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Storage facility such as a file having a flexible rotatable cover

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-19
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Granted: 1982-12-28
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Expires: 2000-05-19
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Abstract

Abstract A storage facility, such as a file or bookcase, which includes spaced parallel end plates supporting a brace part therebetween. A flexible cover extends between and is supported by the end plates so as to be rotatable entirely about the brace part.

Inventors

  • 👤 Edward H. Mark

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 02:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B97/00; A47B81/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 225 words
A storage facility comprising a pair of spaced parallel end plates having opposing side faces, a brace part extending between said end plates from one side face to the other side face thereof, each end plate having a peripheral continuous groove formed in its side face circumscribing said brace part at the end plate, a flexible cover extending between said end plates and including peripheral edges each fitted within a said peripheral groove, means for connecting said end plates to a vertical support whereby the storage facility will be suspended for use, each peripheral groove constituting guide means wherein said cover can be rotated about said brace part into various operative positions, said cover constituting at least two sides of said storage facility in all operative positions of the cover, each end plate including an end edge, said means for connecting said end plates including a slot formed in each plate at its side face paralleling said plate end edge, a bore extending from said plate end edge to said slot, catch means for supporting engagement with said vertical support, a threaded screw connecting said catch means to said end plate at its end edge and extending through said bore into said slot, a nut turned onto said screw within said slot in compression with said end plate to secure the screw within said bore.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 225 words
A storage facility comprising a pair of spaced parallel end plates having opposing side faces, a brace part extending between said end plates from one side face to the other side face thereof, each end plate having a peripheral continuous groove formed in its side face circumscribing said brace part at the end plate, a flexible cover extending between said end plates and including peripheral edges each fitted within a said peripheral groove, means for connecting said end plates to a vertical support whereby the storage facility will be suspended for use, each peripheral groove constituting guide means wherein said cover can be rotated about said brace part into various operative positions, said cover constituting at least two sides of said storage facility in all operative positions of the cover, each end plate including an end edge, said means for connecting said end plates including a slot formed in each plate at its side face paralleling said plate end edge, a bore extending from said plate end edge to said slot, catch means for supporting engagement with said vertical support, a threaded screw connecting said catch means to said end plate at its end edge and extending through said bore into said slot, a nut turned onto said screw within said slot in compression with said end plate to secure the screw within said bore.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 23 words
The storage facility of claim 1 wherein said cover constitutes three sides of said storage facility in all operative positions of the cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 25 words
The storage facility of claim 1, wherein said brace part is a bottom wall, said wall for providing support for materials stored within said facility.

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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) 1985-12-27 1986-06-28 1986-12-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1989-12-27 1990-06-28 1990-12-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1993-12-27 1994-06-28 1994-12-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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