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US3991497A
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Information storage means
Assignee: Consolidated Micrographics Inc
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Filing: 1975-05-08
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Granted: 1976-11-16
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Expires: 1995-05-08
Abstract
Abstract A magazine for holding a plurality of microfiche carriers is provided with a pair of oppositely disposed side walls each of which is formed with an elongated arcuate protrusion, a top, a bottom and a front wall having a window therein. The back of the magazine is open to receive the microfiche carriers.
Inventors
- 👤 Ben Howard Owens
- 👤 Clyde Eugene LeFevre
- 👤 James Patrick Hagan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:01
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/18; B42F17/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
Storage means for holding a plurality of microfiche comprising the combination of a magazine having oppositely disposed side walls each formed with magazine detent means on the inner surface thereof, a top, a bottom and a front wall having a window therein, the back of said magazine being open, and a plurality of microfiche carriers within said magazine, each of said microfiche carriers having pocket means adapted to carry a microfiche, index means and carrier detent means, said index means projecting into said window and said carrier detent means matingly engaging said magazine detent means, whereby said plurality of microfiche carriers are held securely in place within said magazine and pushing said index means of a selected microfiche carrier through said window releases the carrier detent means of said selected microfiche carrier from said magazine detent means so that said selected microfiche carrier can be retrieved through the open back of said magazine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
Storage means for holding a plurality of microfiche comprising the combination of a magazine having oppositely disposed side walls each formed with magazine detent means on the inner surface thereof, a top, a bottom and a front wall having a window therein, the back of said magazine being open, and a plurality of microfiche carriers within said magazine, each of said microfiche carriers having pocket means adapted to carry a microfiche, index means and carrier detent means, said index means projecting into said window and said carrier detent means matingly engaging said magazine detent means, whereby said plurality of microfiche carriers are held securely in place within said magazine and pushing said index means of a selected microfiche carrier through said window releases the carrier detent means of said selected microfiche carrier from said magazine detent means so that said selected microfiche carrier can be retrieved through the open back of said magazine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
Storage means according to claim 1 wherein said magazine detent means is an elongated arcuate protrusion and said carrier detent means is a concavity on said microfiche carrier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
Storage means according to claim 1 wherein each of said microfiche carriers is equipped with a tab off-set from the tab of each other microfiche carrier within said magazine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Storage means according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of microfiche carriers are positioned immediately adjacent one another in said magazine.
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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) | 1979-11-16 | 1980-05-17 | 1980-11-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-16 | 1984-05-17 | 1984-11-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-16 | 1988-05-17 | 1988-11-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |