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US3072311A
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Tape handling system
Assignee: Digitronics Corp
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Filing: 1960-03-29
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Granted: 1963-01-08
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Expires: 1980-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William D Cohen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:05
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/18; G06K13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A TAPE RECEPTACLE FOR STORING AN ENDLESS LOOP OF TAPE COMPRISING A FRONT WALL, A REAR WALL AND SIDEWALL MEANS JOINING AT LEAST THE BOTTOM AND SIDE EDGES OF SAID FRONT AND REAR WALLS FOR FORMING AN ENCLOSURE HAVING A DEPTH SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID TAPE, A PARTITION IN SAID ENCLOSURE OBLIQUELY EXTENDING FROM SUBSTANTIALLY THE TOP EDGES OF SAID WALLS TOWARD THE BOTTOM EDGES OF SAID WALLS FOR DIVIDING SAID ENCLOSURE INTO FIRST AND SECOND REGIONS CONNECTED NEAR THE BOTTOM EDGES OF SAID FRONT AND REAR WALLS BY A NARROW GAP BETWEEN THE END OF SAID PARTITION AND SAID SIDEWALL MEANS, AND AN INITIAL LOADING SLOT IN THE SIDEWALL MEANS OPPOSITE SAID GAP THROUGH WHICH SAID LOOP OF TAPE IS INITIALLY THREADED WITH A LOOP INITIALLY REMAINING OUTSIDE OF SAID ENCLOSURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A TAPE RECEPTACLE FOR STORING AN ENDLESS LOOP OF TAPE COMPRISING A FRONT WALL, A REAR WALL AND SIDEWALL MEANS JOINING AT LEAST THE BOTTOM AND SIDE EDGES OF SAID FRONT AND REAR WALLS FOR FORMING AN ENCLOSURE HAVING A DEPTH SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID TAPE, A PARTITION IN SAID ENCLOSURE OBLIQUELY EXTENDING FROM SUBSTANTIALLY THE TOP EDGES OF SAID WALLS TOWARD THE BOTTOM EDGES OF SAID WALLS FOR DIVIDING SAID ENCLOSURE INTO FIRST AND SECOND REGIONS CONNECTED NEAR THE BOTTOM EDGES OF SAID FRONT AND REAR WALLS BY A NARROW GAP BETWEEN THE END OF SAID PARTITION AND SAID SIDEWALL MEANS, AND AN INITIAL LOADING SLOT IN THE SIDEWALL MEANS OPPOSITE SAID GAP THROUGH WHICH SAID LOOP OF TAPE IS INITIALLY THREADED WITH A LOOP INITIALLY REMAINING OUTSIDE OF SAID ENCLOSURE.
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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) | 1966-01-07 | 1966-07-09 | 1967-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-07 | 1970-07-09 | 1971-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-07 | 1974-07-09 | 1975-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |