US3222002A
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Conduit windup reel
Assignee: ExxonMobil Oil Corp
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Filing: 1963-04-08
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1983-04-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Holberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/34; B65H75/38; B65H75/44; B65H75/4449; H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
IN COMBINATION, A WINDUP REEL HAVING AN OUTER CYLINDRICAL WALL, DRIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID WINDUP REEL IN EITHER OF TWO DIRECTIONS, CONTROL MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY STOPPING SAID WINDUP REEL IN EACH DIRECTION OF ROTATION, A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT WOUND IN A PLURALITY OF INNER LOOPS WITHIN SAID REEL AND EXTENDING THROUGH AN OPENING IN THE OUTER CYLINDRICAL WALL AND WOUND IN OUTER LOOPS ABOUT THE OUTER CYLINDRICAL WALL WITH THE FREE END THEREOF EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE WINDUP REEL, MEANS FOR FIXING THE OTHER END OF SAID CONDUIT AGAINST MOVEMENT TO FACILITATE CONNECTION THERETO, SAID INNER AND OUTER LOOPS BEING ARRANGED SO THAT THE INNER LOOPS LOOSEN AND TIGHTEN IN RESPONSE TO THE ROTATION OF THE OUTER CYLINDRICAL WALL TO RAISE AND LOWER SAID FREE END OF THE CONDUIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
IN COMBINATION, A WINDUP REEL HAVING AN OUTER CYLINDRICAL WALL, DRIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID WINDUP REEL IN EITHER OF TWO DIRECTIONS, CONTROL MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY STOPPING SAID WINDUP REEL IN EACH DIRECTION OF ROTATION, A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT WOUND IN A PLURALITY OF INNER LOOPS WITHIN SAID REEL AND EXTENDING THROUGH AN OPENING IN THE OUTER CYLINDRICAL WALL AND WOUND IN OUTER LOOPS ABOUT THE OUTER CYLINDRICAL WALL WITH THE FREE END THEREOF EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE WINDUP REEL, MEANS FOR FIXING THE OTHER END OF SAID CONDUIT AGAINST MOVEMENT TO FACILITATE CONNECTION THERETO, SAID INNER AND OUTER LOOPS BEING ARRANGED SO THAT THE INNER LOOPS LOOSEN AND TIGHTEN IN RESPONSE TO THE ROTATION OF THE OUTER CYLINDRICAL WALL TO RAISE AND LOWER SAID FREE END OF THE CONDUIT.
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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |