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Frame for a case, wallet or similar device
Assignee: GOLD und SILBER SCHEIDEANSTALT OBERSTEIN FRANZ REISCHAUER
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Filing: 1979-02-02
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Granted: 1980-12-02
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Expires: 1999-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A case or wallet has a lid and a frame forming the casing proper provided with a covering held in position in the frame by a double clamping action between the frame and an insert which in turn is held in position by tongues or lugs bent out of a leg of the frame against the insert so that a clamping action along the edge of the covering is accomplished along two lines extending substantially in parallel to each other around the entire edge of the covering.
Inventors
- 👤 Axel Reischauer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:09
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/04; A45C11/00; A45C11/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A frame for a case, wallet or similar device, comprising a main frame member (10) including a main leg, a radially outer rim (19) extending away from said main leg substantially at a right angle relative to said main leg, a radially inner rim (12) also extending away from said main leg substantially at a right angle and in the same direction as said radially outer rim, said radially inner rim (12) being longer than said radially outer rim (19), securing means (14) in said radially inner rim arranged to be bent radially outwardly, substantially flat insert means (11) fitting around said radially inner rim (12) and having a reinforcing groove (18) therein, cover means having an edge wrapped to substantially overlay one surface of said flat insert means, said one surface facing toward said main leg and toward said radially outer rim of said main frame member, said securing means (14) being so dimensioned that when said securing means are bent radially outwardly against said insert means, said insert means pinch said edge of said cover means against said main leg and against said radially outer rim thereby pinching the edge of the cover means along two parallel lines running all around said cover edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A frame for a case, wallet or similar device, comprising a main frame member (10) including a main leg, a radially outer rim (19) extending away from said main leg substantially at a right angle relative to said main leg, a radially inner rim (12) also extending away from said main leg substantially at a right angle and in the same direction as said radially outer rim, said radially inner rim (12) being longer than said radially outer rim (19), securing means (14) in said radially inner rim arranged to be bent radially outwardly, substantially flat insert means (11) fitting around said radially inner rim (12) and having a reinforcing groove (18) therein, cover means having an edge wrapped to substantially overlay one surface of said flat insert means, said one surface facing toward said main leg and toward said radially outer rim of said main frame member, said securing means (14) being so dimensioned that when said securing means are bent radially outwardly against said insert means, said insert means pinch said edge of said cover means against said main leg and against said radially outer rim thereby pinching the edge of the cover means along two parallel lines running all around said cover edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The frame of claim 1, wherein said securing means comprise a plurality of tongues (14) distributed along said radially inner leg (12) of said main frame member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The frame of claims 1 or 2, wherein said reinforcing groove (18) of the insert means (11) faces with its open side toward said cover edge whereby excessive adhesive may be taken up by said groove.
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) | 1983-12-02 | 1984-06-02 | 1984-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-02 | 1988-06-02 | 1988-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-02 | 1992-06-02 | 1992-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |