US4360346A
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Map holding and locating kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-18
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Granted: 1982-11-23
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Expires: 2000-07-18
Abstract
Abstract Folded map booklets showing street and street names fit into pockets in the cover of a map holder. The holder may be folded into compactform. In open position, individual sections of the folded map may be selectively exposed. Along the top edge of the holder is a horizontal scale; slidable along the horizontal scale is a vertical scale. Means is provided to pivot the vertical scale out of the way when the holder is to be folded. An index is provided showing for each street the precise horizontal and vertical scale readings where the name of the street is printed on the map.
Inventors
- 👤 Kamaran Ehsanipour
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:09
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B29/00; G09B29/02; G09B29/04; G09B29/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A map and holder comprising a cover, a map, said map having streets and street names thereon, means for precisely locating said map in said cover, a top scale along the top edge of said cover, a vertical scale, cooperating means on said top and vertical scales so that said vertical scale may be slid along said top edge, said scales having markings along their lengths, whereby by consulting an index of streets for said map which provides a horizontal and a vertical coordinate for the location of the name of a street to be located, the user moves the vertical scale along the top scale until it is at the horizontal coordinate and then reads down the vertical scale to the vertical coordinate to locate where the street name is printed on said map, said cover being made of at least four rectangular sections hinged together along two transverse lines so that said holder may be folded along both said lines into compact form, said map being foldable along the same lines as the holder, said top scale being foldable at a first said line, said vertical scale being pivoted to said first said scale to swing perpendicular to said first said line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A map and holder comprising a cover, a map, said map having streets and street names thereon, means for precisely locating said map in said cover, a top scale along the top edge of said cover, a vertical scale, cooperating means on said top and vertical scales so that said vertical scale may be slid along said top edge, said scales having markings along their lengths, whereby by consulting an index of streets for said map which provides a horizontal and a vertical coordinate for the location of the name of a street to be located, the user moves the vertical scale along the top scale until it is at the horizontal coordinate and then reads down the vertical scale to the vertical coordinate to locate where the street name is printed on said map, said cover being made of at least four rectangular sections hinged together along two transverse lines so that said holder may be folded along both said lines into compact form, said map being foldable along the same lines as the holder, said top scale being foldable at a first said line, said vertical scale being pivoted to said first said scale to swing perpendicular to said first said line.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A map and holder according to claim 1 in which said map has a relatively stiff insert and in which said holder has a pocket to receive said insert and thereby accurately locate said map relative to said holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
211 words
A map and map holder comprising a cover, a map, said map having streets and street names thereon, means for precisely locating said map in said cover, a top scale along the top edge of said cover, a vertical scale, cooperating means on said top and vertical scales so that said vertical scale may be slid along said top edge, said scales having markings along their lengths, whereby by consulting an index of streets for said map which provides a horizontal and a vertical coordinate for the location of the name of a street to be located, the user moves the vertical scale along the top scale until it is at the horizontal coordinate and then reads down the vertical scale to the vertical coordinate to locate where the street name is printed on said map, said cover beng made of plural rectangular sections hinged together so that said holder may be folded into compact form, said map being foldable along the same lines as said holder, said top scale having a terminus at one end and a button immediately outward of said terminus, whereby said vertical scale may be moved outward of said terminus into engagement with said button and then turned diagonally to permit folding of said side sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
211 words
A map and map holder comprising a cover, a map, said map having streets and street names thereon, means for precisely locating said map in said cover, a top scale along the top edge of said cover, a vertical scale, cooperating means on said top and vertical scales so that said vertical scale may be slid along said top edge, said scales having markings along their lengths, whereby by consulting an index of streets for said map which provides a horizontal and a vertical coordinate for the location of the name of a street to be located, the user moves the vertical scale along the top scale until it is at the horizontal coordinate and then reads down the vertical scale to the vertical coordinate to locate where the street name is printed on said map, said cover beng made of plural rectangular sections hinged together so that said holder may be folded into compact form, said map being foldable along the same lines as said holder, said top scale having a terminus at one end and a button immediately outward of said terminus, whereby said vertical scale may be moved outward of said terminus into engagement with said button and then turned diagonally to permit folding of said side sections.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-11-22 | 1986-05-24 | 1986-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-22 | 1990-05-24 | 1990-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-22 | 1994-05-24 | 1994-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |