US3865445A
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Hanging binder
Assignee: Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry Inc
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Filing: 1973-02-26
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1993-02-26
Abstract
Abstract Improved suspension-type filing devices for filing documents and the like which may take the form of hanging binders. The devices comprise elongate suspension units having suspension means in the form of one or more hooks along their top sides for suspending the devices from one or more supports located between the ends of the suspension units and a pair of additional suspension means for optionally suspending the devices from a pair of supports located beyond the ends of the suspension units. The additional suspension means are retractable for when the devices are to be suspended by the top side suspension means. Each suspension unit also includes means for retaining flexible binding posts.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl J Dean
- 👤 David M Wright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:34
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F15/00; B42F15/0011; B42F15/0017; B42F15/0047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
292 words
A rail mountable filing device comprising an elongate suspension unit formed of two elongate mutually-confronting members, one of said elongate members comprising a plurality of integral studs and the other of said elongate members comprising a plurality of cavities, said studs being disposed in said cavities and secured to said other elongate member whereby said elongate members are joined to one another, at least one of said elongate members having along its upper side and intermediate its ends at least one mounting means for mounting said device to at least one supporting rail, and a pair of suspension elements mounted to said suspension unit at the opposite ends thereof, each of said suspension elements having a hooked end portion, said suspension elements being disposed in channels defined at least in part by one of said elongate members, said suspension elements being slidable in said channels between (1) a first extended position in which said hooked ends extend beyond the ends of said elongate members in position to interlock said device to and between a pair of spaced supports, and (2) a second retracted position in which said hooked ends are retracted substantially fully within said pair of spaced supports, and detent means for releasably locking said suspension elements in either of said first and second positions, said detent means comprising a pair of spaced first and second openings in one of said elongage members adjacent each end thereof, a resilient detent section formed integral with each of said suspension elements, and a projection on each detent section, said detent sections being disposed so that said projections will enter and provide a detent action with said first and second openings when said suspension elements are moved to said first and second positions respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
292 words
A rail mountable filing device comprising an elongate suspension unit formed of two elongate mutually-confronting members, one of said elongate members comprising a plurality of integral studs and the other of said elongate members comprising a plurality of cavities, said studs being disposed in said cavities and secured to said other elongate member whereby said elongate members are joined to one another, at least one of said elongate members having along its upper side and intermediate its ends at least one mounting means for mounting said device to at least one supporting rail, and a pair of suspension elements mounted to said suspension unit at the opposite ends thereof, each of said suspension elements having a hooked end portion, said suspension elements being disposed in channels defined at least in part by one of said elongate members, said suspension elements being slidable in said channels between (1) a first extended position in which said hooked ends extend beyond the ends of said elongate members in position to interlock said device to and between a pair of spaced supports, and (2) a second retracted position in which said hooked ends are retracted substantially fully within said pair of spaced supports, and detent means for releasably locking said suspension elements in either of said first and second positions, said detent means comprising a pair of spaced first and second openings in one of said elongage members adjacent each end thereof, a resilient detent section formed integral with each of said suspension elements, and a projection on each detent section, said detent sections being disposed so that said projections will enter and provide a detent action with said first and second openings when said suspension elements are moved to said first and second positions respectively.
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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) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |