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Tape-collecting reel
Assignee: Digitronics Corp
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Filing: 1963-02-19
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1983-02-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William D Cohen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:16
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/037; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G11B15/66; G11B15/662
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A TAPE-COLLECTING REEL COMPRISING A HUB MEMBER INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND ENDS, A FIRST DISC MEMBER SECURED TO THE FIRST END OF SAID HUB MEMBER, A PLURALITY OF RESILIENT MEANS INCLUDED IN SAID FIRST DISC MEMBER ON THE LOCUS OF A CLOSED CURVE, A PLURALITY OF SPACER POSTS FOR SUPPORTING TAPE WOUND ON SAID COLLECTING REEL, EACH OF SAID SPACER POSTS FIXED TO ONE OF SAID RESILIENT MEANS RESPECTIVELY AND EXTENDING AXIALLY TOWARD THE SECOND END OF SAID HUB MEMBER, AND A SECOND DISC MEMBER, SAID SECOND DISC MEMBER INCLUDING MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID SPACER POSTS AND FOR CAUSING THE LATTER TO TILT RADIALLY OUTWARDLY DURING ENGAGEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A TAPE-COLLECTING REEL COMPRISING A HUB MEMBER INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND ENDS, A FIRST DISC MEMBER SECURED TO THE FIRST END OF SAID HUB MEMBER, A PLURALITY OF RESILIENT MEANS INCLUDED IN SAID FIRST DISC MEMBER ON THE LOCUS OF A CLOSED CURVE, A PLURALITY OF SPACER POSTS FOR SUPPORTING TAPE WOUND ON SAID COLLECTING REEL, EACH OF SAID SPACER POSTS FIXED TO ONE OF SAID RESILIENT MEANS RESPECTIVELY AND EXTENDING AXIALLY TOWARD THE SECOND END OF SAID HUB MEMBER, AND A SECOND DISC MEMBER, SAID SECOND DISC MEMBER INCLUDING MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID SPACER POSTS AND FOR CAUSING THE LATTER TO TILT RADIALLY OUTWARDLY DURING ENGAGEMENT.
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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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |