US3286829A
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Wrap-around reel case
Assignee: Data Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1965-03-15
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1985-03-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George F Lyman
- 👤 Mathus Gregory
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:54
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/32; G03B21/321; G03B21/323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A REEL CLOSURE COMPRISING AN ENCIRCULING WALL MADE OF A STIFF MATERIAL TO RESIST DISTORTION AND HAVING AN INWARDLY FACING CHANNEL FOR RECEIVING THE PERIPHERY OF THE FLANGES OF A REEL PLACED WITHIN THE WALL, A RUBBER-LIKE GASKET DISPOSED WITHIN THE CHANNEL FOR SEALING THE EDGE OF THE REEL CLOSED WHEN THE WALL IS CLOSED ABOUT THE REEL, MEANS FORMED AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ENCIRCLING WALL AND COPLANAR WITH ONE SIDE OF THE CHANNEL FOR ALIGNING THE REEL FLANGES WITH THE CHANNEL WHEN THE REEL IS PLACED AGAINST MEANS, TWO BREAKS PROVIDED IN THE ENCIRCULING WALL SUBSTANTIALLY 180* APART WITH THE MARGINES OF ONE BREAK SECURED TOGETHER BY A HINGE, A LATCH INCLUDING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED PLATE ON ONE MARGIN OF THE SECOND BREAK AND A SHOULDER ON THE OTHER MARGIN OF SAID SECOND BREAK AND ENGAGED BY THE PLATE TO YIELDABLY RETAIN THE WALL IN A CLOSED CONDITION, A CLOSED CHAMBER BENEATH THE PLATE, AND SPRING MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN THE CHAMBER AND ENGAGING THE PLATE AND URGING THE PLATE TO ENGAGE THE SHOULDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A REEL CLOSURE COMPRISING AN ENCIRCULING WALL MADE OF A STIFF MATERIAL TO RESIST DISTORTION AND HAVING AN INWARDLY FACING CHANNEL FOR RECEIVING THE PERIPHERY OF THE FLANGES OF A REEL PLACED WITHIN THE WALL, A RUBBER-LIKE GASKET DISPOSED WITHIN THE CHANNEL FOR SEALING THE EDGE OF THE REEL CLOSED WHEN THE WALL IS CLOSED ABOUT THE REEL, MEANS FORMED AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ENCIRCLING WALL AND COPLANAR WITH ONE SIDE OF THE CHANNEL FOR ALIGNING THE REEL FLANGES WITH THE CHANNEL WHEN THE REEL IS PLACED AGAINST MEANS, TWO BREAKS PROVIDED IN THE ENCIRCULING WALL SUBSTANTIALLY 180* APART WITH THE MARGINES OF ONE BREAK SECURED TOGETHER BY A HINGE, A LATCH INCLUDING A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED PLATE ON ONE MARGIN OF THE SECOND BREAK AND A SHOULDER ON THE OTHER MARGIN OF SAID SECOND BREAK AND ENGAGED BY THE PLATE TO YIELDABLY RETAIN THE WALL IN A CLOSED CONDITION, A CLOSED CHAMBER BENEATH THE PLATE, AND SPRING MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN THE CHAMBER AND ENGAGING THE PLATE AND URGING THE PLATE TO ENGAGE THE SHOULDER.
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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |