US3601249A
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Cylindrical storage box with a lid, for diapositives in radially arranged compartments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-11-06
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A cylindrical storage box for diapositives arranged in radially directed compartments of the box is provided with a lid or cover. The inner side of the lid facing the compartments is provided with a cylindrical wall coaxial with the lid. The cylindrical wall and the lid form a storage space for at least one magnetic tape reel and is provided with retaining means to detachably retain the reel in the storage space.
Inventors
- 👤 Sven Anders Larsson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:20
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A storage box assembly, comprising, in combination: a. a circular storage box base, b. a circular, radially compartmented, storage tray within the storage box base containing a supply of diapositives, c. a lid closing the storage box base and including a storage compartment containing a reel of magnetic tape, d. the reel storage compartment comprising a cylindrical wall coaxial with the lid and permanently attached to the inner side thereof facing the compartments, and e. means cooperable with the wall for detachably retaining the reel in the storage compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A storage box assembly, comprising, in combination: a. a circular storage box base, b. a circular, radially compartmented, storage tray within the storage box base containing a supply of diapositives, c. a lid closing the storage box base and including a storage compartment containing a reel of magnetic tape, d. the reel storage compartment comprising a cylindrical wall coaxial with the lid and permanently attached to the inner side thereof facing the compartments, and e. means cooperable with the wall for detachably retaining the reel in the storage compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Storage box according to claim 1 wherein said means comprises a covering lid having retaining members which engage with the wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
Storage box according to claim 1, wherein the wall has a height which essentially corresponds to the height of one or more reels inserted in the space.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
Storage box according to claim 2 wherein the retaining members of the covering lid comprise a flange around the circumference of the covering lid arranged to surround the outside of the wall under friction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
Storage box according to claim 2 wherein the retaining members comprise tongues projecting perpendicular to the plane of the covering lid, said tongues being evenly distributed along the circumference of the covering lid and arranged to engage with the wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
Storage box according to claim 1 wherein said means comprises inwardly directed bosses projecting from the wall and arranged to lie over the edge of a reel inserted in the storage compartment, said edge being remote from the inner side of the lid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |