US3789526A
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Card holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-27
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1991-12-27
Abstract
Abstract A greeting card holder is herein provided which may present an upright cylindrical body supported on a base platform. A series of protuberances may be formed on the body for holding a cord in a laced configuration so that segments of the cord extend generally vertically when the cylindrical body is properly mounted on a horizontal surface. The cord may be spaced from the outer surface of the body by means of horizontally extending ledges and the protuberances may be formed on the ledges, if desired. The body may be rotatably mounted on the base to rotate about a vertical axis and the upper portion of the body may be formed to receive a cover which may be decorated to symbolize the occasion for which the displayed greeting cards have been received.
Inventors
- 👤 B Lavinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:45
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
Card holding and displaying apparatus comprising: a. a body portion supported on a base means; b. means on said body portion for holding cord means in a laced configuration with segments of said cord means extending generally mutually parallel; and c. means presented on said body portion for positioning at least a portion of each segment of said cord means in spaced relationship with respect to an outer surface of said body portion, said body portion comprising two parts, one of said parts being slidably supported within the other of said parts, whereby the length of said body portion may be adjusted by relative telescoping movement between said two parts; locking means being provided to hold said two parts against relative movement after the length of said body portion has been adjusted, as desired; and said cord means comprising a resilient member operative to maintain suitable tension for mounting greeting cards after said two parts of said body portion have been telescopically adjusted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
Card holding and displaying apparatus comprising: a. a body portion supported on a base means; b. means on said body portion for holding cord means in a laced configuration with segments of said cord means extending generally mutually parallel; and c. means presented on said body portion for positioning at least a portion of each segment of said cord means in spaced relationship with respect to an outer surface of said body portion, said body portion comprising two parts, one of said parts being slidably supported within the other of said parts, whereby the length of said body portion may be adjusted by relative telescoping movement between said two parts; locking means being provided to hold said two parts against relative movement after the length of said body portion has been adjusted, as desired; and said cord means comprising a resilient member operative to maintain suitable tension for mounting greeting cards after said two parts of said body portion have been telescopically adjusted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
111 words
Card holding and displaying apparatus comprising: a. a body portion supported on a base means; b. means on said body portion for holding cord means in a laced configuration with segments of said cord means extending generally mutually parallel; and c. means presented on said body portion for positioning at least a portion of each segment of said cord means in spaced relationship with respect to an outer surface of said body portion, said base means including an outwardly extending circumferential ledge and the body portion including annular bearing means seating upon and freely rotatable relative to said ledge, whereby to mount the body portion for rotation on said base means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
111 words
Card holding and displaying apparatus comprising: a. a body portion supported on a base means; b. means on said body portion for holding cord means in a laced configuration with segments of said cord means extending generally mutually parallel; and c. means presented on said body portion for positioning at least a portion of each segment of said cord means in spaced relationship with respect to an outer surface of said body portion, said base means including an outwardly extending circumferential ledge and the body portion including annular bearing means seating upon and freely rotatable relative to said ledge, whereby to mount the body portion for rotation on said base means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein said body portion is an upright cylindrical member formed with a ball bearing race circumferentially extending about an inner lower portion thereof to provide said bearing means; and said ledge being extended horizontally from the base means for supporting a series of ball bearings disposed within said ball bearing race and which ball bearings, in turn, rotatably support said body portion on said base means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
130 words
Card holding and displaying apparatus comprising: a. a body portion supported on a base means; b. means on said body portion for holding cord means in a laced configuration with segments of said cord means extending generally mutually parallel; and c. means presented on said body portion for positioning at least a portion of each segment of said cord means in spaced relationship with respect to an outer surface of said body portion, said body portion being formed as an upright member and an uppermost portion of said body portion being formed to receive a cover means; and said cover means presenting a figurine on an upper portion thereof which figurine may symbolize the occasion for which greeting cards, mounting over the parallel segments of said cord, have been received.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
130 words
Card holding and displaying apparatus comprising: a. a body portion supported on a base means; b. means on said body portion for holding cord means in a laced configuration with segments of said cord means extending generally mutually parallel; and c. means presented on said body portion for positioning at least a portion of each segment of said cord means in spaced relationship with respect to an outer surface of said body portion, said body portion being formed as an upright member and an uppermost portion of said body portion being formed to receive a cover means; and said cover means presenting a figurine on an upper portion thereof which figurine may symbolize the occasion for which greeting cards, mounting over the parallel segments of said cord, have been received.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
208 words
Card holding and displaying apparatus comprising: a. a body portion supported on a base means; b. means on said body portion for holding cord means in a laced configuration with segments of said cord means extending generally mutually parallel; and c. means presented on said body portion for positioning at least a portion of each segment of said cord means in spaced relationship with respect to an outer surface of said body portion, said body portion being an upright member and: said cord means being held wholly externally of said body portion; said means for holding said cord means comprising a plurality of protuberances formed on horizontally extending annular ledges, presented on said body portion; said body portion comprising two parts, one of which is slidably interfitted with the other, whereby the height of said body portion may be adjusted by relative telescoping movement between the two said parts; locking means being provided to hold said two parts against mutual relative movement, after the height has been adjusted; said cord means being of a resilient nature to maintain suitable tension in said cord after said two parts of said body portion have been telescopically adjusted; said body portion being rotatably on said base means about a vertical axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
208 words
Card holding and displaying apparatus comprising: a. a body portion supported on a base means; b. means on said body portion for holding cord means in a laced configuration with segments of said cord means extending generally mutually parallel; and c. means presented on said body portion for positioning at least a portion of each segment of said cord means in spaced relationship with respect to an outer surface of said body portion, said body portion being an upright member and: said cord means being held wholly externally of said body portion; said means for holding said cord means comprising a plurality of protuberances formed on horizontally extending annular ledges, presented on said body portion; said body portion comprising two parts, one of which is slidably interfitted with the other, whereby the height of said body portion may be adjusted by relative telescoping movement between the two said parts; locking means being provided to hold said two parts against mutual relative movement, after the height has been adjusted; said cord means being of a resilient nature to maintain suitable tension in said cord after said two parts of said body portion have been telescopically adjusted; said body portion being rotatably on said base means about a vertical axis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
10 words
Apparatus, according to claim 5, wherein said protuberances are T-shaped.
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) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |