US4219952A
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Information carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-07-07
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Granted: 1980-09-02
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Expires: 1998-07-07
Abstract
Abstract An information carrier is disclosed which comprises a base plate which supports a plurality of blocks. The base plate includes at least one guide rail. The blocks include an information bearing face portion and a guide strip. The guide strip is adapted to be slidably and matingly received by the guide rail, thereby mounting the blocks on the base plate. A first groove is located in the base portion adjacent one lateral edge and extending perpendicular to the guide rail. A second groove is located in at least one of the blocks. A locking element is provided which is adapted for insertion through the first and second grooves for preventing lateral movement of the blocks in at least one direction.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolfgang Flath
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:45
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/02; G09F7/08; G09F7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
An information carrier comprising: a base plate, said base plate including at least one guide rail: a plurality of blocks having the same height, said blocks including an information bearing face portion on one side and a guide strip on the reverse side, wherein said guide strip is adapted to be slidably matingly received within said at least one guide rail thereby mounting said blocks on said base plate and the face portion of said blocks has a square periphery and straight lateral edges; a first groove located in said base plate adjacent at least one lateral edge portion extending perpendicular to the guide rail and substantially throughout the entire length of said base plate adjacent said lateral edge to the guide rail; a second groove located in at least one of said blocks; a locking means adapted to be inserted through said first and second groove wherein said locking means is completely sunk into said first groove means and prevents lateral movement of said blocks in at least one direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
An information carrier comprising: a base plate, said base plate including at least one guide rail: a plurality of blocks having the same height, said blocks including an information bearing face portion on one side and a guide strip on the reverse side, wherein said guide strip is adapted to be slidably matingly received within said at least one guide rail thereby mounting said blocks on said base plate and the face portion of said blocks has a square periphery and straight lateral edges; a first groove located in said base plate adjacent at least one lateral edge portion extending perpendicular to the guide rail and substantially throughout the entire length of said base plate adjacent said lateral edge to the guide rail; a second groove located in at least one of said blocks; a locking means adapted to be inserted through said first and second groove wherein said locking means is completely sunk into said first groove means and prevents lateral movement of said blocks in at least one direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said blocks are put together in rows of blocks, the outlying blocks each being fitted with said groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
An information carrier as claimed in claims 1 or 2, characterized in that said blocks have standard dimensions, the individual blocks of a row having the same or different width.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 3, wherein said blocks have a width of 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 mm or a multiple thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein each said block consists of one piece and is as wide as said base plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said block consists of a cover plate which is as wide as said base plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guide strip of said blocks is of a dovetailed configuration.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guide strip of said blocks is of a T-shaped configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guide strip of said blocks is of a tubular configuration.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guide strip of said blocks is of a dovetailed recess configuration.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein, said guide strip of said blocks is of a T-shaped recess configuration.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guide strip of said blocks is of a tubular recess configuration.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said face portion of said blocks is flat.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
An information carrier as described in claim 1, wherein said blocks or the surfaces thereof are made of plastic.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
An information carrier as described in claim 1, wherein said blocks of surfaces thereof are made of metal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said locking means comprises a locking pin, said locking pin having a thickened or bent-over end situated in an extension of said first groove.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said locking means comprises a locking pin, said locking pin having a screw thread on a bottom and/or upper end.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
28 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 17, wherein said individual blocks on a bottom outer border have a thread into which said locking pin may be screwed.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first groove has a depth substantially corresponding to that of said guide rail.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first groove has a depth substantially corresponding to that of said guide strip.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first groove extends into the edge of a cover plate.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
31 words
An information carrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guide strip of the outer blocks is provided with two grooves at equal distances from the lateral edges of said block.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-09-02 | 1984-03-03 | 1984-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-02 | 1988-03-03 | 1988-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-02 | 1992-03-03 | 1992-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |