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US4461386A
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Rack for transporting recorded discs
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1981-05-13
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Granted: 1984-07-24
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Expires: 2001-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A rack for use in carrying recorded discs through a cleaning operation includes a substantially C-shaped rod having a hook at its top end and three sets of spaced posts extending from the sides of a circular bottom portion. A separate plastic spindle is mounted on each of the posts with each spindle having a plurality of spaced annular grooves in its outer surface. The recorded discs are adapted to be set in the grooves in the spindles to support the discs on the rack.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Turner
- 👤 Robert E. Jennings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:04
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0461; G11B33/0472; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/832; Y10S206/833
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A rack for use in cleaning recorded discs comprising a substantially C-shaped metal rod having a circular bottom portion and a hook at the top portion for supporting the rod, three sets of posts secured directly to and extending from opposite sides of the circular bottom portion of the rod with the posts in each set being in alignment and all of the posts being parallel to each other, and a separate spindle on each of the posts with each of the spindles having a plurality of spaced annular grooves in its outer surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A rack for use in cleaning recorded discs comprising a substantially C-shaped metal rod having a circular bottom portion and a hook at the top portion for supporting the rod, three sets of posts secured directly to and extending from opposite sides of the circular bottom portion of the rod with the posts in each set being in alignment and all of the posts being parallel to each other, and a separate spindle on each of the posts with each of the spindles having a plurality of spaced annular grooves in its outer surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A rack in accordance with claim 1 in which one set of posts is at the free end of the bottom portion, one set of posts is at the bottommost point of the bottom portion, and one set of posts is at the end of the bottom section from which the straight portion extends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A rack in accordance with claim 1 in which each spindle is a cylindrical plastic body having a passage extending longitudinally along its axis from one end onto which the post extends and means extending through the spindle and contacting the posts to secure the spindle to the post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A rack in accordance with claim 3 in which each of the grooves in the spindle has a portion of the sidewalls adjacent the outer surface of the spindle tapered outwardly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A rack in accordance with claim 4 in which each spindle has a notch extending transversely across its one end, said notch receiving the adjacent part of the bottom portion of the rod.
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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) | 1987-07-24 | 1988-01-23 | 1988-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-24 | 1992-01-23 | 1992-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-24 | 1996-01-23 | 1996-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |