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US3076060A
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Magnetic tape apparatus
Assignee: Ampex Corp
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Filing: 1960-04-01
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Granted: 1963-01-29
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Expires: 1980-04-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A Horstkorta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:18
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G11B15/66; G11B15/662; G11B5/00; G11B5/48; G11B5/52; G11B5/53
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
IN A MAGNETIC TAPE APPARATUS, A COMBINATION COMPRISING: A ROTATABLE MEMBER FOR ROTATING A MAGNETIC TRANSDUCER ADJACENT TO A MOVABLE MAGNETIC MEDIUM; A CARRIER FOR HOLDING SAID TRANSDUCER SUPPORTED BY SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER; A TRANSPORT MEANS COUPLED WITH SAID CARRIER FOR MOVING SAID CARRIER RADIALLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER AND SAID MAGNETIC MEDIUM DURING ROTATION OF SAID MEMBER AND MOVEMENT OF SAID MEDIUM; AND A CONTROL MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE RADIAL POSITION OF SAID CARRIER AND SAID TRANSDUCER RELATIVE TO SAID MAGNETIC MEDIUM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
IN A MAGNETIC TAPE APPARATUS, A COMBINATION COMPRISING: A ROTATABLE MEMBER FOR ROTATING A MAGNETIC TRANSDUCER ADJACENT TO A MOVABLE MAGNETIC MEDIUM; A CARRIER FOR HOLDING SAID TRANSDUCER SUPPORTED BY SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER; A TRANSPORT MEANS COUPLED WITH SAID CARRIER FOR MOVING SAID CARRIER RADIALLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER AND SAID MAGNETIC MEDIUM DURING ROTATION OF SAID MEMBER AND MOVEMENT OF SAID MEDIUM; AND A CONTROL MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE RADIAL POSITION OF SAID CARRIER AND SAID TRANSDUCER RELATIVE TO SAID MAGNETIC MEDIUM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-28 | 1966-07-30 | 1967-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-28 | 1970-07-30 | 1971-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-28 | 1974-07-30 | 1975-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |