US4684019A
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Diskette storage container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-10-15
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Granted: 1987-08-04
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Expires: 2005-10-15
Abstract
Abstract The following specification discloses a diskette storage container having a base that has four upstanding walls that receive a plurality of pivotal slotted or fan tabbed individualized containers. The individualized pivotal containers have a plurality of slots provided by splines, ledges or webs on either side that receive diskettes therein and include a stepped base for exposing diskettes on a stair stepped basis within the slotted containers. Each individualized container is pivotally held on the base member by means of an upright securement formed as a pair of parallel walls forming a groove therein which receives a spindle formed in the bottom of the pivotal individualized container so that it can provide pivotal movement by the spindle moving in a rotational manner within the channel of the two upright walls forming the groove. The pivotal containers are enclosed within a hinged top cover that seats on the bottom base and provides for a dust cover and a protective case in cooperation with the base. An alternative individualized container of this invention has a flexible fan tab and receipt area for handling multiple stacked disks or diskettes.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Egly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:16
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0433
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A container for containing magnetic media comprising: a base member; a cover adapted for overlying placement on said base member; a plurality of individualized containers having pivotal attachment means for interconnecting said individualized containers to said base member in a removable manner formed by a spindle in the base of each of said individualized containers; and, upstanding pincer means extending from said base member to receive said spindle for holding said spindle in the jaws of said pincer means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A container for containing magnetic media comprising: a base member; a cover adapted for overlying placement on said base member; a plurality of individualized containers having pivotal attachment means for interconnecting said individualized containers to said base member in a removable manner formed by a spindle in the base of each of said individualized containers; and, upstanding pincer means extending from said base member to receive said spindle for holding said spindle in the jaws of said pincer means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The container as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: stops oriented for stopping said individualized containers from pivotal movement beyond a pre-established point.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
The container as claimed in claim 1 wherein said pincer means comprise: two upstanding walls; and wherein, the space between said upstanding walls is defined at least in part in a lesser dimension than the diameter of said spindle so that as said spindle is inserted between said pincer walls, it will spread said pincer walls apart and upon further insertion retain said spindle therein for pivotal movement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
The container as claimed in claim 3 wherein: said individualized containers comprise a container having slotted side walls for receipt of diskettes within said slots; and wherein, the base of said individualized containers is stair stepped having steps at the base of each set of slots so that material stored therein can be maintained on a stepped basis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The container as claimed in claim 3 wherein said individualized containers comprise: at least one upstanding tab member forming a portion of the front wall of said individualized containers for spreading and exposure of diskettes stored therebehind.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
The container as claimed in claim 3 wherein said pincer comprises: a pair of upstanding walls; and, interiorly sloping tangs at the upper portion of said walls extending inwardly between said walls and forming a space therebetween of a lesser dimension than the diameter of said spindle so that as said individualized container spindles are pushed therein, they are retained behind the tangs after being spread and implaced therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
132 words
The combination of a plurality of individualized containers for holding magnetic media and a surrounding container for holding said individualized containers comprising: a surrounding container formed with a base member having a cover connected thereto overlying said base member; a plurality of individualized containers adapted for pivotal connection to said base member and removal by means of a pair of pincers which are connected to said base member; a spindle connected to said individualized containers for receipt within said pincers for holding said individualized containers to said base member; and, said pincers having at least one internally directed protuberance spaced at a distance therebetween less than the diameter of said spindle so that as said spindle is inserted therein, it spreads said pincers apart and allows the insertion of said spindle therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
132 words
The combination of a plurality of individualized containers for holding magnetic media and a surrounding container for holding said individualized containers comprising: a surrounding container formed with a base member having a cover connected thereto overlying said base member; a plurality of individualized containers adapted for pivotal connection to said base member and removal by means of a pair of pincers which are connected to said base member; a spindle connected to said individualized containers for receipt within said pincers for holding said individualized containers to said base member; and, said pincers having at least one internally directed protuberance spaced at a distance therebetween less than the diameter of said spindle so that as said spindle is inserted therein, it spreads said pincers apart and allows the insertion of said spindle therebetween.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
64 words
The combination as claimed in claim 7 further comprising: said protuberance formed as a barb having a sloping interior surface angled inwardly toward the space between said pincers; and further comprising, resilient wall portions forming said pincers in part which can be spread when said spindle is implaced between said angular barb to spread said wall portions apart for receipt of said spindle therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination as claimed in claim 7 wherein: said individualized containers have a plurality of stair stepped slots for receipt of magnetic media therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination as claimed in claim 7 further comprising: at least one upright tab projecting as a portion of the frontal wall of said individualized containers which can be spread to allow access and viewing of magnetic media stored behind said wall and within said individualized container.
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