US3139854A
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Movable tape indicating device
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1962-06-28
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1982-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George D Hedges
- 👤 Earl R Stensgaard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:40
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01D; G01D13/00; G01D13/02; G01D13/04; G01D13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN COMBINATION: A FEED DRUM; A TAPE GUIDE SPACED FROM SAID DRUM; AN ELONGATED TAPE OF FIRM, ELASTIC MATERIAL, THE FIRST END OF SAID TAPE BEING FREE AND BEING RECEIVED IN SAID GUIDE FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT, AND THE SECOND END OF SAID TAPE BEING PASSED AROUND SAID FEED DRUM AND BEING FASTENED THERETO; AND MEANS FOR PREVENTING BUCKLING OF SAID TAPE AS IT IS DISCHARGED FROM SAID DRUM, INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE FLEXIBLE BAND, MEANS FASTENING ONE END OF SAID BAND TO SAID DRUM IN OVERLYING RELATION TO THE PORTION OF SAID TAPE WHICH IS WOUND ON SAID DRUM, TO PREVENT RADIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID TAPE WITH RESPECT TO SAID DRUM, AND MEANS MAINTAINING SAID BAND IN TENSION AS SAID DRUM IS ROTATED, WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID FEED DRUM IN OPPOSITE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN COMBINATION: A FEED DRUM; A TAPE GUIDE SPACED FROM SAID DRUM; AN ELONGATED TAPE OF FIRM, ELASTIC MATERIAL, THE FIRST END OF SAID TAPE BEING FREE AND BEING RECEIVED IN SAID GUIDE FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT, AND THE SECOND END OF SAID TAPE BEING PASSED AROUND SAID FEED DRUM AND BEING FASTENED THERETO; AND MEANS FOR PREVENTING BUCKLING OF SAID TAPE AS IT IS DISCHARGED FROM SAID DRUM, INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE FLEXIBLE BAND, MEANS FASTENING ONE END OF SAID BAND TO SAID DRUM IN OVERLYING RELATION TO THE PORTION OF SAID TAPE WHICH IS WOUND ON SAID DRUM, TO PREVENT RADIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID TAPE WITH RESPECT TO SAID DRUM, AND MEANS MAINTAINING SAID BAND IN TENSION AS SAID DRUM IS ROTATED, WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID FEED DRUM IN OPPOSITE
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-07-07 | 1968-01-06 | 1968-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-07 | 1972-01-06 | 1972-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-07 | 1976-01-06 | 1976-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |