US4620842A
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Self-assemble revolving globe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-04-16
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Granted: 1986-11-04
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Expires: 2005-04-16
Abstract
Abstract Self-Assemble revolving globe using paper board materials in the making.
Inventors
- 👤 Su Hui Wang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:48
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B27/00; G09B27/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
Apparatus for assembly into a terrestrial globe comprising at least one blank of sheet material printed with a map, the blank comprising polygonal segments interconnected by fold lines defining adjoining edges of adjacent segments, wherein the blank includes peripheral segments with unconnected edges, engagement tongues extending from certain of the unconnected edges, foldable tabs extending from others of the unconnected edges, and slits in the tabs beyond the respective edges of the segments from which the tabs extend for receiving respective ones of the engagement tongues when the blank is folded to form at least a part of the globe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
Apparatus for assembly into a terrestrial globe comprising at least one blank of sheet material printed with a map, the blank comprising polygonal segments interconnected by fold lines defining adjoining edges of adjacent segments, wherein the blank includes peripheral segments with unconnected edges, engagement tongues extending from certain of the unconnected edges, foldable tabs extending from others of the unconnected edges, and slits in the tabs beyond the respective edges of the segments from which the tabs extend for receiving respective ones of the engagement tongues when the blank is folded to form at least a part of the globe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein each tongue is shaped as a part of a circle with a circumferential arc extending over an angle greater than 180 degrees, and a diameter corresponding to the width of the respective slits.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 including a further foldable blank with tongue and groove connector means for forming into a pedestal with upper and lower bearing portions, and a pin for extending through the globe for receipt of opposite ends thereof in the respective bearing portions whereby the globe is mounted on the pedestal.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-11-03 | 1990-05-05 | 1990-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-03 | 1994-05-05 | 1994-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-03 | 1998-05-05 | 1998-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |