US3903618A
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Globe stand and measuring device
Assignee: National Geographic Society
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Filing: 1974-09-12
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Granted: 1975-09-09
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Expires: 1994-09-12
Abstract
Abstract A combined globe stand and measuring device is comprised of a Cshaped globe clasping and measuring band this is removably secured to a supporting base so that the globe may be clasped by the band and supported by the base or, alternatively, the band and clasped globe may be removed from the stand for desired hand manipulation of the globe and measuring band as an overlay. The C-shaped measuring band is preformed of resilient material with a radius of curvature slightly less than the radius of the globe to be clasped and is provided with suitable measuring indicia thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard K Rogers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:21
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B27/00; G09B27/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A globe stand and measuring device comprising a base member and a C-shaped globe-supporting and retaining measuring band adapted to clasp a globe and formed of resilient material having a preformed curvature with a radius slightly less than the radius of the globe to be clasped, said band having measuring indicia thereon, said base member and an interfitting portion of said band having cooperating means to removably engage and support the band with a globe clasped thereby in a upright position on the base so that the band with a clasped globe may be removed from the supporting base for a desired manipulation of the measuring band and globe to thereby utilize measuring indicia in the vicinity of the interfitting band portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A globe stand and measuring device comprising a base member and a C-shaped globe-supporting and retaining measuring band adapted to clasp a globe and formed of resilient material having a preformed curvature with a radius slightly less than the radius of the globe to be clasped, said band having measuring indicia thereon, said base member and an interfitting portion of said band having cooperating means to removably engage and support the band with a globe clasped thereby in a upright position on the base so that the band with a clasped globe may be removed from the supporting base for a desired manipulation of the measuring band and globe to thereby utilize measuring indicia in the vicinity of the interfitting band portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 in which the cooperating means of the band and base are formed with snap-fitting surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention of claim 1 in which the band is formed of transparent plastic material with overlying measuring indicia thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 3 in which the cooperating means are formed with snap-fitting surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention of claim 1 in which the band is provided with a curvature through the plane of the band to approximate the curvature of the clasped globe to permit smooth close fitting movement of the band around the clasped globe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention of claim 2 in which the band is provided with a curvature through the plane of the band to approximate the curvature of the clasped globe to permit smooth close fitting movement of the band around the clasped globe.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The invention of claim 3 in which the band is provided with a curvature through the plane of the band to approximate the curvature of the clasped globe to permit smooth close fitting movement of the band around the clasped globe.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said interfitting band portion is located at both ends of said band.
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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) | 1978-09-08 | 1979-03-10 | 1979-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-08 | 1983-03-10 | 1983-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-08 | 1987-03-10 | 1987-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |