US4176478A
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Calendar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-07-12
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Granted: 1979-12-04
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Expires: 1998-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A calendar having detachable components for perpetually arranging the calendar. The removable components are secured by a strip of magnetic tape secured to the rear portion which is attracted to ferris metal tacks secured on a board to hold the calendar components. The extra components are stored in a storage compartment behind the board.
Inventors
- 👤 Marie-Louise Brewer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 05:44
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09D; G09D3/00; G09D3/04; G09D3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A calendar for perpetually displaying the months and years comprising: a body having a flat planar front surface and a cavity formed in the rear surface, said front planar surface having a plurality of lines dividing the front surface into segments for displaying the year, the month, and the days of the month; a plurality of rectangular strips having numeral indicia printed thereon for indicating the year; a plurality of elongated strips having indicia printed thereon for indicating the month; a plurality of strips having indicia indicating the day of the week; strips having indicia printed thereon for indicating the numerical day of the month; tacks having ferris metal therein secured within each of the segments on the planar surface of the body; tacks secured in horizontal lines in spaced relationship in the hollow cavity of the body; magnetic tape secured to the rear portion of each of the strips adapted to be attracted to the tacks on the front surface of the body and the hollow cavity of the body so as to secure the appropriate strip in the appropriate segment; and closure means pivotally secured to the rear portion of the calendar.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A calendar for perpetually displaying the months and years comprising: a body having a flat planar front surface and a cavity formed in the rear surface, said front planar surface having a plurality of lines dividing the front surface into segments for displaying the year, the month, and the days of the month; a plurality of rectangular strips having numeral indicia printed thereon for indicating the year; a plurality of elongated strips having indicia printed thereon for indicating the month; a plurality of strips having indicia indicating the day of the week; strips having indicia printed thereon for indicating the numerical day of the month; tacks having ferris metal therein secured within each of the segments on the planar surface of the body; tacks secured in horizontal lines in spaced relationship in the hollow cavity of the body; magnetic tape secured to the rear portion of each of the strips adapted to be attracted to the tacks on the front surface of the body and the hollow cavity of the body so as to secure the appropriate strip in the appropriate segment; and closure means pivotally secured to the rear portion of the calendar.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination called for in claim 1 with the addition of: a latch to close said closure means; and hinges to pivotally secure said closure means to said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination called for in claim 1 with the addition of: hooks to hang the calendar on a surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
The combination called for in claim 1 wherein the segments on the front surface of the body comprise: a first segment having sections for displaying the year; a second segment for displaying the month; and a third segment having seven vertical rows and a first single horizontal row to display the day of the week and five additional horizontal rows under the first horizontal row to display the days of the month.
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) | 1982-12-03 | 1983-06-04 | 1983-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-03 | 1987-06-04 | 1987-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-03 | 1991-06-04 | 1991-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |