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US3696697A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Dispenser for reel of filament material

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-29
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1991-06-29
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Abstract

Abstract A dispenser for a reel of filament material, such as solder, includes an axle having a transverse through hole near each end thereof. An integral frame, formed from a sheet of metal, supports the axle. The frame has a first side portion having a threaded hole therewithin and having a filament receiving notch associated therewith, a second side portion, and a main body portion integrally formed with the two side portions. Both side portions are formed at right angles with respect to the main portion so that the axle can be received within holes formed in both side portions. An elongated cutter, having a blade portion and a finger engaging portion, has a bolt receiving hole therethrough. The cutter is pivotally affixed to the first side portion of the frame by suitable means such as a bolt and a lock nut. The bolt passes through the cutter hole and engages with the threaded hole of the side portion of the frame, and with the lock nut, so that the blade portion becomes selectively engageable with the filament receiving notch. The main body portion of the frame includes a front portion which is integrally formed with the side portions, and further includes a rear portion integrally formed with the front portion in an open loop so as to form an inverted J in cross section, thereby enabling the dispenser to be carried at waist level by the loop of the frame engaging with a wearer''s belt. Suitable means, insertable within each of the transverse through holes, retain the axle on the frame. The front and rear portions of the frame have coaligned holes therethrough so that the frame can be mounted on a fixed support. The axle includes a filament receiving transverse hole therethrough so that a roll of material, not otherwise provided on a spool, can be wound directly upon the axle.

Inventors

  • 👤 John T Hoffman

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 15:36
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K3/00; B23K3/06; B23K3/0607; B23K3/063; B65; B65H; B65H49/00; B65H49/18; B65H49/20; B65H54/00; B65H54/70; B65H54/71; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/20; Y10T225/282; Y10T225/283; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/889; Y10T83/896

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim 153 words
A dispenser for a reel of filament material comprising a. an axle for supporting said reel of filament material, said axle having a transverse through hole near each end of said axle; b. an integral frame for supporting said axle, said frame having a first side portion having a threaded hole therewithin and having a filament receiving notch associated therewith, a second side portion, and a main body portion integrally formed with said side portions, said axle being received within holes formed in said side portions; c. an elongated cutter having a blade portion and a finger engaging portion, said cutter having a hole therethrough; d. means including a bolt and lock nut for pivotally affixing said cutter to said first side portion, said bolt passing through said cutter hole and engaging with said threaded hole and said lock nut, so that said blade portion becomes selectively engageable with said filament receiving notch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 153 words
A dispenser for a reel of filament material comprising a. an axle for supporting said reel of filament material, said axle having a transverse through hole near each end of said axle; b. an integral frame for supporting said axle, said frame having a first side portion having a threaded hole therewithin and having a filament receiving notch associated therewith, a second side portion, and a main body portion integrally formed with said side portions, said axle being received within holes formed in said side portions; c. an elongated cutter having a blade portion and a finger engaging portion, said cutter having a hole therethrough; d. means including a bolt and lock nut for pivotally affixing said cutter to said first side portion, said bolt passing through said cutter hole and engaging with said threaded hole and said lock nut, so that said blade portion becomes selectively engageable with said filament receiving notch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 26 words
The dispenser as recited in claim 1 further comprising e. means insertable within each of said transverse through holes for retaining said axle on said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 25 words
The dispenser as recited in claim 1 wherein said main body portion has a hole therethrough so that said frame is adaptable for mounting purposes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 67 words
The dispenser as recited in claim 1 wherein said main body portion of said frame includes a front portion integrally formed with said side portions, and a rear portion integrally formed with said front portion in an open loop so as to form an inverted J in cross section, whereby said dispenser can be body carried at waist level by said loop engaged within a person''s belt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 26 words
The dispenser as recited in claim 4 further comprising e. means insertable within each of said transverse through holes for retaining said axle on said frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 27 words
The dispenser as recited in claim 4 wherein said front and rear portions have co-aligned holes therethrough so that said frame is further adaptable for mounting purposes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 27 words
The dispenser as recited in claim 6 further comprising cotter pins for insertion withiN each of said transverse through holes for retaining said axle on said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 28 words
The dispenser as recited in claim 7 further including a filament receiving transverse hole through said axle, said filament receiving hole being oriented between said transverse through holes.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

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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) 1975-10-10 1976-04-10 1976-10-10 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-10-10 1980-04-10 1980-10-10 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-10-10 1984-04-10 1984-10-10 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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