US4289070A
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Rubber stamp
Assignee: Cosco Industries Inc
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Filing: 1979-06-26
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Granted: 1981-09-15
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Expires: 1999-06-26
Abstract
Abstract An inner frame having upper and lower portions carries an inkable pad in the lower portion thereof. The pad projects below the inner frame for contact with a surface to be stamped. An integral retaining ridge is located on the outer surface of the inner frame between the upper and lower portions. An outer frame is detachably connected to the inner frame and a hollow sleeve member is interposed between the inner and outer frames. The sleeve member has an upper flange which is located above the integral retaining ridge. A plurality of C-shaped resilient fingers integrally molded with the inner frame, outer frame or the sleeve member is located between the upper flange of the sleeve and the inner and outer frames. The lower edge of the sleeve member extends below the level of the inkable pad when the spring member is in the relaxed position. Downward pressure on the outer frame is transmitted by the detachable connection to the inner frame. The result is that the inkable pad contacts a surface to be stamped and the sleeve member telescopes into the inner and outer frames, compressing the C-shaped resilient fingers. Each end of the resilient fingers has a projection with a tapered upper surface and an engaging lower surface facilitating assembly of the structure wherein the sleeve member is slipped over the inner frame so that the flange is located between the projection and the retaining ridge.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis W. MacGregor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:32
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41K; B41K1/00; B41K1/02; B41K1/36; B41K1/38; B41K1/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A stamp which comprises: an inner member comprising a generally tubular body having a ridge thereon above its lower end; an inkable pad in the inner member having an indicia-bearing portion extending below the lower end of the inner member; a sleeve member comprising a tubular body carried on the inner member in telescoping relationship therewith and having a flange engageable with the ridge, the sleeve member being movable with respect to the inner member between a lowered position where its flange engages the ridge on the inner member and its lower end extends beneath the indicia-bearing portion of the inkable pad and a raised position where its lower end is substantially level with the indicia-bearing portion for exposing said portion; and means for biasing the sleeve member to its lowered position comprising a resilient finger integral with the inner member, disposed in an aperture in a side wall of the inner member, and extending generally in the plane of the wall, the finger having a projection at the end thereof extending laterally outwardly toward the sleeve member and being engageable with the flange on the sleeve member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A stamp which comprises: an inner member comprising a generally tubular body having a ridge thereon above its lower end; an inkable pad in the inner member having an indicia-bearing portion extending below the lower end of the inner member; a sleeve member comprising a tubular body carried on the inner member in telescoping relationship therewith and having a flange engageable with the ridge, the sleeve member being movable with respect to the inner member between a lowered position where its flange engages the ridge on the inner member and its lower end extends beneath the indicia-bearing portion of the inkable pad and a raised position where its lower end is substantially level with the indicia-bearing portion for exposing said portion; and means for biasing the sleeve member to its lowered position comprising a resilient finger integral with the inner member, disposed in an aperture in a side wall of the inner member, and extending generally in the plane of the wall, the finger having a projection at the end thereof extending laterally outwardly toward the sleeve member and being engageable with the flange on the sleeve member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A stamp as set forth in claim 1 wherein the inner member is generally rectangular in section, the spring means comprising a pair of C-shaped resilient fingers at opposite sides of the inner member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
154 words
A stamp which comprises: an inner member comprising a generally tubular body having a ridge thereon above its lower end; an inkable pad in the inner member having an indicia-bearing portion extending below the lower end of the inner member; a sleeve member comprising a tubular body carried on the inner member in telescoping relationship therewith and having a flange engageable with the ridge, the sleeve member being movable with respect to the inner member between a lowered position where its flange engages the ridge on the inner member and its lower end extends beneath the indicia-bearing portion of the inkable pad and a raised position where its lower end is substantially level with the indicia-bearing portion for exposing said portion; and means for biasing the sleeve member to its lowered position comprising spring means integral with the sleeve member and having a projection extending laterally inwardly into an opening in the inner member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
154 words
A stamp which comprises: an inner member comprising a generally tubular body having a ridge thereon above its lower end; an inkable pad in the inner member having an indicia-bearing portion extending below the lower end of the inner member; a sleeve member comprising a tubular body carried on the inner member in telescoping relationship therewith and having a flange engageable with the ridge, the sleeve member being movable with respect to the inner member between a lowered position where its flange engages the ridge on the inner member and its lower end extends beneath the indicia-bearing portion of the inkable pad and a raised position where its lower end is substantially level with the indicia-bearing portion for exposing said portion; and means for biasing the sleeve member to its lowered position comprising spring means integral with the sleeve member and having a projection extending laterally inwardly into an opening in the inner member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A stamp as set forth in claim 3 wherein the spring means comprises a C-shaped resilient finger extending upwardly in the plane of a side wall of the sleeve member, the projection being at the end of the finger.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A stamp as set forth in claim 4 wherein the sleeve member is generally rectangular in section, the spring means comprising a pair of resilient fingers at opposite sides of the sleeve member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
242 words
A stamp which comprises: an inner member comprising a generally tubular body; an outer member comprising a generally tubular body, the inner member being detachably secured to the outer member with the inner surface of the outer member at a lower portion thereof being spaced from the outer surface of the inner member, one of the members having a ridge thereon extending laterally into the space between the members; an inkable pad in the inner member having an indicia-bearing portion extending below the lower ends of the inner and outer members; a sleeve member comprising a tubular body extending up in the space between the inner and outer members and having a flange engageable with said ridge, the sleeve member being movable in said space with respect to the inner and outer members between a lowered position where its flange engages said ridge and its lower end extends below the indicia-bearing portion of the inkable pad and a raised position where its lower end is substantially level with the indicia-bearing portion for exposing said portion; and means for biasing the sleeve member to its lowered position comprising a resilient finger integral with the inner member, disposed in an aperture in the side wall of the inner member, and extending generally in the plane of the wall, the finger having a projection at the end thereof extending laterally outwardly toward the sleeve member and being engageable with the flange on the sleeve member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
