US3752303A
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Seed tape dispenser
Assignee: Northrup King and Co
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Filing: 1972-04-05
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1992-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A dispensing package for a roll of seed tape consisting of a plasticized cardboard backing to which a transparent cover member is hermetically sealed to define a reel cavity. A reel for the seed tape is rotatably carried in the cavity, which includes a tangential outlet through which the tape can be dispensed. The reel consists of a flat circular cardboard member, having suitable printed indicia on one face for viewing through the transparent cover, and a plastic spool which cooperates with the cardboard member to carry the tape. Means are provided for locking the reel in a predetermined position to preclude its rotation due to hygroscopic expansion and contraction of the tape, and to thereby maintain the printed indicia in an upright position.
Inventors
- 👤 R Foster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/67; B65D85/671; B65D75/00; B65D75/28; B65D75/30; B65D75/32; B65D75/36; B65D75/366; B65D2575/00; B65D2575/28; B65D2575/30; B65D2575/36; B65D2575/361; B65D2575/362; B65D2575/365
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A dispensing package for a length of coiled material, comprising: a. a backing member; b. a transparent cover member having a marginal portion affixed to the backing member, the backing member and cover member together defining a protective cavity; c. a reel for the coiled material having first and second flanges spaced by a spool portion for receiving the coil, the reel being rotatably disposed in the cavity and comprising 1. first and second cooperating reel members, the first reel member defining the first flange and the second reel member defining the second flange; 2. one of the first and second reel members having centrally disposed, circularly arranged tab means projecting toward the other reel member; 3. and said other reel member having a self-supporting hub portion constructed and arranged to cooperate with the tab means to define said spool portion; 4. the tab means overlying the hub portion and being supported thereby when the length of material is wound thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A dispensing package for a length of coiled material, comprising: a. a backing member; b. a transparent cover member having a marginal portion affixed to the backing member, the backing member and cover member together defining a protective cavity; c. a reel for the coiled material having first and second flanges spaced by a spool portion for receiving the coil, the reel being rotatably disposed in the cavity and comprising 1. first and second cooperating reel members, the first reel member defining the first flange and the second reel member defining the second flange; 2. one of the first and second reel members having centrally disposed, circularly arranged tab means projecting toward the other reel member; 3. and said other reel member having a self-supporting hub portion constructed and arranged to cooperate with the tab means to define said spool portion; 4. the tab means overlying the hub portion and being supported thereby when the length of material is wound thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
one of the first and second reel members having centrally disposed, circularly arranged tab means projecting toward the other reel member;
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
one of the first and second reel members having centrally disposed, circularly arranged tab means projecting toward the other reel member;
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The package defined by claim 1, wherein the backing member is formed from essentially flat cardboard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The package defined by claim 1, wherein: a. at least a portion of the backing member is plasticized; b. the transparent cover member comprises plastic; c. and the marginal portion of the cover member is heat sealed to the plasticized portion of the backing member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
and said other reel member having a self-supporting hub portion constructed and arranged to cooperate with the tab means to define said spool portion;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
and said other reel member having a self-supporting hub portion constructed and arranged to cooperate with the tab means to define said spool portion;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
the tab means overlying the hub portion and being supported thereby when the length of material is wound thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
the tab means overlying the hub portion and being supported thereby when the length of material is wound thereon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The package defined by claim 1, wherein the tab means is disposed on the first reel member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The package defined by claim 4, wherein the first reel member comprises a cardboard disc, and the tab means comprises a plurality of circularly spaced, foldable tab members cut from the disc.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
87 words
The package defined by claim 4, wherein: a. the transparent cover member further comprises a centrally disposed cylindrical projection, the diameter of said cylindrical projection being smaller than that of said self-supporting hub portion; b. the first reel member has a circular opening centrally disposed therein for rotatable cooperation with the cylindrical projection of the cover member; c. and a circular opening is formed in the hub portion of the second reel member, the opening being sized for cooperation with the cylindrical projection of the cover member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
The package defined by claim 4, wherein the second reel member is formed from plastic and comprises a circular disc portion defining the second flange, the hub portion projecting axially from the circular disc portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The package defined by claim 1, wherein the first member is formed from printable material and has a face disposed in a viewable position within the protective caviTy.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
The package defined by claim 1, wherein the transparent cover member comprises a circular portion defining the protective cavity, and further comprises an elongated portion extending tangentially from the circular portion and defining an outlet at its extreme end.
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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |