US3833114A
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One piece sealing ring
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-04
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1991-10-04
Abstract
Abstract A sealing ring for use with a computer tape reel wherein the ring is formed as an integral molded strip having a stiff arcuate portion adjacent one strip end with a radius of curvature approximating that of the reel, and a generally flexible portion extending from the stiff arcuate portion; the stiff portion is built up adjacent its free end to provide an integral keeper structure for coaction with an overcenter latch assembly secured to the free end of the flexible portion, and the radially outer face of the stiff portion is moldingly configured to provide a hook structure adjacent the keeper structure for hanging storage of the ring and encircled reel.
Inventors
- 👤 B Osojnak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:27
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/027; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/819
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A method of manufacturing a sealing ring for use with a tape reel of the type including a central spool and spaced flanges, said method comprising the steps of A. moldingly forming a strip of plastics material to provide 1. a stiff arcuate portion adjacent one strip end having a radius of curvature approximating that of said reel and 2. a generally flexible portion extending from said arcuate portion to the other strip end; and B. providing coacting latch means on said strip ends, so that said strip may be placed around said reel with said arcuate portion arcuately embracing said flanges and said flexible portion wrapped flexibly around said flanges to depose said strip ends in juxtaposition and allow said strip ends to be latchingly drawn together by said coacting latch means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
133 words
A method of manufacturing a sealing ring for use with a tape reel of the type including a central spool and spaced flanges, said method comprising the steps of A. moldingly forming a strip of plastics material to provide 1. a stiff arcuate portion adjacent one strip end having a radius of curvature approximating that of said reel and 2. a generally flexible portion extending from said arcuate portion to the other strip end; and B. providing coacting latch means on said strip ends, so that said strip may be placed around said reel with said arcuate portion arcuately embracing said flanges and said flexible portion wrapped flexibly around said flanges to depose said strip ends in juxtaposition and allow said strip ends to be latchingly drawn together by said coacting latch means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
a generally flexible portion extending from said arcuate portion to the other strip end; and B. providing coacting latch means on said strip ends, so that said strip may be placed around said reel with said arcuate portion arcuately embracing said flanges and said flexible portion wrapped flexibly around said flanges to depose said strip ends in juxtaposition and allow said strip ends to be latchingly drawn together by said coacting latch means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
73 words
a generally flexible portion extending from said arcuate portion to the other strip end; and B. providing coacting latch means on said strip ends, so that said strip may be placed around said reel with said arcuate portion arcuately embracing said flanges and said flexible portion wrapped flexibly around said flanges to depose said strip ends in juxtaposition and allow said strip ends to be latchingly drawn together by said coacting latch means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method according to claim 1 and including the further step of C. moldingly configuring said arcuate strip portion to provide a stiff hook structure extending outwardly from the radially outer face of said strip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
an overcenter latch assembly secured to the other strip end for latching coaction with said molded keeper structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
an overcenter latch assembly secured to the other strip end for latching coaction with said molded keeper structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
68 words
a generally flexible portion extending from said arcuate portion to the other strip end; and B. coacting latch means on said strip ends, whereby said strip may be placed around said reel with said arcuate portion arcuately embracing said flanges and said flexible portion wrapped flexibly around said flanges to dispose said strip ends in juxtaposition and allow them to be latchingly drawn together by said latch means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
a generally flexible portion extending from said arcuate portion to the other strip end; and B. coacting latch means on said strip ends, whereby said strip may be placed around said reel with said arcuate portion arcuately embracing said flanges and said flexible portion wrapped flexibly around said flanges to dispose said strip ends in juxtaposition and allow them to be latchingly drawn together by said latch means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
A method according to claim 2 and including the further step of D. moldingly configuring said arcuate strip portion at said one strip end to provide a keeper structure formed as a built-up structure on said radially outer face, said keeper structure providing the aforesaid coacting latch means on said one strip end.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sealing ring for use with a tape reel of the type including a central spool and spaced flanges, said ring comprising A. a strip of plastics material having
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sealing ring for use with a tape reel of the type including a central spool and spaced flanges, said ring comprising A. a strip of plastics material having
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
A sealing ring according to claim 4 wherein C. said latch means includes
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
A sealing ring according to claim 4 wherein C. said arcuate portion is moldingly configured on its radially outer face to provide an integral hook member extending outwardly from said outer face and thereafter curving over for hanging coaction with a suitable hanger member.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |