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Device for recording on and storage of information cards
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-25
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Granted: 1976-03-16
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Expires: 1994-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A device is used for storing and recording on information cards composed of flexible material. Each card is pivotally mounted along one edge thereof within a housing having an observation opening for viewing the information cards. A holding support mechanism is disposed along the lower edge of the observation opening. The holding support mechanism includes an element that is pivotally mounted to swivel in one direction out of the path of the cards as they move downwardly past the lower edge of the observation opening. The holding mechanism is effective to hold the cards back when the cards are moved in the upward direction. The cards are elastically held up to a predetermined tension sufficient for the cards to jump to an upstanding position once it is released by the holding mechanism. The housing of the device may include a storage area for paper and writing styluses.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter. E. Holtsch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:39
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A device for storing and recording on information cards composed of flexible material comprising: a. means for pivotally mounting each card along one edge thereof within a housing having an observation opening for the information cards, b. holding means fixedly located along a side edge of the observation opening and a holding support element disposed along the lower edge of the observation opening, c. the said holding means including at least one magnet disposed on the side edge of and at a location below the lower edge of the observation opening, d. said cards including a strip of magnetizable material disposed along its outer free edge thereof to cooperate with the magnets for magnetically holding the card, e. said support holding element being pivotally mounted to swivel in one direction out of the path of the cards as the cards move downwardly past the lower edge of the observation opening, f. said support holding element being effective to hold the card back when the cards are moved in the upward direction, g. said cards being elastically held up to a predetermined tension sufficient for the cards to jump to an upstanding position once it is released by said holding support element.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
201 words
A device for storing and recording on information cards composed of flexible material comprising: a. means for pivotally mounting each card along one edge thereof within a housing having an observation opening for the information cards, b. holding means fixedly located along a side edge of the observation opening and a holding support element disposed along the lower edge of the observation opening, c. the said holding means including at least one magnet disposed on the side edge of and at a location below the lower edge of the observation opening, d. said cards including a strip of magnetizable material disposed along its outer free edge thereof to cooperate with the magnets for magnetically holding the card, e. said support holding element being pivotally mounted to swivel in one direction out of the path of the cards as the cards move downwardly past the lower edge of the observation opening, f. said support holding element being effective to hold the card back when the cards are moved in the upward direction, g. said cards being elastically held up to a predetermined tension sufficient for the cards to jump to an upstanding position once it is released by said holding support element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said holding support element includes a toggle lever pivotally mounted below the lower edge of the observation opening, said toggle lever including an arm which projects into the path of the cards and a heavier arm which hangs downwardly in a direction angled away from the direction of said first arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein the housing includes a storage means for containing paper and writing styluses.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined in claim 3 wherein said storage means includes a forwardly slanting portion to store pieces of note paper therein which paper will project upwardly in the form of steps.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
A device as defined in claim 3 wherein the base portion of the housing includes a rear section which extends upwardly therefrom and the upper portion includes a rear section which extends downwardly therefrom, said upwardly extending rear portion being laterally spaced with respect to said downwardly extending rear section to form said storage means therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as defined in claim 3 wherein the storage means is disposed at the rear of the housing and includes a top cover having a plurality of openings for receiving writing styluses.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein the housing includes a forward projecting section having observation apertures and data rollers rotatably mounted therein for viewing through the observation apertures.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein a pivotally mounted lever is disposed at the upper edge of the observation opening to engage cards that resiliently jump from the lower portion of the observation opening to the upper portion of the observation opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said magnetizable material is composed of metallized foil.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
227 words
A device for storing and recording on information cards composed of flexible material comprising: a. means for pivotally mounting each card along one edge thereof within a housing having an observation opening for the information cards, b. the observation opening being disposed between two upstanding lateral walls and including an upper observation portion and a lower observation portion, c. one side of said card being viewable in the upper portion and the other side of said card being viewable in the lower portion of the observation opening, d. holding means including holding magnets disposed along the sides of the observation opening and a holding support element disposed along the lower edge of the observation opening, e. said support holding element being pivotally mounted to swivel in one direction out of the path of the cards as the cards move downwardly past the lower edge of the observation opening, f. said support holding element being effective to hold the cards back when the cards are moved in the upward direction, g. said cards including strips of magnetizable material along both outer edges thereof to cooperate with said magnets for holding each card in place within the observation opening, h. said cards being elastically held up to a predetermined tension sufficient for the cards to jump to an upstanding position once it is released by said holding support element.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
227 words
A device for storing and recording on information cards composed of flexible material comprising: a. means for pivotally mounting each card along one edge thereof within a housing having an observation opening for the information cards, b. the observation opening being disposed between two upstanding lateral walls and including an upper observation portion and a lower observation portion, c. one side of said card being viewable in the upper portion and the other side of said card being viewable in the lower portion of the observation opening, d. holding means including holding magnets disposed along the sides of the observation opening and a holding support element disposed along the lower edge of the observation opening, e. said support holding element being pivotally mounted to swivel in one direction out of the path of the cards as the cards move downwardly past the lower edge of the observation opening, f. said support holding element being effective to hold the cards back when the cards are moved in the upward direction, g. said cards including strips of magnetizable material along both outer edges thereof to cooperate with said magnets for holding each card in place within the observation opening, h. said cards being elastically held up to a predetermined tension sufficient for the cards to jump to an upstanding position once it is released by said holding support element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
73 words
A device as defined in claim 10 wherein the holding magnets are disposed below the upper edge of the observation opening and are effective to retard the forward tilting pivoting movement of the storage information cards forward, and said upper holding magnets being further effective to catch the storage cards when jumping upwardly after having been flexibly held in place by the holding element disposed along the lower edge of the observation opening.
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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) | 1979-03-16 | 1979-09-15 | 1980-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-16 | 1983-09-15 | 1984-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-16 | 1987-09-15 | 1988-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |