US4072229A
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Record album cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-20
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Granted: 1978-02-07
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Expires: 1996-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A record album having a circular or disc-shaped plastic cover is disclosed herein. The cover is fabricated from a pair of disc-shaped plastic sheets which are sealed along about one-half of the peripheral edge so as to define a pocket for receiving the record. Indicia may be applied to the cover so as to provide the cover with a record-appearing surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Lloyd
- 👤 Bob Zoell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 02:46
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C65/00; B29C65/02; B29C65/08; B29C66/00; B29C66/01; B29C66/05; B29C66/10; B29C66/11; B29C66/112; B29C66/1122; B29C66/20; B29C66/24; B29C66/242; B29C66/2422; B29C66/24221; B29C66/40; B29C66/41; B29C66/43; B29C66/70; B29C66/71; B29C66/73; B29C66/739; B29C66/7392; B29C66/73921; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/54; B65D85/544; B29K; B29K2105/00; B29K2105/06; B29K2105/16; B29K2995/00; B29K2995/0018; B29K2995/002; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/21; Y10T428/216
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A cover for a phonograph record comprising: two circularly shaped discs formed from black, sealable, shiny and flexible polyvinyl chloride, each disc having a diameter greater than the diameter of a phonograph record, said discs being continuously sealed together for about one-half their circumference so as to provide an open end into which a phonograph record may be inserted and a closed, pocket-like end for receiving a phonograph record, a pair of circular, disc-shaped stiffeners for rigidifying the cover and protecting the phonographic record, the stiffeners being of a diameter less than the diameter of the cover, and indicia applied to at least one side of the cover, the indicia including record bands, spacing bands and a concentrically placed record label, the indicia providing a record cover which substantially corresponds to a phonograph record housed within the cover, whereby the cover of the phonograph record simulates the phonograph record itself.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A cover for a phonograph record comprising: two circularly shaped discs formed from black, sealable, shiny and flexible polyvinyl chloride, each disc having a diameter greater than the diameter of a phonograph record, said discs being continuously sealed together for about one-half their circumference so as to provide an open end into which a phonograph record may be inserted and a closed, pocket-like end for receiving a phonograph record, a pair of circular, disc-shaped stiffeners for rigidifying the cover and protecting the phonographic record, the stiffeners being of a diameter less than the diameter of the cover, and indicia applied to at least one side of the cover, the indicia including record bands, spacing bands and a concentrically placed record label, the indicia providing a record cover which substantially corresponds to a phonograph record housed within the cover, whereby the cover of the phonograph record simulates the phonograph record itself.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A cover as in claim 1 wherein the discs are sonic sealed for about one-half their circumference to provide the open and closed ends.
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) | 1981-02-06 | 1981-08-08 | 1982-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-06 | 1985-08-08 | 1986-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-06 | 1989-08-08 | 1990-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |