US3372665A
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Cable dispensing and securing device
Assignee: FKI Industries Inc
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Filing: 1966-09-20
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Granted: 1968-03-12
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Expires: 1986-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lilburn L Mesler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:36
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/24; B63B21/26; B63B22/00; B63B22/18; B63B2205/00; B63B2205/02; B63B2205/04; B63B2205/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING AND SECURING A CABLE COMPRISING (A) A MAIN BODY PORTION; (B) A FLYER ROTATABLE ON THE BODY PORTION; (C) A REEL FIXED TO THE BODY PORTION COAXIAL WITH THE FLYER; (D) A LENGTH OF CABLE WRAPPED ABOUT THE REEL TO BE PAID OUT FROM THE END OF THE REEL THROUGH THE FLYER TO IMPART ROTATION OF THE FLYER; (E) LOCKING MEANS FOR PREVENTING ROTATION OF THE FLYER AND PAY OUT OF THE CABLE COMPRISING (I) POSITIVELY ENGAGEABLE FIRST AND SECOND LOCKING ELEMENTS MOUNTED ON THE FLYER AND BODY PORTION RESPECTIVELY AND BIASED TOWARD LOCKED POSITION, (II) RESTRAINING MEANS RELEASABLE HOLDING SAID LOCKING ELEMENTS OUT OF LOCKED POSITION, AND (III) TRIGGERING MEANS FOR DISABLING SAID RESTRAINING MEANS TO RELEASE SAID LOCKING ELEMENTS INTO LOCKED POSITION AND PREVENT ROTATION OF THE FLYER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
134 words
A DEVICE FOR DISPENSING AND SECURING A CABLE COMPRISING (A) A MAIN BODY PORTION; (B) A FLYER ROTATABLE ON THE BODY PORTION; (C) A REEL FIXED TO THE BODY PORTION COAXIAL WITH THE FLYER; (D) A LENGTH OF CABLE WRAPPED ABOUT THE REEL TO BE PAID OUT FROM THE END OF THE REEL THROUGH THE FLYER TO IMPART ROTATION OF THE FLYER; (E) LOCKING MEANS FOR PREVENTING ROTATION OF THE FLYER AND PAY OUT OF THE CABLE COMPRISING (I) POSITIVELY ENGAGEABLE FIRST AND SECOND LOCKING ELEMENTS MOUNTED ON THE FLYER AND BODY PORTION RESPECTIVELY AND BIASED TOWARD LOCKED POSITION, (II) RESTRAINING MEANS RELEASABLE HOLDING SAID LOCKING ELEMENTS OUT OF LOCKED POSITION, AND (III) TRIGGERING MEANS FOR DISABLING SAID RESTRAINING MEANS TO RELEASE SAID LOCKING ELEMENTS INTO LOCKED POSITION AND PREVENT ROTATION OF THE FLYER.
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) | 1971-03-12 | 1971-09-11 | 1972-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-12 | 1975-09-11 | 1976-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-12 | 1979-09-11 | 1980-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |