US3233841A
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Reel hub
Assignee: Consolidated Electrodynamics Corp
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Filing: 1963-07-01
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1983-07-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph J Neff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:11
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G11B15/66; G11B15/662
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A REEL HUB FOR REMOVABLY MOUNTING AND ROTATING A REEL HAVING AN INNER CYLINDRICAL RETENTION SURFACE COMPRISING: (A) A BASE PLATE HAVING A CYLINDRICAL PERIPHERAL SURFACE; (B) MOVABLE LOCKING MEMBERS DEFINING LOCKING SURFACES LOCATED ADJACENT THE PERIPHERAL SURFACE OF THE BASE PLATE AND POSITIONED TO SELECTIVELY ENGAGE SAID INNER CYLINDRICAL SURFACE OF THE REEL; (C) ACTUATOR MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE LOCKING MEMBERS TO A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH THE LOCKING SURFACES ARE LOCATED INSIDE THE PERIPHERAL SURFACE OF THE BASE PLATE AND DISENGAGED FROM SAID INNER CYLINDRICAL SURFACE OF THE REEL AND FOR SELECTIVELY RELEASING THE LOCKING MEMBERS TO A SECOND POSITION IN WHICH PORTIONS OF THE LOCKING SURFACES PROJECT BEYOND THE PERIPHERAL SURFACE OF THE BASE PLATE TO ENGAGE SAID INNER CYLINDRICAL SURFACE OF THE REEL; AND (D) SPRINGS FOR URGING THE LOCKING MEMBERS TO THEIR SECOND POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A REEL HUB FOR REMOVABLY MOUNTING AND ROTATING A REEL HAVING AN INNER CYLINDRICAL RETENTION SURFACE COMPRISING: (A) A BASE PLATE HAVING A CYLINDRICAL PERIPHERAL SURFACE; (B) MOVABLE LOCKING MEMBERS DEFINING LOCKING SURFACES LOCATED ADJACENT THE PERIPHERAL SURFACE OF THE BASE PLATE AND POSITIONED TO SELECTIVELY ENGAGE SAID INNER CYLINDRICAL SURFACE OF THE REEL; (C) ACTUATOR MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE LOCKING MEMBERS TO A FIRST POSITION IN WHICH THE LOCKING SURFACES ARE LOCATED INSIDE THE PERIPHERAL SURFACE OF THE BASE PLATE AND DISENGAGED FROM SAID INNER CYLINDRICAL SURFACE OF THE REEL AND FOR SELECTIVELY RELEASING THE LOCKING MEMBERS TO A SECOND POSITION IN WHICH PORTIONS OF THE LOCKING SURFACES PROJECT BEYOND THE PERIPHERAL SURFACE OF THE BASE PLATE TO ENGAGE SAID INNER CYLINDRICAL SURFACE OF THE REEL; AND (D) SPRINGS FOR URGING THE LOCKING MEMBERS TO THEIR SECOND POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3002706A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |