US3231081A
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Combination reel and cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-01
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1982-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elterman Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:17
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/037; B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/04; B65H75/08; B65H75/14; B65H75/141; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/32; G03B21/321; G03B21/323; G11B23/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
IN A COMBINATION REEL AND COVER FOR USE WITH A STRIP, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: A REEL ELEMENT HAVING A HUB, A FIRST FLANGE MEMBER RADIATING FROM SAID HUB, A SECOND FLANGE MEMBER RADIATING FROM SAID HUB OF GREATER DIAMETER THAN SAID FIRST FLANGE MEMBER; A COVER ELEMENT HAVING A MAIN COVER WALL AND A PERIPHERAL RIM, LIMITING MEANS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY ARRANGED PROTUBERANCES ON AN INNER SURFACES OF SAID PERIPHERAL RIM, SAID LIMITING MEANS PERMITTING THE FIRST FLANGE TO PASS UNRESTRICTED INTO SAID COVER WHILE SELECTIVELY CONTACTING AN INWARDLY DISPOSED SURFACE OF SAID SECOND FLANGE MEMBER TO PREVENT THE SAME FROM ENTERING SAID COVER BEYOND SAID LIMITING MEANS, AND A PLURALITY OF FLEXIBLE INWARDLY PROJECTING PROTUBERANCES ON SAID INNER SURFACE OF SAID RIM DETACHABLY ENGAGING A SECOND OPPOSITELY DISPOSED SURFACE OF SAID SECOND FLANGE TO MAINTAIN SAID REEL ELEMENT WITHIN SAID COVER ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
IN A COMBINATION REEL AND COVER FOR USE WITH A STRIP, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: A REEL ELEMENT HAVING A HUB, A FIRST FLANGE MEMBER RADIATING FROM SAID HUB, A SECOND FLANGE MEMBER RADIATING FROM SAID HUB OF GREATER DIAMETER THAN SAID FIRST FLANGE MEMBER; A COVER ELEMENT HAVING A MAIN COVER WALL AND A PERIPHERAL RIM, LIMITING MEANS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY ARRANGED PROTUBERANCES ON AN INNER SURFACES OF SAID PERIPHERAL RIM, SAID LIMITING MEANS PERMITTING THE FIRST FLANGE TO PASS UNRESTRICTED INTO SAID COVER WHILE SELECTIVELY CONTACTING AN INWARDLY DISPOSED SURFACE OF SAID SECOND FLANGE MEMBER TO PREVENT THE SAME FROM ENTERING SAID COVER BEYOND SAID LIMITING MEANS, AND A PLURALITY OF FLEXIBLE INWARDLY PROJECTING PROTUBERANCES ON SAID INNER SURFACE OF SAID RIM DETACHABLY ENGAGING A SECOND OPPOSITELY DISPOSED SURFACE OF SAID SECOND FLANGE TO MAINTAIN SAID REEL ELEMENT WITHIN SAID COVER ELEMENT.
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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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |