US3353660A
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Shipping container
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1967-01-25
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Granted: 1967-11-21
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Expires: 1987-01-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald H Will
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:06
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
75 words
A TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE CONTAINER AND AT LEAST ONE TAPE REEL THEREIN CARRYING MAGNETIC RECORDING TAPE, SAID CONTAINER COMPRISING AN ASSEMBLABLE CASE AND SUPPORT MEANS WITHIN THE CASE FOR MOUNTING SAID REEL, SAID SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING (1) STRUCTURE SUBSTANTIALLY FIXING SAID REEL AGAINST TRANSLATORY MOTION WITHIN THE CONTAINER, AND (2) LOW-FRICTION MEANS WHEREBY SAID REEL ROTATES WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTAINER, THEREBY PERMITTING THE REEL TO REMAIN PARTIALLY INDEPENDENT OF ROTARY FORCES ON THE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE CONTAINER AND AT LEAST ONE TAPE REEL THEREIN CARRYING MAGNETIC RECORDING TAPE, SAID CONTAINER COMPRISING AN ASSEMBLABLE CASE AND SUPPORT MEANS WITHIN THE CASE FOR MOUNTING SAID REEL, SAID SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING (1) STRUCTURE SUBSTANTIALLY FIXING SAID REEL AGAINST TRANSLATORY MOTION WITHIN THE CONTAINER, AND (2) LOW-FRICTION MEANS WHEREBY SAID REEL ROTATES WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTAINER, THEREBY PERMITTING THE REEL TO REMAIN PARTIALLY INDEPENDENT OF ROTARY FORCES ON THE CONTAINER.
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) | 1970-11-20 | 1971-05-22 | 1971-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-20 | 1975-05-22 | 1975-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-20 | 1979-05-22 | 1979-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |