US5263588A
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Sorting tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-01-22
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Granted: 1993-11-23
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Expires: 2012-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A sorting tray having a plurality of adjacent bins. Each of the bins has a front, a back and a bottom. Each bin is v-shaped with inclined sides diverging upwardly from the bottom thereof. Preferably the sorting tray includes recesses for protecting corners of cards placed or dropped in each bin.
Inventors
- 👤 John K. Bryde
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:46
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A sorting tray, comprising a plurality of adjacent bins, each of the bins having a front, a back and a bottom, the bins being V-shaped with inclined, flat, rectangular sides diverging upwardly from the bottoms thereof, the bins being angled downwardly towards the fronts thereof when the sorting tray is positioned for use, each bin having means for protecting corners of cards placed in each said bin, the means including a recess along each side of each bin adjacent to the front thereof, a recess in the front of each bin near the bottom thereof, a raised area on the front of each bin above the recess and inclined areas extending from the raised area to the sides of the bin on each side of the recess.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A sorting tray, comprising a plurality of adjacent bins, each of the bins having a front, a back and a bottom, the bins being V-shaped with inclined, flat, rectangular sides diverging upwardly from the bottoms thereof, the bins being angled downwardly towards the fronts thereof when the sorting tray is positioned for use, each bin having means for protecting corners of cards placed in each said bin, the means including a recess along each side of each bin adjacent to the front thereof, a recess in the front of each bin near the bottom thereof, a raised area on the front of each bin above the recess and inclined areas extending from the raised area to the sides of the bin on each side of the recess.
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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) | 1996-11-22 | 1997-05-24 | 1997-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-11-22 | 2001-05-24 | 2001-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-11-22 | 2005-05-24 | 2005-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |