US3724277A
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Resilient instrument carrying case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-03-22
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A case or enclosure enclosing at least one instrument which is protected against shocks by a body of neoprene or the like elastomer. The elastomer body is provided with a recess the shape and size of which match those of the instrument embedded within said recess, preferably open at both ends. Such cases are intended for use by parachutists or else for laboratory purposes or again on vehicle instrument boards.
Inventors
- 👤 J Parmentier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:38
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D17/00; B64D17/22; B64D17/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
46 words
An instrument case as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body has openings therein, one of which allows inspection of the instrument and the other the insertion of the latter inside the body, the body having said recess to engage and hold the instrument in position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
An instrument case as claimed in claim 2, comprising a plate, the case having a top, means securing the plate to the case top, surrounding one of said openings in the body and said plate including a depending inwardly bent flange portion, the elastomeric body having a peripheral groove therein engaged by said bent flange portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
An instrument case as claimed in claim 2, comprising a plate, the case having a top, means securing the plate to the case top, surrounding one of said openings in the body and said plate including a depending inwardly bent flange portion, the elastomeric body having a peripheral groove engaged by said bent flange portion, the upper edge of the body above said peripheral groove and projecting above the plate when the latter in not fitted to the case top.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
An instrument case as claimed in claim 1, adapted to carry two said instruments, wherein two elastomeric bodies are juxtaposed and held fast inside the case and have recesses in which the peripheries of the corresponding instruments are embedded.
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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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |