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US4013296A
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Phonograph record storage and protection apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-08
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Granted: 1977-03-22
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Expires: 1995-12-08
Abstract
Abstract A phonograph record is provided with a ring on its rim, the ring being of greater thickness than the record and extending outwardly from both faces of the record to protect the grooved record face from adjacent records on a record player, and when the records are stored in a stack or a rack. Generally radial ribs are spaced circumferentially apart on the opposite faces of the ring to prevent relative rotation of stacked records on a turn table. A gap is formed in the ring and is spanned by an outwardly arched band, the arching of the band being decreased as the ring expands to accommodate records of increasing diameter. A novel record storage is provided by suspending the records from hooks, or the like, which receive the arched bands, and if desired eyes may be formed integrally with the bands in order to more conveniently suspend the records in facially opposed relationship.
Inventors
- 👤 Malcolm S. Keeney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:01
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B17/00; G11B17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A phonograph record accessory for protecting the opposite faces and rim of a disc type phonograph record during playing and storage of the record, the accessory comprising, a ring having an inner face including means for receiving the rim of the record and retaining the ring operatively mounted on the record, said ring further having opposite outer annular face means for engaging similar face means of adjacent rings and protecting the record faces from engagement with adjacent record and rings, said annular faces means being spaced outwardly in opposite directions from the receiving means, said ring further having opposite end portions and therebetween a gap, and means including a band spanning said gap and interconnecting said opposite end portions of said ring, said band being resilient for facilitating stretching of the band during placement of said ring on the record rim and for drawing said end portions toward each other and retaining said ring on the record, and said band being spaced outwardly from inner face of said ring and including means in the form of an open eye for increasing stretchability of the band and for receiving a suspension member extending through said eye, for suspending the record from a support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
A phonograph record accessory for protecting the opposite faces and rim of a disc type phonograph record during playing and storage of the record, the accessory comprising, a ring having an inner face including means for receiving the rim of the record and retaining the ring operatively mounted on the record, said ring further having opposite outer annular face means for engaging similar face means of adjacent rings and protecting the record faces from engagement with adjacent record and rings, said annular faces means being spaced outwardly in opposite directions from the receiving means, said ring further having opposite end portions and therebetween a gap, and means including a band spanning said gap and interconnecting said opposite end portions of said ring, said band being resilient for facilitating stretching of the band during placement of said ring on the record rim and for drawing said end portions toward each other and retaining said ring on the record, and said band being spaced outwardly from inner face of said ring and including means in the form of an open eye for increasing stretchability of the band and for receiving a suspension member extending through said eye, for suspending the record from a support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
An accessory as set forth in claim 1 in which the ring includes securing means, one for each of said opposite end portions, for releasably retaining a resilient member operatively extending across said gap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An accessory as set forth in claim 1 in which the ring has a generally rectangular cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An accessory as set forth in claim 3 in which the ring includes means on said annular face means for effectively preventing slippage between adjacent stacked records.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
An accessory as set forth in claim 1 in which the ring has a relatively thin annular portion extending outwardly from said inner face for receiving relatively wide portions of a tone arm, and said ring further has a relatively thick annular portion radially outwardly of the thin portion and including said annular face means for preventing adjacent stacked records from engaging each other.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
An accessory as set forth in claim 5 in which said annular face means includes means for effectively preventing slippage between adjacent stacked records.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
An accessory as set forth in claim 6 in which the last said means includes ribs on said annular face means for effectively preventing slippage between adjacent stacked records.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
An accessory as set forth in claim 1 in which the ring includes means on said annular face means for effectively preventing slippage between adjacent stacked records.
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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) | 1980-03-21 | 1980-09-20 | 1981-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-21 | 1984-09-20 | 1985-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-21 | 1988-09-20 | 1989-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |