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Method of forming a tape reel hub by extrusion
Assignee: Acrometal Products Inc
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Filing: 1972-09-22
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Granted: 1974-11-19
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Expires: 1992-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A method of forming a tape reel hub is disclosed consisting of heating a billet of aluminum, extruding the billet through an extrusion die having portions for forming a longitudinally extending tubular shaped object with metal saving cavities therein, severing the extruded tubular object to define a tape reel hub having a desired width, finishing the tape engaging face of the tape reel hub, and then the anodizing of the tape hub.
Inventors
- 👤 C Steinback
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:04
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23P; B23P13/00; B21; B21C; B21C23/00; B21C23/02; B21C23/04; B21C23/08; B21C23/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S29/00; Y10S29/047; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49481; Y10T29/49492; Y10T29/49533; Y10T29/49536; Y10T29/49789; Y10T29/49798; Y10T29/49995; Y10T29/49996
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of forming a tape reel hub comprising the steps of: a. heating a billet of metal to a temperature below the melting temperature of said metal; b. extruding said billet through an extrusion die constructed for forming a longitudinally extEnding tubular shaped object having a longitudinal axis; c. severing said extruded tube perpendicularly to said longitudinal axis to define tape hubs having desired widths; and d. machining an outside surface of said tape hub to form a smooth tape engaging face.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
83 words
A method of forming a tape reel hub comprising the steps of: a. heating a billet of metal to a temperature below the melting temperature of said metal; b. extruding said billet through an extrusion die constructed for forming a longitudinally extEnding tubular shaped object having a longitudinal axis; c. severing said extruded tube perpendicularly to said longitudinal axis to define tape hubs having desired widths; and d. machining an outside surface of said tape hub to form a smooth tape engaging face.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of forming a tape reel hub of claim 1 wherein said die contains portions for forming longitudinally extending cavities within said extruded tube parallel with respect to said tube axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of forming a tape reel hub of claim 2 further including the step of anodizing the hub after said machining step.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of forming a tape reel hub of claim 3 wherein said billet of material extruded into a tape reel hub consists of 6063T6 aluminum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of forming a tape reel hub of claim 3 wherein said billet of material extruded into a tape reel hub consists of 6061T6 aluminum.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of forming a tape reel hub of claim 4 further including the step of dying said tape reel hub after said anodizing step to provide a jet-black finish.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of forming a tape reel hub of claim 5 further including the step of dying said tape reel hub after said anodizing step to provide a jet-black finish.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
122 words
The tape reel hub formed by the method of: a. heating a billet of 6063T6 aluminum to a temperature below the melting temperature of said aluminum; b. extruding said billet through an extrusion die constructed for forming a longitudinally extending tubular shaped object having a longitudinal axis and defining cavities therein extending longitudinally parallel with respect to said axis; c. heat treating said tubular shaped object; d. severing said extruded tube perpendicularly with respect to said axis to define tape reel hubs having desired widths; e. machining an outside surface of said tape reel hub to form a tape engaging face; f. cleaning said hubs of natural oxides; g. anodizing said hubs; and h. dying said hubs to provide a jet-black finish.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
122 words
The tape reel hub formed by the method of: a. heating a billet of 6063T6 aluminum to a temperature below the melting temperature of said aluminum; b. extruding said billet through an extrusion die constructed for forming a longitudinally extending tubular shaped object having a longitudinal axis and defining cavities therein extending longitudinally parallel with respect to said axis; c. heat treating said tubular shaped object; d. severing said extruded tube perpendicularly with respect to said axis to define tape reel hubs having desired widths; e. machining an outside surface of said tape reel hub to form a tape engaging face; f. cleaning said hubs of natural oxides; g. anodizing said hubs; and h. dying said hubs to provide a jet-black finish.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
122 words
The tape reel hub formed by the method of: a. heating a billet of 6061T6 aluminum to a temperature below the melting temperature of said aluminum; b. extruding said billet through an extrusion die constructed for forming a longitudinally extending tubular shaped object having a longitudinal axis and defining cavities therein extending longitudinally parallel with respect to said axis; c. heat treating said tubular shaped object; d. severing said extruded tube perpendicularly with respect to said axis to define tape reel hubs having desired widths; e. machining an outside surface of said tape reel hub to form a tape engaging face; f. cleaning said hubs of natural oxides; g. anodizing said hubs; and h. dying said hubs to provide a jet-black finish.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
122 words
The tape reel hub formed by the method of: a. heating a billet of 6061T6 aluminum to a temperature below the melting temperature of said aluminum; b. extruding said billet through an extrusion die constructed for forming a longitudinally extending tubular shaped object having a longitudinal axis and defining cavities therein extending longitudinally parallel with respect to said axis; c. heat treating said tubular shaped object; d. severing said extruded tube perpendicularly with respect to said axis to define tape reel hubs having desired widths; e. machining an outside surface of said tape reel hub to form a tape engaging face; f. cleaning said hubs of natural oxides; g. anodizing said hubs; and h. dying said hubs to provide a jet-black finish.
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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) | 1977-11-18 | 1978-05-20 | 1978-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-18 | 1982-05-20 | 1982-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-18 | 1986-05-20 | 1986-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |