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Tape recorder apparatus
Assignee: Garrard Eng & Manufacturing Co Ltd
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Filing: 1960-06-03
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1980-06-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wren John Pelham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:47
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/08; G11B23/087; G11B23/08707; G11B23/08721
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN COMBINATION, A RECORDING TAPE MAGAZINE; A PAIR OF SPACED SPOOLS IN SAID MAGAZINE FOR TRANSFER OF TAPE THEREBETWEEN; BRAKE MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID MAGAZINE; MEANS BIASING SAID BRAKE MEANS TO ARRESTINGLY ENGAGE BOTH OF SAID SPOOLS; A TAPE RECORDER DECK ARRANGED FOR COOPERATIVE MOUNTING OF SAID MAGAZINE THEREON; BRAKE RELEASE MEANS ON SAID DECK SELECTIVELY OPERABLE TO A BRAKE RELEASE POSITION TO MOVE SAID BRAKE MEANS TO RELEASE SAID SPOOLS; MANUAL ACTUATING MEANS ON SAID DECK CONNECTED TO SAID BRAKE RELEASE MEANS AND SELECTIVELY ACTUABLE TO OPERATE SAID BRAKE RELEASE MEANS TO THE BRAKE RELEASE POSITION; AND COOPERATING MEANS ON SAID BRAKE RELEASE MEANS AND SAID BRAKE MEANS INTERENGAGED IN SAID BRAKE RELEASE POSITION TO LOCK SAID MAGAZINE TO SAID DECK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN COMBINATION, A RECORDING TAPE MAGAZINE; A PAIR OF SPACED SPOOLS IN SAID MAGAZINE FOR TRANSFER OF TAPE THEREBETWEEN; BRAKE MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID MAGAZINE; MEANS BIASING SAID BRAKE MEANS TO ARRESTINGLY ENGAGE BOTH OF SAID SPOOLS; A TAPE RECORDER DECK ARRANGED FOR COOPERATIVE MOUNTING OF SAID MAGAZINE THEREON; BRAKE RELEASE MEANS ON SAID DECK SELECTIVELY OPERABLE TO A BRAKE RELEASE POSITION TO MOVE SAID BRAKE MEANS TO RELEASE SAID SPOOLS; MANUAL ACTUATING MEANS ON SAID DECK CONNECTED TO SAID BRAKE RELEASE MEANS AND SELECTIVELY ACTUABLE TO OPERATE SAID BRAKE RELEASE MEANS TO THE BRAKE RELEASE POSITION; AND COOPERATING MEANS ON SAID BRAKE RELEASE MEANS AND SAID BRAKE MEANS INTERENGAGED IN SAID BRAKE RELEASE POSITION TO LOCK SAID MAGAZINE TO SAID DECK.
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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) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |