US3978985A
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Two-piece case
Assignee: GARY PLASTIC PACKAGING CORP 770 GARRISON AVENUE BRONX NY 10474 A CORP OF NY
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Filing: 1975-04-30
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Granted: 1976-09-07
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Expires: 1995-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A two-piece case comprising a rectangular receptacle having a pair of pivot elements extending from its inner surfaces to which a flexible cover is engaged whereby the cover may be retained in a position which permits it to be hinged and latched to the receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald Boyd Zinnbauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:49
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0233
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A case comprising a rigid rectangular receptacle and a rectangular cover formed from flexible sheet material, said receptacle having a pair of side walls, a front wall, and a bottom wall integrally connected together, said side walls having a pair of rear corners, a pair of pivot elements extending from the inner surfaces of said receptacle adjacent to and in closely spaced relationship to said side walls and said rear corners, said cover having two parallel fold lines defining a top panel, a rear panel and a bottom panel, said pivot elements being engaged with said bottom panel contiguous to said fold line between said bottom and rear panels for pivoting of said bottom panel thereabout from a closed position to an open position with said pivot elements further maintaining said rear panel adjacent said receptacle rear corners.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A case comprising a rigid rectangular receptacle and a rectangular cover formed from flexible sheet material, said receptacle having a pair of side walls, a front wall, and a bottom wall integrally connected together, said side walls having a pair of rear corners, a pair of pivot elements extending from the inner surfaces of said receptacle adjacent to and in closely spaced relationship to said side walls and said rear corners, said cover having two parallel fold lines defining a top panel, a rear panel and a bottom panel, said pivot elements being engaged with said bottom panel contiguous to said fold line between said bottom and rear panels for pivoting of said bottom panel thereabout from a closed position to an open position with said pivot elements further maintaining said rear panel adjacent said receptacle rear corners.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A case in accordance with claim 1 in which each of said pivot elements has a bottom surface parallel to said bottom wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A case in accordance with claim 2 in which each of said pivot elements has a top ramp surface inclining downwardly away from its respective side wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A case in accordance with claim 3 in which a pair of locating ribs extend from the inner surfaces of said side walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A case in accordance with claim 4 in which a pair of spaced reel lugs extend from said bottom wall for engagement with the reel hubs of a tape cassette.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A case in accordance with claim 5 in which said bottom wall has a cutaway portion extending from said rear corners toward said reel lugs and said cover bottom panel is positioned over said cutaway portion and terminates adjacent said locating ribs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A case in accordance with claim 6 in which said cover has a front panel extending from said top panel and is folded adjacent the inner surface of said front wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A case in accordance with claim 7 in which said fold line between said rear panel and bottom panel is pivotally seated against said pivot elements.
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) | 1979-09-07 | 1980-03-08 | 1980-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-07 | 1984-03-08 | 1984-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-07 | 1988-03-08 | 1988-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |