US4830404A
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Screen-like photo album
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-05
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Granted: 1989-05-16
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Expires: 2007-06-05
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a screen-like photo album constituted by linking adjacent edges of each page in sequence to form a belt-like structure, placing its first page and last page inside with respect to a hard front cover and hard back cover, and edging the top and the bottom edges of each but the first and last pages by metal clips to form a double duty photo album which will be in the form of a file when closed or in the form of a screen when the linked pages of the photo album are opened.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsann T. Lu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:58
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F1/00; G09F1/10; G09F1/12; B; B42; B42D; B42D1/00; B42D1/08; B42F; B42F5/00; B42F5/02; B42F5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A screen-like photo album, constituted by linking adjacent edges of each page in sequence to form a belt-like structure, comprises: a front cover and a back cover made of hard board each provided with geometric holes; sliding boards; two pairs of sliding channels connected respectively to top and bottom edges of the front and back covers; and a stopping edge connected to a vertical edge of each cover for slidingly receiving a sliding board therein, with the first and last pages held firmly between the respective front and back covers and sliding boards by the channels and the stopping edge thereat to form a file-like album when opened and a screen-like album when closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A screen-like photo album, constituted by linking adjacent edges of each page in sequence to form a belt-like structure, comprises: a front cover and a back cover made of hard board each provided with geometric holes; sliding boards; two pairs of sliding channels connected respectively to top and bottom edges of the front and back covers; and a stopping edge connected to a vertical edge of each cover for slidingly receiving a sliding board therein, with the first and last pages held firmly between the respective front and back covers and sliding boards by the channels and the stopping edge thereat to form a file-like album when opened and a screen-like album when closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A screen-like album according to claim 1, further comprising: metal clips connected at the top and bottom edges of all the internal pages except the first and the last pages.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A screen-like album according to claim 1, further comprising: support means connectable to the bottom edges of the front and back covers for supporting the album in spread out form on a support surface for easy viewing of the pages.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A screen-like album according to claim 2, further comprising: support means connectable to the bottom edges of the front and back covers for supporting the album in spread out form on a support surface for easy viewing of the pages.
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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) | 1992-05-15 | 1992-11-14 | 1993-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-15 | 1996-11-14 | 1997-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-15 | 2000-11-14 | 2001-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |