US3189294A
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Reel with automatically closing and locking window means
Assignee: Morningstar Corp
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Filing: 1963-04-05
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Granted: 1965-06-15
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Expires: 1983-04-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Morningstar Otto
- 👤 Frank H Burgess
- 👤 Mathus Gregory
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:03
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G11B15/66; G11B15/67; G11B15/674; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/037
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A REEL COMPRISING A HUB AND A PAIR OF SPACED FLANGES, A BEZEL MOUNTED ON ONE OF THE FLANGES IN THE REGION OF THE HUB AND HAVING A RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FACING CHANNEL, A SECOND CHANNEL PROVIDED ON THE FLANGE AND FACING RADIALLY INWARDLY TOWARD THE CHANNEL OF THE BEZEL, AN OPENING IN THE FLANGE RADIALLY BEYOND THE HUB AND BETWEEN THE TWO CHANNELS, AN ARCUATE MEMBER DISPOSED OVER THE OPENING AND WITH ITS INNER AND OUTER EDGES DISPOSED IN THE CHANNELS, AN OPENING IN THE ARCUATE MEMBER ADAPTED TO OVERLIE THE OPENING IN THE FLANGE WHEN THE NUMBER IS DISPOSED IN ONE DIRECTION, SAID MEMBER CLOSING THE FLANGE OPENING WHEN THE MEMGER IS IN A SECOND POSITION, A CAVITY PROVIDED IN THE REGION OF THE HUB BENEATH THE MEMBER AND BETWEEN THE CHANNELS, A PROTRUSION PROVIDED ON THE MEMBER AND EXTENDING INTO THE CAVITY, LATCHING MEANS DISPOSED IN THE CAVITY AND CARRIED BY THE MEMBER FOR RETAINING THE MEMBER IN THE SECOND POSITION, AND RELEASING MEANS CARRIED BY AND MOVABLE WITH THE MEMBER FOR DISABLING THE LATCHING MEANS SO THAT THE MEMBER MAY BE MOVED MANUALLY TO THE FIRST POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A REEL COMPRISING A HUB AND A PAIR OF SPACED FLANGES, A BEZEL MOUNTED ON ONE OF THE FLANGES IN THE REGION OF THE HUB AND HAVING A RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FACING CHANNEL, A SECOND CHANNEL PROVIDED ON THE FLANGE AND FACING RADIALLY INWARDLY TOWARD THE CHANNEL OF THE BEZEL, AN OPENING IN THE FLANGE RADIALLY BEYOND THE HUB AND BETWEEN THE TWO CHANNELS, AN ARCUATE MEMBER DISPOSED OVER THE OPENING AND WITH ITS INNER AND OUTER EDGES DISPOSED IN THE CHANNELS, AN OPENING IN THE ARCUATE MEMBER ADAPTED TO OVERLIE THE OPENING IN THE FLANGE WHEN THE NUMBER IS DISPOSED IN ONE DIRECTION, SAID MEMBER CLOSING THE FLANGE OPENING WHEN THE MEMGER IS IN A SECOND POSITION, A CAVITY PROVIDED IN THE REGION OF THE HUB BENEATH THE MEMBER AND BETWEEN THE CHANNELS, A PROTRUSION PROVIDED ON THE MEMBER AND EXTENDING INTO THE CAVITY, LATCHING MEANS DISPOSED IN THE CAVITY AND CARRIED BY THE MEMBER FOR RETAINING THE MEMBER IN THE SECOND POSITION, AND RELEASING MEANS CARRIED BY AND MOVABLE WITH THE MEMBER FOR DISABLING THE LATCHING MEANS SO THAT THE MEMBER MAY BE MOVED MANUALLY TO THE FIRST POSITION.
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) | 1968-06-14 | 1968-12-14 | 1969-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-14 | 1972-12-14 | 1973-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-14 | 1976-12-14 | 1977-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |