US3349898A
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Reel case with rotatable lock
Assignee: Data Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1966-05-18
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Granted: 1967-10-31
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Expires: 1986-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C J Palson
- 👤 Anthony L Gelardi
- 👤 Mathus Gregory
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:26
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/027; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/32; G03B21/321; G03B21/323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A REEL AND CLOSURE FOR MAGNETIC TAPE COMPRISING A REEL HAVING A HUB AND A PAIR OF GENERALLY PARALLEL FRONT AND REAR FLANGES, SAID HUB HAVING A CENTRAL CYLINDRICAL HUB WALL FOR RECEIVING THE SPINDLE OF A MACHINE ON WHICH THE REEL IS TO BE USED. A RECESS PROVIDED IN THE FRONT SIDE OF THE REEL RADIALLY OUTWARDLY OF THE CYLINDRICAL HUB WALL, A CLOSURE FOR THE REEL HAVING A CYLINDRICAL WALL OF A WIDTH AT LEAST SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE WIDTH OF THE REEL MEASURED AT THE PERIPHERY OF THE FLANGES, SEALING MEANS ENGAGING ONE EDGE OF THE CYLINDRICAL WALL AND THE PERIPHERY OF THE REAR FLANGE OF THE REEL TO SEAL THE TWO TOGETHER WHEN THE CLOSURE IS ON THE REEL, AN ANNULAR WALL AS PART OF THE CLOSURE SECURED AT ITS PERIPHERY OF THE OTHER EDGE OF THE CYLINDRICAL WALL, SEALING MEANS ENGAGING THE ANNULAR WALL OF THE CLOSURE AND THE FRONT FLANGE OF THE REEL TO SEAL THE TWO TOGETHER WHEN THE CLOSURE IS ON THE REEL, AND LOCKING MEANS CARRIED BY AND MVABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE ANNULAR WALL AND COOPERATING WITH THE RECESS FOR RELEASABLY LOCKING THE CLOSURE ON THE REEL WITH THE SEALING MEANS OPERATIVE SO THAT THE CLOSURE FORMS A SEAL ABOUT THE REEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A REEL AND CLOSURE FOR MAGNETIC TAPE COMPRISING A REEL HAVING A HUB AND A PAIR OF GENERALLY PARALLEL FRONT AND REAR FLANGES, SAID HUB HAVING A CENTRAL CYLINDRICAL HUB WALL FOR RECEIVING THE SPINDLE OF A MACHINE ON WHICH THE REEL IS TO BE USED. A RECESS PROVIDED IN THE FRONT SIDE OF THE REEL RADIALLY OUTWARDLY OF THE CYLINDRICAL HUB WALL, A CLOSURE FOR THE REEL HAVING A CYLINDRICAL WALL OF A WIDTH AT LEAST SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE WIDTH OF THE REEL MEASURED AT THE PERIPHERY OF THE FLANGES, SEALING MEANS ENGAGING ONE EDGE OF THE CYLINDRICAL WALL AND THE PERIPHERY OF THE REAR FLANGE OF THE REEL TO SEAL THE TWO TOGETHER WHEN THE CLOSURE IS ON THE REEL, AN ANNULAR WALL AS PART OF THE CLOSURE SECURED AT ITS PERIPHERY OF THE OTHER EDGE OF THE CYLINDRICAL WALL, SEALING MEANS ENGAGING THE ANNULAR WALL OF THE CLOSURE AND THE FRONT FLANGE OF THE REEL TO SEAL THE TWO TOGETHER WHEN THE CLOSURE IS ON THE REEL, AND LOCKING MEANS CARRIED BY AND MVABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE ANNULAR WALL AND COOPERATING WITH THE RECESS FOR RELEASABLY LOCKING THE CLOSURE ON THE REEL WITH THE SEALING MEANS OPERATIVE SO THAT THE CLOSURE FORMS A SEAL ABOUT THE 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) | 1970-10-30 | 1971-05-01 | 1971-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-30 | 1975-05-01 | 1975-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-30 | 1979-05-01 | 1979-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |