US3297154A
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Reel closure
Assignee: Morningstar Corp
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Filing: 1965-04-23
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1985-04-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George F Lyman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:06
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/027; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/32; G03B21/321; G03B21/323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A REEL CLOSURE COMPRISING, A ROUND TRAY-LIKE MEMBER HAVING A BOTTOM WALL AND A CYLINDRICAL SIDE WALL FOR RECEIVING A REEL, SAID MEMBER BEING DIVIDED INTO A PLURALITY OF PARTS WHICH MAY MOVE RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER FOR CHANGING THE DIAMETER OF THE SIDE WALL, A CHANNEL PROVIDED ON THE INNER FACE OF THE SIDE WALL FOR SECURING THE PERIPHERY OF A REEL PLACED ON THE BOTTOM WALL WHEN THE DIAMETER OF THE SIDE WALL IS MINIMIZED, AND A HANDLE LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF THE TRAY-LIKE MEMBER AND SECURED TO ITS PARTS FOR INCREASING AND DECREASING THE SIDE WALL DIAMETER.
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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) | 1970-01-09 | 1970-07-11 | 1971-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-09 | 1974-07-11 | 1975-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-09 | 1978-07-11 | 1979-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |