US3747754A
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Carrousel mounted microfiche magazine
Assignee: Image Systems Inc
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Filing: 1971-11-10
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A magazine for a plurality of microfiche adapted to be selectively associated with and to become a part of a carrousel holding a plurality of microfiche which are individually code identified for random access storage and retrieval of the microfiche from the magazine and carrousel. The magazine is substantially segment-shaped and comprises a carrousel supported and microfiche supporting body portion and a cover therefor which is removed to provide access to the microfiche therein. The body portion has means at the narrow end of the segment which interlocks with the carrousel to mount the magazine thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 W Nix
- 👤 T Fitzgerald
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:41
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/02; G06K13/08; G06K13/14; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/54; G03B23/00; G03B23/02; G03B23/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S209/00; Y10S209/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A magAzine for microfiche comprising: a substantially segment-shaped body portion having angularly disposed side walls interconnected by a bottom wall, a relatively narrow back wall, and at least a partial top wall, said walls being dimensioned to provide a chamber for a plurality of microfiche; means on said body portion for mounting it in a carrousel for access and retrieval of the microfiche therein from the front; a cover for said body portion providing at least a partial top wall and a front wall cooperating with the body portion walls to enclose the microfiche therein; and means for releasably holding said cover on said body portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A magAzine for microfiche comprising: a substantially segment-shaped body portion having angularly disposed side walls interconnected by a bottom wall, a relatively narrow back wall, and at least a partial top wall, said walls being dimensioned to provide a chamber for a plurality of microfiche; means on said body portion for mounting it in a carrousel for access and retrieval of the microfiche therein from the front; a cover for said body portion providing at least a partial top wall and a front wall cooperating with the body portion walls to enclose the microfiche therein; and means for releasably holding said cover on said body portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The magazine defined in claim 1 in which said means for mounting the body portion in the carrousel is located on the back wall thereof so as not to interfere with like magazines mounted therebeside in the carrousel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The magazine defined in claim 1 including: partial side walls on said cover angularly disposed complementary to the angular disposition of the side walls of the body portion and spaced so as to closely fit over the body portion side walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The magazine defined in claim 1 in which said holding means comprises: a lug projecting upwardly from the top wall on said body portion; an opening in the top wall of said cover receiving said lug; and means on the cover top wall interlocking with said lug to hold the cover in place on the body portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
The magazine defined in claim 4 in which said cover interlocking means comprises: a rotatable cam plate mounted on the top wall of the cover and having a notch therein clearing said lug; and means rotatably mounting said cam plate so that it can be projected into a slot located transversely in the lug, thereby locking the cover to the body portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
85 words
The magazine defined in claim 5 in which: said cover has an open bottom and partial side walls angularly disposed to embrace the side walls of the body portion so as to be assembled thereon by longitudinal relative movement between the cover and the body portion, adjacent the termination of which said lug projects through the opening in the top wall of the cover and is positioned for engagement of the cam plate in the slot in the lug upon rotation of the cam plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The magazine defined in claim 5, including: a handle mounted on said cam plate for rotating it and also providing means for holding the magazine.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
89 words
A carrousel comprising: an annular body; means for relatively permanently storing a plurality of microfiche in said body in substantially vertical and radial positions; a relatively large angular compartment in said body; and means in said relatively large compartment for replaceably mounting a plurality of body portions of the magazine defined in claim 1 therein, whereby, with covers removed, the body portions mount microfiche for access and retrieval from their forward edges in the same manner as for the relatively permanent microfiche stored in the body of the carrousel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The carrousel defined in claim 8 including: a plurality of permanent compartments in said carrousel body angularly spaced therearound and provid-ing for the storing of said plurality of microfiche therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The carrousel defined in claim 8 in which the mounting means for the magazine body portion comprises: a dovetail part on the back wall thereof; and a complementary dovetail part in the carrousel interlocking therewith to mount the body portion and the microfiche therein in the carrousel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
87 words
In a magazine for holding a plurality of microfiche for insertion in and removal from a microfiche retrieval machine, the combination comprising, interconnected wall portions, said portions dimensioned to provide a container for holding a plurality of microfiche, means for mounting said container in said microfiche retrieval machine, removable cover means for said container, and, means for releasably attaching saiD cover means to said container for permitting said container to be lifted by the attached cover means for insertion in and removal from the microfiche retrieval device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
87 words
In a magazine for holding a plurality of microfiche for insertion in and removal from a microfiche retrieval machine, the combination comprising, interconnected wall portions, said portions dimensioned to provide a container for holding a plurality of microfiche, means for mounting said container in said microfiche retrieval machine, removable cover means for said container, and, means for releasably attaching saiD cover means to said container for permitting said container to be lifted by the attached cover means for insertion in and removal from the microfiche retrieval device.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 11, wherein said interconnected wall portions comprise side wall portions interconnected by a bottom wall portion and a back wall portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination of claim 12, wherein said mounting means is on said back wall portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
90 words
In a magazine for holding a plurality of microfiche for insertion in and removal from a microfiche retrieval machine, the combination comprising, interconnected wall portions, said portions dimensioned to provide a container for holding a plurality of microfiche, means for mounting said container in said microfiche retrieval machine, a lug projecting upwardly from said container, removable cover means for said container, said cover means having an opening for receiving said lug, and means on said cover means for interlocking with said lug to hold the cover means on said container.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
90 words
In a magazine for holding a plurality of microfiche for insertion in and removal from a microfiche retrieval machine, the combination comprising, interconnected wall portions, said portions dimensioned to provide a container for holding a plurality of microfiche, means for mounting said container in said microfiche retrieval machine, a lug projecting upwardly from said container, removable cover means for said container, said cover means having an opening for receiving said lug, and means on said cover means for interlocking with said lug to hold the cover means on said container.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 14, wherein: said interconnected wall portions comprise segment-shaped bottom and top wall portions interconnected by angularly disposed side wall portions and a back wall portion, and said mounting means is on said back wall portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
85 words
In a magazine for holding a plurality of microfiche for insertion in and removal from a microfiche retrieval machine, the combination comprising, interconnected wall portions, said portions dimensioned to provide a container for holding a plurality of microfiche and including segment-shaped bottom and top wall portions interconnected by angularly disposed side wall portions and a back wall portion, means for mounting said container in said microfiche retrieval machine, removable cover means for said container, and means for releasably attaching said cover means to said container.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
85 words
In a magazine for holding a plurality of microfiche for insertion in and removal from a microfiche retrieval machine, the combination comprising, interconnected wall portions, said portions dimensioned to provide a container for holding a plurality of microfiche and including segment-shaped bottom and top wall portions interconnected by angularly disposed side wall portions and a back wall portion, means for mounting said container in said microfiche retrieval machine, removable cover means for said container, and means for releasably attaching said cover means to said container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |