US4333568A
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Cassette tape dust cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-07
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Granted: 1982-06-08
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Expires: 2000-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A case for tape cassettes comprising a holder for the cassette being in the form of a U-shaped container with enclosed ends which conforms to the configuration of the open side of a cassette and receives the cassette there between, and a flexible strap extending from one side of the U-shaped container and having two cams adapted to tightly fit into the spindle of the reels whereby the U-shaped container is held in place and the reels are prevented from rotating.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl D. Weldin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 16:38
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A storage case for a recording tape cassette for locking the spindles of the cassette reels against rotation and for protecting an open side of the cassette, said storage case comprising: a casing member having a base wall, two flat, substantially parallel side walls which form a U-shaped member with said base wall, and a pair of end walls substantially perpendicular to said side walls and enclosing said U-shaped member, said side walls and said end walls having substantially equal width to define an opening opposed to said base wall and adapted for receiving the open side of the cassette; a flexible strap extending from one side of said U-shaped member and having two spindle pegs mounted thereon, said pegs adapted to fit into the spindles of the cassette reels to prevent the reels from rotating; and a hook-shaped member mounted on one of said end walls for hanging the case, with a cassette therein, on a horizontal rod.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A storage case for a recording tape cassette for locking the spindles of the cassette reels against rotation and for protecting an open side of the cassette, said storage case comprising: a casing member having a base wall, two flat, substantially parallel side walls which form a U-shaped member with said base wall, and a pair of end walls substantially perpendicular to said side walls and enclosing said U-shaped member, said side walls and said end walls having substantially equal width to define an opening opposed to said base wall and adapted for receiving the open side of the cassette; a flexible strap extending from one side of said U-shaped member and having two spindle pegs mounted thereon, said pegs adapted to fit into the spindles of the cassette reels to prevent the reels from rotating; and a hook-shaped member mounted on one of said end walls for hanging the case, with a cassette therein, on a horizontal rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A storage case as claimed in claim 1 wherein said hook-shaped member is oriented and located on said end wall so that said case, with cassette therein, hangs substantially vertically when hung on a horizontal rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A storage case as claimed in claim 1 wherein said base wall includes means for receiving and displaying a label.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A storage case as claimed in claim 1 wherein said spindle pegs are adapted for a compression fit in the spindles of the cassette reels to maintain said pegs in the spindles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A storage case as claimed in claim 4 wherein said spindle pegs are plastic and terminate in a point.
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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) | 1985-06-07 | 1985-12-07 | 1986-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-07 | 1989-12-07 | 1990-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-07 | 1993-12-07 | 1994-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |