a holding tray attached to said rear flap and in supporting relation to and beneath said front flap in said closed position of said front flap, said holding tray having a side wall in proximate and facing relation to said transparent connecting flap, said side wall having storage compartments formed therein extending inwardly of said holding tray, and filmstrip cans having identification of their filmstrip contents disposed in said storage compartments with said identification visible through said transparent connecting flap, whereby said visible identification serves also as identification for said album.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
An album for filmstrip storage as defined in claim 1 wherein each said storage coMpartment is constructed to also accommodate said cooperating filmstrip can when arranged longitudinally in spanning position between said front and rear flaps.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An album for filmstrip storage as defined in claim 2 wherein said storage compartment consists of two intersecting cylindrical openings oriented 90* out of phase with each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
150 words
An album for filmstrip storage comprising a book-like cover member having a front flap, a rear flap, and a connecting flap therebetween, said front and rear flaps being operatively arranged on said connecting flap for movement from an open position through pivotal movement towards each other into a closed position, a holding tray attached to said rear flap and in supporting relation to and beneath said front flap in said closed position of said front flap, said holding tray having a side wall in proximate and facing relation to said connecting flap, said side wall having storage compartments formed therein extending inwardly of said holding tray, filmstrip cans having identification of their filmstrip contents disposed in said storage compartment, said connecting flap having openings therein so that said identification of said filmstrip cans is visible through said connecting flap, whereby said visible identification serves also as identification for said album.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
150 words
An album for filmstrip storage comprising a book-like cover member having a front flap, a rear flap, and a connecting flap therebetween, said front and rear flaps being operatively arranged on said connecting flap for movement from an open position through pivotal movement towards each other into a closed position, a holding tray attached to said rear flap and in supporting relation to and beneath said front flap in said closed position of said front flap, said holding tray having a side wall in proximate and facing relation to said connecting flap, said side wall having storage compartments formed therein extending inwardly of said holding tray, filmstrip cans having identification of their filmstrip contents disposed in said storage compartment, said connecting flap having openings therein so that said identification of said filmstrip cans is visible through said connecting flap, whereby said visible identification serves also as identification for said album.
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) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |