US PATENT SUBCLASS 40 / 380
.~ Shiftable file item or file item support (non-sliding, arcuate path)

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40 /   HD   CARD, PICTURE, OR SIGN EXHIBITING

371  DF  REGISTER, OR FILE (E.G., TELEPHONE DIRECTORY FILE) {8}
380.~ Shiftable file item or file item support (non-sliding, arcuate path) {4}
381  DF  .~.~> With shift mechanism
382  DF  .~.~> Overlaying
383  DF  .~.~> Depository with positioning channel or retention means (e.g., rod)
384  DF  .~.~> Plural index

DEFINITION

Classification: 40/380

Shiftable file item or file item support (nonsliding, arcuate path):

(under subclass 371) Device wherein the exposure is accomplished by nonsliding movement of the item substantially within an arcuate path substantially parallel to the plane containing the item which movement may be performed (a) manually (e.g., movement from file box, file drawer, etc.), or (b) by drive means.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

124, which includes patents directed to a card rack the structure of which requires a like movement of the card to expose a hidden portion of the card or to retrieve the card.

376, for a plurality of files in superposed relation and wherein exposure of the items or portion thereof is accomplished by a pivoted motion of the item about one of its corners.

508+, for a similar changing exhibitor.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

220, Receptacles, appropriate subclasses for a device of that class which may accommodate a plurality of sheets disposed in coextensive relation and especially

500+, for a compartment container. 283, Printed Matter,

36+, for an indexed article not provided for elsewhere.

312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, appropriate subclasses for (1) cabinet structure including a file folder and means to support the file folder therein, or (2) a folder, per se, including structure (e.g., suspension hook or notch, etc.), for cooperation with such support means.