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US3099413A
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Reel mounting assembly
Assignee: General Precision Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-10
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1981-11-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George H Kress
- 👤 Walter A Menn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:16
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G11B15/66; G11B15/662
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A REEL HUB ASSEMBLY COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A TAPE REEL INCLUDING A REEL DRUM AND AN INNER HUB SLEEVE MEMBER AND HAVING A BACKING SURFACE, SAID HUB SLEEVE MEMBER DEFINING A GROOVE FORMED IN ITS SURFACE, A REEL RETAINING MEMBER HAVING A REEL ENGAGING SURFACE AND BEING MOUNTED TO SAID HUB SLEEVE MEMBER, SAID REEL RETAINING MEMBER DEFINING A GROOVE COMPLEMENTARY TO SAID HUB SLEEVE MEMBER GROOVE, MEANS CONFINED WITHIN A PORTION OF EACH OF SAID GROOVES FOR LIMITING THE DEGREE OF AXIAL AND ANGULAR MOVEMENTS OF SAID REEL RETAINING MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID HUB SLEEVE MEMBER, BIASING MEANS URGING SAID REEL RETAINING MEMBER TOWATD SAID BACKING SURFACE, AND MEANS FOR LOCATING SAID REEL RETAINING MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID HUB SLEEVE MEMBER IN REEL LOCKING AND REEL UNLOCKING POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A REEL HUB ASSEMBLY COMPRISING MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A TAPE REEL INCLUDING A REEL DRUM AND AN INNER HUB SLEEVE MEMBER AND HAVING A BACKING SURFACE, SAID HUB SLEEVE MEMBER DEFINING A GROOVE FORMED IN ITS SURFACE, A REEL RETAINING MEMBER HAVING A REEL ENGAGING SURFACE AND BEING MOUNTED TO SAID HUB SLEEVE MEMBER, SAID REEL RETAINING MEMBER DEFINING A GROOVE COMPLEMENTARY TO SAID HUB SLEEVE MEMBER GROOVE, MEANS CONFINED WITHIN A PORTION OF EACH OF SAID GROOVES FOR LIMITING THE DEGREE OF AXIAL AND ANGULAR MOVEMENTS OF SAID REEL RETAINING MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID HUB SLEEVE MEMBER, BIASING MEANS URGING SAID REEL RETAINING MEMBER TOWATD SAID BACKING SURFACE, AND MEANS FOR LOCATING SAID REEL RETAINING MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID HUB SLEEVE MEMBER IN REEL LOCKING AND REEL UNLOCKING POSITIONS.
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) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |