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US3079100A
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Tape handling apparatus
Assignee: Ampex Corp
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Filing: 1959-08-28
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1979-08-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph L Brown
- 👤 Roald W Didriksen
- 👤 Johannes H Moritz
- 👤 Francis A Dicus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:15
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/43
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
IN A TAPE TRANSPORT OF THE CLASS HAVING A TAPE COILED UPON A PAIR OF REELS, AND MOTORS FOR DRIVING SAID REELS, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: BRAKE MEANS FOR SAID REELS, MEANS FOR URGING SAID BRAKE MEANS TOWARD ENGAGED POSITION, AND MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID BRAKE MEANS; MEANS FOR ENERGIZING SAID MOTORS; A PIVOTED AND SPRING LOADED TAPE TENSION ARM HAVING A TENSIONING POSITION ENGAGING AND TENSIONING SAID TAPE UNDER THE URGING OF SAID SPRING
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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |