US4026485A
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Plans carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-26
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1996-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A plans carrier is a protective container and display means for plans, fabric samples and the like comprising a long rigid trough like member with a C-shaped cross section with one end of a flexible protective cover sheet attached to the inside surface of one lip for the length of the trough like member. The other end of the flexible protective cover sheet has an integral tie string.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold A. Ambrose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/67; B65D85/671; B42; B42D; B42D19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A plans carrier comprising: a. a long rigid trough member having a C-shaped cross section and thus two longitudinal edges, said trough like member having a length greater than the width of the plan to be carried; b. a flexible cover sheet having a width approximately equal to the length of the trough member and a length greater than the usual plan to be carried; c. a first fastening means operably securing one end of the flexible cover to the trough member along the inside surface of the trough along one longitudinal edge of the trough; and d. a second fastening means operably securing the free end of the protective cover to the roll when the protective cover has been rolled about the trough member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A plans carrier comprising: a. a long rigid trough member having a C-shaped cross section and thus two longitudinal edges, said trough like member having a length greater than the width of the plan to be carried; b. a flexible cover sheet having a width approximately equal to the length of the trough member and a length greater than the usual plan to be carried; c. a first fastening means operably securing one end of the flexible cover to the trough member along the inside surface of the trough along one longitudinal edge of the trough; and d. a second fastening means operably securing the free end of the protective cover to the roll when the protective cover has been rolled about the trough member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
A plans carrier as claimed in claim 1 wherein the trough member has a retainer groove on the inside surface of one longitudinal edge of the trough for the full length of the trough and wherein one end of the protective cover sheet is provided with a thick edge whereby the first fastening means comprises inserting the thick edge into the retainer groove.
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) | 1980-05-30 | 1980-11-29 | 1981-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-30 | 1984-11-29 | 1985-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-30 | 1988-11-29 | 1989-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |