Larry M. Zide has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Abstract: Motion picture film reel for holding, transporting and storing film comprising a pair of disc-shaped side retaining members and a central hub around which the film is wound. Each disc-shaped side retaining member is formed with a central hub engaging section with an annular projecting collar that defines a central primary opening for receiving a shaft and at least a single secondary opening that defines an appendage formed integrally therewith. A bendable prong, which extends from the central hub of each disc-shaped side retaining member normal to the plane thereof, includes a distal end and defines a slotted opening for engaging the appendage. A hub defines a central aperture for receiving the annular projection collar, a shaft and a pair of openings for receiving the bendable prongs, which are caused to pass through their respective openings and extend outwardly as the distal end of each prong engages an appendage.
Abstract: Motion picture film reel for holding, transporting and storing film comprising a pair of disc-shaped side retaining members and a central hub around which the film is wound. Each disc-shaped side retaining member is formed with a central hub engaging section with an annular projecting collar that defines a central primary opening for receiving a shaft and at least a single secondary opening that defines an appendage formed integrally therewith. A bendable prong, which extends from the central hub of each disc-shaped side retaining member normal to the plane thereof, includes a distal end and defines a slotted opening for engaging the appendage. A hub defines a central aperture for receiving the annular projection collar, a shaft and a pair of openings for receiving the bendable prongs, which are caused to pass through their respective openings and extend outwardly as the distal end of each prong engages an appendage.