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Portable writing means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-21
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Granted: 1977-10-11
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Expires: 1996-05-21
Abstract
Abstract This is a writing companion to be used in a motor vehicle and by which a handy writing companion is had at hand to write memos and orders and consists of a writing panel attached, may be used alone or with a box like member for holding writing material, the panel or box having adjustable means to engage the instrument panel of the car while the remote end rests on the front seat in a handy position for the person in the driver's seat to use the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Carl Kauffman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R7/00; B60R7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A portable writing device consisting of a box like member having a removable writing member, two parallel spaced members attached in spaced position and carried upon the back of the main member and having ovate openings in the upstanding portion thereof, and two elongated leg members round in cross section received in the ovate openings and provided with a pair of ring shaped elastomeric elements adapted to functionally engage the leg members and abut the ovate opening thereby forming an adjusting means whereby the device can be used in motor cars by using the front seat and instrument panel as supports.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A portable writing device consisting of a box like member having a removable writing member, two parallel spaced members attached in spaced position and carried upon the back of the main member and having ovate openings in the upstanding portion thereof, and two elongated leg members round in cross section received in the ovate openings and provided with a pair of ring shaped elastomeric elements adapted to functionally engage the leg members and abut the ovate opening thereby forming an adjusting means whereby the device can be used in motor cars by using the front seat and instrument panel as supports.
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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) | 1980-10-10 | 1981-04-11 | 1981-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-10 | 1985-04-11 | 1985-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-10 | 1989-04-11 | 1989-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |