US4467920A
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Book safe
Assignee: Readers Digest Association Inc
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Filing: 1983-06-23
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Granted: 1984-08-28
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Expires: 2003-06-23
Abstract
Abstract A book safe characterized by moveable and immoveable covers connected by a backbone, the immoveable cover containing a reinforced receptacle for valuables, both said covers being interconnected and retained against separation by a velour lining, the book safe having simulated gilded edges on the exterior of the receptacle. The book safe is intended to simulate a volume of a Reader's Digest Condensed Book.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:20
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/006; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A book safe comprising: A. a cover, said cover including therein a movable front and an immovable back and connecting backbone therebetween; B. a receptacle secured to the interior of the immovable back of the cover, said receptacle being reinforced on at least four sides thereof; C. a blanket lining for the book safe, said lining overlying the interior of the front of the cover and the receptacle, in contiguous contact therewith, a portion of the lining adjacent the backbone, between the front of the cover and receptacle being detached from the front and receptacle, adhering to a portion of the backbone to provide a delimiting hinge between the front and the receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A book safe comprising: A. a cover, said cover including therein a movable front and an immovable back and connecting backbone therebetween; B. a receptacle secured to the interior of the immovable back of the cover, said receptacle being reinforced on at least four sides thereof; C. a blanket lining for the book safe, said lining overlying the interior of the front of the cover and the receptacle, in contiguous contact therewith, a portion of the lining adjacent the backbone, between the front of the cover and receptacle being detached from the front and receptacle, adhering to a portion of the backbone to provide a delimiting hinge between the front and the receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The book safe according to claim 1, wherein the lining (C) is composed of a velour, the same being bonded on its inside to the front of the cover and to the receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The book safe according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the book safe simulates a condensed books volume.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The book safe according to either claim 1 or 2 or 3 wherein the book safe simulates a volume of a Reader's Digest Condensed Book.
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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) | 1987-08-28 | 1988-02-27 | 1988-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-28 | 1992-02-27 | 1992-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-28 | 1996-02-27 | 1996-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |