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Information carrier holding rail
Assignee: Meto International GmbH
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Filing: 1986-04-08
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Granted: 1988-05-24
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Expires: 2006-04-08
Abstract
Abstract An information carrier holding rail (10) which comprises a rear wall (18) and a transparent front wall (12) connected to the rear wall (18) to form an upwardly open pocket. The rear wall (18) and the front wall (12) engage on each other under stress. At the edge of the front wall (12) remote from the connection point (16) between the front wall (12) and the rear wall (18) a grip element (14) projecting from the front wall (12) is disposed.
Inventors
- 👤 Norbert Hetzer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:40
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/08; G09F3/18; G09F3/20; G09F3/201
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
Information carrier holding rail comprising a rear wall and a transparent front wall connected to the rear wall to from a upwardly open pocket, the front wall having an upper edge, the rear wall and the front wall being resiliently biased toward each other, a grip element being disposed at the upper edge of the front wall remote from a connection point between the front wall and the rear wall projecting from said front wall; the rear wall having a projectin which projects over the grip element of the front wall; the grip member having an uppermost portion having a web thereon; the rear wall projection having an inner surface, said inner surface having a groove therein adapted to receive the web of the uppermost portion of the grip element in engagement therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
Information carrier holding rail comprising a rear wall and a transparent front wall connected to the rear wall to from a upwardly open pocket, the front wall having an upper edge, the rear wall and the front wall being resiliently biased toward each other, a grip element being disposed at the upper edge of the front wall remote from a connection point between the front wall and the rear wall projecting from said front wall; the rear wall having a projectin which projects over the grip element of the front wall; the grip member having an uppermost portion having a web thereon; the rear wall projection having an inner surface, said inner surface having a groove therein adapted to receive the web of the uppermost portion of the grip element in engagement therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
Information carrier holding rail according to claim 1, wherein the grip element is a hook formed at an angle to the edge of the front wall of more than 90°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
Information carrier holding rail according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the surface of the rear wall facing the interior of the pocket has a sturcture comprising protrusions and depressions at least in a region near the open end of the pocket to facilitate removal of articles therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
Information carrier holding rail according to, claim 1 wherein two hook-like projections are disposed along the rear wall, one of which projects upwardly with the other projecting downwardly, a spacing between the two hook-like projections corresponding to a spacing between two U-shaped profiles on a holder intended to receive the holding rail.
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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) | 1991-05-24 | 1991-11-23 | 1992-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-24 | 1995-11-23 | 1996-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-24 | 1999-11-23 | 2000-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |