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Support device for record elements
Assignee: Acco Brands USA LLC
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Filing: 1972-08-14
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Granted: 1975-10-21
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Expires: 1992-08-14
Abstract
Abstract A support device for record elements is shown. The device includes a first support and a second support. The first support includes an elongated holding bar carrying sustaining members at opposite ends thereof. The first support also includes a laterally and outwardly projecting portion downwardly disposed from the holding bar and provided with a second channel open at the bottom thereof. A second support includes a substantially planar base element and an overlying upwardly disposed and outwardly extending portion which is slidably movable within the second channel and provided with a third elongated channel open at the top thereof. The base element is provided with a series of holes therewithin which are adapted to register with similar holes provided within a post binder. A post binder is also shown which includes a pair of covers each having a support portion and a pivotally connected flap portion. The binder also includes a channel connected to one of the support portions of the covers and carrying a compressor member thereupon. The channel and adjacent covers are provided with a plurality of spaced series of holes each series adapted to register with one of the holes within the base element of the second support.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank John Malcik
- 👤 Edward William Whittemore
- 👤 John Patrick Clark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:22
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B63/00; B; B42; B42F; B42F15/00; B42F15/0011; B42F15/0052; B42F15/0058; F; F16; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
302 words
A device for removably supporting bound record elements on a pair of spaced apart parallel rod elements of a filing structure which rod elements are positioned in a substantially horizontal plane comprising: a. a first elongated support member adapted to be mounted on the elements with one end supported by one rod element and the other end supported by another rod element, said first support member including a recess in each end, each recess extending longitudinally inward of said member parallel to the longitudinal axis of said member to a point such that the distance separating the innermost end surfaces of said recesses is approximately equal to the distance separating said rod elements and said first support member is capable of being mounted on said rod elements by positioning the member substantially in the plane of the rod elements at an angle relative to said rods with the recesses adjacent the rod elements and by turning the member in said plane to a position in said plane perpendicular to said rod elements and which first support member includes an elongated open-ended channel positioned below the Rod elements; and b. a second elongated support member supporting the bound record elements and removably supported by said first support member, said second support member capable of being slidably placed in and removed from the elongated channel of the first support member while the first member is supported by the spaced apart parallel rod elements, said second elongated support element includes a recess in each end, each of said last mentioned recesses extending generally longitudinally inwardly toward the second support member, said last mentioned recesses being adapted to receive the rod elements whereby said second support element can be mounted on the rod elements in a direction extending perpendicularly thereto independently of said first support member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
302 words
A device for removably supporting bound record elements on a pair of spaced apart parallel rod elements of a filing structure which rod elements are positioned in a substantially horizontal plane comprising: a. a first elongated support member adapted to be mounted on the elements with one end supported by one rod element and the other end supported by another rod element, said first support member including a recess in each end, each recess extending longitudinally inward of said member parallel to the longitudinal axis of said member to a point such that the distance separating the innermost end surfaces of said recesses is approximately equal to the distance separating said rod elements and said first support member is capable of being mounted on said rod elements by positioning the member substantially in the plane of the rod elements at an angle relative to said rods with the recesses adjacent the rod elements and by turning the member in said plane to a position in said plane perpendicular to said rod elements and which first support member includes an elongated open-ended channel positioned below the Rod elements; and b. a second elongated support member supporting the bound record elements and removably supported by said first support member, said second support member capable of being slidably placed in and removed from the elongated channel of the first support member while the first member is supported by the spaced apart parallel rod elements, said second elongated support element includes a recess in each end, each of said last mentioned recesses extending generally longitudinally inwardly toward the second support member, said last mentioned recesses being adapted to receive the rod elements whereby said second support element can be mounted on the rod elements in a direction extending perpendicularly thereto independently of said first support member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
a pair of flanges extending from opposite sides of the base away from said stem with end portions thereof extending toward each other to define said elongated channel; and d. the second support member has a generally T-shaped cross-sectional configuration defining a stem and a cross-piece connected in substantially perpendicular relationship to the stem, said stem being adapted to be connected to the bound record elements, said cross-piece being disposed within said channel for sliding longitudinal movement with respect thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
80 words
a pair of flanges extending from opposite sides of the base away from said stem with end portions thereof extending toward each other to define said elongated channel; and d. the second support member has a generally T-shaped cross-sectional configuration defining a stem and a cross-piece connected in substantially perpendicular relationship to the stem, said stem being adapted to be connected to the bound record elements, said cross-piece being disposed within said channel for sliding longitudinal movement with respect thereto.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
269 words
A device for removably supporting bound record elements on a pair of spaced apart parallel rod elements of a filing structure which rod elements are positioned in a substantially horizontal plane comprising: a. a first elongated support member adapted to be mounted on the elements with one end supported by one rod element and the other end supported by another rod element, said first support member including a recess in each end, each recess extending longitudinally inward of said member parallel to the longitudinal axis of said member to a point such that the distance separating the innermost end surfaces of said recesses is approximately equal to the distance separating said rod elements and said first support member is capable of being mounted on said rod elements by positioning the member substantially in the plane of the rod elements at an angle relative to said rods with the recesses adjacent the rod elements and by turning the member in said plane to a position in said plane perpendicular to said rod elements and which first support member includes an elongated open-ended channel positioned below the rod elements; and b. a second elongated support member supporting the bound record elements and removably supported by said first support member, said second support member capable of being slidably placed in and removed from the elongated channel of the first support member while the first member is supported by the spaced apart parallel rod elements; c. the first support member includes a generally T-shaped cross-sectional configuration defining a stem and a cross-piece connected in substantially perpendicular relationship to the stem, said cross-piece having:
Claim 6
Independent Claim
269 words
A device for removably supporting bound record elements on a pair of spaced apart parallel rod elements of a filing structure which rod elements are positioned in a substantially horizontal plane comprising: a. a first elongated support member adapted to be mounted on the elements with one end supported by one rod element and the other end supported by another rod element, said first support member including a recess in each end, each recess extending longitudinally inward of said member parallel to the longitudinal axis of said member to a point such that the distance separating the innermost end surfaces of said recesses is approximately equal to the distance separating said rod elements and said first support member is capable of being mounted on said rod elements by positioning the member substantially in the plane of the rod elements at an angle relative to said rods with the recesses adjacent the rod elements and by turning the member in said plane to a position in said plane perpendicular to said rod elements and which first support member includes an elongated open-ended channel positioned below the rod elements; and b. a second elongated support member supporting the bound record elements and removably supported by said first support member, said second support member capable of being slidably placed in and removed from the elongated channel of the first support member while the first member is supported by the spaced apart parallel rod elements; c. the first support member includes a generally T-shaped cross-sectional configuration defining a stem and a cross-piece connected in substantially perpendicular relationship to the stem, said cross-piece having:
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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) | 1978-10-20 | 1979-04-21 | 1979-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-20 | 1983-04-21 | 1983-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-20 | 1987-04-21 | 1987-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |