US4844261A
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Floppy disc case assembly of small size
Assignee: BS COMPUTER SERVICE Co Ltd A CORP OF JAPAN
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Filing: 1988-05-04
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Granted: 1989-07-04
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Expires: 2008-05-04
Abstract
Abstract A floppy disc case assembly comprises a first member, a second member and a pivotal member, the second member being provided on its both sides with pivot bearings including center through-holes, which are fitted into holes formed in the first member, and the through-holes further receiving pivots formed on the pivotal member, whereby the three members can be firmly assembled together. Projecting pieces formed on both sides of the pivotal member are engaged within recesses formed inside both side walls of the second member.
Inventors
- 👤 Kuniaki Ishii
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:29
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B33/00; G11B33/02; G11B33/04; G11B33/0405; G11B33/0433
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A floppy disc case assembly of small size formed of a thin sheet of hard plastics or the like, which comprises: a first member 10 including an upper wall 1, outer side walls 2 on its both sides and a front wall 3, a second member 20 including a bottom wall 21 and inner walls 22 on its both sides, and a pivotal member 30 including a front wall 31, side walls 32 on its both sides and a bottom wall 35; said outer walls 2 being provided with holes 5 for receiving pivot bearings which are formed on said inner walls 22 and include center through-holes 24; said first member 10 being combined with said second member 20 for pivotal turning; pivots 34 provided on said side walls 32 for fitting into said center through-holes 24, whereby said pivotal member 30 is combined with said first and second members 10 and 20 for pivotal turning with respect thereto; and projecting pieces 33 formed on said sides walls 32 for engagement within recesses 23 formed on the inside of said side walls 22.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A floppy disc case assembly of small size formed of a thin sheet of hard plastics or the like, which comprises: a first member 10 including an upper wall 1, outer side walls 2 on its both sides and a front wall 3, a second member 20 including a bottom wall 21 and inner walls 22 on its both sides, and a pivotal member 30 including a front wall 31, side walls 32 on its both sides and a bottom wall 35; said outer walls 2 being provided with holes 5 for receiving pivot bearings which are formed on said inner walls 22 and include center through-holes 24; said first member 10 being combined with said second member 20 for pivotal turning; pivots 34 provided on said side walls 32 for fitting into said center through-holes 24, whereby said pivotal member 30 is combined with said first and second members 10 and 20 for pivotal turning with respect thereto; and projecting pieces 33 formed on said sides walls 32 for engagement within recesses 23 formed on the inside of said side walls 22.
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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) | 1992-07-03 | 1993-01-02 | 1993-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-07-03 | 1997-01-02 | 1997-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-07-03 | 2001-01-02 | 2001-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |