US4030814A
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Recipe magnifier and viewer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-03
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Granted: 1977-06-21
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Expires: 1995-12-03
Abstract
Abstract A device for holding, viewing recipes and the like written on cards or other data storing means has a hollow triangular frame, a holder in the front of the frame, a magnifying glass, a stand for holding the data while it is viewed and light means in the frame between the magnifying glass and the stand.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard J. Clifton
- 👤 Doris V. Clifton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:52
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B25/00; G02B25/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
An improved data viewing device comprising in combination: a frame including a generally horizontal base member with a flat undersurface and having an at least partially opened top; a magnifier positioned on a support at the front of said base and extending upwardly and rearwardly of said base for enlarging data for a viewer; a hollow storage rack on said magnifier support below said magnifier and positioned for holding data cards and for exposing top portions of the data cards to a viewer looking toward said magnifier for selection for viewing; a card stand positioned rearwardly of said magnifier on said base and extending upwardly and rearwardly in a plane generally parallel to that of said magnifier; means for removably holding an opaque data card on said stand at a lower level than said magnifier; and light means mounted on said frame intermediate said magnifier and said card stand for illuminating said card while held on said stand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
An improved data viewing device comprising in combination: a frame including a generally horizontal base member with a flat undersurface and having an at least partially opened top; a magnifier positioned on a support at the front of said base and extending upwardly and rearwardly of said base for enlarging data for a viewer; a hollow storage rack on said magnifier support below said magnifier and positioned for holding data cards and for exposing top portions of the data cards to a viewer looking toward said magnifier for selection for viewing; a card stand positioned rearwardly of said magnifier on said base and extending upwardly and rearwardly in a plane generally parallel to that of said magnifier; means for removably holding an opaque data card on said stand at a lower level than said magnifier; and light means mounted on said frame intermediate said magnifier and said card stand for illuminating said card while held on said stand.
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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) | 1980-06-20 | 1980-12-20 | 1981-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-20 | 1984-12-20 | 1985-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-20 | 1988-12-20 | 1989-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |