US4016664A
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Pocket holder for interchangeable worksheets
Assignee: WILLIAM F BLAKE Inc
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Filing: 1976-04-22
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Granted: 1977-04-12
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Expires: 1996-04-22
Abstract
Abstract A neat and practical holder for interchangeable worksheets is provided in a size to comfortably fit shirt and inner jacket pockets, the device being characterized as having on one flat surface backing and mounting means for supporting a worksheet with substantially the entire surface thereof exposed and usable, the opposed flat surface being of a roughened, fabric gripping texture adapted to counteract accidental displacement from a pocket, and a compartment between said surfaces, and accessible along one longer side of the device of a size to receive additional worksheets. The device is particularly intended to facilitate the following of periodically changing routines such, for example, as a doctor's daily schedule of hospital visits and/or house calls.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur E. Kaufmann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:34
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F7/00; B43; B43L; B43L3/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S283/00; Y10S283/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A holder for interchangeable worksheets comprising a generally rectangular backing member which is relatively stiff but has a degree of planar flexibility, a generally rectangular worksheet mounting member having the same length and slightly narrower width than said backing member, said mounting and backing members being secured together along one long side and opposed short sides thereof to provide a pocket therebetween, said holder has dimensions of about 33/4 inches × 61/4 inches thereby adapting the same to freely fit conventional shirt breast pockets as well as inner jacket pockets, the outer surface of said backing member having a roughened, suede-like surface, to thereby prevent accidental displacement of said holder from said shirt or jacket pockets, and said mounting member having diagonal cut-outs adjacent the four corners thereof facilitating insertion of the corners of a worksheet beneath said mounting member and support of the remainder of said worksheet superimposed on said mounting member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A holder for interchangeable worksheets comprising a generally rectangular backing member which is relatively stiff but has a degree of planar flexibility, a generally rectangular worksheet mounting member having the same length and slightly narrower width than said backing member, said mounting and backing members being secured together along one long side and opposed short sides thereof to provide a pocket therebetween, said holder has dimensions of about 33/4 inches × 61/4 inches thereby adapting the same to freely fit conventional shirt breast pockets as well as inner jacket pockets, the outer surface of said backing member having a roughened, suede-like surface, to thereby prevent accidental displacement of said holder from said shirt or jacket pockets, and said mounting member having diagonal cut-outs adjacent the four corners thereof facilitating insertion of the corners of a worksheet beneath said mounting member and support of the remainder of said worksheet superimposed on said mounting member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A holder for interchangeable worksheets as defined in claim 1 wherein said backing member and mounting member comprise heat-sealable plastic material facilitating the joining along said one long side and opposed short sides by application of heat and pressure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A holder for interchangeable worksheets as defined in claim 1, wherein said backing member is of three-part construction comprising two thin sheets of material, joined at their peripheral edges, with a stiffening member of slightly smaller dimensions disposed therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
A holder for interchangeable worksheets as defined in claim 1, wherein said mounting member is of two-part construction comprising an ornamental sheet and a superimposed clear plastic sheet, said sheets being of the same size and joined at their peripheral edges, and said corner cut-out being only in said clear plastic sheet.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A holder for interchangeable worksheets as defined in claim 4, wherein the corner cut-outs in said clear plastic sheet are about one thirty-second inch wide facilitating insertion of worksheet corners when superimposing a worksheet on said mounting member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
A holder for interchangeable worksheets as defined in claim 1, wherein the outer periphery of said backing member is beveled in the direction of said mounting member thereby providing a comfortable, hand-fitting contour when holding the device for observing or writing on a worksheet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A holder for interchangeable worksheets as defined in claim 1, wherein the generally rectangular assemblage of backing and mounting members is provided with uniformly rounded corners.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
A holder for interchangeable worksheets as defined in claim 1, wherein the generally rectangular assemblage of backing and mounting members is provided with uniformly rounded corners, and said corners are ornamented and protected by curved metal channel members crimped to the materials of said assemblage at said corners.
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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) | 1980-04-11 | 1980-10-11 | 1981-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-11 | 1984-10-11 | 1985-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-11 | 1988-10-11 | 1989-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |