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US3311228A
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Tape reel protective closure and latch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-11
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Granted: 1967-03-28
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Expires: 1985-10-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas S Kulka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:54
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A TAPE REEL PROTECTIVE CLOSURE AND LATCH FOR APPLICATION TO A CONVENTIONAL TAPE REEL HAVING A HUB AND SPACED FLANGES FOR RETAINING TAPE WOUND ON THE HUB, SAID CLOSURE AND LATCH COMPRISING A STRAP OF FLEXIBLE YIELDABLE MATERIAL AND OF A LENGTH TO EXTEND AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF THE FLANGES OF SAID REEL, SAID STRAP HAVING A BODY PORTION OF A WIDTH TO BE TIGHTLY RECEIVED BETWEEN SAID FLANGES, INWARDLY PROJECTING RADIAL FLANGES ON OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES OF SAID STRAP, SAID RADIAL FLANGES BEING SPACED FROM SAID BODY PORTION TO PROVIDE GROOVES FOR RECEIVING THE PERIPHERAL EDGES OF SAID REEL FLANGES, SAID BODY PORTION HAVING A LONGITUDINAL OPENING THEREIN AT LEAST AT ONE END OF SAID STRAP, A PROJECTING TAB ON THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID STRAP OF A LENGTH AND SIZE TO BE RECEIVED IN SAID OPENING WHEN SAID STRAP IS DISPOSED ON A REEL, SAID TAB BEING OF RELATIVELY STIFF MATERIAL, AND COOPERATING MEANS ON SAID STRAP AND TAB FOR RELEASABLY SECURING SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A TAPE REEL PROTECTIVE CLOSURE AND LATCH FOR APPLICATION TO A CONVENTIONAL TAPE REEL HAVING A HUB AND SPACED FLANGES FOR RETAINING TAPE WOUND ON THE HUB, SAID CLOSURE AND LATCH COMPRISING A STRAP OF FLEXIBLE YIELDABLE MATERIAL AND OF A LENGTH TO EXTEND AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF THE FLANGES OF SAID REEL, SAID STRAP HAVING A BODY PORTION OF A WIDTH TO BE TIGHTLY RECEIVED BETWEEN SAID FLANGES, INWARDLY PROJECTING RADIAL FLANGES ON OPPOSITE SIDE EDGES OF SAID STRAP, SAID RADIAL FLANGES BEING SPACED FROM SAID BODY PORTION TO PROVIDE GROOVES FOR RECEIVING THE PERIPHERAL EDGES OF SAID REEL FLANGES, SAID BODY PORTION HAVING A LONGITUDINAL OPENING THEREIN AT LEAST AT ONE END OF SAID STRAP, A PROJECTING TAB ON THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID STRAP OF A LENGTH AND SIZE TO BE RECEIVED IN SAID OPENING WHEN SAID STRAP IS DISPOSED ON A REEL, SAID TAB BEING OF RELATIVELY STIFF MATERIAL, AND COOPERATING MEANS ON SAID STRAP AND TAB FOR RELEASABLY SECURING SAID
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-03-27 | 1970-09-26 | 1971-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-27 | 1974-09-26 | 1975-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-27 | 1978-09-26 | 1979-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |