US4335864A
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Newspaper holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-04-11
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Granted: 1982-06-22
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Expires: 2000-04-11
Abstract
Abstract Holder having a clip to clamp on the edge of a door and a bow for holding a newspaper or the like against the surface of the door.
Inventors
- 👤 Marjorie A. Merlini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:36
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B7/00; E06B7/28; A; A47; A47G; A47G25/00; A47G25/02; A47G25/08; A47G29/00; A47G29/12; A47G29/1203; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
Newspaper holder for use on a door, comprising: (a) a generally U-shaped clip consisting of a first leg, adapted to lie against the inner surface of the door, a base adapted to lie against the edge surface of the door, and a second leg adapted to lie against the outer surface of the door, the legs of the clip converging toward one another away from the base to provide a substantial clamping force when applied to the edge of the door, and (b) a bow extending from the clip across the surface of the door and having an outer end that engages the surface of the door with substantial pressure, the clip and the bow being integrally formed from a single strip of material, the free end of the first leg being provided with a portion bent outwardly to prevent damage to the surface of the door and the free end of the bow being provided with a similar portion curved away from the surface of the door, being formed in the base of the clip to enable the holder to be fixed to the end of the door and facilitate storage of the holder when it is not in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
Newspaper holder for use on a door, comprising: (a) a generally U-shaped clip consisting of a first leg, adapted to lie against the inner surface of the door, a base adapted to lie against the edge surface of the door, and a second leg adapted to lie against the outer surface of the door, the legs of the clip converging toward one another away from the base to provide a substantial clamping force when applied to the edge of the door, and (b) a bow extending from the clip across the surface of the door and having an outer end that engages the surface of the door with substantial pressure, the clip and the bow being integrally formed from a single strip of material, the free end of the first leg being provided with a portion bent outwardly to prevent damage to the surface of the door and the free end of the bow being provided with a similar portion curved away from the surface of the door, being formed in the base of the clip to enable the holder to be fixed to the end of the door and facilitate storage of the holder when it is not in use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
Newspaper holder as recited in claim 1, wherein the material is polished stainless steel and the removal of a newspaper from the bow causes the outer end of the bow to strike the surface of the door with sufficient force to cause an audible sound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
Newspaper holder as recited in claim 1, wherein the second leg of the clip is straight and the outer end of the bow lies on an imaginary extension of the second leg.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
Newspaper holder as recited in claim 3, wherein the first leg of the clip is straight and the outer end of the bow lies on an imaginary extension of the first leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
Newspaper holder is recited in claim 1, wherein the bow is bent in the form of an arc of a circle.
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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) | 1985-06-21 | 1985-12-21 | 1986-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-21 | 1989-12-21 | 1990-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-21 | 1993-12-21 | 1994-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |