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Coin holder
Assignee: NEW FRANKLIN MINT
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Filing: 1972-01-05
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1992-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A coin holder comprised of two halves which are assembled to define an enclosure for the coin. Each of the halves has mutually facing means for engaging the perimeter of a coin and positioning the coin within the coin holder.
Inventors
- 👤 J Segel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:47
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/12; B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A coin holder comprising top and bottom members, each of said members comprising substantially flat first and second surfaces, said first and second surfaces being substantially coplanar and said first surface being surrounded by said second surface, the juncture of said first and second surfaces on each of said members comprising mutually facing substantially perimetric ridges defining at least a portion of the perimeters of a coin, each of said second surfaces comprising mutually facing flanges, and one of said flanges being telescopically received within the other when a coin is supported in said coin holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A coin holder comprising top and bottom members, each of said members comprising substantially flat first and second surfaces, said first and second surfaces being substantially coplanar and said first surface being surrounded by said second surface, the juncture of said first and second surfaces on each of said members comprising mutually facing substantially perimetric ridges defining at least a portion of the perimeters of a coin, each of said second surfaces comprising mutually facing flanges, and one of said flanges being telescopically received within the other when a coin is supported in said coin holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A coin holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said second substantially flat surfaces define a frame for a coin around said perimetric ridges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A coin holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said ridges and flanges are integral with their respective first and second members.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |