US4276636A
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Cushion disc for phonograph records
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-09-16
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Granted: 1981-06-30
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Expires: 1997-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A protective device for phonograph records comprising a cushion platter including a circular hoop, a circular inner ring and a plurality of spoke-like attachments supporting said inner circular ring from and within said hoop, and having a soft cover that envelops the hoop and spoke-like attachments; and means for disconnectably attaching the cushion platter to the center ungrooved portion of a phonograph record, said means comprising a pair of ring attachments, each having pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to one side, said ring attachments being affixed to opposite sides of a phonograph record; whereby the protective disc may be selectively connected and disconnected to either of said circular ring attachments.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley A. Morgan
- 👤 Edgar A. Dixon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:03
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B17/00; G11B17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A protective disc for phonograph records and attachment means for disconnectably attaching said protective disc to phonograph records having approximately the same size and shape as the phonograph record with which it is to be used; said protective disc comprising: a circular hoop, an inner circular ring, a plurality of spoke-like attachments supporting said inner circular ring from and within said hoop; said attachment means comprising a second circular ring having a pressure sensitive adhesive applied to one side for affixation to the center ungrooved portion of a phonograph record, a groove formed on the peripheral edge of one of said rings and a snap engageable lip formed on the peripheral edge of the outer ring, said inner circular ring being formed with a pivoted lever having an edge portion engageable with the second circular ring, pivotal actuation of said lever causing a disengagement of said rings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A protective disc for phonograph records and attachment means for disconnectably attaching said protective disc to phonograph records having approximately the same size and shape as the phonograph record with which it is to be used; said protective disc comprising: a circular hoop, an inner circular ring, a plurality of spoke-like attachments supporting said inner circular ring from and within said hoop; said attachment means comprising a second circular ring having a pressure sensitive adhesive applied to one side for affixation to the center ungrooved portion of a phonograph record, a groove formed on the peripheral edge of one of said rings and a snap engageable lip formed on the peripheral edge of the outer ring, said inner circular ring being formed with a pivoted lever having an edge portion engageable with the second circular ring, pivotal actuation of said lever causing a disengagement of said rings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
173 words
Protective devices for phonograph records and the like comprising: a protective disc having an inner ring and opening; a pair of circular attachment rings, each ring having an external circumference complementary to but slightly larger than the opening of said protective disc, and pressure sensitive adhesive applied to one side, said rings being adapted for attachment to the center ungrooved portions on opposite sides, respectively, of a phonograph record; and means for selectively connecting the inner circular ring of said protective disc to one or the other said attachment rings, said inner circular ring and opening of said protective disc being formed with an inner circular groove, each of said circular ring attachments being formed with an outer peripheral lip engageable with said groove by snap attachment, said inner circular ring of said protective disc being formed with a pivoted lever having an edge portion engageable with an edge portion of the attachment ring to which said inner circular ring is connected, pivotal actuation of said lever causing a disengagement of said rings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
173 words
Protective devices for phonograph records and the like comprising: a protective disc having an inner ring and opening; a pair of circular attachment rings, each ring having an external circumference complementary to but slightly larger than the opening of said protective disc, and pressure sensitive adhesive applied to one side, said rings being adapted for attachment to the center ungrooved portions on opposite sides, respectively, of a phonograph record; and means for selectively connecting the inner circular ring of said protective disc to one or the other said attachment rings, said inner circular ring and opening of said protective disc being formed with an inner circular groove, each of said circular ring attachments being formed with an outer peripheral lip engageable with said groove by snap attachment, said inner circular ring of said protective disc being formed with a pivoted lever having an edge portion engageable with an edge portion of the attachment ring to which said inner circular ring is connected, pivotal actuation of said lever causing a disengagement of said rings.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-06-29 | 1984-12-29 | 1985-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-29 | 1988-12-29 | 1989-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-29 | 1992-12-29 | 1993-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |