US4234089A
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Microfiche tray
Assignee: TRAY-BIEN PRODUCTS Ltd
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Filing: 1979-01-25
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Granted: 1980-11-18
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Expires: 1999-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A tray for microfiche or other flat articles includes a flat rectangular base, with side and end wall extending upwardly and slightly outwardly therefrom, the side walls having vertical upper ends and shoulders for receiving side bars. The side bars are provided with vertical and inclined, parallel slots for receiving partitions, whereby the microfiche can be stored vertically in parallel relationship to each other or fan-like, i.e. with the bottom ends of the microfiche closer together than their top ends for easier inspection.
Inventors
- 👤 Royden B. Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/10; B65D25/107; B65D25/04; B65D25/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A tray for microfiche cards or other flat articles comprising a bottom wall; side and end walls substantially at right angles to each other extending upwardly from said bottom wall, each of said side walls including a lower portion, an upper portion, and a substantially horizontal shoulder extending outwardly of said side wall at said upper portion, the tray being wider between said upper portions than between said lower portions of the side walls; a side bar for removable mounting on said shoulder on each side of the tray; retaining means for releasably retaining said side bars on said shoulder on each side of said tray; and a plurality of vertical and inclined slots on the interior surface of each side bar for receiving and retaining partitions extending between the sides of the tray, whereby the partitions can be vertically positioned in parallel relationship to each other or inclined relative to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A tray for microfiche cards or other flat articles comprising a bottom wall; side and end walls substantially at right angles to each other extending upwardly from said bottom wall, each of said side walls including a lower portion, an upper portion, and a substantially horizontal shoulder extending outwardly of said side wall at said upper portion, the tray being wider between said upper portions than between said lower portions of the side walls; a side bar for removable mounting on said shoulder on each side of the tray; retaining means for releasably retaining said side bars on said shoulder on each side of said tray; and a plurality of vertical and inclined slots on the interior surface of each side bar for receiving and retaining partitions extending between the sides of the tray, whereby the partitions can be vertically positioned in parallel relationship to each other or inclined relative to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A tray according to claim 1, wherein said lower portion of each said side wall is inclined outwardly and upwardly relative to a vertical plane extending longitudinally of the tray and perpendicular to the bottom wall, and said top portion is parallel to said plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
A tray according to claim 2, wherein said retaining means includes a slot in the top end of said end wall at the junction between a side and end wall for receiving an end of said side bar and a dovetail joint between the centre of each side side bar and the upper portion of a side wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A tray according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said end walls are inclined upwardly and outwardly at the same angle of inclination as the inclined slots in said side bars.
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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) | 1983-11-18 | 1984-05-19 | 1984-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-18 | 1988-05-19 | 1988-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-18 | 1992-05-19 | 1992-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |