Patents by Inventor Larry M. Zide

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).

  • Patent number: 6702228
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Filmtreat West Corp.
    Inventors: Larry M. Zide, Helmut E. Dorausch
  • Publication number: 20040011916
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: FILMTREAT WEST CORPORATION
    Inventors: Larry M. Zide, Helmut E. Dorausch