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US4696118A
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Desk calendar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-12-02
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Granted: 1987-09-29
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Expires: 2005-12-02
Abstract
Abstract A display mount has four panels of lined paperboard with the first panel flexibly hinged to the second panel and the second panel flexibly hinged to the third panel and the third panel hinged to the fourth panel with a ductile hinge material. The first and second panels are substantially the same length and width with the third panel being of a shorter length than the first and second panels and the fourth panel being of a shorter length then the first, second and third panels. The fourth panel can be bent on its ductile hinge relative to the third panel which can be placed on a flat surface. The first and second panels can be folded to lay across the edge of the fourth panel as a slant type easel back desk calendar. The first panel can also be propped on the third panel to act as an upright type desk calendar and the first and second panels can be folded forward onto a flat surface for viewing referenced material or writing on the inside surface of one of the panels or on paper sheet supported thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Carroll N. Cross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:05
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42D; B42D5/00; B42D5/04; B42D5/041; B42D5/042; B42D5/043; G; G09; G09D; G09D3/00; G09D3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A display mount comprising: first, second, third and fourth panels, each having a plurality of edges; the first panel being hinged to the second panel with a flexible hinge between one edge of the first panel and one edge of the second panel and the second panel being hinged to the third panel with a flexible hinge between one edge of the third panel and a second edge of the second panel and the third panel being hinged to the fourth panel with a ductile hinge material between one edge of the fourth panel and a second edge of the third panel, the first and second panels being of substantially the same length and the third panel being of a shorter length then the first and second panels and the fourth panel being of shorter length then the first, second and third panels, whereby the fourth panel can be bent on its bendable hinge relative to the third panel when the first and second panels are folded to lay on the fourth panel for displaying in one position and the first panel can be supported in an upright position with its edge on the third panel in a second displaying position, and the first and second panels can be folded for reference or writing upon; and polymer banding material banded around said first panel and said banding material supporting a plurality of sheets to said first panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
A display mount comprising: first, second, third and fourth panels, each having a plurality of edges; the first panel being hinged to the second panel with a flexible hinge between one edge of the first panel and one edge of the second panel and the second panel being hinged to the third panel with a flexible hinge between one edge of the third panel and a second edge of the second panel and the third panel being hinged to the fourth panel with a ductile hinge material between one edge of the fourth panel and a second edge of the third panel, the first and second panels being of substantially the same length and the third panel being of a shorter length then the first and second panels and the fourth panel being of shorter length then the first, second and third panels, whereby the fourth panel can be bent on its bendable hinge relative to the third panel when the first and second panels are folded to lay on the fourth panel for displaying in one position and the first panel can be supported in an upright position with its edge on the third panel in a second displaying position, and the first and second panels can be folded for reference or writing upon; and polymer banding material banded around said first panel and said banding material supporting a plurality of sheets to said first panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A display mount in accordance with claim 1 in which said ductile hinge material is a thin aluminum strip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A display mount in accordance with claim 1 in which said first, second, third and fourth panels are rectangular panels, each having the same width.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A display mount in accordance with claim 3 in which said first, second, third and fourth panels are case-bound together over one side of said panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A display mount in accordance with claim 1 in which said first and second panels are hinged with a spiral hinge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A display mount in accordance with claim 5 in which said spiral hinge is a metal spiral hinge, hinging said first and second panels together and hinging a pad of sheets thereto between said first and second panels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A display mount in accordance with claim 6 in which said pad of thin sheets includes sheets for writing upon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A display mount in accordance with claim 7 in which said pad of thin sheets includes printed indicia thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
A display mount in accordance with claim 1 in which a space is formed between said fourth panel bent on its' bendable hinge relative to the third panel, and the first panel is supported in an upright position with its' edge on the third panel to form a space between the first and fourth panel for supporting a plurality of sheets therebetween.
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) | 1990-09-28 | 1991-03-30 | 1991-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-09-28 | 1995-03-30 | 1995-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-09-28 | 1999-03-30 | 1999-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |