US3334402A
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Method of manufacturing tape reels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-22
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Granted: 1967-08-08
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Expires: 1985-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Angelo C Cuva
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:32
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/037; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49481; Y10T29/4949; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49865; Y10T29/49908; Y10T29/49938; Y10T29/49947; Y10T29/49954; Y10T29/49959
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A TAPE REEL HAVING A HUB AND A PAIR OF FLANGES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: PROVIDING A SERIES OF AXIALLY EXTENDING, SUBSTANTIALLY SMOOTH BORES IN EACH ANNULAR END FACE OF THE HUB; PROVIDING A SERIES OF OPENINGS IN EACH FLANGE ARRANGED TO ALIGN WITH SAID BORES; PROVIDING FASTENERS HAVING HEAD PORTIONS AND SHANK PORTIONS WHOSE DIAMETER IS GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF SAID BORES; TEMPORARILY REDUCING THE DIAMETER OF THE SHANK PORTION OF SAID FASTENERS WHILE INSERTING SAID FASTENERS THROUGH THE OPENINGS IN SAID FLANGES INTO THE ALIGNED BORES SO THAT THE HEAD PORTION BEARS AGAINST THE FLANGES; AND ENLARGING THE DIAMETER OF THE SHANK PORTIONS TO THEIR ORIGINAL SIZE SO THAT THE FASTENERS GRIP THE PERIPHERAL SURFACES OF THE BORES BY DILATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A TAPE REEL HAVING A HUB AND A PAIR OF FLANGES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: PROVIDING A SERIES OF AXIALLY EXTENDING, SUBSTANTIALLY SMOOTH BORES IN EACH ANNULAR END FACE OF THE HUB; PROVIDING A SERIES OF OPENINGS IN EACH FLANGE ARRANGED TO ALIGN WITH SAID BORES; PROVIDING FASTENERS HAVING HEAD PORTIONS AND SHANK PORTIONS WHOSE DIAMETER IS GREATER THAN THE DIAMETER OF SAID BORES; TEMPORARILY REDUCING THE DIAMETER OF THE SHANK PORTION OF SAID FASTENERS WHILE INSERTING SAID FASTENERS THROUGH THE OPENINGS IN SAID FLANGES INTO THE ALIGNED BORES SO THAT THE HEAD PORTION BEARS AGAINST THE FLANGES; AND ENLARGING THE DIAMETER OF THE SHANK PORTIONS TO THEIR ORIGINAL SIZE SO THAT THE FASTENERS GRIP THE PERIPHERAL SURFACES OF THE BORES BY DILATION.
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) | 1970-08-07 | 1971-02-06 | 1971-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-07 | 1975-02-06 | 1975-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-07 | 1979-02-06 | 1979-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |