US4172419A
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Pre-linked stamp construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-12-05
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Granted: 1979-10-30
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Expires: 1997-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A pre-inked stamp device comprising a holder or mount and a die, said mount comprising a shell, a stamp core reciprocally movable relative to said shell, and a handle affixed to said core for reciprocally moving said core; the improvement wherein said shell and core are formed with complementary elongated ribs that contact and guide the core within said shell during relative reciprocal movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary D. Munyon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:36
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41K; B41K1/00; B41K1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A mount for pre-inked stamps including a shell having a cavity, a stamp core mounted within the cavity of said shell for relative reciprocal movement therein, and a handle affixed to said stamp core for reciprocally moving said stamp core within said shell; the improvement wherein the interior walls of said shell and the exterior walls of said stamp core are formed with complementary elongated ribs that project generally normally from said walls, said ribs contacting each other and guiding the stamp core within the cavity of said shell during relative reciprocal movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A mount for pre-inked stamps including a shell having a cavity, a stamp core mounted within the cavity of said shell for relative reciprocal movement therein, and a handle affixed to said stamp core for reciprocally moving said stamp core within said shell; the improvement wherein the interior walls of said shell and the exterior walls of said stamp core are formed with complementary elongated ribs that project generally normally from said walls, said ribs contacting each other and guiding the stamp core within the cavity of said shell during relative reciprocal movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
86 words
The mount for pre-inked stamps of claim 1, the cavity of said shell having a substantially rectangular shape defined by four interior side walls, a pair of ribs being formed on each interior side wall; said stamp core having a substantially rectangular exterior defined by four exterior side walls, a pair of ribs being formed on each exterior side wall, the pair of ribs on each exterior side wall being aligned with and slidably engageable with an associated pair of ribs on each interior side wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The mount for pre-inked stamps of claim 1, said shell comprising four interior side walls and a top wall, said top wall having a central opening therethrough, said stamp core comprising four exterior side walls and a handle support, said handle support projecting through the central opening in the top wall of said shell.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The mount for pre-inked stamps of claim 1, the ribs of said stamp core being rounded and formed integrally with the stamp core.
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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) | 1982-10-29 | 1983-04-30 | 1983-10-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-29 | 1987-04-30 | 1987-10-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-29 | 1991-04-30 | 1991-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |