US4434567A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Memorabilia repository
Assignee: Hallmark Cards Inc
•
Filing: 1982-04-19
•
Granted: 1984-03-06
•
Expires: 2002-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A repository for memorabilia which affords visual and auditory sensations.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert LeVeau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:05
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D1/00; B42D1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A repository for memorabilia having a front cover which is movable between open and closed positions, said front cover being provided with an opening therein, a housing for a sound emitting device disposed within said opening and a sound emitting device within said housing which emits sound when the front cover is in open position, said housing being formed of top and bottom housing sections adapted for snap fit engagement with each other, said bottom housing section being a generally flat element of a size larger than the opening in the front cover and sufficient to conceal said opening and having a plurality of upstanding positioning members spaced to hold the sound emitting device by frictional engagement therewith, said top housing section being a generally flat or convex element of a size larger than the opening in the front cover sufficient to conceal said opening and having a plurality of legs therefrom adapted for snap fit engagement with said bottom section to form a unitary structure and to clamp therebetween said front cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A repository for memorabilia having a front cover which is movable between open and closed positions, said front cover being provided with an opening therein, a housing for a sound emitting device disposed within said opening and a sound emitting device within said housing which emits sound when the front cover is in open position, said housing being formed of top and bottom housing sections adapted for snap fit engagement with each other, said bottom housing section being a generally flat element of a size larger than the opening in the front cover and sufficient to conceal said opening and having a plurality of upstanding positioning members spaced to hold the sound emitting device by frictional engagement therewith, said top housing section being a generally flat or convex element of a size larger than the opening in the front cover sufficient to conceal said opening and having a plurality of legs therefrom adapted for snap fit engagement with said bottom section to form a unitary structure and to clamp therebetween said front cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A repository in accordance with claim 1 which is a photographic album.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
A repository in accordance with claim 1 having a padded front cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A repository in accordance with claim 1 wherein the portion of the housing visible on the outer surface of the front cover is provided with a decorative design or indicia.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A repository in accordance with claim 1 wherein the sound emitting device is a music box.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A repository in accordance with claim 1 wherein the top and bottom sections of said housing are formed of a plastic material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US428795A
Cited
US3172687A
Cited
US4004689A
Cited
US3798806A
Cited
US4001960A
Cited
US4164085A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-03-06 | 1987-09-05 | 1988-03-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-06 | 1991-09-05 | 1992-03-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-06 | 1995-09-05 | 1996-03-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |