US3816949A
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Vertical index device
Assignee: B & B COMMUNICATIONS CORP
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Filing: 1972-06-27
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Granted: 1974-06-18
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Expires: 1992-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A vertical index device is provided including a series of index cards supported in an upright position between a vertical plate and a pivotable cover. The index device is opened to any desired index card by depressing one of a series of card actuators which extend upwardly from the top of the index device.
Inventors
- 👤 C Austin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:10
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/34; B42F17/346
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A vertical index device comprising a base, an upstanding substantially vertical housing mounted on said base and including openings formed in the top thereof, a plurality of index cards supported in said vertical housing in an upstanding position and in a side-by-side manner, a pattern of actuating holes formed in said index cards, a plurality of individually operable and upstanding actuating mechanisms mounted in said housing in a substantially vertical plane, each of said actuating mechanisms being associated with a different portion of said pattern of actuating holes in said index cards and including a rigid section and a flexible section, said rigid sections extending through the openings formed in the top of said vertical housing and mounted for movement relative thereto, said flexible sections adapted to be actuated by manual actuation of said rigid sections relative to said vertical housing, and said flexible sections including means adapted to be extended through at least one of said actuating holes of an associated index card for engaging and indexing an adjacent index card from its upstanding position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A vertical index device comprising a base, an upstanding substantially vertical housing mounted on said base and including openings formed in the top thereof, a plurality of index cards supported in said vertical housing in an upstanding position and in a side-by-side manner, a pattern of actuating holes formed in said index cards, a plurality of individually operable and upstanding actuating mechanisms mounted in said housing in a substantially vertical plane, each of said actuating mechanisms being associated with a different portion of said pattern of actuating holes in said index cards and including a rigid section and a flexible section, said rigid sections extending through the openings formed in the top of said vertical housing and mounted for movement relative thereto, said flexible sections adapted to be actuated by manual actuation of said rigid sections relative to said vertical housing, and said flexible sections including means adapted to be extended through at least one of said actuating holes of an associated index card for engaging and indexing an adjacent index card from its upstanding position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A vertical index device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said engaging and indexing means include push rods associated with said pattern of actuating holes and adapted upon actuation of said flexible sections to be extended through the actuating hole of an associated index card for engaging and indexing an adjacent index card.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vertical index device in accordance with claim 2 further including means for maintaining said plurality of index cards in proper alignment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A vertical index device in accordance with claim 2 further including means for maintaining at least one of said index cards in an upstanding position within said vertical housing after the other index cards have been engaged and indexed from their upstanding positions by said actuating mechanisms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A vertical index device in accordance with claim 1 wherein said vertical housing further includes a cover, means for pivotally mounting said cover on said housing, and means for pivoting said cover relative to said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A vertical index device in accordance with claim 5 wherein said means for pivoting said cover includes lever means for engaging said cover and means for actuating said lever means to pivot said cover.
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) | 1977-06-17 | 1977-12-17 | 1978-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-17 | 1981-12-17 | 1982-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-17 | 1985-12-17 | 1986-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |