US3712477A
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Self-actuating record jacket holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-02
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-03-02
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to a self-actuating record jacket holder including a base, first and second spaced elongated support means on the base, a multiplicity of holders each having a receiver portion, said holder having a first shaft on one end and a second shaft on the other end thereof, means mounting said shafts each on a support for pivotal movement thereon, and means connecting said holders one with the other whereby the pivotal movement of one holder causes the adjacent holder to pivotally separate from the adjacent holder.
Inventors
- 👤 G Kieves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:11
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B81/06; A47B81/067; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/0081; A47F5/0087; A47F7/00; A47F7/14; A47F7/146; A47F7/147; B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/02; G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0433
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A self-actuating record jacket holder comprising: a. a base, b. first and second spaced support means carried by said base centrally thereof, c. a multiplicity of holders, each of said holders having a receiver portion for a record jacket, d. each of said holders having a first shaft on one end and a second shaft on the other end thereof, e. means mounting said shafts on said spaced support means for pivotal movement thereon, f. hook means on each of said holders in engagement with a shoulder on an adjacent holder whereby pivotal movement of one holder with a record jacket therein causes a holder to pivotally separate from an adjacent holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A self-actuating record jacket holder comprising: a. a base, b. first and second spaced support means carried by said base centrally thereof, c. a multiplicity of holders, each of said holders having a receiver portion for a record jacket, d. each of said holders having a first shaft on one end and a second shaft on the other end thereof, e. means mounting said shafts on said spaced support means for pivotal movement thereon, f. hook means on each of said holders in engagement with a shoulder on an adjacent holder whereby pivotal movement of one holder with a record jacket therein causes a holder to pivotally separate from an adjacent holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 in which said first and second support means each includes an elongated rail.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 2 in which said means mounting said shafts each on a support includes bearing means on each of said rails.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 3 in which said bearing means includes a slot in a rail in which a shaft is positioned.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
THe device of claim 4 in which said support means includes resilient means carried by said base adjacent said bearing means adapted to be deformed slightly and engaged by said shafts to hold said shafts in said slot of said bearing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 5 in which said resilient means is an elongated strip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The device of claim 1 in which said hook means includes a base arm portion lying in a plane normal to the axis of said shafts and a tip portion lying in a plane parallel to said shafts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 7 in which a. said shoulder on said holder is on one end thereof, and b. said hook means is on the opposite end of said shoulder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 1 in which said hook means includes a. a link, and said shoulder includes b. a pin extending from the holder.
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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |