Chinese sexagenary cycle calendar
Patent 5903990 Issued on May 18, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 28, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
November 28, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 463678 1580770 1699878 2136490 2187947 2263507 3383786 Device for recording changes in indicia Two-date reminder Postcard calendar InventorApplicationNo. 978866 filed on 11/28/1997US Classes:40/119, Hinged leaves40/111, Rotatable40/486, Inscription cover116/309, Rotary indicator283/2, CALENDAR434/304TELLING TIME OR CALENDAR READINGExaminersPrimary: Green, Brian K.Assistant: Morales, Rodrigo J. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG09D 3/0/6AbstractA Chinese sexagenary cycle calendar including a calendar stand, a celestial stem ball marked with the 10 celestial stem signs and revolvably supported within a ball socket at a front side of the calendar stand, and 12 individual animal pictures and one 12-animal table arranged in a loose-leaf manner and fastened to the calendar stand by a coil, the 12 individual animal pictures showing respectively the 12 animals of the 12 Terrestrial Branches and respectively marked with the 12 terrestrial branch signs, the 12-animal table comprising 12 animal blocks showing the 12 animals of the 12 terrestrial branches and marked with the 12 terrestrial branch signs respectively.Field of SearchHinged leavesStands Character markers Rotatable carrier for display item CHANGING EXHIBITOR Alphanumeric (monogram) device Inscription cover Rotatable CALENDAR With diverse art device Rotary indicator Including means to restrain movement Indicia on contoured surface TELLING TIME OR CALENDAR READING | |
