US4660792A
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Holder for VCR and TV remote controls
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-11-20
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Granted: 1987-04-28
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Expires: 2005-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A holder (10) for VCR and TV remote controls is disclosed as including an elongated panel (12) of a cushioned sheet-like construction having a front side (14) and a back side (16). The panel (12) includes holder and cover portions (18,20) having first ends connected to each other and also having second spaced ends (26,28). The front side (14) of the holder portion (18) includes retainers (30) for detachably securing VCR and TV remote controls in a side-by-side relationship. A pocket (36) of the holder portion (18) receives the VCR and TV remote controls to cooperate with the retainers (30) in providing detachable securement of the remote controls on the holder portion. Fasteners (38) of panel (12) secure the cover portion (20) to the front side (14) of the holder portion (18) for storage or to the back side (16) of the holder portion to permit access to the remote controls for use.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence D. Rogalski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H9/00; H01H9/02; H01H9/0214; H01H9/0235; H01H9/025; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/06; H04B1/16; H04B1/20; H04B1/202; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A holder for VCR and TV remote controls comprising: an elongated panel of a cushioned sheet-like construction having front and back sides; said panel having holder and cover portions including first ends connected to each other and second ends spaced from the first ends thereof and defining opposite ends of the panel; the front side of the holder portion of the panel including retainers for detachably securing VCR and TV remote controls in a side-by-side relationship with respect to each other; the second end of the holder portion of the panel including a flap folded over the front side thereof; means for securing the flap to the holder portion to define a pocket for receiving the VCR and TV remote controls to cooperate with the retainers in providing detachable securement thereof; and fasteners for securing the cover portion to the front side of the holder portion over the controls for storage or to the back side thereof to permit access to the controls for use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A holder for VCR and TV remote controls comprising: an elongated panel of a cushioned sheet-like construction having front and back sides; said panel having holder and cover portions including first ends connected to each other and second ends spaced from the first ends thereof and defining opposite ends of the panel; the front side of the holder portion of the panel including retainers for detachably securing VCR and TV remote controls in a side-by-side relationship with respect to each other; the second end of the holder portion of the panel including a flap folded over the front side thereof; means for securing the flap to the holder portion to define a pocket for receiving the VCR and TV remote controls to cooperate with the retainers in providing detachable securement thereof; and fasteners for securing the cover portion to the front side of the holder portion over the controls for storage or to the back side thereof to permit access to the controls for use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A holder as in claim 1 wherein the retainers comprise two pairs of elastic loops.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A holder as in claim 1 wherein said means comprises elastic straps that secure the flap to the holder portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
163 words
A holder for VCR and TV remote controls comprising: an elongated panel of a cushioned sheet-like construction having front and back sides; said panel having holder and cover portions including first ends connected to each other and second ends spaced from the first ends thereof and defining opposite ends of the panel; the front side of the holder portion of the panel including retainers for detachably securing VCR and TV remote controls in a side-by-side relationship with respect to each other; the second end of the holder portion of the panel including a pocket for receiving the VCR and TV remote controls to cooperate with the retainers in providing detachable securement thereof; and fasteners including pieces of Velcro secured to the opposite ends of the panel on the front and back sides thereof to provide the securement of the cover portion over the controls for storage or to the back side of the holder portion to permit access to the controls for use.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
163 words
A holder for VCR and TV remote controls comprising: an elongated panel of a cushioned sheet-like construction having front and back sides; said panel having holder and cover portions including first ends connected to each other and second ends spaced from the first ends thereof and defining opposite ends of the panel; the front side of the holder portion of the panel including retainers for detachably securing VCR and TV remote controls in a side-by-side relationship with respect to each other; the second end of the holder portion of the panel including a pocket for receiving the VCR and TV remote controls to cooperate with the retainers in providing detachable securement thereof; and fasteners including pieces of Velcro secured to the opposite ends of the panel on the front and back sides thereof to provide the securement of the cover portion over the controls for storage or to the back side of the holder portion to permit access to the controls for use.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A holder as in claim 1 wherein the panel comprises a foam rubber insert and a cloth-like covering that receives the foam insert.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
202 words
A holder for VCR and TV remote controls comprising: an elongated panel having front and back sides; said panel including a foam insert and a cloth-like covering that receives the foam insert; said panel having holder and cover portions including first ends connected to each other and second ends spaced from the first ends thereof and defining opposite ends of the panel; the front side of the holder portion of the panel including two pairs of elastic loops for detachably securing VCR and TV remote controls in a side-by-side relationship with respect to each other; the second end of the holder portion of the panel including a flap folded over the front side thereof to define a pocket; elastic straps that secure the flap to the holder portion such that the pocket can receive the VCR and TV remote controls in order to cooperate with the elastic loops in providing detachable securement thereof; and Velcro fasteners on the front and back sides of the panel adjacent the second ends thereof for securing the cover portion to the front side of the holder portion over the controls for storage or to the back side thereof to permit access to the controls for use.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
202 words
A holder for VCR and TV remote controls comprising: an elongated panel having front and back sides; said panel including a foam insert and a cloth-like covering that receives the foam insert; said panel having holder and cover portions including first ends connected to each other and second ends spaced from the first ends thereof and defining opposite ends of the panel; the front side of the holder portion of the panel including two pairs of elastic loops for detachably securing VCR and TV remote controls in a side-by-side relationship with respect to each other; the second end of the holder portion of the panel including a flap folded over the front side thereof to define a pocket; elastic straps that secure the flap to the holder portion such that the pocket can receive the VCR and TV remote controls in order to cooperate with the elastic loops in providing detachable securement thereof; and Velcro fasteners on the front and back sides of the panel adjacent the second ends thereof for securing the cover portion to the front side of the holder portion over the controls for storage or to the back side thereof to permit access to the controls for use.
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) | 1990-04-27 | 1990-10-27 | 1991-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-04-27 | 1994-10-27 | 1995-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-04-27 | 1998-10-27 | 1999-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |