US3229811A
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Plug for mounting tape reels
Assignee: Audio Devices Inc
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Filing: 1963-07-26
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1983-07-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Studwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:50
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A MOUNTING PLUG FOR TAPE REELS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL PLUG BODY, AN ANNULAR FLANGE EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM ONE EDGE OF SAID BODY, OUTWARDLY EXTENDING PROJECTIONS DISPOSED ON THE SURFACE OF SAID CYLINDER IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO SAID FLANGE FOR GRIPPING WALL PORTIONS OF A CARDBOARD PANEL WHEN SAID BODY IF FITTED IN AN OPENING DEFINED THEREIN TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID PLUG RELATIVE TO SAID PANEL, A PLURALITY OF TAPE REEL MOUNTING MEANS PROJECTING FROM SAID BODY RADIALLY BEYOND SAID OUTWARDLY EXTENDING PROJECTIONS AT NEXT ADJACENT LOCATIONS SPACED AXIALLY FROM SAID FLANGE FOR PROJECTING OVER AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH INSIDE PORTIONS OF THE CARDBOARD PANEL IN OPPOSITION TO SAID FLANGE WHEN SEATED AGAINST OUTSIDE PORTIONS THEREOF TO HOLD THE PLUG FROM READY WITHDRAWAL FROM THE OPENING IN SAID PANEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A MOUNTING PLUG FOR TAPE REELS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL PLUG BODY, AN ANNULAR FLANGE EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM ONE EDGE OF SAID BODY, OUTWARDLY EXTENDING PROJECTIONS DISPOSED ON THE SURFACE OF SAID CYLINDER IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO SAID FLANGE FOR GRIPPING WALL PORTIONS OF A CARDBOARD PANEL WHEN SAID BODY IF FITTED IN AN OPENING DEFINED THEREIN TO PREVENT ROTATION OF SAID PLUG RELATIVE TO SAID PANEL, A PLURALITY OF TAPE REEL MOUNTING MEANS PROJECTING FROM SAID BODY RADIALLY BEYOND SAID OUTWARDLY EXTENDING PROJECTIONS AT NEXT ADJACENT LOCATIONS SPACED AXIALLY FROM SAID FLANGE FOR PROJECTING OVER AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH INSIDE PORTIONS OF THE CARDBOARD PANEL IN OPPOSITION TO SAID FLANGE WHEN SEATED AGAINST OUTSIDE PORTIONS THEREOF TO HOLD THE PLUG FROM READY WITHDRAWAL FROM THE OPENING IN SAID PANEL.
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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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |