US4058209A
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Paper-clip dispenser
Assignee: Gebrueder Schmidt Metallwarenfabrik
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Filing: 1976-05-17
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Granted: 1977-11-15
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Expires: 1996-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A paper-clip dispenser has an upwardly open receptacle with a hole in its bottom through which a stem carrying a magnet passes. When the receptacle is lifted, the stem falls under its own weight or with the aid of a spring to bring the magnet of its upper end into a collection of paper clips at the bottom of the dispenser. When the dispenser is again placed upon the surface of a table or desk, the upper end of the stem is displaced upwardly to carry paper clips through the opening in the receptacle and enable them to be drawn off the magnet one at a time as required by the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Wilhelm Schmidt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:46
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43M; B43M99/00; B43M99/009; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/818
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A paper-clip dispenser comprising an upwardly open receptacle having a mouth at the top and a hole in the bottom thereof, and a stem movably received in said hole and carrying a magnet at its upper end whereby elevation of said receptacle from a surface enables said stem to fall through said hole and bring said magnet into the proximity of paper clips contained in said receptacle and replacing of said receptacle on a surface causes said stem to raise in said receptacle and carry paper clips to the mouth thereof, said mouth having an edge positioned to wipe excess paper clips from said magnet, said stem extending through said mouth when said receptacle rests on said surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A paper-clip dispenser comprising an upwardly open receptacle having a mouth at the top and a hole in the bottom thereof, and a stem movably received in said hole and carrying a magnet at its upper end whereby elevation of said receptacle from a surface enables said stem to fall through said hole and bring said magnet into the proximity of paper clips contained in said receptacle and replacing of said receptacle on a surface causes said stem to raise in said receptacle and carry paper clips to the mouth thereof, said mouth having an edge positioned to wipe excess paper clips from said magnet, said stem extending through said mouth when said receptacle rests on said surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The dispenser defined in claim 1 wherein said stem falls through said opening solely by its own weight upon elevation of said receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The dispenser defined in claim 1, further comprising a spring raised between said receptacle and said stem biasing said stem downwardly relative to said receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The dispenser defined in claim 1 wherein said receptacle has walls converging downwardly toward its stem.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The dispenser defined in claim 1 wherein said stem is formed at its upper end with a converging tip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The dispenser defined in claim 5 wherein said receptacle has a base formed with a downwardly open recess and said stem has a flange received in said recess.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The dispenser defined in claim 6 wherein said receptacle is generally spheroidal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The dispenser defined in claim 6 wherein said receptacle is prismatic.
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) | 1980-11-14 | 1981-05-16 | 1981-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-11-14 | 1985-05-16 | 1985-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-11-14 | 1989-05-16 | 1989-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |