US3756383A
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Storage case for magnetic tape cassettes, their boxes and the like
Assignee: BEAUX MERZON Inc 49-16 MASPETH AVENUE MASPETH NEW YORK 11378 A CORP OF NEW YORK
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Filing: 1972-04-12
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1992-04-12
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure deals with novel tape cassette and tape cassette box storage cases wherein sets of particularly positioned and spaced short horizontal and vertical ribs are provided at the front and rear faces of at least the bottom box portion of the case to enable transverse parallel storage of cassettes between the horizontal ribs and similar storage of the boxes therefor between the vertical ribs but with the latter elevated upon the horizontal ribs.
Inventors
- 👤 K Kryter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:52
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0236; B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
337 words
A storage case for transversely storing magnetic tape cassettes and their boxes having, in combination, a substantially rectangular bottom box portion for receiving and storing such cassettes and their boxes in transverse parallel position and a rearwardly hinged top portion for the bottom box portion of the storage case; the bottom box portion being of height less than that of the tape cassettes and of their boxes, of width slightly greater than the length of the cassette boxes, and of length many times the width of the cassette boxes, and the top portion therefor being of height at least sufficient, when closed, to cover the cassettes and their boxes, transversely positioned within the case; two similar sets of spaced horizontal position locking ribs of short vertical dimension disposed upon the bottom wall of the storage case bottom box portion, respectively extending inward a short horizontal distance only from the inner surfaces of the front and rear walls of the bottom box portion with the successive ribs being substantially equally longitudinally spaced from one another, and with the ribs adjacent the side walls of the bottom box portion being similarly spaced, a distance just slightly greater than the width of the cassettes in order reliably transversely to position, store and maintain the same against dislodging in parallel locations within the case; and two similar sets of spaced vertical position locking rib means of longer vertical dimension than the horizontal ribs but of shorter horizontal dimension, respectively disposed from said bottom wall vertically along the inner surfaces of said front and rear walls of the bottom box portion, and defining spaces between vertical rib means just slightly greater than the width of the cassette boxes, such vertical rib means being positioned so as intermediately to include a horizontal rib therebetween in order reliably transversely to position, store and maintain the same against dislodging in parallel locations within the case, but with the boxes elevated above the said bottom wall and resting upon and stabilized by the intermediate horizontal ribs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
337 words
A storage case for transversely storing magnetic tape cassettes and their boxes having, in combination, a substantially rectangular bottom box portion for receiving and storing such cassettes and their boxes in transverse parallel position and a rearwardly hinged top portion for the bottom box portion of the storage case; the bottom box portion being of height less than that of the tape cassettes and of their boxes, of width slightly greater than the length of the cassette boxes, and of length many times the width of the cassette boxes, and the top portion therefor being of height at least sufficient, when closed, to cover the cassettes and their boxes, transversely positioned within the case; two similar sets of spaced horizontal position locking ribs of short vertical dimension disposed upon the bottom wall of the storage case bottom box portion, respectively extending inward a short horizontal distance only from the inner surfaces of the front and rear walls of the bottom box portion with the successive ribs being substantially equally longitudinally spaced from one another, and with the ribs adjacent the side walls of the bottom box portion being similarly spaced, a distance just slightly greater than the width of the cassettes in order reliably transversely to position, store and maintain the same against dislodging in parallel locations within the case; and two similar sets of spaced vertical position locking rib means of longer vertical dimension than the horizontal ribs but of shorter horizontal dimension, respectively disposed from said bottom wall vertically along the inner surfaces of said front and rear walls of the bottom box portion, and defining spaces between vertical rib means just slightly greater than the width of the cassette boxes, such vertical rib means being positioned so as intermediately to include a horizontal rib therebetween in order reliably transversely to position, store and maintain the same against dislodging in parallel locations within the case, but with the boxes elevated above the said bottom wall and resting upon and stabilized by the intermediate horizontal ribs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A storage case as claimed in claim 1 and in which said top portion is provided with an inclined front wall to enable closing over the stored cassettes and their boxes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A storage case as claimed in claim 1 and in which said vertical position locking rib means comprise individual vertical ribs some coincident with the horizontal ribs and others intermediate the same.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A storage case as claimed in claim 1 and in which said vertical position locking rib means comprises pairs of vertical ribs each straddling a horizontal rib and spaced from one another With an adjacent horizontal rib substantially centrally intermediate adjacent pairs of vertical ribs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A storage case as claimed in claim 4 and in which said top portion is of dimensions similar to the bottom portion and also contains said sets of horizontal and vertical position locking ribs to provide duplicate storage facilities to the bottom box portion when the top portion is opened back upon itself.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A storage case as claimed in claim 1 and in which said top portion is of dimensions similar to the bottom portion and also contains said sets of horizontal position locking ribs and vertical position locking rib means to provide duplicate storage facilities to the bottom box portion when the top portion is opened back upon itself.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A storage case as claimed in claim 1 and in which said walls, ribs and rib means are substantially transparent to enable identification of the stored contents.
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) | 1976-09-03 | 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 |