US3371882A
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Toggle latching reel cover with a sliding door
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1966-09-08
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Granted: 1968-03-05
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Expires: 1986-09-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony W Orlando
- 👤 Ronald R Jacobsen
- 👤 Stanwood W Nutter
- 👤 Popp George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:04
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/56; G11B15/58; G11B15/60; G11B15/66; G11B15/662; G11B15/67; G11B15/671; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/027; G11B23/04; G11B23/08; G11B23/107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A TAPE REEL HAVING FLANGES COMPRISING AN EXPANDABLE SPLIT-RING MEMBER ADAPTED TO SURROUND THE OUTER CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE FLANGES, TOGGLE MEANS SECURED TO THE ENDS OF SAID SPLIT-RING MEMBER ADAPTED TO DRAW THE ENDS OF SAID RING MEMBER TOGETHER TO CLAMP THE RING MEMBER ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF SAID FLANGES, TAPE PASSAGE MEANS FORMED IN SAID RING ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF, MOVABLE DOOR MEANS SECURED TO SAID RING AND ADAPTED TO BE MOVED INTO OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS WITH RESPECT TO SAID PASSAGE MEANS, AND PNEUMATIC MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING THE END OF THE TAPE THROUGH SAID DOOR MEANS IN SAID OPEN POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A TAPE REEL HAVING FLANGES COMPRISING AN EXPANDABLE SPLIT-RING MEMBER ADAPTED TO SURROUND THE OUTER CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE FLANGES, TOGGLE MEANS SECURED TO THE ENDS OF SAID SPLIT-RING MEMBER ADAPTED TO DRAW THE ENDS OF SAID RING MEMBER TOGETHER TO CLAMP THE RING MEMBER ON THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF SAID FLANGES, TAPE PASSAGE MEANS FORMED IN SAID RING ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF, MOVABLE DOOR MEANS SECURED TO SAID RING AND ADAPTED TO BE MOVED INTO OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS WITH RESPECT TO SAID PASSAGE MEANS, AND PNEUMATIC MEANS FOR TRANSPORTING THE END OF THE TAPE THROUGH SAID DOOR MEANS IN SAID OPEN POSITION.
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) | 1971-03-05 | 1971-09-04 | 1972-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-05 | 1975-09-04 | 1976-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-05 | 1979-09-04 | 1980-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |