US4630737A
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Spacer clip
Assignee: Wright Line Inc
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Filing: 1986-03-13
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Granted: 1986-12-23
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Expires: 2006-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A cell for storing and dispensing a cartridge comprising a rear wall, a vertical side wall, and a cartridge engaging bottom. A front cartridge-discharge end is located opposite the rear wall and there are means to pivot the cell relative to the horizontal. A spacer clip is removably attached to the rear wall of the cell and has a member projecting toward the discharge end of the cell. The spacer clip is engageable with the rear end of the cartridge when the cartridge is positioned on the bottom of the cell with its front end adjacent the front cartridge-discharge end of the cell.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald R. King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:52
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0236
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A cell for storing and dispensing a cartridge comprising: a rear wall, a vertical side wall, a cartridge engaging bottom, a front cartridge discharge end opposite the rear wall, means to pivot the cell relative to the horizontal, and a spacer clip removably attached to the rear wall of the cell and having a member projecting toward the discharge end of the cell, the spacer clip being engageable with the rear end of a cartridge when the cartridge is positioned on the bottom of the cell with its front end adjacent the front cartridge discharge end of the cell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A cell for storing and dispensing a cartridge comprising: a rear wall, a vertical side wall, a cartridge engaging bottom, a front cartridge discharge end opposite the rear wall, means to pivot the cell relative to the horizontal, and a spacer clip removably attached to the rear wall of the cell and having a member projecting toward the discharge end of the cell, the spacer clip being engageable with the rear end of a cartridge when the cartridge is positioned on the bottom of the cell with its front end adjacent the front cartridge discharge end of the cell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
98 words
A cell for storing and dispensing a cartridge comprising: a rear wall, a vertical side wall, a cartridge engaging bottom, a front cartridge discharge end opposite the rear wall, means to pivot the cell relative to the horizontal, and a spacer clip removably attached to the rear wall of the cell, the clip being slidable over the rear wall and having a member projecting toward the discharge end of the cell, the length of the projecting member being substantially equal to the difference between the length of the cartridge and the length of the interior of the cell.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
A cell for storing and dispensing a cartridge comprising: a rear wall, a vertical side wall, a cartridge engaging bottom, a front cartridge discharge end opposite the rear wall, means to pivot the cell relative to the horizontal, and a spacer clip removably attached to the rear wall of the cell, the clip being slidable over the rear wall and having a member projecting toward the discharge end of the cell, the length of the projecting member being substantially equal to the difference between the length of the cartridge and the length of the interior of the cell.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
A spacer clip attached to a cell for storing and dispensing cartridges, the clip comprising: an upstanding back member, a front member spaced from and substantially parallel to the back member, a bridge joining the upper ends of the front and back members, a removable cartridge engaging member projecting from the lower end of the front member in a direction away from the back member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
A spacer clip attached to a cell for storing and dispensing cartridges, the clip comprising: an upstanding back member, a front member spaced from and substantially parallel to the back member, a bridge joining the upper ends of the front and back members, a removable cartridge engaging member projecting from the lower end of the front member in a direction away from the back member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A spacer clip in accordance with claim 3 wherein the bridge is flat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A spacer member in accordance with claim 3 wherein the bridge is arcuate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A spacer member according to claim 3 wherein the lower end of the front member is closer to the back member than the upper end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A spacer member according to claim 3 wherein the front member is shorter than the back member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
A spacer member according to claim 3 wherein a foot projects from the lower end of the back member substantially parallel to the cartridge engaging member and in the same direction as the cartridge engaging member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A spacer member according to claim 3 wherein an arcuate member projects from the lower end of the back member in a direction away from the front member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A spacer member according to claim 3 wherein the clip is made of extruded resilient plastic.
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) | 1989-12-22 | 1990-06-23 | 1990-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-22 | 1994-06-23 | 1994-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-22 | 1998-06-23 | 1998-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |