US3795982A
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Index tab position layout
Assignee: Superior Tabbies Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-31
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Granted: 1974-03-12
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Expires: 1992-01-31
Abstract
Abstract Index tab position layout to insure accurate manual placement of a set of precut index tabs in a uniformly spaced arrangement on the marginal edges of selected sheets of a volume in both directions from its transverse center line, comprising marginal scales on the reverse side of a release paper backing for the set of index tabs for use with different lengths of tab-receiving sheets and which are selectively useable according to the particular length of sheet involved to make a separate position layout on a strip of the same length as the tab-receiving edges of the sheets, and the method of making such separate position layout and using it for mounting the set of index tabs.
Inventors
- 👤 W Cunningham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:20
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A composite strip of precut index tabs each having wing portions with pressure-sensitive adhesive on their under surfaces removably adhered to the obverse side of a release paper carrier strip, and scale means on the reverse side of said carrier strip comprising a transversely extending center line at the longitudinal center of said carrier strip and a first set of indicia spaced successively in both directions from said center line along one margin of said carrier strip, with the distance between adjacent said indicia being at least slightly less than the width of said tabs, whereby the latter are legible when properly applied as a set to selected sheets of a volume of sheets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A composite strip of precut index tabs each having wing portions with pressure-sensitive adhesive on their under surfaces removably adhered to the obverse side of a release paper carrier strip, and scale means on the reverse side of said carrier strip comprising a transversely extending center line at the longitudinal center of said carrier strip and a first set of indicia spaced successively in both directions from said center line along one margin of said carrier strip, with the distance between adjacent said indicia being at least slightly less than the width of said tabs, whereby the latter are legible when properly applied as a set to selected sheets of a volume of sheets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
In a composite strip according to claim 1, secondary marginal indices comprising part of said scale means aligned longitudinally of said carrier strip with said indicia corresponding to first various lengths of receiving sheets to which said index tabs may be applied.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
tab indices longitudinally spaced along one marginal portion in opposite directions from said center line index, each comprising a. A specific identification of one of said set of index tabs, and b. a mark corresponding to the position at which the bottom edge of that one of said index tabs should be placed when being properly applied to a selected sheet of a volume of sheets.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
tab indices longitudinally spaced along one marginal portion in opposite directions from said center line index, each comprising a. A specific identification of one of said set of index tabs, and b. a mark corresponding to the position at which the bottom edge of that one of said index tabs should be placed when being properly applied to a selected sheet of a volume of sheets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
98 words
In a composite strip according to claim 2, additional scale means on the reverse side of said carrier strip comprising a second set of indicia spaced from each other in both directions from said center line along the other margin of said carrier strip with the distance therebetween being greater than that separating said first marginally located indicia, and additional secondary marginal indices aligned marginally of said carrier strip with said second set of indicia corresponding to various lengths of receiving sheets longer than said first lengths of receiving sheets to which said index tabs may be applied.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
An index tab position layout for use with a set of index tabs having pressure-sensitive adhesive portions mounted on a release surface on the obverse side of an elongated backing strip, comprising on the reverse side of said backing strip:
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
An index tab position layout for use with a set of index tabs having pressure-sensitive adhesive portions mounted on a release surface on the obverse side of an elongated backing strip, comprising on the reverse side of said backing strip:
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
In an index tab position layout according to claim 4, secondary marginal indices on the reverse side of said carrier strip aligned longitudinally thereof with said tab indices corresponding to first various lengths of receiving sheets to which said index tabs may be applied.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
73 words
In an index tab position layout according to claim 5, a second set of indicia spaced from each other in both directions from said center line along the other margin of the reverse side of said carrier strip, and additional secondary marginal indices aligned with said second set of indicia corresponding to various lengths of receiving sheets other than said first lengths of receiving sheets to which said index tabs may be applied.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
158 words
The method of applying a set of index tabs to the marginal edges of selected sheets of a volume of said sheets, comprising transversely folding in half lengthwise an auxiliary strip having the same length as the marginal tab-receiving edges of said sheets and then unfolding said auxiliary strip to present the resulting fold line as a locating index, placing said auxiliary strip adjacent a scale made up of indicia spaced successively in both directions from an indicated transverse center line with said locating index aligned with said transverse center line, inscribing tab-locating marks transversely on said auxiliary strip coinciding with said scale indicia, and placing said inscribed auxiliary strip adjacent and longitudinally aligned with said tab-receiving sheet edges to indicate by means of said marks the proper positions for applying index tabs to selected said sheets to present an index comprising individual tabs accurately arranged lengthwise of said volume in both directions from the transverse center thereof.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
158 words
The method of applying a set of index tabs to the marginal edges of selected sheets of a volume of said sheets, comprising transversely folding in half lengthwise an auxiliary strip having the same length as the marginal tab-receiving edges of said sheets and then unfolding said auxiliary strip to present the resulting fold line as a locating index, placing said auxiliary strip adjacent a scale made up of indicia spaced successively in both directions from an indicated transverse center line with said locating index aligned with said transverse center line, inscribing tab-locating marks transversely on said auxiliary strip coinciding with said scale indicia, and placing said inscribed auxiliary strip adjacent and longitudinally aligned with said tab-receiving sheet edges to indicate by means of said marks the proper positions for applying index tabs to selected said sheets to present an index comprising individual tabs accurately arranged lengthwise of said volume in both directions from the transverse center thereof.
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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) | 1977-03-11 | 1977-09-10 | 1978-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-11 | 1981-09-10 | 1982-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-11 | 1985-09-10 | 1986-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |