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Case for reels
Assignee: Data Packaging Corp
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Filing: 1966-07-21
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1986-07-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mathus Gregory
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:39
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/027; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A REEL CASE COMPRISING A COVER AND A BASE, A LOCKING DEVICE INCLUDING A HANDLE ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE TOP SURFACE OF THE COVER WITH THE HANDLE HAVING A GRIPPER BAR EXTENDING ACROSS IT, SAID HANDLE WHEN TURNED IN ONE DIRECTION LOCKING THE CASE AND WHEN TURNED IN THE OTHER DIRECTION UNLOCKING THE CASE, A TRANSPARENT PLASTIC ROD EXTENDING THROUGH THE HANDLE FROM ITS TOP TO THE SURFACE OF THE COVER, AND A COLOR COATING APPLIED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE COVER AND DISPOSED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE BOTTOM OF THE ROD WHEN THE HANDLE IS IN THE LOCKED POSITION TO INDICATE THAT THE CASE IS LOCKED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A REEL CASE COMPRISING A COVER AND A BASE, A LOCKING DEVICE INCLUDING A HANDLE ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE TOP SURFACE OF THE COVER WITH THE HANDLE HAVING A GRIPPER BAR EXTENDING ACROSS IT, SAID HANDLE WHEN TURNED IN ONE DIRECTION LOCKING THE CASE AND WHEN TURNED IN THE OTHER DIRECTION UNLOCKING THE CASE, A TRANSPARENT PLASTIC ROD EXTENDING THROUGH THE HANDLE FROM ITS TOP TO THE SURFACE OF THE COVER, AND A COLOR COATING APPLIED TO THE TOP SURFACE OF THE COVER AND DISPOSED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE BOTTOM OF THE ROD WHEN THE HANDLE IS IN THE LOCKED POSITION TO INDICATE THAT THE CASE IS LOCKED.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |