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US3685646A
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Tape reel container
Assignee: Audio Devices Inc
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Filing: 1970-07-13
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1990-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A tape reel container is disclosed which generally includes a tape reel supporting tray having a circular recessed portion which defines a tape reel supporting surface and a raised tape reel mounting plug disposed centrally of the circular recessed portion of the tray. The tape reel supporting tray further includes means adapted to cooperate with an adjacent tape reel container unit for holding said adjacent trays, when arranged in stacked relation, relatively immovable with respect to each other laterally and rotationally.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose C Sy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:34
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/027; B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/821
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A tape reel container comprising: a. a tape reel supporting tray adapted for use in a stack of tape reel container units, said tray having: 1. a circular recessed portion defining a tape reel supporting surface; 2. a flange member bordering upon the circular recessed portion; 3. a vertically oriented rim interconnecting the flange member and the outer periphery of the tape reel supporting surface; 4. a raised cylindrical tape reel mounting plug disposed centrally on the circular recessed portion; 5. at least one tape reel mounting projection extending laterally outwardly from the mounting plug for engaging the hub member of the tape reel to prevent rotational movement between the tape reel and the tray; 6. first and second depressions formed, respectively, in the mounting plug and rim and located radially opposite each other with respect to the circular recessed portion of the tray; and 7. means adapted to cooperaTe with an adjacent reel container unit in said stack for preventing relative lateral and rotational movement between said adjacent trays.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A tape reel container comprising: a. a tape reel supporting tray adapted for use in a stack of tape reel container units, said tray having: 1. a circular recessed portion defining a tape reel supporting surface; 2. a flange member bordering upon the circular recessed portion; 3. a vertically oriented rim interconnecting the flange member and the outer periphery of the tape reel supporting surface; 4. a raised cylindrical tape reel mounting plug disposed centrally on the circular recessed portion; 5. at least one tape reel mounting projection extending laterally outwardly from the mounting plug for engaging the hub member of the tape reel to prevent rotational movement between the tape reel and the tray; 6. first and second depressions formed, respectively, in the mounting plug and rim and located radially opposite each other with respect to the circular recessed portion of the tray; and 7. means adapted to cooperaTe with an adjacent reel container unit in said stack for preventing relative lateral and rotational movement between said adjacent trays.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
9 words
a flange member bordering upon the circular recessed portion;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
9 words
a flange member bordering upon the circular recessed portion;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tape reel container according to claim 1 wherein: a. said tray is of unitary construction formed of pressed expanded polystyrene foam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
The tape reel container according to claim 2 wherein said tray includes: a. first and second cutout portions in the flange member of the tray, said cutout portions being located diametrically opposite to each other with respect to the circular recessed portion of the tray; and b. reinforcing indentations disposed on opposite sides of each of said cutout portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
a vertically oriented rim interconnecting the flange member and the outer periphery of the tape reel supporting surface;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
a vertically oriented rim interconnecting the flange member and the outer periphery of the tape reel supporting surface;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
a raised cylindrical tape reel mounting plug disposed centrally on the circular recessed portion;
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
a raised cylindrical tape reel mounting plug disposed centrally on the circular recessed portion;
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The tape reel container according to claim 3 wherein: a. said flange member has a generally square configuration; and b. said cutout portions are formed in opposite corners of the square flange member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
The tape reel container according to claim 4 wherein said means for preventing relative lateral and rotational movement between adjacent trays in the stack comprises: a. projecting portions on the tray aligned to engage with the hub member of the tape reel supported in the next adjacent tray in the stack.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
at least one tape reel mounting projection extending laterally outwardly from the mounting plug for engaging the hub member of the tape reel to prevent rotational movement between the tape reel and the tray;
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
at least one tape reel mounting projection extending laterally outwardly from the mounting plug for engaging the hub member of the tape reel to prevent rotational movement between the tape reel and the tray;
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
first and second depressions formed, respectively, in the mounting plug and rim and located radially opposite each other with respect to the circular recessed portion of the tray; and
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
first and second depressions formed, respectively, in the mounting plug and rim and located radially opposite each other with respect to the circular recessed portion of the tray; and
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
49 words
The tape reel container according to claim 1 wherein said projecting portions comprise: a. at least one lug portion depending from the undersurface of the tape reel supporting surface of the tray for engagement in at least one cavity formed in the hub member of said underlying tape reel.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
48 words
The tape reel container according to claim 6 wherein: a. each lug portion includes a plurality of individual spaced lug elements arranged in a group, each lug elements of said group being adapted to fit into the same cavity of the hub member of the underlying tape reel.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
means adapted to cooperaTe with an adjacent reel container unit in said stack for preventing relative lateral and rotational movement between said adjacent trays.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
means adapted to cooperaTe with an adjacent reel container unit in said stack for preventing relative lateral and rotational movement between said adjacent trays.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
67 words
The tape reel container according to claim 1 wherein said means for preventing relative lateral and rotational movement between adjacent trays in the stack comprises: a. projecting portions on one side of said tray aligned to engage with complementary shaped recesses in the next adjacent tray of the stack, said projecting portions of each tray forming the complementary shaped recesses on the other side of said tray.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
49 words
The tape reel container according to claim 8 wherein said projecting portions comprise: a. the mounting plug of adjacent trays with the mounting plug of one tray extending above the tape reel supported thereon and into the hollow underportion of the mounting plug of said next adjacent overlying tray.
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) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |