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US3855925A
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Pocket hand stamp
Assignee: Shachihata Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 1973-04-27
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1993-04-27
Abstract
Abstract A pocket hand stamp comprising a holder holding a printing plate on its bottom and a pair of box-shaped covers pivoted to the upper portion of the holder in which said covers serve to cover the printing plate when they are turned to a position under the bottom of the holder and serve to provide a handle for the stamp when they are turned to a position above the holder where they are placed upright back to back.
Inventors
- 👤 T Funahashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:40
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41K; B41K1/00; B41K1/36; B41K1/38; B41K1/50; B41K1/02; B41K1/363; B41K1/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
236 words
A pocket hand stamp comprising, in combination, a box-shaped holder having an open top and an open bottom; said top having a pair of first recesses at the outside of each end; said bottom having a flange on the inner side thereof; a cover plate detachably mounted on said top and having a pair of second recesses at the outer side of each end, said first recesses being respectively combined with said second recesses to form bearing holes; a printing plate provided between said cover plate and said flange and supported on the latter, said plate being made of an elastic sponge material having numerous fine continuous foam portions for receiving ink; a pair of box-shaped covers of the same size, having pivots on the inner sides of both ends to engage said bearing holes respectively, and snap members on the outer sides of said covers; said snap members having inner edges which are engaGeable with each other; said covers having inner ribs in the inside thereof for reinforcement and non-slippage when being held by the user, and serving to cover said plate and being interengaged, when said covers are turned to a first position under said bottom of the holder, and provide a handle for the stamp, and placed upright back to back, so that said ribs are turned outwardly when said covers are turned to a second position over said top of the holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
236 words
A pocket hand stamp comprising, in combination, a box-shaped holder having an open top and an open bottom; said top having a pair of first recesses at the outside of each end; said bottom having a flange on the inner side thereof; a cover plate detachably mounted on said top and having a pair of second recesses at the outer side of each end, said first recesses being respectively combined with said second recesses to form bearing holes; a printing plate provided between said cover plate and said flange and supported on the latter, said plate being made of an elastic sponge material having numerous fine continuous foam portions for receiving ink; a pair of box-shaped covers of the same size, having pivots on the inner sides of both ends to engage said bearing holes respectively, and snap members on the outer sides of said covers; said snap members having inner edges which are engaGeable with each other; said covers having inner ribs in the inside thereof for reinforcement and non-slippage when being held by the user, and serving to cover said plate and being interengaged, when said covers are turned to a first position under said bottom of the holder, and provide a handle for the stamp, and placed upright back to back, so that said ribs are turned outwardly when said covers are turned to a second position over said top of the holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
177 words
A pocket hand stamp comprising a holder for holding at its bottom a printing plate which is made of a foamed elastic sponge material having numerous fine continuous pores; a pair of box-shaped covers pivoted at their ends to respective ends of the top of said holder, said covers having inner ribs and a snap member on an upper flange thereof; and a detachable cover plate on said top of the holder; both said cover plate and said holder having pairs of recesses at their outer ends for mutually forming bearing holes; said covers having pivots to engage respective bearing holes at the inner sides of said ends of the covers; said covers being of the same shape and size, serving to cover said plate and being interengaged when they are turned to a first position under said bottom of the holder, and provide a handle for the stamp, and placed upright back to back, so that said ribs are turned outwardly when said covers are turned to a second position over said top of the holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
177 words
A pocket hand stamp comprising a holder for holding at its bottom a printing plate which is made of a foamed elastic sponge material having numerous fine continuous pores; a pair of box-shaped covers pivoted at their ends to respective ends of the top of said holder, said covers having inner ribs and a snap member on an upper flange thereof; and a detachable cover plate on said top of the holder; both said cover plate and said holder having pairs of recesses at their outer ends for mutually forming bearing holes; said covers having pivots to engage respective bearing holes at the inner sides of said ends of the covers; said covers being of the same shape and size, serving to cover said plate and being interengaged when they are turned to a first position under said bottom of the holder, and provide a handle for the stamp, and placed upright back to back, so that said ribs are turned outwardly when said covers are turned to a second position over said top of the holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The pocket hand stamp as defined in claim 2, wherein said cover plate on said top of the holder has therein a hole for filling in ink to be received in said pores of the sponge material.
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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |