US3266750A
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Universal bobbin holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-01
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1983-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sr Richard K Whitehead
- 👤 Jr Richard K Whitehead
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:42
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01H; D01H1/00; D01H1/14; D01H1/18; D01H1/183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A BOBBIN HOLDER COMPRISING A TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING CHANNEL THEREIN, A CENTRAL BODY SLIDABLY MOVABLE WITHIN THE TUBULAR MEMBER AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF PREDETERMINED POSITIONS, A BOBBIN HOLDING MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED UPON THE CENTRAL BODY SO AS TO BE RETRACTED INWARDLY WHEN THE CENTRAL BODY IS IN ONE OF SAID PREDETERMINED POSITIONS, A SLIDABLE MEMBER MOVABLE ALONG THE TUBULAR MEMBER AND HAVING A CYCLE OF MOTION TOWARD AND AWAY FROM A REFERENCE POINT ON THE TUBULAR MEMBER, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE MOTION OF THE SLIDABLE MEMBER FOR ALTERNATELY RETAINING THE CENTRAL BODY IN THE SAID ONE PREDETERMINED POSITION AND RELEASING THE CENTRAL BODY FROM THE SAID ONE PREDETERMINED POSITION WHEN THE SAID CYCLE OF MOTION OF THE SLIDABLE MEMBER IS REPEATED A PLURALITY OF TIMES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A BOBBIN HOLDER COMPRISING A TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING CHANNEL THEREIN, A CENTRAL BODY SLIDABLY MOVABLE WITHIN THE TUBULAR MEMBER AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF PREDETERMINED POSITIONS, A BOBBIN HOLDING MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED UPON THE CENTRAL BODY SO AS TO BE RETRACTED INWARDLY WHEN THE CENTRAL BODY IS IN ONE OF SAID PREDETERMINED POSITIONS, A SLIDABLE MEMBER MOVABLE ALONG THE TUBULAR MEMBER AND HAVING A CYCLE OF MOTION TOWARD AND AWAY FROM A REFERENCE POINT ON THE TUBULAR MEMBER, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE MOTION OF THE SLIDABLE MEMBER FOR ALTERNATELY RETAINING THE CENTRAL BODY IN THE SAID ONE PREDETERMINED POSITION AND RELEASING THE CENTRAL BODY FROM THE SAID ONE PREDETERMINED POSITION WHEN THE SAID CYCLE OF MOTION OF THE SLIDABLE MEMBER IS REPEATED A PLURALITY OF TIMES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2931593A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |