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US3369654A
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Reel case with gasket support for reel
Assignee: Morningstar Corp
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Filing: 1964-10-21
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Granted: 1968-02-20
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Expires: 1984-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank H Burgess
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:27
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
127 words
A REAL CASE COMPRISING A COVER AND A BASE, AN UPWARDLY EXTENDING COLUMN IN THE BASE AND A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING COLUMN IN THE COVER OF THE SAME DIAMETER AND ADAPTED TO FIT WITHIN THE HUB OF A REEL WITHIN THE CASE, SAID COLUMNS HAVING FACING INNER WALLS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF ONE ANOTHER WHEN THE CASE IN CLOSED, AN UPWARDLY OPEN ANNULAR RECESS PROVIDED IN THE BASE ABOUT THE COLUMN AND A DOWNWARDLY OPEN ANNULAR RECESS IN THE COVER ABOUT ITS COLUMN, SAID RECESSES BEING DEFINED IN PART BY THE COLUMNS, AND EXTRUDED RUBBER-LIKE GASKETS SEATED IN EACH OF THE RECESSES AND HAVING OPPOSED FACES FOR SUPPORTING THE TOP AND BOTTOM INNER EDGES OF THE HUB OF A REEL WITHIN THE CASE WHEN THE CASE IS CLOSED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A REAL CASE COMPRISING A COVER AND A BASE, AN UPWARDLY EXTENDING COLUMN IN THE BASE AND A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING COLUMN IN THE COVER OF THE SAME DIAMETER AND ADAPTED TO FIT WITHIN THE HUB OF A REEL WITHIN THE CASE, SAID COLUMNS HAVING FACING INNER WALLS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF ONE ANOTHER WHEN THE CASE IN CLOSED, AN UPWARDLY OPEN ANNULAR RECESS PROVIDED IN THE BASE ABOUT THE COLUMN AND A DOWNWARDLY OPEN ANNULAR RECESS IN THE COVER ABOUT ITS COLUMN, SAID RECESSES BEING DEFINED IN PART BY THE COLUMNS, AND EXTRUDED RUBBER-LIKE GASKETS SEATED IN EACH OF THE RECESSES AND HAVING OPPOSED FACES FOR SUPPORTING THE TOP AND BOTTOM INNER EDGES OF THE HUB OF A REEL WITHIN THE CASE WHEN THE CASE IS CLOSED.
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) | 1971-02-19 | 1971-08-21 | 1972-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-19 | 1975-08-21 | 1976-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-19 | 1979-08-21 | 1980-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |