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US4031647A
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Title protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-10
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Granted: 1977-06-28
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Expires: 1996-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A title display folder for governing control of printed material which must be retained on a timeless basis. The protector can be affixed to films, pictures, cards, pamphlets or books, for any multiple types of bindings and files. The folder will provide sufficient title territory to make immediately available: sub-titles, index, dates, and the like. The folder is comprised of a single sheet of transparent plastic having a front planar portion having a title display tab extending outwardly therefrom across the top thereof and bottom and rear flaps to completely surround the subject matter filed.
Inventors
- 👤 Reta Greenough Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:08
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F21/00; B42F7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
254 words
A transparent folder for a document to be filed comprising: a single sheet of transparent plastic including a front planar portion having an upper edge and a bottom edge, a back planar portion coextensive and integral with said front planar portion and having an upper edge joined to said first-mentioned upper edge by a fold and both said front and said back planar portions having free bottom edges, a title display tab extending outwardly from said front panel and formed by sections of said front planar and rear planar portions adjacent to said fold, said back planar portion having a shallow groove parallel to and spaced from said upper edge a distance equal to the vertical distance the outer edge of said title display tab is spaced from said upper edge, whereby when two or more of said folders are juxtaposed in front-to-back alignment with each other said groove of the frontmost of said folders will receive said outer edge of said tab of the folder located immediately therebehind, a return lip formed on the bottom edge of said front planar portion to receive a bottom edge of said document and the bottom edge of said back planar portion, said document comprises a foldable sheet having a title bearing portion thereon, which title bearing portion may be folded and inserted in said title display tab, and a second groove formed in said back planar portion such that said first and second grooves are in contact with the rear face of said front planar portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
254 words
A transparent folder for a document to be filed comprising: a single sheet of transparent plastic including a front planar portion having an upper edge and a bottom edge, a back planar portion coextensive and integral with said front planar portion and having an upper edge joined to said first-mentioned upper edge by a fold and both said front and said back planar portions having free bottom edges, a title display tab extending outwardly from said front panel and formed by sections of said front planar and rear planar portions adjacent to said fold, said back planar portion having a shallow groove parallel to and spaced from said upper edge a distance equal to the vertical distance the outer edge of said title display tab is spaced from said upper edge, whereby when two or more of said folders are juxtaposed in front-to-back alignment with each other said groove of the frontmost of said folders will receive said outer edge of said tab of the folder located immediately therebehind, a return lip formed on the bottom edge of said front planar portion to receive a bottom edge of said document and the bottom edge of said back planar portion, said document comprises a foldable sheet having a title bearing portion thereon, which title bearing portion may be folded and inserted in said title display tab, and a second groove formed in said back planar portion such that said first and second grooves are in contact with the rear face of said front planar portion.
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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) | 1980-06-27 | 1980-12-27 | 1981-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-27 | 1984-12-27 | 1985-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-27 | 1988-12-27 | 1989-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |