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US3243136A
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Reel construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-16
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1983-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert M Bloom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:00
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G11B15/66; G11B15/67; G11B15/674
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A REEL FOR RECEIVING AND WINDING THEREON A CONTINUOUS RIBBON-LIKE MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL HUB HAVING A PAIR OF FACE FLANGES AT OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF, A DRIVE SPINDLE APERTURE EXTENDING AXIALLY OF SAID HUB BETWEEN SAID FACE FLANGES FOR RECEIVING AND ENGAGING A DRIVE SPINDLE CAPABLE OF ROTATING SAID REEL, AND AT LEAST ONE THREADING SLOT PROVIDED IN ONE OF SAID FACE FLANGES AND COMMUNICATING AT ITS OUTER END WITH THE PERIPHERY OF SAID FLANGE AND AT ITS INNER END WITH SAID DRIVE SPINDLE APERTURE, SAID THREADING SLOT HAVING A WIDTH THROUGHOUT ITS ENTIRE LENGTH SUFFICIENT TO PERMIT LATERAL MOVEMENT OF THE REEL RELATIVE TO THE DRIVE SPINDLE WITH THE SPINDLE EXTENDING THROUGH THE THREADING SLOT FROM A FIRST POSITION WITH THE SPINDLE DISPOSED ADJACENT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID FLANGE TO A SECOND POSITION WITH THE SPINDLE DISPOSED IN ALIGNMENT WITH AND THROUGH THE DRIVE SPINDLE APERTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A REEL FOR RECEIVING AND WINDING THEREON A CONTINUOUS RIBBON-LIKE MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL HUB HAVING A PAIR OF FACE FLANGES AT OPPOSITE ENDS THEREOF, A DRIVE SPINDLE APERTURE EXTENDING AXIALLY OF SAID HUB BETWEEN SAID FACE FLANGES FOR RECEIVING AND ENGAGING A DRIVE SPINDLE CAPABLE OF ROTATING SAID REEL, AND AT LEAST ONE THREADING SLOT PROVIDED IN ONE OF SAID FACE FLANGES AND COMMUNICATING AT ITS OUTER END WITH THE PERIPHERY OF SAID FLANGE AND AT ITS INNER END WITH SAID DRIVE SPINDLE APERTURE, SAID THREADING SLOT HAVING A WIDTH THROUGHOUT ITS ENTIRE LENGTH SUFFICIENT TO PERMIT LATERAL MOVEMENT OF THE REEL RELATIVE TO THE DRIVE SPINDLE WITH THE SPINDLE EXTENDING THROUGH THE THREADING SLOT FROM A FIRST POSITION WITH THE SPINDLE DISPOSED ADJACENT THE PERIPHERY OF SAID FLANGE TO A SECOND POSITION WITH THE SPINDLE DISPOSED IN ALIGNMENT WITH AND THROUGH THE DRIVE SPINDLE APERTURE.
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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |