US4456128A
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Stacked tray for slotted cards
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-07-30
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Granted: 1984-06-26
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Expires: 2002-07-30
Abstract
Abstract The apparatus comprises two trays, each having track means to hold the slotted cards, placed in a stacked configuration and connected by support means. The upper tray can be pivoted from a position substantially parallel to the lower tray to a second, raised position angular to the first tray.
Inventors
- 👤 Irwin Warshaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:29
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/02; B42F17/08; B42F7/00; B42F7/10; B42F7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
An apparatus for holding slotted cards which comprises: (a) a first tray having a floor and side walls with track means on its floor for holding the cards having slot means adapted to be detachably but moveably held in the track means; (b) a second tray, also having track means on its floor for holding the cards, said second tray being spaced above the first tray; and (c) a support fixedly attached at one end to a side wall of the first tray and pivotally attached at its other end to a side wall of the second tray to allow for pivotal movement of the second tray from a first lowered position substantially parallel to the first tray to a second raised position angular to the first tray.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
128 words
An apparatus for holding slotted cards which comprises: (a) a first tray having a floor and side walls with track means on its floor for holding the cards having slot means adapted to be detachably but moveably held in the track means; (b) a second tray, also having track means on its floor for holding the cards, said second tray being spaced above the first tray; and (c) a support fixedly attached at one end to a side wall of the first tray and pivotally attached at its other end to a side wall of the second tray to allow for pivotal movement of the second tray from a first lowered position substantially parallel to the first tray to a second raised position angular to the first tray.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the track means in each of said trays consists of two tracks.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said support is fixedly attached to the side wall adjacent to the front end of the first tray and is pivotally attached to the side wall adjacent to the rear end of the second tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second tray has a front end which is adapted to be pivoted upwardly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the support means has stop means which act cooperatively with a wall portion of the second tray to limit movement of said tray between said first and second positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the support is fixedly attached to the side wall adjacent to the front end of the first tray and is pivotally attached to the side wall adjacent to the rear of the second tray with the front end of the second tray being adapted to be pivoted upwardly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
80 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 6 in which the support has a recessed portion in which the wall portion of the second tray is mounted, said recessed portion including a downwardly inclined surface which is in abutting relationship with the bottom of the second tray when in its upwardly pivoted position thereby serving as a stop means which acts cooperatively with the wall portion of the tray to limit movement of the tray between the first and second portions.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
24 words
An apparatus as claimed in either of claims 6 or 7 wherein the track means in each of the trays consists of two tracks.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
178 words
An apparatus for holding slotted cards which comprises: (a) a first tray having a floor and side walls with track means on its floor for holding the cards having slot means adapted to be detachably but moveably held in the track means; (b) a second tray, also having track means on its floor for holding the cards, said second tray being spaced above the first tray; and (c) a support fixedly attached at one end to a side wall of the first tray and pivotally attached at its other end to a side wall of the second tray to allow for pivotal movement of the second tray from a first lowered position substantially parallel to the first tray to a second raised position angular to the first tray, the support means having stop means which act cooperatively with a wall portion of the second tray to limit movement of said tray between said first and second positions, the stop means comprising a recessed portion of the support in which the wall portion of the second tray is mounted.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
178 words
An apparatus for holding slotted cards which comprises: (a) a first tray having a floor and side walls with track means on its floor for holding the cards having slot means adapted to be detachably but moveably held in the track means; (b) a second tray, also having track means on its floor for holding the cards, said second tray being spaced above the first tray; and (c) a support fixedly attached at one end to a side wall of the first tray and pivotally attached at its other end to a side wall of the second tray to allow for pivotal movement of the second tray from a first lowered position substantially parallel to the first tray to a second raised position angular to the first tray, the support means having stop means which act cooperatively with a wall portion of the second tray to limit movement of said tray between said first and second positions, the stop means comprising a recessed portion of the support in which the wall portion of the second tray is mounted.
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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) | 1987-06-26 | 1987-12-26 | 1988-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-26 | 1991-12-26 | 1992-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-26 | 1995-12-26 | 1996-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |