US3092296A
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Tape transport mechanism
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1960-12-01
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Granted: 1963-06-04
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Expires: 1980-12-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dallas R Andrews
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 11:15
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/26; G11B15/43; G11B15/60; G11B15/66; G11B15/67
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
IN TAPE HANDLING APPARATUS HAVING TAPE DRIVE MEANS WHICH IS MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF TAPE DRIVING POSITION, A MECHANISM FOR AUTOMATICALLY MOVING SAID DRIVE MEANS INTO SAID TAPE DRIVING POSITION WHICH COMPRISES, IN COMBINATION, A PAIR OF ROTATABLE MEANS EACH FOR EXECUTING A CYCLE OF ROTATION IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF THE OTHER WHEN ACTUATED, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY COUPLING SAID TAPE DRIVE MEANS TO DIFFERENT ONES OF SAID PAIR OF ROTATABLE MEANS FOR TRANSLATING THE ROTATION OF SAID DIFFERENT ONES OF SAID PAIR OF ROTATABLE MEANS ALTERNATELY INTO MOVEMENT OF SAID TAPE DRIVE MEANS INTO SAID TAPE DRIVING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
IN TAPE HANDLING APPARATUS HAVING TAPE DRIVE MEANS WHICH IS MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF TAPE DRIVING POSITION, A MECHANISM FOR AUTOMATICALLY MOVING SAID DRIVE MEANS INTO SAID TAPE DRIVING POSITION WHICH COMPRISES, IN COMBINATION, A PAIR OF ROTATABLE MEANS EACH FOR EXECUTING A CYCLE OF ROTATION IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF THE OTHER WHEN ACTUATED, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY COUPLING SAID TAPE DRIVE MEANS TO DIFFERENT ONES OF SAID PAIR OF ROTATABLE MEANS FOR TRANSLATING THE ROTATION OF SAID DIFFERENT ONES OF SAID PAIR OF ROTATABLE MEANS ALTERNATELY INTO MOVEMENT OF SAID TAPE DRIVE MEANS INTO SAID TAPE DRIVING POSITION.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
83 words
IN TAPE HANDLING APPARATUS HAVING TAPE DRIVE MEANS MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF TAPE DRIVING RELATIONSHIP, A CONTROL MECHANISM WHICH COMPRISES MEANS FOR SELECTING A PLURALITY OF TAPE HANDLING FUNCTIONS OF SAID APPARATUS AND HAVING A SEQUENCE OF OPERATING POSITIONS EACH CORRESPONDING TO A DIFFERENT ONE OF SAID FUNCTIONS, AND MECHANICAL MEANS COUPLING SAID SELECTING MEANS AND SAID TAPE DRIVE MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID SELECTING MEANS BETWEEN SUCCESSIVE ONES OF SAID POSITIONS WHEN SAID TAPE DRIVE MEANS MOVES OUT OF TAPE DRIVING RELATIONSHIP.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
IN TAPE HANDLING APPARATUS HAVING TAPE DRIVE MEANS MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF TAPE DRIVING RELATIONSHIP, A CONTROL MECHANISM WHICH COMPRISES MEANS FOR SELECTING A PLURALITY OF TAPE HANDLING FUNCTIONS OF SAID APPARATUS AND HAVING A SEQUENCE OF OPERATING POSITIONS EACH CORRESPONDING TO A DIFFERENT ONE OF SAID FUNCTIONS, AND MECHANICAL MEANS COUPLING SAID SELECTING MEANS AND SAID TAPE DRIVE MEANS FOR ADVANCING SAID SELECTING MEANS BETWEEN SUCCESSIVE ONES OF SAID POSITIONS WHEN SAID TAPE DRIVE MEANS MOVES OUT OF TAPE DRIVING RELATIONSHIP.
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) | 1966-06-03 | 1966-12-03 | 1967-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-03 | 1970-12-03 | 1971-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-03 | 1974-12-03 | 1975-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |