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Diskette storage container for storing a large quantity of diskettes

CA 1237355 A · Owner: Innovative Concepts, Inc. · Inventors: Long, Jerry M.; Womack, James A.

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A diskette storage container is formed of molded plastic parts which are snap-fit and pivotally connected together. A substantially rectangular base member 12 has upwardly rising side walls 14 and cams, disposed on the bottom, inside of and adjacent the side walls. A cover member 28 is pivotally connected to the base 12 so that the rear edge of the cover passes into the base. A diskette support member 30 is pivotally mounted to the cover member 28 and includes camming surfaces 34 which ride on the cams 51 as the cover is rotated toward its open position. The pivotal connection 16 is disposed rearwardly of the centroid of the diskette support member 30. A notch 37 in the camming surfaces is …

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  • Granted May 31, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 31, 2005.
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FiledAugust 10, 1984
GrantedMay 31, 1988
Term endedMay 31, 2005
Patent numberCA 1237355 A
Classification (IPC)B65D85/30 +1 more

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1985198819911994199720002003Application filedAug 10, 1984Patent grantedMay 31, 1988Term endedMay 31, 2005

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