US3815967A
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File device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-08
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1993-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A file device for enabling correspondence and the like to be readily accessible from the bottom of a file. This device consists primarily of a leg supported open box-like structure, having an adjustable tray member which enables the user to remove the first entered correspondence or the like, the device having alternate positions for the tray member which is supported at one end by set screw means.
Inventors
- 👤 W Jocelyn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:13
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43M; B43M99/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A file device comprising a rectangular box-like structure enclosed on five sides, said structure having a pair of elongated parallel side walls, parallel front and rear walls interconnecting said side walls, a plurality of leg means for supporting said structure in an elevated position, a flat bottom member being hingedly connected at one end to one of said walls, and means for adjustably supporting the other end of said bottom wall member within said device, said means including set screw means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A file device comprising a rectangular box-like structure enclosed on five sides, said structure having a pair of elongated parallel side walls, parallel front and rear walls interconnecting said side walls, a plurality of leg means for supporting said structure in an elevated position, a flat bottom member being hingedly connected at one end to one of said walls, and means for adjustably supporting the other end of said bottom wall member within said device, said means including set screw means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein a pair of leg members are secured to the rear corners of said structure and a pair of leg members are secured to the forward end of said structure, said legs secured to said forward end receiving removeable set screws, said set screws providing support means for the forward side edges of said bottom member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
The combination according to claim 2, wherein the hinged portion of said bottom member is fixedly secured within the rear of said structure of said device by fixedly securing one part of the hinge connector to the rear wall, enabling said bottom member to be lowered at its forward edge, said forward edge having a recess finger opening for easy access to correspondence placed within said structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combination according to claim 3, wherein said front wall of said structure includes a finger opening for handling correspondence placed within said device upon said bottom member, enabling the user to have easy access to the correspondence first entered into said file device upon said bottom member so as to expedite the handling of the correspondence placed upon said bottom member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |