US3736036A
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Storage system for tape cassettes
Assignee: Dynasound Organizer Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-19
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1992-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A storage cabinet for cassettes, either boxed or unboxed, comprising a turret with four side members, each of which has a compartment to receive boxed and unboxed cassettes. Each compartment is defined by two opposite pairs of supports, each of which carries dividers that describe pockets in the compartment to support either boxed or unboxed cassettes within the same volume.
Inventors
- 👤 G Mathus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:13
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0236
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A storage cabinet for cassettes either boxed or unboxed comprising a polygonal-shaped cabinet defining a plurality of storage compartments on its sides, each of said compartments being defined by two pairs of supports that describe a generally rectangular storage compartment, a plurality of dividers on one of said pair of supports describing pockets of a first size for holding a plurality of unboxed cassettes in said compartment in parallel array, and another group of dividers on the other pair of said supports describing pockets of a second size different from said first size and generally perpendicular to the first named pockets for holding a plurality of boxed cassettes in said compartment, said pockets utilizing the same volume in said compartment, and a turret, said polygon-shaped cabinet being mounted on said turret, each of said compartments being open on the outside of the cabinet in planes parallel to the turret axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A storage cabinet for cassettes either boxed or unboxed comprising a polygonal-shaped cabinet defining a plurality of storage compartments on its sides, each of said compartments being defined by two pairs of supports that describe a generally rectangular storage compartment, a plurality of dividers on one of said pair of supports describing pockets of a first size for holding a plurality of unboxed cassettes in said compartment in parallel array, and another group of dividers on the other pair of said supports describing pockets of a second size different from said first size and generally perpendicular to the first named pockets for holding a plurality of boxed cassettes in said compartment, said pockets utilizing the same volume in said compartment, and a turret, said polygon-shaped cabinet being mounted on said turret, each of said compartments being open on the outside of the cabinet in planes parallel to the turret axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
138 words
A storage cabinet for cassettes either boxed or unboxed as described in claim 1 further characterized by two of said supports of each compartment being horizontal and the other supports of each compartment being vertical and with the storage compartments being open in the front each in a substantially vertical plane, a plurality of panels with one panel disposed beside each one of said compartments and secured to one of the vertical supports and lying substantially in the plane of the open front of said compartment, said last-mentioned panel, pairs of supports and dividers comprising a side member for the cabinet, and three additional side members like the first described side member and arranged to form a box shaped cabinet, the panel on each of the side members defining the depth of compartment in the adjacent side member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A storage cabinet for cassettes either boxed or unboxed as described in claim 2 further characterized by said turret including a top, bottom and base, said top and bottom engaging the side members to retain them in assembled arrangement on the base, and means enabling the top and bottom with the side members to rotate about a vertical axis on the base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A storage cabinet for cassettes either boxed or unboxed as defined in claim 3 further characterized by the side members each including its pairs of side supports, dividers and panel being formed as a unitary structure, and said top, bottom and base each being separately formed as unitary structures, and a shaft extending from the top through the bottom to the base to maintain the parts in assembled relationship.
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) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |