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X-ray film and medical record organizer

Assignee: BSC ENTERPRISES LLC
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Filing: 1981-04-06
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Granted: 1983-11-29
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Expires: 2001-04-06
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Abstract

Abstract An improved medical records organizer having an opaque back portion with a plurality of transparent vinyl sheets bonded along the bottom and side edges thereof to form a number of envelope portions for accepting and holding x-ray film and medical records. Nylon mesh impregnated reinforcing strips are adhesively bonded along the bottom and side edges and nylon seams sewn along the side edges to resist tearing of the envelope portion edges during normal use.

Inventors

  • 👤 J. W. Hatchell

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 21:32
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03C; G03C11/00; G03C11/14; B; B42; B42F; B42F7/00; B42F7/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 180 words
An improved medical records organizer comprising the combination of: a generally rectangular opaque back portion; a first generally rectangular sheet of transparent vinyl material substantially superimposed over at least three adjoining edges of said back portion and bonded thereto along said three adjoining edges to form a first envelope portion having bonded sides and bottom and an open top; a second generally rectangular sheet of transparent vinyl material substantially superimposed over said first transparent sheet and bonded thereto along said three adjoining bonded edges to form a second envelope portion having bonded sides and bottom and an open top; reinforcing strips of nylon mesh impregnated flexible vinyl material wrapped around said three bonded edges and adhesively secured to said back portion and to said first and second transparent sheet; and seams sewn along the two of said bonded edges forming the sides of said envelope portions and stitched through said back portion, said first and second transparent sheets, and said reinforcing strips along said bonded sides, whereby tearing and separation of said envelope portions at the sides thereof is prevented.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 180 words
An improved medical records organizer comprising the combination of: a generally rectangular opaque back portion; a first generally rectangular sheet of transparent vinyl material substantially superimposed over at least three adjoining edges of said back portion and bonded thereto along said three adjoining edges to form a first envelope portion having bonded sides and bottom and an open top; a second generally rectangular sheet of transparent vinyl material substantially superimposed over said first transparent sheet and bonded thereto along said three adjoining bonded edges to form a second envelope portion having bonded sides and bottom and an open top; reinforcing strips of nylon mesh impregnated flexible vinyl material wrapped around said three bonded edges and adhesively secured to said back portion and to said first and second transparent sheet; and seams sewn along the two of said bonded edges forming the sides of said envelope portions and stitched through said back portion, said first and second transparent sheets, and said reinforcing strips along said bonded sides, whereby tearing and separation of said envelope portions at the sides thereof is prevented.

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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) 1986-11-28 1987-05-30 1987-11-29 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1990-11-28 1991-05-30 1991-11-29 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1994-11-28 1995-05-30 1995-11-29 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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