US3752545A
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Article storage and display apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-22
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1992-05-22
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for storing containers with tape cartridges or the like comprising at least one substantially quadrangular, for instance rectangular, trough equipped internally thereof with protruding boundary and support means for a number of rows of tape cartridge containers. A cover member is hingedly connected at one edge of the trough. A locking mechanism enables fixing the cover member in its closed position. At least the base surfaces of the trough and cover member are formed of transparent material.
Inventors
- 👤 E Schweizer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:41
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0236; A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00; A47B81/06; A47B81/068; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/0081; A47F5/0087; A47F7/00; A47F7/14; A47F7/146; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S312/00; Y10S312/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
An apparatus for storing and displaying containers with tape cartridges, comprising in combination: a receptacle, a plurality of substantially quadrangular holder units for the tape cartridge containers releasably supported by said receptacle, each of said holder Units comprising a trough internally provided with boundary and support means for forming a plurality of compartments for receiving and displaying the tape cartridge containers in rows, each holder unit further incorporating a cover member hingedly connected with an edge of its associated trough, a separate locking means for locking the cover member of each holder unit in its closed position, at least the base surface of the trough and cover member of each holder unit being formed of transparent material, cooperating means provided at the receptacle and each holder unit for allowing each holder unit to be tiltably arranged at said receptacle to permit easy visual inspection of both the front and back of the tape cartridge containers displayed in each holder unit and allowing for removal of any holder unit independently of the remaining holder units.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
174 words
An apparatus for storing and displaying containers with tape cartridges, comprising in combination: a receptacle, a plurality of substantially quadrangular holder units for the tape cartridge containers releasably supported by said receptacle, each of said holder Units comprising a trough internally provided with boundary and support means for forming a plurality of compartments for receiving and displaying the tape cartridge containers in rows, each holder unit further incorporating a cover member hingedly connected with an edge of its associated trough, a separate locking means for locking the cover member of each holder unit in its closed position, at least the base surface of the trough and cover member of each holder unit being formed of transparent material, cooperating means provided at the receptacle and each holder unit for allowing each holder unit to be tiltably arranged at said receptacle to permit easy visual inspection of both the front and back of the tape cartridge containers displayed in each holder unit and allowing for removal of any holder unit independently of the remaining holder units.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said locking means for each cover member and trough includes a lock which can be actuated by a key.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein the edge carrying the hinge connection between the cover member and trough is extended at both ends past the trough for forming two pin members constituting part of said cooperating means and by means of which each holder unit formed by the trough and cover member can be tiltably mounted in the receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein two oppositely situated side walls of the receptacle are provided with grooves open at the top and directed towards the floor of the receptacle, and constituting part of said cooperating means, and further wherein oppositely disposed pairs of such grooves permit each such holder unit to be tiltably mounted at the receptacle via the pin members thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein said grooves are all arranged at a recessed portion of the associated receptacle wall.
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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |