US3874489A
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Glass rod and reel construction
Assignee: GEORGE E BAUMANN
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Filing: 1973-07-13
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A reel-type storage structure for elongate structures such as Fiberglas, or ''''glass'''' rods, and, in addition, to glass rods incorporating electrical leads, for probe test or other purposes. The subject glass rod includes spaced, elongate, electrical conductors; means are provided for connecting these electrical conductors to a brush system of the storage reel. The brush system in turn is provided with electrical cable means leading to external connection. The glass rod may incorporate heating elements for connection, probes or various natures, and so forth. The invention also comprehends the basic concept of storing glass rod in rolled form on a reel.
Inventors
- 👤 Don C Christensen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:44
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02; B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/34; B65H75/38; B65H75/40; H01; H01R; H01R39/00; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/30; B65H2701/31; B65H2701/312; B65H2701/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A reel construction including, in combination, a support frame having a horizontal, fixed, hollow shaft; a reel; bearing means journalling said reel to said fixed shaft; a handle eccentrically connected to said reel; a flexible glass-rod type elongate member wrapped upon said reel and having a connection end passing inwardly through said reel to be disposed in the interior thereof; and means proceeding axially through and then radially through said shaft for connecting to said flexible elongate member at a region within said reel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A reel construction including, in combination, a support frame having a horizontal, fixed, hollow shaft; a reel; bearing means journalling said reel to said fixed shaft; a handle eccentrically connected to said reel; a flexible glass-rod type elongate member wrapped upon said reel and having a connection end passing inwardly through said reel to be disposed in the interior thereof; and means proceeding axially through and then radially through said shaft for connecting to said flexible elongate member at a region within said reel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said flexible elongate member comprises a die-compressed, resin-impregnated, glass roving rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said reel includes outwardly extending fingers, said support frame including fixed arcuate peripheral structure disposed outside of and in proximity with said fingers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein said flexible elongate member comprises a die-compressed, resin-impregnated, glass-roving rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
163 words
A reel construction including, in combination, a support frame having a horizontal, fixed, hollow shaft; a reel; bearing means journalling said reel to said fixed shaft; a handle eccentrically connected to said reel; a flexible, elongate member wrapped upon said reel; means proceeding axially through and then radially through said shaft for connecting to said flexible elongate member, and wherein said reel comprises a pair of disc-shaped sides and a cylindrical member axially secured therebetween and spaced concentrically from said shaft, said cylindrical member including an access aperture admitting an end of said flexible elongate member, said flexible elongate member including a pair of mutually spaced, embedded electrical leads, said connecting means comprising a pair of electrical contact rings spacedly disposed on said shaft; an electric cord routed through said shaft and electrically connected to said rings, and electrical brush means secured to said reel and electrically connected to and between said rings and said spaced electrical leads of said flexible elongate member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
163 words
A reel construction including, in combination, a support frame having a horizontal, fixed, hollow shaft; a reel; bearing means journalling said reel to said fixed shaft; a handle eccentrically connected to said reel; a flexible, elongate member wrapped upon said reel; means proceeding axially through and then radially through said shaft for connecting to said flexible elongate member, and wherein said reel comprises a pair of disc-shaped sides and a cylindrical member axially secured therebetween and spaced concentrically from said shaft, said cylindrical member including an access aperture admitting an end of said flexible elongate member, said flexible elongate member including a pair of mutually spaced, embedded electrical leads, said connecting means comprising a pair of electrical contact rings spacedly disposed on said shaft; an electric cord routed through said shaft and electrically connected to said rings, and electrical brush means secured to said reel and electrically connected to and between said rings and said spaced electrical leads of said flexible elongate member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 5 wherein said flexible elongate member comprises a roving-resin glass rod.
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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |