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Super-thin type file holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-10-01
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Granted: 1992-10-13
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Expires: 2011-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A super-thin type file holder comprising (a) a base having a plurality of dovetail slots with longitudinal grooves and positioning tabs, and (b) a plurality of partitions each having a footing board with positioning notches to seize the positioning tabs so that the respective partitions can be positioned at any desired dovetail slot to meet different requirements.
Inventors
- 👤 Shih-Ming Hwang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:33
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42F; B42F17/00; B42F17/02; B42F17/08; B42F17/12; A; A47; A47B; A47B55/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A super-thin type file holder comprising a base in the form of a board having a plurality of spaced dovetail slots, each having a longitudinal groove in the middle and a plurality of positioning tabs along both sides of the dovetail slot; and a plurality of partitions each composed of an elongate footing board having a plurality of longitudinally spaced positioning notches on each side thereof and a vertical board having a plurality of spaced positioning blocks; characterized by fitting of the respective partitions to the base by fitting respective footing boards within respective dovetail slots in such a manner that respective positioning tabs are received within corresponding notches and said positioning blocks engage said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A super-thin type file holder comprising a base in the form of a board having a plurality of spaced dovetail slots, each having a longitudinal groove in the middle and a plurality of positioning tabs along both sides of the dovetail slot; and a plurality of partitions each composed of an elongate footing board having a plurality of longitudinally spaced positioning notches on each side thereof and a vertical board having a plurality of spaced positioning blocks; characterized by fitting of the respective partitions to the base by fitting respective footing boards within respective dovetail slots in such a manner that respective positioning tabs are received within corresponding notches and said positioning blocks engage said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A super-thin type file holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein the positioning notches on each partition and the positioning tabs at the base geometrically conform to each other for fitting purposes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A super-thin type file holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein the footing board of the partition geometrically conforms to the shape of the dovetail slot of the base, and so that the footing board can be fitted to the dovetail slot with the positioning tabs within said notches.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-10-13 | 1996-04-13 | 1996-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-10-13 | 2000-04-13 | 2000-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-10-13 | 2004-04-13 | 2004-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |