US3778000A
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Rotatable reel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-26
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Granted: 1973-12-11
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Expires: 1992-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A reel for storing a coil of wire, and for either unwinding or rewinding the wire thereon, said reel being capable of being stacked within or nested with other similar reels. The reel includes an inner annular rim and an outer annular rim. A plurality of rod members, being connected together at one of their ends, diverge and extend downwardly at substantially equal angles with respect to each other to connect to the inner annular rim, and then extend outwardly and upwardly to connect at their other ends to the outer annular rim, thereby forming a core frame and a base frame. The reel includes a rotatable suspension connector having a reel holder and a holder shaft to enable the reel to be easily suspended and to be freely rotated when desired.
Inventors
- 👤 J Breuner
- 👤 C Stumpf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:56
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/04; B65H75/08; B65H75/12; B65H49/00; B65H49/18; B65H49/20; B65H49/22; B65H75/18; B65H75/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A rotatable reel comprising: a reel holder capable of being held by suspension means, said reel holder forming a shaft housing; a holder shaft with a flanged top end, said holder shaft being journalled within the shaft housing to be freely rotatable therein; an inner annular rim; an outer annular rim; and a plurality of rod members connected together at one of their ends to the bottom end of the holder shaft, said plurality of rod members diverging and extending downwardly at substantially equal angles with respect to each other to connect to the inner annular rim, and thereafter extending outwardly and upwardly to connect at their other ends to the outer annular rim at substantially equal distances along the outer annular rim, and to raise the outer annular rim above the inner annular rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A rotatable reel comprising: a reel holder capable of being held by suspension means, said reel holder forming a shaft housing; a holder shaft with a flanged top end, said holder shaft being journalled within the shaft housing to be freely rotatable therein; an inner annular rim; an outer annular rim; and a plurality of rod members connected together at one of their ends to the bottom end of the holder shaft, said plurality of rod members diverging and extending downwardly at substantially equal angles with respect to each other to connect to the inner annular rim, and thereafter extending outwardly and upwardly to connect at their other ends to the outer annular rim at substantially equal distances along the outer annular rim, and to raise the outer annular rim above the inner annular rim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
The rotatable reel defined in claim 1 which additionally includes a cylindrical collar connected to and surrounding the said one of the ends of the plurality of rod members, and connected to the bottom end of the holder shaft, and wherein said plurality of rod members diverge and also extend downwardly to connect to the inner annular rim and to form a coil hub frame for a coil of electrical wire to be positioned thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
100 words
A rotatable reel comprising: a rotatable suspension connector; an inner annular rim; an outer annular rim; and a plurality of rod members connected together at one of their ends to the bottom of the rotatable suspension connector, said plurality of rod members diverging and extending downwardly at substantially equal angles with respect to each other to connect to the inner annular rim, and thereafter extending outwardly and upwardly to connect at their other ends to the outer annular rim at substantially equal distances along the outer annular rim, and to raise the outer annular rim above the inner annular rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
100 words
A rotatable reel comprising: a rotatable suspension connector; an inner annular rim; an outer annular rim; and a plurality of rod members connected together at one of their ends to the bottom of the rotatable suspension connector, said plurality of rod members diverging and extending downwardly at substantially equal angles with respect to each other to connect to the inner annular rim, and thereafter extending outwardly and upwardly to connect at their other ends to the outer annular rim at substantially equal distances along the outer annular rim, and to raise the outer annular rim above the inner annular rim.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The rotatable reel defined in claim 3 wherein said plurality of rod members diverge and then extend downwardly to form a coil hub frame above the inner annular rim for a coil of wire to be positioned thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
140 words
A rotatable reel comprising: a reel holder capable of being held by suspension means, said reel holder forming a shaft housing; a holder shaft with a flanged top end, said holder shaft being journalled within the shaft housing to be freely rotatable therein; a base frame including an inner annular rim, an outer annular rim, and a plurality of base rod members connecting the inner and outer annular rims at substantial equal spaced distances along said rims; and a core frame formed by a plurality of core rod members connected together at one of their ends and being connected to the bottom end of the holder shaft, said core rod members diverging and extending downwardly at substantial equal angles with respect to each other, and the other ends of the core rod members being connected to the inner annular rim.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
140 words
A rotatable reel comprising: a reel holder capable of being held by suspension means, said reel holder forming a shaft housing; a holder shaft with a flanged top end, said holder shaft being journalled within the shaft housing to be freely rotatable therein; a base frame including an inner annular rim, an outer annular rim, and a plurality of base rod members connecting the inner and outer annular rims at substantial equal spaced distances along said rims; and a core frame formed by a plurality of core rod members connected together at one of their ends and being connected to the bottom end of the holder shaft, said core rod members diverging and extending downwardly at substantial equal angles with respect to each other, and the other ends of the core rod members being connected to the inner annular rim.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
75 words
The rotatable reel defined in claim 5 which additionally includes a cylindrical collar connected to and surrounding the said one of the ends of the plurality of rod members, and connected to the bottom end of the holder shaft, and wherein said plurality of rod members diverge and also extend downwardly to connect to the inner annular rim and to form a coil hub frame for a coil of electrical wire to be positioned thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
127 words
A rotatable reel comprising: a rotatable suspension connector; a core frame formed by a plurality of core rod members connected together at one of their ends and being connected to the rotatable suspension connector, said plurality of core rod members initially diverging and then extending downwardly at substantially equal angles with respect to each other to form a coil hub frame; and a base frame including an inner annular rim and an outer annular rim, and a plurality of base rod members, said plurality of base rod members being respectively connected to the plurality of core rod members, and said plurality of base rod members extending outwardly to connect to substantially equidistant positions on the circumference of the outer annular rim to form a coil bottom support.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
127 words
A rotatable reel comprising: a rotatable suspension connector; a core frame formed by a plurality of core rod members connected together at one of their ends and being connected to the rotatable suspension connector, said plurality of core rod members initially diverging and then extending downwardly at substantially equal angles with respect to each other to form a coil hub frame; and a base frame including an inner annular rim and an outer annular rim, and a plurality of base rod members, said plurality of base rod members being respectively connected to the plurality of core rod members, and said plurality of base rod members extending outwardly to connect to substantially equidistant positions on the circumference of the outer annular rim to form a coil bottom support.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The rotatable reel defined in claim 7 wherein said base rod members in extending outwardly are also curved upwardly to raise the outer annular rim above the inner annular rim.
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) | 1976-12-10 | 1977-06-11 | 1977-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-10 | 1981-06-11 | 1981-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-10 | 1985-06-11 | 1985-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |