US3326495A
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Reel for holding a coil of wire, cord or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-02-14
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Granted: 1967-06-20
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Expires: 1986-02-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruyn Joseph A M De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H49/00; B65H49/18; B65H49/20; B65H49/30; B65H49/305; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/18; B65H75/24; B65H75/34; B65H75/38; B65H75/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A REEL FOR HOLDING A COIL OF WIRE, CORD AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A BASE, A SHAFT ON THE BASE, TWO SPACED PARALLEL FACE PLATES MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON THE SHAFT AND SLIDABLE THEREON, A SERIES OF FINGERS PARALLEL TO THE SHAFT AND EXTENDING BETWEEN THE FACES PLATES TO DEFINE A CORE COAXIAL WITH THE SHAFT AND AROUND WHICH THE COIL IS ADAPTED TO BE LOCATED, ONE END OF EACH FINGER BEING HINGED TO ONE OF THE FACE PLATES TO ALLOW THE DIAMETER OF THE CORE TO BE CHANGED, AND A SERIES OF INCLINED FLANGES ON THE SHAFT PROTRUDING THROUGH ONE OF THE FACE PLATES AND ABUTTING AGAINST EACH OF THE FINGERS SO THAT WHEN THAT FACE PLATE IS MOVED TOWARDS THE INCLINED FLANGES THE FINGERS RIDE UP THE FLANGES AND ARE FORCED OUTWARDLY TO INCREASE THE DIAMETER OF THE CORE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A REEL FOR HOLDING A COIL OF WIRE, CORD AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A BASE, A SHAFT ON THE BASE, TWO SPACED PARALLEL FACE PLATES MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON THE SHAFT AND SLIDABLE THEREON, A SERIES OF FINGERS PARALLEL TO THE SHAFT AND EXTENDING BETWEEN THE FACES PLATES TO DEFINE A CORE COAXIAL WITH THE SHAFT AND AROUND WHICH THE COIL IS ADAPTED TO BE LOCATED, ONE END OF EACH FINGER BEING HINGED TO ONE OF THE FACE PLATES TO ALLOW THE DIAMETER OF THE CORE TO BE CHANGED, AND A SERIES OF INCLINED FLANGES ON THE SHAFT PROTRUDING THROUGH ONE OF THE FACE PLATES AND ABUTTING AGAINST EACH OF THE FINGERS SO THAT WHEN THAT FACE PLATE IS MOVED TOWARDS THE INCLINED FLANGES THE FINGERS RIDE UP THE FLANGES AND ARE FORCED OUTWARDLY TO INCREASE THE DIAMETER OF THE CORE.
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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) | 1970-06-19 | 1970-12-19 | 1971-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-19 | 1974-12-19 | 1975-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-19 | 1978-12-19 | 1979-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |