US3330494A
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Universal film reel
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1965-06-22
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Granted: 1967-07-11
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Expires: 1985-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Arthur C Rissberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:19
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/32; G03B21/321
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A UNIVERSAL FILM REEL POSITIONABLE ON A SPINDLE HAVING A DRIVING CONNECTION FOR ROTATING SAID REEL, COMPRISING: A FIRST FLANGE; A SECOND FLANGE SPACED FROM SAID FIRST FLANGE; A CYLINDRICAL CORE DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID FLANGES; SAID CORE INCLUDING A FIRST END WALL THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY COPLANAR WITH SAID FIRST FLANGE AND A SECOND END WALL THAT IS DISPLACED INWARDLY FROM SAID SECOND FLANGE; SAID FIRST END WALL BEING PROVIDED WITH A CENTRAL OPENING FOR ENGAGING SAID SPINDLE AND LOCATING SAID REEL THEREALONG, A FIRST OPENING INCLUDING A CIRCULAR PORTION HAVING A RADIAL KEYWAY DIRECTED TOWARD SAID CENTRAL OPENING, AND A SECOND OPENING INCLUDING A CIRCULAR PORTION JOINED TO SAID CENTRAL OPENING BY A RADIAL SLOT, SAID FIRST AND SECOND OPENINGS SELECTIVELY ENGAGING SAID DRIVING CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS LOCATION WHEN SAID REEL IS POSITIONED ON SAID SPINDLE WITH SAID FIRST FLANGE FACING SAID DRIVING CONNECTION; EACH OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND OPENINGS BEING POSITIONED ALONG A RESPECTIVE ONE OF A PAIR OF PERPENDICULAR RADII AT DIFFERENT DISTANCES FROM THE CENTER OF SAID CENTRAL OPENING;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A UNIVERSAL FILM REEL POSITIONABLE ON A SPINDLE HAVING A DRIVING CONNECTION FOR ROTATING SAID REEL, COMPRISING: A FIRST FLANGE; A SECOND FLANGE SPACED FROM SAID FIRST FLANGE; A CYLINDRICAL CORE DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID FLANGES; SAID CORE INCLUDING A FIRST END WALL THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY COPLANAR WITH SAID FIRST FLANGE AND A SECOND END WALL THAT IS DISPLACED INWARDLY FROM SAID SECOND FLANGE; SAID FIRST END WALL BEING PROVIDED WITH A CENTRAL OPENING FOR ENGAGING SAID SPINDLE AND LOCATING SAID REEL THEREALONG, A FIRST OPENING INCLUDING A CIRCULAR PORTION HAVING A RADIAL KEYWAY DIRECTED TOWARD SAID CENTRAL OPENING, AND A SECOND OPENING INCLUDING A CIRCULAR PORTION JOINED TO SAID CENTRAL OPENING BY A RADIAL SLOT, SAID FIRST AND SECOND OPENINGS SELECTIVELY ENGAGING SAID DRIVING CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS LOCATION WHEN SAID REEL IS POSITIONED ON SAID SPINDLE WITH SAID FIRST FLANGE FACING SAID DRIVING CONNECTION; EACH OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND OPENINGS BEING POSITIONED ALONG A RESPECTIVE ONE OF A PAIR OF PERPENDICULAR RADII AT DIFFERENT DISTANCES FROM THE CENTER OF SAID CENTRAL OPENING;
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) | 1970-07-10 | 1971-01-09 | 1971-07-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-10 | 1975-01-09 | 1975-07-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-10 | 1979-01-09 | 1979-07-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |