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Apparatus for winding storing and distributing punched paper tape
Assignee: Metro Machine & Engineering Co
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Filing: 1970-06-24
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Granted: 1972-04-18
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Expires: 1990-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A device for handling punched paper tape is disclosed which consists of a closed cartridge to be selectively used with a reel having a spindle to receive the tape and form it into a roll within the cartridge for storage purposes, or with a mounting bracket that carries the cartridge and permits it to be rotated as tape is withdrawn from the center of the tape roll.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D Gauvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:53
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/18; G06K13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
Apparatus for storing and distributing tape of a predetermined width, comprising: a. a cartridge having a retaining side wall and a bottom, the cartridge constructed and arranged to accommodate a roll of said tape; b. the cartridge side wall having a slotted opening through which the tape can pass; c. the cartridge bottom having an opening centrally disposed to cooperate with the center of the tape roll, and a bearing surface oriented with respect to the central opening; d. a bracket member constructed for removable mounting on a stationary object and having a horizontal leg portion for supporting the cartridge for rotatable movement about an axis passing through said bottom opening, said horizontal leg portion having a bearing surface cooperable with the bearing surface of the cartridge; e. and a center post removable carried by the horizontal leg portion on said axis, the center post constructed and arranged to project through the cartridge bottom opening at a point above the cartridge side walls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
Apparatus for storing and distributing tape of a predetermined width, comprising: a. a cartridge having a retaining side wall and a bottom, the cartridge constructed and arranged to accommodate a roll of said tape; b. the cartridge side wall having a slotted opening through which the tape can pass; c. the cartridge bottom having an opening centrally disposed to cooperate with the center of the tape roll, and a bearing surface oriented with respect to the central opening; d. a bracket member constructed for removable mounting on a stationary object and having a horizontal leg portion for supporting the cartridge for rotatable movement about an axis passing through said bottom opening, said horizontal leg portion having a bearing surface cooperable with the bearing surface of the cartridge; e. and a center post removable carried by the horizontal leg portion on said axis, the center post constructed and arranged to project through the cartridge bottom opening at a point above the cartridge side walls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus as defined by claim 1, wherein the center post further comprises an enlarged head portion for guiding the tape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
and a bottom having an opening centrally disposed therein to cooperate with the center of the tape roll; b. the respective slotted openings being disposed to align and thereby form a tape slot, and the respective bottom openings being axially aligned; c. and a winding reel comprising
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
and a bottom having an opening centrally disposed therein to cooperate with the center of the tape roll; b. the respective slotted openings being disposed to align and thereby form a tape slot, and the respective bottom openings being axially aligned; c. and a winding reel comprising
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
a spindle affixed to the base and removably insertable into the cartridge container through the aligned openings of said cartridge members, the spindle constructed to receive and retain a tape and inserted through the tape slot;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
a spindle affixed to the base and removably insertable into the cartridge container through the aligned openings of said cartridge members, the spindle constructed to receive and retain a tape and inserted through the tape slot;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
and handle means disposed eccentrically on the side of the base opposite the reel spindle; d. the winding reel being manually rotatable by said handle means relative to the cartridge container to wind the tape and thereby form a roll.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
and handle means disposed eccentrically on the side of the base opposite the reel spindle; d. the winding reel being manually rotatable by said handle means relative to the cartridge container to wind the tape and thereby form a roll.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus defined by claim 1, wherein: a. the bracket member further comprises a vertical leg terminating in a hooking member for said removable mounting of the bracket member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus defined by claim 1, wherein the horizontal leg portion of the bracket member includes an upwardly projecting pintle, and the center post has a socket formed therein to receive said pintle for support thereby.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus defined by claim 4, wherein the bearing surface of the bracket member comprises a washer affixed to said horizontal leg portion and surrounding the pintle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus for winding and storing tape of a predetermined width, comprising: a. a cartridge container constructed to accommodate a roll of said tape, the container formed from a pair of identical cartridge members each of which comprises
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus for winding and storing tape of a predetermined width, comprising: a. a cartridge container constructed to accommodate a roll of said tape, the container formed from a pair of identical cartridge members each of which comprises
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus defined by claim 6, wherein: a. the base of the winding reel is circular in shape, and further comprises a raised peripheral edge; b. and the bottom of each cartridge member has a circular recess formed therein to receive the raised peripheral edge in bearing relation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as defined by claim 6, wherein the reel spindle comprises a plurality of essentially parallel finger members paced to receive a tape end therebetween.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as defined by claim 6, wherein the inner side of the retaining side wall is constructed to form a slotted recess for receiving an identification label.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as defined by claim 6, wherein each essentially identical cartridge member further comprises at least one pintle-socket pair arranged to frictionally merge with the pintle-socket pair of another such identical member.
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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) | 1975-04-18 | 1975-10-18 | 1976-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-18 | 1979-10-18 | 1980-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-18 | 1983-10-18 | 1984-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |