US4003471A
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Revolving message holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-29
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Granted: 1977-01-18
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Expires: 1995-12-29
Abstract
Abstract An upstanding rack which is rotatable upon a stand, the rack consisting of several tiers one upon the other, each tier having several boxes all around its outer side, each box being adaptable to have message notes being inserted thereinto, so that wherever a large number of people are to be serviced, each of the persons is assigned one of the boxes so that he can readily see if there is any message for him.
Inventors
- 👤 Elinor S. Alfano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:00
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/02; A47F7/00; A47F7/14; A47F7/146; A47F7/147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
In a revolving message holder, a combination of a stationary stand, and a rotatable rack, supported upon said stand, said stand including a base having a thrust bearing upon which as platform is rotatably carried, said platform carrying said rack, said rack being comprised of a plurality of frames stacked one upon another, each of said frames having a plurality of panels arranged in a circle, an outer side of each said panel having a message box attached thereto, each said message box being open at its upper end for placement of messages thereinto, said box being vertically slideable within a slot of said frame panel, an upwardly, forwardly, arcuate plate secured upon a front side of said frame panel, a vertically slideable tray within said box, said tray resting upon one end of a lever, which at its other end is pivotable about a bearing secured to the front side of said frame panel, and the underside of said box bearing against the underside of said lever in the vicinity of said pivot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
In a revolving message holder, a combination of a stationary stand, and a rotatable rack, supported upon said stand, said stand including a base having a thrust bearing upon which as platform is rotatably carried, said platform carrying said rack, said rack being comprised of a plurality of frames stacked one upon another, each of said frames having a plurality of panels arranged in a circle, an outer side of each said panel having a message box attached thereto, each said message box being open at its upper end for placement of messages thereinto, said box being vertically slideable within a slot of said frame panel, an upwardly, forwardly, arcuate plate secured upon a front side of said frame panel, a vertically slideable tray within said box, said tray resting upon one end of a lever, which at its other end is pivotable about a bearing secured to the front side of said frame panel, and the underside of said box bearing against the underside of said lever in the vicinity of said pivot.
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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) | 1980-01-18 | 1980-07-19 | 1981-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-18 | 1984-07-19 | 1985-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-18 | 1988-07-19 | 1989-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |