US4240543A
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Document display piece
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-04-23
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Granted: 1980-12-23
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Expires: 1999-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A document display piece comprises front and rear transparent plates joined at their lower ends to support a document inserted therebetween. Suspension means is formed integrally with the rear plate and extends upwardly therefrom. Thus, the display piece may be hung from any suitable support. The rear plate also contains a finger notch to facilitate document extraction.
Inventors
- 👤 Phyllis L. McKee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:55
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/18; A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A document holder, comprising: first and second substantially parallel plates at least one of which is transparent for receiving a rectangular document therebetween, said first and second plates being biased against each other, rigid and joined only at a lower end thereof for supporting said document, said first plate being a transparent front plate and said second plate being a rear plate; and suspension means comprising a hook formed integrally with an upper end of said rear plate and extending therefrom for suspending said document and said first and second plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A document holder, comprising: first and second substantially parallel plates at least one of which is transparent for receiving a rectangular document therebetween, said first and second plates being biased against each other, rigid and joined only at a lower end thereof for supporting said document, said first plate being a transparent front plate and said second plate being a rear plate; and suspension means comprising a hook formed integrally with an upper end of said rear plate and extending therefrom for suspending said document and said first and second plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A document holder according to claim 1 further including a notch in one of said first and second plates for facilitating document extraction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A document holder according to claim 2 wherein said notch is in said rear plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A document holder according to claim 3 wherein both said first and second plates are transparent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A document holder according to claim 4 wherein said first and second plates and said suspension means are formed from a single sheet of transparent material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A document holder according to claim 5 wherein said transparent material is plastic.
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) | 1983-12-23 | 1984-06-23 | 1984-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-23 | 1988-06-23 | 1988-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-23 | 1992-06-23 | 1992-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |