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Combination badge and folder
Assignee: LAUER ROBERT E
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Filing: 1976-08-09
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Granted: 1978-07-04
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Expires: 1996-08-09
Abstract
Abstract As an article of manufacture a combination identification badge and information folder is disclosed. The article has a front and rear panel which are retained in juxtaposition by a removable clip. The clip also serves to secure informational material between the panels. The rear panel carries a pin for securing the badge to a garment. Indicia such as wearer identification, athletic insignia or the like are viewable on the front panel.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Lauer
- 👤 Leonard T. Symcox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:04
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C3/00; A44C3/001; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/18; A45F5/155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
As an article of manufacture a combination identification badge and information folder, said article comprising: (a) a front panel of transparent material having an edge portion; (b) a rear panel having an edge portion said front panel and said rear panel being joined along said respective edge portions at an expandable section; (c) removable retaining means securing said front and rear panels together along said edge portions at a location spaced apart from said expandable section; (d) an information receiving section defined between said front and rear panels, said information receiving section adapted to receive and retain informational materials in place between said and secured therein by said removable retaining means whereby materials may be periodically inserted and removed in said information receiving section; (e) said removable retaining means comprising a clip having a generally U-shaped cross section and including an elongate channel for receiving the edge of said front and rear panels and said informational materials therein, and (f) means for securing said article to the garment of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
As an article of manufacture a combination identification badge and information folder, said article comprising: (a) a front panel of transparent material having an edge portion; (b) a rear panel having an edge portion said front panel and said rear panel being joined along said respective edge portions at an expandable section; (c) removable retaining means securing said front and rear panels together along said edge portions at a location spaced apart from said expandable section; (d) an information receiving section defined between said front and rear panels, said information receiving section adapted to receive and retain informational materials in place between said and secured therein by said removable retaining means whereby materials may be periodically inserted and removed in said information receiving section; (e) said removable retaining means comprising a clip having a generally U-shaped cross section and including an elongate channel for receiving the edge of said front and rear panels and said informational materials therein, and (f) means for securing said article to the garment of the wearer.
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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) | 1981-07-03 | 1982-01-02 | 1982-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-03 | 1986-01-02 | 1986-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-03 | 1990-01-02 | 1990-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |