US4580679A
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Rolltop diskette container
Assignee: Newell Office Products Inc
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Filing: 1985-06-20
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Granted: 1986-04-08
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Expires: 2005-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A rolltop diskette container which requires no more desk area when in the open position than it does when closed. The rolltop diskette container holds 100 of the 51/4 inch (133 millimeter) diskettes and requires approximately the same desk area as the conventional flip-top diskette container. The flip-top diskette container holds only 50 of the 51/4 inch (133 millimeter) diskettes. The rolltop diskette container is comprised of two side panels 1 and 2, a bottom panel 3, and a rolltop 4. Partitions 6 and 7 may be utilized to index and separate the stored diskettes.
Inventors
- 👤 Nat Hellman, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 01:31
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/02; B42F17/08; G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0433; G11B33/0438
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An improved rolltop container for storing diskettes, comprising: a. a rolltop member having slats secured to a flexible membrane bottom; b. two symetric molded side panels, each having a guide slot for movably securing the rolltop member, and an integral partition slot member having generally triangular integral stop elements, wherein the rolltop member is movably secured in the guide slots of the two side panels; c. an open sided bottom member, secured to each side panel; and d. a plurality of partitions having tabs for insertion into the partition slot member, thereby being movably secured between the stop elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An improved rolltop container for storing diskettes, comprising: a. a rolltop member having slats secured to a flexible membrane bottom; b. two symetric molded side panels, each having a guide slot for movably securing the rolltop member, and an integral partition slot member having generally triangular integral stop elements, wherein the rolltop member is movably secured in the guide slots of the two side panels; c. an open sided bottom member, secured to each side panel; and d. a plurality of partitions having tabs for insertion into the partition slot member, thereby being movably secured between the stop elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improved rolltop container of claim 1, further including a removal slot formed in the bottom portion of each guide slot through which the rolltop member may be inserted into or removed from the guide slots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The improved rolltop container of claim 1, further including a locking tab integrally formed with the partition slot member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The improved rolltop container of claim 1, wherein the partition tabs include a means for allowing the partition tabs to compress to allow the frontmost partition to be locked into the vertical position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improved rolltop container of claim 4, wherein the compression allowance means comprises a slot and hole arrangement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
141 words
An improved rolltop container for storing diskettes, comprising: a. a rolltop member having slats secured to a flexible membrane bottom; b. two symetric molded side panels, each having a guide slot for movably securing the rolltop member, a removal slot formed in the bottom portion of each guide slot through which the rolltop member may be inserted into or removed from the guide slots, and an integral partition slot member having generally triangular integral stop elements and a integral locking tab; c. an open sided bottom member, secured to each side panel; d. a plurality of partitions having tabs for insertion into the partition slot member, thereby being movably secured between the stop elements, and further including a slot and hole arrangement in each tab to allow the frontmost partition to be locked into the vertical position by the locking tab.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
141 words
An improved rolltop container for storing diskettes, comprising: a. a rolltop member having slats secured to a flexible membrane bottom; b. two symetric molded side panels, each having a guide slot for movably securing the rolltop member, a removal slot formed in the bottom portion of each guide slot through which the rolltop member may be inserted into or removed from the guide slots, and an integral partition slot member having generally triangular integral stop elements and a integral locking tab; c. an open sided bottom member, secured to each side panel; d. a plurality of partitions having tabs for insertion into the partition slot member, thereby being movably secured between the stop elements, and further including a slot and hole arrangement in each tab to allow the frontmost partition to be locked into the vertical position by the locking tab.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-04-07 | 1989-10-07 | 1990-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-04-07 | 1993-10-07 | 1994-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-04-07 | 1997-10-07 | 1998-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |