US4415081A
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Carrier album case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-09
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Granted: 1983-11-15
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Expires: 2002-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A carrier album case for storing and carrying flat objects such as phonograph records and cassette tapes formed of a flat side panel having foldable upper, lower and outer tabs constituting three walls of the carrier and an inner tab hinged to a cover member terminating in a tab fitting over and fastened to the outer tab when the case is closed. A plurality of plastic envelopes is fixed through their middle to the outer tab near its fold line, with each envelope forming a holder for two flat objects. A similar set of envelopes is mounted on the inner tab near its hinge line with the cover, and handle means are secured to the outside of at least one tab member. Opening the cover member provides accessibility to the envelopes secured to the inner tab while opening the outer tab provides access to the envelopes secured thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Antonio Goncalves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:00
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F5/00; B42F5/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A carrier album case comprising: a plurality of case members; hinge members; connecting said members for movement between an open position wherein said case members lie in generally coplanar relationship and a closed position with at least some of said case members folded on adjoining case members to form said case; releasable fastening means fixed on said adjoining case membrs to secure same in said closed position; a pair of stacks of envelopes secured at their middle to spaced apart case members and forming article-receiving holders at each end; said stacks coming into contact in upside-down relationship when said case is closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A carrier album case comprising: a plurality of case members; hinge members; connecting said members for movement between an open position wherein said case members lie in generally coplanar relationship and a closed position with at least some of said case members folded on adjoining case members to form said case; releasable fastening means fixed on said adjoining case membrs to secure same in said closed position; a pair of stacks of envelopes secured at their middle to spaced apart case members and forming article-receiving holders at each end; said stacks coming into contact in upside-down relationship when said case is closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The case of claim 1 having handle means on the outside of at least one of said case members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The case of claims 1 or 2, wherein said case members consist of semi-rigid material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The case of claim 1, wherein said hinge means consist of fold lines secured in said case members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
119 words
The case of claim 1 wherein said case members are shaped from a generally flat rectangular, having: a bottom section with foldable, upper, lower and end tabs integral therewith; score lines separating tabs from said bottom section; said tabs having foldable end flanges; fasteners on the inside of said flanges; a cover member; a central portion foldably connected to said cover and to said bottom section; said cover member terminating in a closing tab having complementary fasteners adapted to engage said fasteners on the end flange of said end tab; a stack of double ended envelopes secured to said central portion; and a stack of similar envelopes secured to the inside of said end tab of said bottom section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The case of claim 5, having a handle secured to the outside of said end tab of said bottom section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The case of claim 1 or 6 wherein said stacks are releasably secured.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The case of claim 1 wherein said envelopes are adapted to contain phonograph records.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The case of claim 2 in which the handle is fitted with means to detachably engage the associated case member.
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) | 1986-11-14 | 1987-05-16 | 1987-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-14 | 1991-05-16 | 1991-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-14 | 1995-05-16 | 1995-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |