US3755925A
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Specimen book
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-15
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1992-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A holder for at least one specimen composed of a front cover, back cover and spine corresponding in appearance to a conventional hard-covered book and including secured between the covers an open top container and an overflap corresponding in size to the size of the open top in the container for positioning over the open top. The flap is provided with at least one aperture for viewing specimens in the container. Attached to the inside of the front cover are a plurality of pages bearing indicia relative to the specimen.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/4204; B65D5/4212; B65D5/4233; B65D5/4237; B65D77/00; B65D77/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A holder for at least one sample, comprising a rectangular shaped, open top container having a depth in excess of the height of said at least one sample, said container having a bottom and at least a pair of generally parallel opposed sides attached to said bottom; a first overflap having an edge attached along one of said opposed sides, said first overflap generally corresponding in size to the size of said open top of said container, said overflap being provided with a separate sample viewing opening for each of said at least one sample; and a second overflap having an edge attached along the other of said opposed sides, said second overflap being larger than the open top on said container and corresponding in size to the bottom of said container, said second overflap adapted to overlie said first flap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A holder for at least one sample, comprising a rectangular shaped, open top container having a depth in excess of the height of said at least one sample, said container having a bottom and at least a pair of generally parallel opposed sides attached to said bottom; a first overflap having an edge attached along one of said opposed sides, said first overflap generally corresponding in size to the size of said open top of said container, said overflap being provided with a separate sample viewing opening for each of said at least one sample; and a second overflap having an edge attached along the other of said opposed sides, said second overflap being larger than the open top on said container and corresponding in size to the bottom of said container, said second overflap adapted to overlie said first flap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first overflap is attached through a spine to said bottom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A holder in accordance with claim 2 wherein said second overflap is attached through a spine to said bottom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein the dimension of said bottom and second overflap are greater than said container and said first overflap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein said at least one sample is a fossil.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A holder in accordance with claim 1 wherein said container is further characterized by two pairs of generally parallel opposed sides.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
A holder in accordance with claim 1 and further characterized by a plurality of indicia supporting leaves attached to said second overflap so as to be positioned between said first and second overflaps when said second overflap overlies said first overflap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A holder in accordance with claim 7 wherein one of said leaves is retained in a pocket in said second overflap.
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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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |