US3143313A
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Molded separable reel
Assignee: AT&T Teletype Corp
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Filing: 1961-12-06
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1981-12-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred Z Purzycki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:21
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/037
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A REEL HALF FOR COOPERATION WITH A LIKE REEL HALF TO FORM A TAPE SUPPORTING REEL COMPRISING: A CIRCULAR FLANGE; ARCUATELY SHAPED TAPE SUPPORTING ARMS FORMING SEGMENTS OF AN EXPANDABLE HUB FOR FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INNER COURSE OF A SUPPLY OF TAPE WOUND ON SAID REEL, SAID ARMS EACH HAVING ONE END RIGIDLY FIXED TO AN INNER FACE OF THE FLANGE AND THE REMAINDER OF SAID ARM ADJACENT SAID INNER FACE EXTENDING ALONG AND SPACED FROM SAID INNER FACE FOR FLEXURE OUTWARDLY WITH RESPECT TO THE AXIS OF THE CIRCULAR FLANGE IN A PATH PARALLEL TO THE FACE OF THE FLANGE FROM A RELAXED POSITION OUT OF FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID INNER COURSE TO A FLEXED POSITION TO ENGAGE SAID INNER COURSE; AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID FREE ENDS OF SAID ARMS FROM THE RELAXED TO THE FLEXED POSITION UPON INTERENGAGEMENT OF SAID REEL HALF WITH A LIKE REEL HALF AND ROTATION OF SAID HALVES RELATIVE ONE TO THE OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A REEL HALF FOR COOPERATION WITH A LIKE REEL HALF TO FORM A TAPE SUPPORTING REEL COMPRISING: A CIRCULAR FLANGE; ARCUATELY SHAPED TAPE SUPPORTING ARMS FORMING SEGMENTS OF AN EXPANDABLE HUB FOR FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INNER COURSE OF A SUPPLY OF TAPE WOUND ON SAID REEL, SAID ARMS EACH HAVING ONE END RIGIDLY FIXED TO AN INNER FACE OF THE FLANGE AND THE REMAINDER OF SAID ARM ADJACENT SAID INNER FACE EXTENDING ALONG AND SPACED FROM SAID INNER FACE FOR FLEXURE OUTWARDLY WITH RESPECT TO THE AXIS OF THE CIRCULAR FLANGE IN A PATH PARALLEL TO THE FACE OF THE FLANGE FROM A RELAXED POSITION OUT OF FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID INNER COURSE TO A FLEXED POSITION TO ENGAGE SAID INNER COURSE; AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID FREE ENDS OF SAID ARMS FROM THE RELAXED TO THE FLEXED POSITION UPON INTERENGAGEMENT OF SAID REEL HALF WITH A LIKE REEL HALF AND ROTATION OF SAID HALVES RELATIVE ONE TO THE OTHER.
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) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |