US4234090A
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Marker sleeve assembly
Assignee: Brady Worldwide Inc
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Filing: 1978-12-26
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Granted: 1980-11-18
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Expires: 1998-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A marker sleeve assembly (1) comprising a plurality of marker sleeves (2, 3, 4, 5, 15 or 16) each joined to a longitudinal connecting member (6 or 6'). The connecting member is formed integrally with the marker sleeves and is attached to the outer wall of each sleeve in the assembly. The marker sleeves are detachably joined to the connecting member so that an individual marker sleeve can be removed from the connecting member for application to an article.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph C. Barbieri
- 👤 Gary J. Wirth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:11
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/04; G09F3/06; H; H01; H01B; H01B7/00; H01B7/36; H01B7/368; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A marker sleeve assembly comprising: (a) a plurality of individual marker sleeves each having an outer wall which defines a hollow generally tubular body which is to be positioned about an article; and (b) a connecting member joined to the outer wall of each of the marker sleeves and extending longitudinally thereof, the connecting member being formed integrally with the marker sleeves, (c) a longitudinally extending slit formed in the connecting member closely adjacent each marker sleeve, the slit extending partly through the connecting member, and (d) each marker sleeve in the assembly being individually removable from the connecting member along the slit for application to an object while other marker sleeves in the assembly remain joined thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A marker sleeve assembly comprising: (a) a plurality of individual marker sleeves each having an outer wall which defines a hollow generally tubular body which is to be positioned about an article; and (b) a connecting member joined to the outer wall of each of the marker sleeves and extending longitudinally thereof, the connecting member being formed integrally with the marker sleeves, (c) a longitudinally extending slit formed in the connecting member closely adjacent each marker sleeve, the slit extending partly through the connecting member, and (d) each marker sleeve in the assembly being individually removable from the connecting member along the slit for application to an object while other marker sleeves in the assembly remain joined thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A marker sleeve assembly according to claim 1 wherein: the connecting member is generally T-shape and includes a narrow neck portion joined to each of the marker sleeves and a broader flange portion extending from the neck portion, said longitudinally extending slit being formed in the neck portion of the connecting member.
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) | 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 |