242 words
A stamp which comprises: an inner member comprising a generally tubular body; an outer member comprising a generally tubular body, the inner member being detachably secured to the outer member with the inner surface of the outer member at a lower portion thereof being spaced from the outer surface of the inner member, one of the members having a ridge thereon extending laterally into the space between the members; an inkable pad in the inner member having an indicia-bearing portion extending below the lower ends of the inner and outer members; a sleeve member comprising a tubular body extending up in the space between the inner and outer members and having a flange engageable with said ridge, the sleeve member being movable in said space with respect to the inner and outer members between a lowered position where its flange engages said ridge and its lower end extends below the indicia-bearing portion of the inkable pad and a raised position where its lower end is substantially level with the indicia-bearing portion for exposing said portion; and means for biasing the sleeve member to its lowered position comprising a resilient finger integral with the inner member, disposed in an aperture in the side wall of the inner member, and extending generally in the plane of the wall, the finger having a projection at the end thereof extending laterally outwardly toward the sleeve member and being engageable with the flange on the sleeve member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A stamp as set forth in claim 6 wherein the inner member is generally rectangular in section, the spring means comprising a pair of C-shaped resilient fingers at opposite sides of the inner member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
211 words
A stamp which comprises: an inner member comprising a generally tubular body; an outer member comprising a generally tubular body, the inner member being detachably secured to the outer member with the inner surface of the outer member at a lower portion thereof being spaced from the outer surface of the inner member, one of the members having a ridge thereon extending laterally into the space between the members; an inkable pad in the inner member having an indicia-bearing portion extending below the lower ends of the inner and outer members; a sleeve member comprising a tubular body extending up in the space between the inner and outer members and having a flange engageable with said ridge, the sleeve member being movable in said space with respect to the inner and outer members between a lowered position where its flange engages said ridge and its lower end extends below the indicia-bearing portion of the inkable pad and a raised position where its lower end is substantially level with the indicia-bearing portion for exposing said portion; and means for biasing the sleeve member to its lowered position comprising spring means integral with the sleeve member and having a projection extending laterally outwardly and being received in an opening in the outer member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
211 words
A stamp which comprises: an inner member comprising a generally tubular body; an outer member comprising a generally tubular body, the inner member being detachably secured to the outer member with the inner surface of the outer member at a lower portion thereof being spaced from the outer surface of the inner member, one of the members having a ridge thereon extending laterally into the space between the members; an inkable pad in the inner member having an indicia-bearing portion extending below the lower ends of the inner and outer members; a sleeve member comprising a tubular body extending up in the space between the inner and outer members and having a flange engageable with said ridge, the sleeve member being movable in said space with respect to the inner and outer members between a lowered position where its flange engages said ridge and its lower end extends below the indicia-bearing portion of the inkable pad and a raised position where its lower end is substantially level with the indicia-bearing portion for exposing said portion; and means for biasing the sleeve member to its lowered position comprising spring means integral with the sleeve member and having a projection extending laterally outwardly and being received in an opening in the outer member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
211 words
A stamp which comprises: an inner member comprising a generally tubular body; an outer member comprising a generally tubular body, the inner member being detachably secured to the outer member with the inner surface of the outer member at a lower portion thereof being spaced from the outer surface of the inner member, one of the members having a ridge thereon extending laterally into the space between the members; an inkable pad in the inner member having an indicia-bearing portion extending below the lower ends of the inner and outer members; a sleeve member comprising a tubular body extending up in the space between the inner and outer members and having a flange engageable with said ridge, the sleeve member being movable in said space with respect to the inner and outer members between a lowered position where its flange engages said ridge and its lower end extends below the indicia-bearing portion of the inkable pad and a raised position where its lower end is substantially level with the indicia-bearing portion for exposing said portion; and means for biasing the sleeve member to its lowered position comprising spring means integral with the sleeve member and having a projection extending laterally inwardly and being received in an opening in the inner member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
211 words
A stamp which comprises: an inner member comprising a generally tubular body; an outer member comprising a generally tubular body, the inner member being detachably secured to the outer member with the inner surface of the outer member at a lower portion thereof being spaced from the outer surface of the inner member, one of the members having a ridge thereon extending laterally into the space between the members; an inkable pad in the inner member having an indicia-bearing portion extending below the lower ends of the inner and outer members; a sleeve member comprising a tubular body extending up in the space between the inner and outer members and having a flange engageable with said ridge, the sleeve member being movable in said space with respect to the inner and outer members between a lowered position where its flange engages said ridge and its lower end extends below the indicia-bearing portion of the inkable pad and a raised position where its lower end is substantially level with the indicia-bearing portion for exposing said portion; and means for biasing the sleeve member to its lowered position comprising spring means integral with the sleeve member and having a projection extending laterally inwardly and being received in an opening in the inner member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
A stamp as set forth in claim 8 or 9 wherein the spring means extends upwardly between the inner and outer members in the plane of a side wall of the sleeve member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
A stamp as set forth in claim 10 wherein the spring means comprises a C-shaped resilient finger, the projection being at the end of the finger.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
A stamp as set forth in claim 11 wherein the sleeve member is generally rectangular in section, the spring means comprising a pair of resilient fingers on opposite sides of the sleeve member.
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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) | 1984-09-14 | 1985-03-16 | 1985-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-14 | 1989-03-16 | 1989-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-14 | 1993-03-16 | 1993-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |