US3236473A
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Plastic reel with aluminum insert hub
Assignee: AMBERLINE CORP
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Filing: 1963-12-11
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1983-12-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arnold P Hultgren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:25
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/037; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/32; G03B21/321
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A TAPE STORAGE AND WINDING REEL DEVOID OF MECHANICAL FASTENERS COMPRISING, A UNITARY METALLIC HUB OF SUBSTANTIALLY I-BEAM RADIAL CROSS SECTION, SAID HUB HAVING A CENTRAL SPINDLE MEMBER AND AN OPPOSED BY A WEB DISPOSED MEMBER, SAID MEMBERS BEING JOINED BY A WEB DISPOSED NORMALLY TO THE AXIS OF SAID HUB, A MALE FLANGE OF MOLDED PLASTIC, THE ANNULAR PLANE SURFACE OF SAID FLANGE BEING NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF SAID HUB AND SAID FLANGE HAVING AN AXIALLY DISPOSED COLLAR, SAID FLANGE-MATING MEMBER BEING ADHESIVELY BONDED TO THE INSIDE SURFACE OF SAID AXIALLY DISPOSED COLLAR, A FEMALE FLANGE BEING NORMAL TO THE ANNULAR PLANE SURFACE OF SAID FLANGE BEING NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF SAID HUB AND SAID FLANGE HAVING AN AXIALLY DISPOSED COLLAR, THE INSIDE SURFACE OF SAID FEMALE FLANGE COLLAR BEING BONDED TO THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF SAID MALE FLANGE COLLAR AND SAID FLANGES FORMING A WINDING CHANNEL TOTALLY INSULATED FROM SAID METALLIC HUB BY SAID FLANGE COLLARS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A TAPE STORAGE AND WINDING REEL DEVOID OF MECHANICAL FASTENERS COMPRISING, A UNITARY METALLIC HUB OF SUBSTANTIALLY I-BEAM RADIAL CROSS SECTION, SAID HUB HAVING A CENTRAL SPINDLE MEMBER AND AN OPPOSED BY A WEB DISPOSED MEMBER, SAID MEMBERS BEING JOINED BY A WEB DISPOSED NORMALLY TO THE AXIS OF SAID HUB, A MALE FLANGE OF MOLDED PLASTIC, THE ANNULAR PLANE SURFACE OF SAID FLANGE BEING NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF SAID HUB AND SAID FLANGE HAVING AN AXIALLY DISPOSED COLLAR, SAID FLANGE-MATING MEMBER BEING ADHESIVELY BONDED TO THE INSIDE SURFACE OF SAID AXIALLY DISPOSED COLLAR, A FEMALE FLANGE BEING NORMAL TO THE ANNULAR PLANE SURFACE OF SAID FLANGE BEING NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF SAID HUB AND SAID FLANGE HAVING AN AXIALLY DISPOSED COLLAR, THE INSIDE SURFACE OF SAID FEMALE FLANGE COLLAR BEING BONDED TO THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF SAID MALE FLANGE COLLAR AND SAID FLANGES FORMING A WINDING CHANNEL TOTALLY INSULATED FROM SAID METALLIC HUB BY SAID FLANGE COLLARS.
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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |