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Method of utilizing a videocassette identifying storage and display sleeve
Assignee: ALPHA ENTERPRISES Inc A CORP OF OH
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Filing: 1990-04-12
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Granted: 1991-03-12
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Expires: 2010-04-12
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a videocassette storage and display sleeve having identifying indicia thereon for use with or without the videocassette. The sleeve is convertible from its rectangular box-like original form to a flattened display form with portions removed and then back to its reformed rectangular form with an adhesively-attachable tab member to form a partial sidewall to form the reconstituted rectangular box or cover. The method of reestablishing the original cover by reforming the rectangular form is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 James K. Sankey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:50
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/023; G11B23/0233
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
The method of utilizing a sleeve having identifying indicia on its exterior surfaces for storing and displaying a videocassette in several different arrangements, said sleeve consisting of a pair of spaced-apart parallel front and rear walls joined by a pair of sidewalls, said sleeve having at least one open end to form a rectangular-shaped storage chamber, the method comprising the steps of removing one lengthwise sidewall of said sleeve leaving the other sidewall hingedly connecting said front and rear walls, said sleeve being adapted to displaying its exteriorly-facing indicia in flattened relation, rejoining the edges of said front and rear walls with a discrete U-shaped tab member having adhesive material on its leg portions and an intermediate portion having a dimension complemental to the said hinged sidewall to reform said rectangular-shaped storage chamber adapted to receive said videocassette in slidable telescoping relation.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
The method of utilizing a sleeve having identifying indicia on its exterior surfaces for storing and displaying a videocassette in several different arrangements, said sleeve consisting of a pair of spaced-apart parallel front and rear walls joined by a pair of sidewalls, said sleeve having at least one open end to form a rectangular-shaped storage chamber, the method comprising the steps of removing one lengthwise sidewall of said sleeve leaving the other sidewall hingedly connecting said front and rear walls, said sleeve being adapted to displaying its exteriorly-facing indicia in flattened relation, rejoining the edges of said front and rear walls with a discrete U-shaped tab member having adhesive material on its leg portions and an intermediate portion having a dimension complemental to the said hinged sidewall to reform said rectangular-shaped storage chamber adapted to receive said videocassette in slidable telescoping relation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method in accordance with claim 1 including the step of inserting said sleeve in flattened relation into a transparent substantially flat second sleeve or envelope for displaying said indicia.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method in accordance with claim 1 including the step of inserting the reformed sleeve, having a rectangular configuration, into a transparent sleeve for displaying said indicia, the said leg portions of said tab member fixedly joining said front and rear walls in spaced relation to reform a portion of the removed sidewall.
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