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US3071332A
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Tape winding apparatus
Assignee: EMI Ltd
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Filing: 1959-11-23
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1979-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dain Charles Stanfi Rutherford
- 👤 Harrison Henry Milburn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:58
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/43; G11B15/46; G11B15/50; G11B15/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
APPARATUS FOR WINDING WEB ONTO A SPOOL FROM A POSITION WHERE SAID WEB IS SUBSTANTIALLY FREE FROM TENSION COMPRISING MEANS FOR FEEDING WEB TO SAID POSITION, A CAPSTAN ROLLER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID WEB BETWEEN SAID POSITION AND SAID SPOOL, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID SPOOL INTERMITTENTLY IN WINDING DIRECTION TO MAINTAIN WITHIN PREDETERMINED LIMITS THE AMOUNT OF WEB IN SAID POSITION, MEANS FOR URGING SAID WEB INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CAPSTAN ROLLER WHENEVER SAID ROLLER IS ROTATING WHILST ALLOWING SLIP TO TAKE PLACE BETWEEN SAID WEB AND SAID ROLLER, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR CAUSING CONTINUOUS ROTATION OF SAID CAPSTAN ROLLER WHENEVER THE APPARATUS IS OPERATIONAL AND IN THE SENSE TENDING TO DRAW SAID WEB FROM SAID SPOOL SO THAT SLIP TAKES PLACE BETWEEN SAID WEB AND SAID ROLLER, SO THAT TENSION IS IMPARTED TO THE WEB EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SPOOL AND SAID CAPSTAN ROLLER EVEN WHEN SAID SPOOL IS STATIONARY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
APPARATUS FOR WINDING WEB ONTO A SPOOL FROM A POSITION WHERE SAID WEB IS SUBSTANTIALLY FREE FROM TENSION COMPRISING MEANS FOR FEEDING WEB TO SAID POSITION, A CAPSTAN ROLLER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID WEB BETWEEN SAID POSITION AND SAID SPOOL, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID SPOOL INTERMITTENTLY IN WINDING DIRECTION TO MAINTAIN WITHIN PREDETERMINED LIMITS THE AMOUNT OF WEB IN SAID POSITION, MEANS FOR URGING SAID WEB INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CAPSTAN ROLLER WHENEVER SAID ROLLER IS ROTATING WHILST ALLOWING SLIP TO TAKE PLACE BETWEEN SAID WEB AND SAID ROLLER, AND CONTROL MEANS FOR CAUSING CONTINUOUS ROTATION OF SAID CAPSTAN ROLLER WHENEVER THE APPARATUS IS OPERATIONAL AND IN THE SENSE TENDING TO DRAW SAID WEB FROM SAID SPOOL SO THAT SLIP TAKES PLACE BETWEEN SAID WEB AND SAID ROLLER, SO THAT TENSION IS IMPARTED TO THE WEB EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SPOOL AND SAID CAPSTAN ROLLER EVEN WHEN SAID SPOOL IS STATIONARY.
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) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |