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US4553715A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-08-31
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Granted: 1985-11-19
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Expires: 2004-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A device to store and pay out a line. The device has a casing with a reel located in the casing. The line is located on the reel. There is an opening in the casing through which the line can pass. An abutment is within the casing and a handle in the reel is movable from an outward position to a retracted position. The outward position enables turning of the reel to wind or unwind the line within the casing to stop rotation.
Inventors
- 👤 Federico Roselli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/34; B65H75/38; B65H75/40; B65H75/406; D; D06; D06F; D06F53/00; D06F53/04; D06F53/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A device to store and pay out a line comprising: a casing; a reel located in the casing and having an open side; a plurality of discrete projections on the housing to engage the open side of the reel to guide the reel, the discrete projections extending radially inwardly of the casing; means to locate the line on the reel; an opening in the casing through which the line can pass; a handle in the reel movable from an outward position to a retracted position, the outward position enabling rotation of the reel to wind or unwind the line and the inward position enabling the handle to abut the projections within the casing to stop rotation.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
116 words
A device to store and pay out a line comprising: a casing; a reel located in the casing and having an open side; a plurality of discrete projections on the housing to engage the open side of the reel to guide the reel, the discrete projections extending radially inwardly of the casing; means to locate the line on the reel; an opening in the casing through which the line can pass; a handle in the reel movable from an outward position to a retracted position, the outward position enabling rotation of the reel to wind or unwind the line and the inward position enabling the handle to abut the projections within the casing to stop rotation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 in which the reel has a projection on the side opposite its open side; a corresponding opening in the housing to receive the projection to assist in locating the reel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 including a housing on the outside of the casing to engage a bracket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 including a line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as claimed in claim 6 in which the line has engagement means to engage a wall mount.
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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) | 1988-11-18 | 1989-05-20 | 1989-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-11-18 | 1993-05-20 | 1993-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-11-18 | 1997-05-20 | 1997-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |