US3734155A
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Multiple pocket card holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-25
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A multiple pocket card holder is provided having means wherein a plurality of card holding members can be nested one within the other within a cover member and firmly and securely retained in this relationship by means of a clip member which frictionally engages flexible hinge members of the card holders between the legs of the clip member. The clip member is formed to provide an elongated line of contact between portions of its opposing legs which engage the flexible hinge members and is of resiliently deformable material so that the elongated line of contact is maintained as the clip member slidably engages one, two or more of the flexible hinge members.
Inventors
- 👤 H Stenger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:54
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3484; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44769; Y10T24/44906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
301 words
A multiple pocket card holder comprising: a double ply cover member having a double ply, opened-topped flexible hinge, a plurality of card holding members adapted to be nested one within another and within said cover member, each of said members having a pair of open-topped envelopes with the adjacent longitudinal edges of said envelopes being joined to each other by means of a flexible hinge; and, an integral, U-shaped clip means having opposed legs and adapted to be positioned over the tops of said flexible hinges disposing the legs of said clip means downwardly along a substantial portion of said hinges, one leg of said clip means being disposed between the plies of the cover member hinge and always in engagement with the hinge of said cover member, while the other leg of said clip means is free to frictionally engage the hinge of at least onE other card holding member along a line of contact common to said other leg and the hinge of said other card holding member, said one leg of said clip means being elongated and integrally joined at one looped end thereof to said other leg of said clip means which is also elongated but shorted than said one leg, the free end of said other leg being narrower than said one leg and of tapered configuration to a further reduced width adjacent said looped end, the narrow, tapered configuration of said other leg imparting variable flexibility thereto such that an elongated line of contact is achieved and maintained as said clip means accommodates a plurality of said card holding members enabling said members to be firmly retained in a fixed position by said U-shaped clip means while freely permitting slidable insertion and removal of said members into and out of engagement with said clip means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
301 words
A multiple pocket card holder comprising: a double ply cover member having a double ply, opened-topped flexible hinge, a plurality of card holding members adapted to be nested one within another and within said cover member, each of said members having a pair of open-topped envelopes with the adjacent longitudinal edges of said envelopes being joined to each other by means of a flexible hinge; and, an integral, U-shaped clip means having opposed legs and adapted to be positioned over the tops of said flexible hinges disposing the legs of said clip means downwardly along a substantial portion of said hinges, one leg of said clip means being disposed between the plies of the cover member hinge and always in engagement with the hinge of said cover member, while the other leg of said clip means is free to frictionally engage the hinge of at least onE other card holding member along a line of contact common to said other leg and the hinge of said other card holding member, said one leg of said clip means being elongated and integrally joined at one looped end thereof to said other leg of said clip means which is also elongated but shorted than said one leg, the free end of said other leg being narrower than said one leg and of tapered configuration to a further reduced width adjacent said looped end, the narrow, tapered configuration of said other leg imparting variable flexibility thereto such that an elongated line of contact is achieved and maintained as said clip means accommodates a plurality of said card holding members enabling said members to be firmly retained in a fixed position by said U-shaped clip means while freely permitting slidable insertion and removal of said members into and out of engagement with said clip means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A multiple pocket card holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said envelopes nested within said cover member are transparent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A multiple pocket card holder as defined in claim 1 wherein cooperating means are provided on said cover member and said clip means such that accidental displacement of said clip means from said cover means is prevented.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A multiple pocket card holder as defined in claim 3 wherein said cooperating means comprises an aperture formed in the flexible hinge of said cover member and a detent on said one leg of said clip means positioned to engage said aperture as said clip means is positioned on said cover member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
210 words
A clip means for supporting a plurality of flat card holding members having flexible hinges in prearranged position, said clip means being of generally U-shaped contour having an elongated rear leg integrally joined at a looped end thereof to an elongated front leg which is shorter than said rear leg, the free end of said front leg being narrower than said rear leg and of a tapered configuration to a further reduced width adjacent said looped end, said front and rear legs having an elongated line of contact therebetween and the narrow, tapered configuration of said front leg imparting variable flexibility thereto such that said elongated line of contact is maintained when said clip means accommodates the reception of the flexible hinges of a plurality of flat card holding members between said front and rear legs, the end of said front leg being provided with a beveled tip facilitating insertion of said flexible hinges into engagement with said front and rear legs, and a detent on that portion of said rear leg extending beyond the end of said front leg, said detent being intermediate the sides of said rear leg and projecting therefrom in the direction of said front leg a distance less than the protrusion of said beveled tip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
210 words
A clip means for supporting a plurality of flat card holding members having flexible hinges in prearranged position, said clip means being of generally U-shaped contour having an elongated rear leg integrally joined at a looped end thereof to an elongated front leg which is shorter than said rear leg, the free end of said front leg being narrower than said rear leg and of a tapered configuration to a further reduced width adjacent said looped end, said front and rear legs having an elongated line of contact therebetween and the narrow, tapered configuration of said front leg imparting variable flexibility thereto such that said elongated line of contact is maintained when said clip means accommodates the reception of the flexible hinges of a plurality of flat card holding members between said front and rear legs, the end of said front leg being provided with a beveled tip facilitating insertion of said flexible hinges into engagement with said front and rear legs, and a detent on that portion of said rear leg extending beyond the end of said front leg, said detent being intermediate the sides of said rear leg and projecting therefrom in the direction of said front leg a distance less than the protrusion of said beveled tip.
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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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |