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US4101090A
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Reel structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-21
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1997-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A reel for retrieving and discharging a line has more than one hub for storing the line. The hubs are concentrically aligned with a dividing plate captured between them and a radial slot in the plate with which the line can be transferred between the hubs as it is retrieved. Means for steadying the reel structure against the body of the operator and handles for rotating the reel are provided so the assembly may be manually operated with either hand.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert L. Wait, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:23
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/34; B65H75/38; B65H75/40; B65H75/406; A; A63; A63H; A63H27/00; A63H27/002; B65H2402/00; B65H2402/40; B65H2402/41; B65H2402/412
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A reel structure with which line is retrieved and discharged, including, an axle, a first hub with a finite diameter mounted on the axle for rotating about the axle, a second hub with the diameter different from that of the first hub and concentrically mounted on the axle for rotation with the first hub, a first plate captured between the two hubs and mounted to rotate with the hubs as a unit on the axle, second and third plates, each mounted on the outside ends of the assembly of two hubs with diameters greater than the hubs to form contiguous grooves with the first plate upon which line may be wound and unwound, retaining structure mounted at the outer edge of the first plate in a position to be actuated to engage and direct a line being wound and unwound on the first of the hubs that the line may be wound and unwound on the second of the hubs, and means for rotating the assembly of plates and hubs about the axis of the axle as the line is wound and unwound from either of the hubs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A reel structure with which line is retrieved and discharged, including, an axle, a first hub with a finite diameter mounted on the axle for rotating about the axle, a second hub with the diameter different from that of the first hub and concentrically mounted on the axle for rotation with the first hub, a first plate captured between the two hubs and mounted to rotate with the hubs as a unit on the axle, second and third plates, each mounted on the outside ends of the assembly of two hubs with diameters greater than the hubs to form contiguous grooves with the first plate upon which line may be wound and unwound, retaining structure mounted at the outer edge of the first plate in a position to be actuated to engage and direct a line being wound and unwound on the first of the hubs that the line may be wound and unwound on the second of the hubs, and means for rotating the assembly of plates and hubs about the axis of the axle as the line is wound and unwound from either of the hubs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The reel structure of claim 1 in which, the retaining structure of the first plate is in the form of a radial slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The reel structure of claim 1 in which, the means for rotating the assembly includes, a first handle mounted at the axle, and a second handle mounted on the plate opposite the first handle and offset from the axis of the axle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The reel structure of claim 3 including, a support rod mounted by one end to the assembly at the axis of the axle and having a body-engaging structure at the other end to rest and steady the assembly while operated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The reel structure of claim 4 in which, the body-engaging structure at the end of the support rod is mounted so as to provide a pivoting of the rod and the assembly at the other end of the rod.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The reel structure of claim 5 including, a lanyard connected to the body-engaging structure and arranged to encircle the body to stabilize the rod and assembly while rotated and pivoted for alternate manual operation of the second handle.
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) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |