US3835563A
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License plate retainer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-02
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1992-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A display holder for a vehicle license-type plate having a rigid backing section and retainer flanges extending along opposite longitudinal edges of the backing section engageable with the upper and lower longitudinal edges of a plate with one of the flanges providing a slot into which a first edge of a plate is adapted to be inserted and the other flange permitting the second edge of the plate being inserted beneath the end thereof for holding the second edge, and the said other flange is provided with a camming surface which is adapted to be engaged by the second edge of the plate and resiliently moved upwardly to permit the second edge being inserted between the edge of the flange and the backing section while the first edge of the plate is held in the said slot.
Inventors
- 👤 R Hanstad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:16
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/10; B60R13/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
246 words
A retainer for holding and displaying therein a vehicle license-type plate having a rib extending around the said plate adjacent the periphery thereof comprising; a rigid backing member wider than the height of a said plate having a first inwardly extending flange formed along one horizontally disposed edge portion thereof which forms with the outer surface of said backing member a narrow slot into which one longitudinal edge portion of said plate can be inserted, a second inwardly extending flange formed along a second horizontally disposed edge portion of said backing member provided with a resilient inner edge portion spaced from said first flange a distance less than the height of said plate and terminating adjacent the outer surface of said backing member, said second flange being resilient movable relative to said member and said first flange for effecting a locking engagement with a second longitudinal edge portion of said plate between said inner edge portion of said second flange and said backing member while said one longitudinal edge portion of said plate is retained in said slot, and at least one of said flanges having a length less than the length of a said plate to be retained therein such that the opposite ends of the said flange are adapted to engage the curved inner radii portions of said rib extending around the periphery of said plate, and said backing member having means for mounting adapted to be on a supporting surface of a vehicle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
246 words
A retainer for holding and displaying therein a vehicle license-type plate having a rib extending around the said plate adjacent the periphery thereof comprising; a rigid backing member wider than the height of a said plate having a first inwardly extending flange formed along one horizontally disposed edge portion thereof which forms with the outer surface of said backing member a narrow slot into which one longitudinal edge portion of said plate can be inserted, a second inwardly extending flange formed along a second horizontally disposed edge portion of said backing member provided with a resilient inner edge portion spaced from said first flange a distance less than the height of said plate and terminating adjacent the outer surface of said backing member, said second flange being resilient movable relative to said member and said first flange for effecting a locking engagement with a second longitudinal edge portion of said plate between said inner edge portion of said second flange and said backing member while said one longitudinal edge portion of said plate is retained in said slot, and at least one of said flanges having a length less than the length of a said plate to be retained therein such that the opposite ends of the said flange are adapted to engage the curved inner radii portions of said rib extending around the periphery of said plate, and said backing member having means for mounting adapted to be on a supporting surface of a vehicle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
235 words
A retainer for holding and displaying therein a vehicle license-type plate comprising; a rigid backing member wider than the height of a said plate and having a length about equal to that of the said plates, said backing member having a first inwardly extending flange formed along one horizontally disposed edge portion thereof which forms with the outer surface of said backing member a narrow slot into which one longitudinal edge portion of said plate can be inserted, a second inwardly extending flange formed along a second horizontally disposed edge portIon of said backing member provided with a resilient inner edge portion spaced from said first flange a distance less than the height of said plate and terminating adjacent the outer surface of said backing member, said second flange being resiliently movable relative to said member and said first flange for effecting a locking engagement with a second longitudinal edge portion of said plate between said inner edge portion of said second flange and said backing member while said one longitudinal edge portion of said plate is retained in said slot, said backing member having a recess extending inwardly from opposite lateral edges of the backing member spaced from said flanges for application of pressure to the back of said plate to facilitate disengaging said plate from said backing member, and said backing member having means for mounting on a supporting surface of a vehicle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
235 words
A retainer for holding and displaying therein a vehicle license-type plate comprising; a rigid backing member wider than the height of a said plate and having a length about equal to that of the said plates, said backing member having a first inwardly extending flange formed along one horizontally disposed edge portion thereof which forms with the outer surface of said backing member a narrow slot into which one longitudinal edge portion of said plate can be inserted, a second inwardly extending flange formed along a second horizontally disposed edge portIon of said backing member provided with a resilient inner edge portion spaced from said first flange a distance less than the height of said plate and terminating adjacent the outer surface of said backing member, said second flange being resiliently movable relative to said member and said first flange for effecting a locking engagement with a second longitudinal edge portion of said plate between said inner edge portion of said second flange and said backing member while said one longitudinal edge portion of said plate is retained in said slot, said backing member having a recess extending inwardly from opposite lateral edges of the backing member spaced from said flanges for application of pressure to the back of said plate to facilitate disengaging said plate from said backing member, and said backing member having means for mounting on a supporting surface of a vehicle.
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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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |