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US3901433A
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Newspaper delivery means and method
Assignee: J AD GRAPHICS Inc
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Filing: 1974-01-24
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Granted: 1975-08-26
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Expires: 1994-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for delivering printed material wherein the apparatus includes a printed material carrier comprising a bag and a stanchion operable for engaging a ground surface and supporting the bag above the ground surface. The stanchion includes an upwardly projecting rod operable to engage apertures within the bag at one end thereof. Printed material to be delivered is retained within the interior of the bag. The bag and printed material contents normally hang downwardly against a crosspiece transversely connected to the stanchion rod. The bag is provided with at least a 180* twist about the longitudinal axis while maintaining the aperture thereof in a stationary posture. The crosspiece further serves to provide torque stabilization for the bag in this twisted posture. The method includes the steps of inserting printed material within the interior of an open mouth bag, aligning apertures of the bag with the free end of an upright rod portion of a stanchion, sliding the bag down the rod, twisting the bag and printed material contents about the longitudinal axis of the bag while preventing the aperture from twisting and vertically supporting and torque stabilizing the bag by a member connected to the rod in a posture above the ground surface.
Inventors
- 👤 John P Jacobs
- 👤 Melvin F Jacobs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A method for delivering printed material comprising the steps of: inserting the printed material within the interior of an open mouth bag made of a thin film of polymeric material and having an aperture extending through each side of said bag adjacent the open mouth end thereof; aligning the apertures of said bag with the free end of an upright rod portion of a stanchion operable to support the bag and printed material contents above a ground surface, said apertures being of generally the same size as the cross section of said rod portion of said stanchion; sliding the bag down on the rod with the rod engaging said bag through said apertures; twisting the bag and contents about the longitudinal axis of the bag while preventing the apertures from twisting to cause the corners of the bag on each side of the apertures to fold downwardly so as to close the open end of said bag and prevent the entrance of dirt and moisture; and vertically supporting and torque stabilizing said twisted bag by a member connected to said rod in a laterally extending posture above the ground surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
190 words
A method for delivering printed material comprising the steps of: inserting the printed material within the interior of an open mouth bag made of a thin film of polymeric material and having an aperture extending through each side of said bag adjacent the open mouth end thereof; aligning the apertures of said bag with the free end of an upright rod portion of a stanchion operable to support the bag and printed material contents above a ground surface, said apertures being of generally the same size as the cross section of said rod portion of said stanchion; sliding the bag down on the rod with the rod engaging said bag through said apertures; twisting the bag and contents about the longitudinal axis of the bag while preventing the apertures from twisting to cause the corners of the bag on each side of the apertures to fold downwardly so as to close the open end of said bag and prevent the entrance of dirt and moisture; and vertically supporting and torque stabilizing said twisted bag by a member connected to said rod in a laterally extending posture above the ground surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
228 words
Apparatus for delivering printed material, said apparatus comprising: a stanchion having a straight vertical post; a ground engaging stabilizer member adjacent one end; a cross member rigidly secured to said post adjacent to but spaced from the other end thereof; said crosspiece extending laterally from each side of said post; a printed material receiving envelope made of a thin film of a polymeric material and having an open end; said envelope adjacent said open end, having an aperture extending through both sides and centered between the edges thereof for receiving said other end of said post therethrough to hang said envelope and its contents therefrom, said apertures being of generally the same size as the cross section of said vertical post; said envelope after being loaded with printed material being secured to said post by passing said other end of said post through said holes and twisted 180* about an axis extending lengthwise of said envelope and intersecting said holes to fold over the portion of said envelope adjacent said open end and to fold the adjacent corners thereof downwardly in opposite directiOns to close said envelope against the entry of weather and dirt; said twisted portion of said envelope being bent out of the plane of the remainder of said envelope to bias said envelope against said crosspiece whereby said crosspiece holds said twisted envelope against untwisting.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
228 words
Apparatus for delivering printed material, said apparatus comprising: a stanchion having a straight vertical post; a ground engaging stabilizer member adjacent one end; a cross member rigidly secured to said post adjacent to but spaced from the other end thereof; said crosspiece extending laterally from each side of said post; a printed material receiving envelope made of a thin film of a polymeric material and having an open end; said envelope adjacent said open end, having an aperture extending through both sides and centered between the edges thereof for receiving said other end of said post therethrough to hang said envelope and its contents therefrom, said apertures being of generally the same size as the cross section of said vertical post; said envelope after being loaded with printed material being secured to said post by passing said other end of said post through said holes and twisted 180* about an axis extending lengthwise of said envelope and intersecting said holes to fold over the portion of said envelope adjacent said open end and to fold the adjacent corners thereof downwardly in opposite directiOns to close said envelope against the entry of weather and dirt; said twisted portion of said envelope being bent out of the plane of the remainder of said envelope to bias said envelope against said crosspiece whereby said crosspiece holds said twisted envelope against untwisting.
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) | 1978-08-25 | 1979-02-24 | 1979-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-25 | 1983-02-24 | 1983-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-25 | 1987-02-24 | 1987-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |