US3307688A
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Reel storage container
Assignee: Bruce Industries Inc
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Filing: 1965-06-25
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Granted: 1967-03-07
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Expires: 1985-06-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Joseph C Widmont
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:43
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
IN A CONTAINER TO STORE A REEL OF MAGNETIC TAPE, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A COVER MEMBER AND BASE MEMBER WHICH FORM A FLAT DRUM-LIKE ENCLOSURE, EACH MEMBER HAVING A CENTRALLY DISPOSED LOCATING RING TO POSITION THE REEL WITHIN THE CONTAINER, A LOCKING MECHANISM FOR LOCKING THE COVER MEMBER TO THE BASE MEMBER, COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF LATCHING FINGERS ON THE COVER MEMBER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A LOCKING SHOULDER ON THE BASE MEMBER, AND MEANS INCLUDING A SNAP RING CONSTRUCTED OF A POLYPROPYLENE MATERIAL OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID LATCHING FINGERS FOR CAUSING ENGAGEMENT OF SAID LATCHING FINGERS WITH SAID LOCKING SHOULDER TO LOCK THE COVER MEMBER ON THE BASE MEMBER AND TO CAUSE DISENGAGEMENT OF SAID LATCHING FINGERS FROM SAID LOCKING SHOULDER TO UNLOCK SAID COVER MEMBER AND TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF SAID COVER MEMBER FROM SAID BASE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
IN A CONTAINER TO STORE A REEL OF MAGNETIC TAPE, SAID CONTAINER HAVING A COVER MEMBER AND BASE MEMBER WHICH FORM A FLAT DRUM-LIKE ENCLOSURE, EACH MEMBER HAVING A CENTRALLY DISPOSED LOCATING RING TO POSITION THE REEL WITHIN THE CONTAINER, A LOCKING MECHANISM FOR LOCKING THE COVER MEMBER TO THE BASE MEMBER, COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF LATCHING FINGERS ON THE COVER MEMBER FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A LOCKING SHOULDER ON THE BASE MEMBER, AND MEANS INCLUDING A SNAP RING CONSTRUCTED OF A POLYPROPYLENE MATERIAL OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID LATCHING FINGERS FOR CAUSING ENGAGEMENT OF SAID LATCHING FINGERS WITH SAID LOCKING SHOULDER TO LOCK THE COVER MEMBER ON THE BASE MEMBER AND TO CAUSE DISENGAGEMENT OF SAID LATCHING FINGERS FROM SAID LOCKING SHOULDER TO UNLOCK SAID COVER MEMBER AND TO PERMIT REMOVAL OF SAID COVER MEMBER FROM SAID BASE MEMBER.
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) | 1970-03-06 | 1970-09-05 | 1971-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-06 | 1974-09-05 | 1975-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-06 | 1978-09-05 | 1979-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |