US4078325A
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Display device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-24
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Granted: 1978-03-14
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Expires: 1996-09-24
Abstract
Abstract A device is described which is useful for displaying objects such as paint color chips wherein a nonrigid elongated carrier, such as a tape, has the objects to be displayed attached thereto in spaced relationship along the carrier. The objects are disposed in pairs on opposite sides of the carrier. The pairs are spaced from each other to form gaps. Tabs, which may be inscribed with names designating the objects, are attached to the tape in the gaps. These tabs are smaller than the gaps so as to define fold regions. The device may be folded in the manner of an accordian such that the objects may be stacked, one on top of the other, with the tabs remaining upright along the sides of the stack.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael J. Valentine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:50
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A display device comprising (a) an elongated carrier made of non-rigid material, (b) a plurality of pairs of rigid members, (c) the members of each of said pairs being attached to said carrier at opposed locations on opposite sides of said carrier, said locations being spaced from each other along said carrier to define gaps therebetween, (d) a plurality of pairs of rigid tabs, said tabs having lengths less than the lengths of said gaps, said tabs being of much smaller length than said members, said tabs also being of smaller height than said members, (e) the tabs of each of said pairs of tabs being attached to said carrier in said gaps on opposite sides of said carrier to define along said carrier, between each of said member pairs and said tab pairs, fold regions by means of which said device can be folded like an accordian to bring said members into stacked relationship, said fold regions being of sufficient length to provide folds of at least 90° when said device is folded to bring said members into stacked relationship, said tabs being in upright position when said device is folded and being adapted to have indicia thereon relating to said members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A display device comprising (a) an elongated carrier made of non-rigid material, (b) a plurality of pairs of rigid members, (c) the members of each of said pairs being attached to said carrier at opposed locations on opposite sides of said carrier, said locations being spaced from each other along said carrier to define gaps therebetween, (d) a plurality of pairs of rigid tabs, said tabs having lengths less than the lengths of said gaps, said tabs being of much smaller length than said members, said tabs also being of smaller height than said members, (e) the tabs of each of said pairs of tabs being attached to said carrier in said gaps on opposite sides of said carrier to define along said carrier, between each of said member pairs and said tab pairs, fold regions by means of which said device can be folded like an accordian to bring said members into stacked relationship, said fold regions being of sufficient length to provide folds of at least 90° when said device is folded to bring said members into stacked relationship, said tabs being in upright position when said device is folded and being adapted to have indicia thereon relating to said members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention as set forth in claim 1 wherein said carrier is a tape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention as set forth in claim 2 wherein said tape has an adhesive coating on the opposite sides thereof for attaching said members and tabs thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention as set forth in claim 3 wherein said members are plates and said tabs are strips, said plates and strips having widths which are no less than the width of said tape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as set forth in claim 4 wherein said plates are metal and said tabs are of cellulose acetate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as set forth in claim 4 wherein said plates are painted in different color and said indicia are labels designating said colors.
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) | 1981-03-13 | 1981-09-12 | 1982-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-13 | 1985-09-12 | 1986-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-13 | 1989-09-12 | 1990-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |