US3154193A
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Container and closure member
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1963-01-04
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1983-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles L Alden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:03
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/027; B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/67; B65D85/671; B65D85/672; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/26; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/32; G03B21/321; G03B21/323
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A TAPE REEL SHIPPING AND STORING CONTAINER COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND ENCLOSURE MEMBERS EACH OF WHICH IS FORMED WITH A CENTRAL DEPRESSION HAVING AN OPENING IN THE END WALL OF THE DEPRESSION, SAID MEMBERS BEING TELESCOPICALLY INTERFITTED WITH SAID OPENINGS IN ALIGNED RELATION, AND A LOCKING DEVICE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID OPENINGS AND COMPRISING A FIRST SHAFT THREADABLY RECEIVED IN SAID OPENING OF SAID FIRST MEMBER AND HAVING AT ONE END OF THE SHAFT AN ENLARGED HEAD POSITIONED WITHIN SAID DEPRESSION FROM SAID FIRST MEMBER, A PAIR OF LUGS PROJECTING RADIALLY FROM SAID FIRST SHAFT ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE END THEREOF, A SECOND SHAFT SLIDABLY SUPPORTED IN THE OPENING OF SAID SECOND MEMBER AND FORMED WITH AN AXIAL BORE TO RECEIVE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A TAPE REEL SHIPPING AND STORING CONTAINER COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND ENCLOSURE MEMBERS EACH OF WHICH IS FORMED WITH A CENTRAL DEPRESSION HAVING AN OPENING IN THE END WALL OF THE DEPRESSION, SAID MEMBERS BEING TELESCOPICALLY INTERFITTED WITH SAID OPENINGS IN ALIGNED RELATION, AND A LOCKING DEVICE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID OPENINGS AND COMPRISING A FIRST SHAFT THREADABLY RECEIVED IN SAID OPENING OF SAID FIRST MEMBER AND HAVING AT ONE END OF THE SHAFT AN ENLARGED HEAD POSITIONED WITHIN SAID DEPRESSION FROM SAID FIRST MEMBER, A PAIR OF LUGS PROJECTING RADIALLY FROM SAID FIRST SHAFT ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE END THEREOF, A SECOND SHAFT SLIDABLY SUPPORTED IN THE OPENING OF SAID SECOND MEMBER AND FORMED WITH AN AXIAL BORE TO RECEIVE
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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) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |