US4629066A
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Cassette carrying container
Assignee: POSSO Corp 200 HOLDSWORTH DRIVE PO BOX 727 KERRVILLE TX 78029 A CORP OF TX
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Filing: 1985-03-18
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Granted: 1986-12-16
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Expires: 2005-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A cassette carrying case has a rectangular bottom with a pressed cardboard bottom formed with recesses for accommodating cassettes and flocked. A top of dome shape is hinged to the rectangular bottom and carries a domed styrene plastic insert that nests in the top and is formed with a number of parallel ribs that engage the tops of the cassettes when nested in the recesses in the bottom portion with the top over the bottom.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Howard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:03
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/02; G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0236; A45C5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
In a cassette carrying case having a first portion formed with recesses for accommodating cassettes hingeably connected to a second portion of dome shape for covering the first portion, the improvement comprising, a styrene plastic domed insert seated inside said second portion in mating engagement therewith. said styrene plastic insert being formed with a plurality of generally parallel ribs for engagement with the tops of cassettes when seated in said recesses with said second portion over said first portion, said ribs being generally perpendicular to the axis about which said first portion is hingeably connected to said second portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
In a cassette carrying case having a first portion formed with recesses for accommodating cassettes hingeably connected to a second portion of dome shape for covering the first portion, the improvement comprising, a styrene plastic domed insert seated inside said second portion in mating engagement therewith. said styrene plastic insert being formed with a plurality of generally parallel ribs for engagement with the tops of cassettes when seated in said recesses with said second portion over said first portion, said ribs being generally perpendicular to the axis about which said first portion is hingeably connected to said second portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The improvement in accordance with claim 1 wherein said insert is flocked.
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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) | 1989-12-15 | 1990-06-16 | 1990-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-15 | 1994-06-16 | 1994-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-15 | 1998-06-16 | 1998-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |