US4451013A
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Telephone cable reel
Assignee: SUPERIOR TELETEC TRANSMISSION PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1982-10-18
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Granted: 1984-05-29
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Expires: 2002-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A cable reel adapted for use with telephone cable, at least one end of which has been "pre-connectorized." The reel has first and second spaced apart upstanding flanges attached one to another by a cylindrically shaped cross member. Inside of the cross member is a cable terminating receiving means adapted to receive an end or terminal portion of a telephone cable that has been "pre-connectorized." An aperture in the cross member aligned with cable terminating receiving means permits access thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Elliot P. Bedrosian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:36
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/04; B65H75/08; B65H75/14; B65H75/146; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/44; G02B6/4439; G02B6/4457; H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00; H02G11/02; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/50; B65H2701/53; B65H2701/536
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A cable reel comprising: (a) first and second spaced apart upstanding flanges; (b) a cylindrical shaped cross member, a terminal portion of one end of said cross member attached to said first flange and the terminal portion of the other end attached to the second flange; (c) a disc shaped support means disposed inside of said cross member and spaced apart from said first flange; (d) a cable terminal receiving means comprising a container adapted to receive a pre-connectorized terminal portion of a cable, said container having at least one opening therein, said opening facing the cylindrical shaped cross member; and, (e) an aperture in said cylindrically shaped cross member aligned with the opening in said container, the size of said aperture being at least as large as the opening of said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A cable reel comprising: (a) first and second spaced apart upstanding flanges; (b) a cylindrical shaped cross member, a terminal portion of one end of said cross member attached to said first flange and the terminal portion of the other end attached to the second flange; (c) a disc shaped support means disposed inside of said cross member and spaced apart from said first flange; (d) a cable terminal receiving means comprising a container adapted to receive a pre-connectorized terminal portion of a cable, said container having at least one opening therein, said opening facing the cylindrical shaped cross member; and, (e) an aperture in said cylindrically shaped cross member aligned with the opening in said container, the size of said aperture being at least as large as the opening of said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The cable reel of claim 1 containing a first support means attached to the innermost surface of said first flange and a second support means affixed to the surface of said disc shaped support means facing the innermost surface of said first flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cable reel of claim 2 wherein said cable terminals receiving means is a cylinder and is parallel to said support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cable reel of claim 1 wherein said first and second spaced apart flanges are circular and larger in diameter than said cylindrical cross member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The cable reel of claim 1 containing an additional disc shaped support means disposed inside of the cross member disposed between the first mentioned disc shaped support means and said second flange.
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) | 1987-05-29 | 1987-11-28 | 1988-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-29 | 1991-11-28 | 1992-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-29 | 1995-11-28 | 1996-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |