US3343667A
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Locking mechanism for wrap-around cover for tape reels
Assignee: AMERLINE CORP
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Filing: 1965-09-23
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Granted: 1967-09-26
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Expires: 1985-09-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester J Tellen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:36
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/027; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/32; G03B21/321; G03B21/328
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A DEVICE FOR LOCKING TOGETHER THE END PORTIONS OF A WRAP-AROUND TYPE TAPE REEL COVER, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING AN OVERLAP MEMBER FIXED TO ONE END PORTION OF SAID COVER, THE OTHER END PORTION OF SAID COVER SLIDABLY RECEIVED BY SAID OVERLAP MEMBER, A LONGITUDINAL SLOT HAV ING AN INNER END IN SAID OTHER END PORTION, TEETH ON SAID COVER AT SAID INNER END OF SAID SLOT, A RETAINER MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID OVERLAP MEMBER AND ENGAGING SAID SLOT, AND TEETH ON SAID RETAINER MEMBER ENGAGING THE TEETH AT SAID INNER END OF SAID SLOT TO THEREBY MAINTAIN SAID WRAPAROUND COVER IN A LOCKED CONDITION AROUND SAID REEL REGARDLESS OF THE DIMENSIONAL VARIATIONS OF SAID COVER AND OF SAID REEL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
A DEVICE FOR LOCKING TOGETHER THE END PORTIONS OF A WRAP-AROUND TYPE TAPE REEL COVER, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING AN OVERLAP MEMBER FIXED TO ONE END PORTION OF SAID COVER, THE OTHER END PORTION OF SAID COVER SLIDABLY RECEIVED BY SAID OVERLAP MEMBER, A LONGITUDINAL SLOT HAV ING AN INNER END IN SAID OTHER END PORTION, TEETH ON SAID COVER AT SAID INNER END OF SAID SLOT, A RETAINER MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID OVERLAP MEMBER AND ENGAGING SAID SLOT, AND TEETH ON SAID RETAINER MEMBER ENGAGING THE TEETH AT SAID INNER END OF SAID SLOT TO THEREBY MAINTAIN SAID WRAPAROUND COVER IN A LOCKED CONDITION AROUND SAID REEL REGARDLESS OF THE DIMENSIONAL VARIATIONS OF SAID COVER AND OF SAID REEL.
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) | 1970-09-25 | 1971-03-27 | 1971-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-25 | 1975-03-27 | 1975-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-25 | 1979-03-27 | 1979-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |