US3756727A
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Holder for marking material
Assignee: Maitlen and Benson Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-01
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A holder having a receptacle for slidably receiving a stick of marking material such as soapstone. An indexing member resiliently holds one end of the soapstone stick, slides with the stick, and engages one of several longitudinally spaced stops on the receptacle to control the extent of projection of the soapstone. The indexing member is depressible to disengage the stops for slidable readjustment of the longitudinal position of the soapstone.
Inventors
- 👤 R Gallagher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:20
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43K; B43K21/00; B43K21/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
A holder for marking material, said holder comprising: an elongated receptacle including a base and a pair of upwardly extending side walls terminating in opposed, inwardly projecting flanges spaced apart to define an elongated slot, said receptacle further including pairs of complemental openings located in and spaced along the length of said flanges; and an indexing member made of resilient sheet material and including a base portion and an integral clip portion biased toward said base portion to hold a rearward extremity of an elongated marking stick for slidable movement of said stick and said base portion over said base of said receptacle in a forward direction to project said stick out of one end of said receptacle and in a rearward direction to retract said stick, said indexing member further including an integral actuator portion formed as a reversely bent rearward extension of said base portion, the reversely formed forwardly extending section of said extension projecting outwardly of said slot, said actuator portion including a pair of outwardly projecting elements engageable in one pair of said pairs of openings in said channels to constrain said indexing member against movement relative to said receptacle, said forwardly extending section of said actuator portion being connected to said elements such that inward movement of said actuator portion disengages said pair of elements from said openings without outward tipping of said base portion whereby said indexing member and stick are freely slidable in both forward and rearward directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
A holder for marking material, said holder comprising: an elongated receptacle including a base and a pair of upwardly extending side walls terminating in opposed, inwardly projecting flanges spaced apart to define an elongated slot, said receptacle further including pairs of complemental openings located in and spaced along the length of said flanges; and an indexing member made of resilient sheet material and including a base portion and an integral clip portion biased toward said base portion to hold a rearward extremity of an elongated marking stick for slidable movement of said stick and said base portion over said base of said receptacle in a forward direction to project said stick out of one end of said receptacle and in a rearward direction to retract said stick, said indexing member further including an integral actuator portion formed as a reversely bent rearward extension of said base portion, the reversely formed forwardly extending section of said extension projecting outwardly of said slot, said actuator portion including a pair of outwardly projecting elements engageable in one pair of said pairs of openings in said channels to constrain said indexing member against movement relative to said receptacle, said forwardly extending section of said actuator portion being connected to said elements such that inward movement of said actuator portion disengages said pair of elements from said openings without outward tipping of said base portion whereby said indexing member and stick are freely slidable in both forward and rearward directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A holder according to claim 1 wherein said pair of elements slope in a rEarward direction to facilitate disengagement of said elements from said openings on forward movement of said indexing member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A holder according to claim 1 and including a pocket clip element secured to said receptacle adjacent one extremity and including an end portion disposed across the end of said receptacle opposite said one end and thereby blocking projection therefrom of said stick.
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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |