US4358012A
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Accountants and bookkeepers cardmarks in dispenser pack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-08-20
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Granted: 1982-11-09
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Expires: 2000-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A stack of cardmarkers for use by accountants and bookeepers when making entries in ledgers which are then tallied, and a dispenser pack from which the cardmarks are individually slided for use, each cardmark being a flat strip of polystyrene with holes near each end, and a notch along each side edge, engaged by a protrusion inside the pack, and the pack comprising a box that is open on one end and on top.
Inventors
- 👤 Charlotte Marsala
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/08; B65D83/0847; B65D83/0852; B65D83/0864; B42; B42D; B42D9/00; B42D9/001; B42D9/004; B42D9/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
An article of manufacture for accountants, and bookkeepers, comprising in combination, an assembly of a plurality of cardmarks and a dispensing container of conforming shape for containing said cardmarks for dispensing, each said cardmark being elongated and flat having opposite side edges with notches engaged by opposite sides and inward protrusions on said opposite sides of said container said container comprising a box with an open top, including a bottom wall, said opposite side walls, an end wall and an open end wherein a triangular opening is provided near each opposite end of said cardmark wherein the apex of each triangular opening is along the cardmark longitudinal axis wherein said container includes means for causing outward flexing of said protrusions in response to longitudinal movement of the cardmarks to facilitate insertion and removal of the cardmarks, wherein said means comprises slits along each side of said bottom wall adjacent said protrusions whereby said protrusions are not attached to said bottom wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
An article of manufacture for accountants, and bookkeepers, comprising in combination, an assembly of a plurality of cardmarks and a dispensing container of conforming shape for containing said cardmarks for dispensing, each said cardmark being elongated and flat having opposite side edges with notches engaged by opposite sides and inward protrusions on said opposite sides of said container said container comprising a box with an open top, including a bottom wall, said opposite side walls, an end wall and an open end wherein a triangular opening is provided near each opposite end of said cardmark wherein the apex of each triangular opening is along the cardmark longitudinal axis wherein said container includes means for causing outward flexing of said protrusions in response to longitudinal movement of the cardmarks to facilitate insertion and removal of the cardmarks, wherein said means comprises slits along each side of said bottom wall adjacent said protrusions whereby said protrusions are not attached to said bottom wall.
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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) | 1985-11-08 | 1986-05-10 | 1986-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-08 | 1990-05-10 | 1990-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-08 | 1994-05-10 | 1994-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |