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Implosion protection band for CRT
Assignee: RCA Licensing Corp
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Filing: 1980-10-24
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Granted: 1986-02-04
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Expires: 2000-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A tensioning band includes a plurality of notches in the free end. Formed in the notches are tabs which extend between the free end and the tensioned loop to prevent the loop from moving against the article being tensioned and thereby relaxing the tension.
Inventors
- 👤 Laurence B. Kimbrough
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J29/00; H01J29/86; H01J29/87; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1457; Y10T24/1459; Y10T24/1461; Y10T24/1463; Y10T24/1467; Y10T24/1478
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
In a looped tensioning band having a first end and a second end, and arranged about an article being tensioned with said first end between said looped band and said article to form an overlapped portion between said first and second ends, an improvement comprising: at least one notch in each edge of said first end to form at least one tab in each edge of said first end in the proximity of said overlapped portion; said tabs extending away from said article, and toward said looped band to hold said looped band displaced from said article in the proximity of said overlapped portion and clip means attaching said overlapped portion to said second end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a looped tensioning band having a first end and a second end, and arranged about an article being tensioned with said first end between said looped band and said article to form an overlapped portion between said first and second ends, an improvement comprising: at least one notch in each edge of said first end to form at least one tab in each edge of said first end in the proximity of said overlapped portion; said tabs extending away from said article, and toward said looped band to hold said looped band displaced from said article in the proximity of said overlapped portion and clip means attaching said overlapped portion to said second end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The band of claim 1 wherein said tabs in opposite edges are transversely aligned across the width of said band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The band of claim 2 wherein said notches have a depth equal to approximately 6% to 8% of the width of said band. pg,7
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A looped band for implosion protecting a CRT comprising: an overlapped portion between a free end and a tensioning end, said free end lying between said looped band and said CRT; a plurality of tabs arranged in the edges of said free end and extending away from said CRT and toward said looped band to space said looped band from said CRT.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
A looped band for implosion protecting a CRT comprising: an overlapped portion between a free end and a tensioning end, said free end lying between said looped band and said CRT; a plurality of tabs arranged in the edges of said free end and extending away from said CRT and toward said looped band to space said looped band from said CRT.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-02-03 | 1989-08-05 | 1990-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-02-03 | 1993-08-05 | 1994-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-02-03 | 1997-08-05 | 1998-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |