US4901939A
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Reel
Assignee: CCS Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1986-08-07
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Granted: 1990-02-20
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Expires: 2006-08-07
Abstract
Abstract A reel containing first and second spaced-apart flanges, a first tubular member disposed between and attached to the first and second flanges at a point spaced apart from the free edges of the flanges so that the first tubular member and a portion of the flanges partially delimit a first space; a second tubular member coaxially disposed inside of, spaced apart from the first tubular member and affixed to the flanges, the first and second tubular members and the spaced apart flanges delimiting a second space; and, an aperture in at least one of the flanges, communicating with the first and second spaces.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald L. Obst
- 👤 R. E. Shrum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:52
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A reel comprising: (a) first and second spaced apart flanges, each having a free edge; (b) a first tubular member disposed between and attached to the first and second flanges at a point spaced apart from the free edge of each flange so that the first tubular member and a portion of the flanges partially delimit a first space; (c) a second tubular member coaxially disposed inside of and spaced apart from the first tubular member and affixed to the flanges, the first and second tubular members delimiting a second space therebetween; and, (d) a first aperture in the first flange, said first aperture directly communicating with and juxtaposed to said first and second spaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A reel comprising: (a) first and second spaced apart flanges, each having a free edge; (b) a first tubular member disposed between and attached to the first and second flanges at a point spaced apart from the free edge of each flange so that the first tubular member and a portion of the flanges partially delimit a first space; (c) a second tubular member coaxially disposed inside of and spaced apart from the first tubular member and affixed to the flanges, the first and second tubular members delimiting a second space therebetween; and, (d) a first aperture in the first flange, said first aperture directly communicating with and juxtaposed to said first and second spaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The reel of claim 1 further including a second aperture in the second flange, said second aperture directly communicating with and juxtaposed to said first and second spaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The reel of claim 2 wherein the first flange contains a third aperture therein, which communicates with the interior of the second tubular member, and the second flange contains a fourth aperture therein, which communicates with the interior of the second tubular member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The reel of claim 3 wherein the first tubular member has a fifth aperture therein, the fifth aperture being in communication with the first aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
The reel of claim 1 containing an indefinite length of wire or cable, a portion of the indefinite length of wire or cable containing a free end disposed in the second space in such a manner so that it can be removed therefrom through the first aperture and the balance of the indefinite length of wire or cable being wound on the first tubular member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-02-19 | 1993-08-21 | 1994-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-19 | 1997-08-21 | 1998-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-19 | 2001-08-21 | 2002-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |