US4225201A
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Cassette holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-01-05
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Granted: 1980-09-30
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Expires: 1999-01-05
Abstract
Abstract A lighted cassette holder for displaying and protecting cassettes is disclosed. The cassette holder features a plurality of cassette holding tracks which are diagonally convergent. The tracks are held by a support member which is attached to a base and a top plate. Electrical lighting is provided adjacent the top plate. Movable dust shields are mounted between the base and top plate to protect the cassettes from dust accumulation.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J. Davis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:47
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0236
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A cassette holder comprising: a. a base; b. a fixed top plate upwardly displaced from said base, said top plate being connected to said base by an elongated, non-rotating axle; c. a hollow, rotatable support means concentrically and rotatably mounted over said axle for supporting a plurality of diagonally converging cassette holding tracks; d. a pair of dust shields movably mounted in guiding tracks carried by said base and said fixed top plate, said dust shields being cooperable to complete substantial enclosure of said cassettes; and e. light means connected to said axle for illuminating said cassette holer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A cassette holder comprising: a. a base; b. a fixed top plate upwardly displaced from said base, said top plate being connected to said base by an elongated, non-rotating axle; c. a hollow, rotatable support means concentrically and rotatably mounted over said axle for supporting a plurality of diagonally converging cassette holding tracks; d. a pair of dust shields movably mounted in guiding tracks carried by said base and said fixed top plate, said dust shields being cooperable to complete substantial enclosure of said cassettes; and e. light means connected to said axle for illuminating said cassette holer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cassette holder of claim 1 wherein said cassette holding tracks comprises a pair of opposed, elongated, right angle strips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The cassette of claim 1 wherein said base and said top plate are circular and said guiding tracks are a first and second pair of concentric channels, said first pair carried by said base and said second pair carried by said top plate, said guiding track being positioned adjacent the periphery of said base and said top plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cassette holder of claim 1 wherein said lighting means comprises a plurality of electrical lights adjacent said top plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cassette holder of claim 1 wherein said dust shields are made of transparent plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cassette holder of claim 1 wherein said cassette holding tracks are equiangularly spaced.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cassette holder of claim 6 wherein there are four cassette holding tracks.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
94 words
The cassette holder of claim 7 wherein said cassette holding means comprises a pair of opposed, elongated, right angle strips; said base and said top plate are circular and said guiding tracks are a first and second pair of concentric channels, said first pair carried by said base and said second pair carried by said top plate, said guiding track being positioned adjacent the periphery of said base and said top plate; said lighting means comprises a plurality of electric lights adjacent said top plate; and said dust shields are made of transparent plastic.
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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) | 1983-09-30 | 1984-03-31 | 1984-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-30 | 1988-03-31 | 1988-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-30 | 1992-03-31 | 1992-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |