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US3253799A
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Reel for extending and retracting a flexible cable actuator
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1962-03-16
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Granted: 1966-05-31
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Expires: 1982-03-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond J Till
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:27
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/08; H01Q1/10; H01Q1/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A REEL ASSEMBLY FOR ACTUATING AN EXTENSIBLE AND RETRACTABLE ANTENNA INCLUDING, A HOUSING HAVING AN OPENING, A COVER ATTACHED TO SAID HOUSING FOR CLOSING SAID OPENING, A SHAFT JOURNALLED IN SAID HOUSING AND SAID COVER, INNER AND OUTER DRUM MEMBERS JOURNALLED ON SAID SHAFT AND HAVING TELESCOPICALLY ARRANGED, RADIALLY SPACED CONICAL SURFACES DEFINING A CONICAL SLOT, A FLEXIBLE CABLE HAVING ONE END FIXEDLY ATTACHED TO SAID INNER DRUM MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO BE WOUND IN A SINGLE LAYER IN SAID CONICAL SLOT AND UNWOUND THEREFROM, AND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID DRUM MEMBERS IN EITHER DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A REEL ASSEMBLY FOR ACTUATING AN EXTENSIBLE AND RETRACTABLE ANTENNA INCLUDING, A HOUSING HAVING AN OPENING, A COVER ATTACHED TO SAID HOUSING FOR CLOSING SAID OPENING, A SHAFT JOURNALLED IN SAID HOUSING AND SAID COVER, INNER AND OUTER DRUM MEMBERS JOURNALLED ON SAID SHAFT AND HAVING TELESCOPICALLY ARRANGED, RADIALLY SPACED CONICAL SURFACES DEFINING A CONICAL SLOT, A FLEXIBLE CABLE HAVING ONE END FIXEDLY ATTACHED TO SAID INNER DRUM MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO BE WOUND IN A SINGLE LAYER IN SAID CONICAL SLOT AND UNWOUND THEREFROM, AND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID DRUM MEMBERS IN EITHER DIRECTION.
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) | 1969-05-30 | 1969-11-29 | 1970-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-30 | 1973-11-29 | 1974-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-30 | 1977-11-29 | 1978-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |