US3097778A
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Mechanical apparatus
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1960-03-18
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1980-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Pendleton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:04
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF A RECORD TAPE COMPRISING A ROTATABLE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER FORMING A CAPSTAN HAVING A CIRCUMFERENTIAL SURFACE ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE RECORD TAPE, SAID CIRCUMFERENTIAL SURFACE BEING DIVIDED INTO A PLURALITY OF GROOVES EACH EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY ACROSS THE SURFACE OF SAID CAPSTAN AND BEING TRANSVERSE TO THE PATH OF TAPE TRAVEL AND PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID CAPSTAN, A PLURALITY OF AIR PASSAGES FORMED WITHIN SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER IN AIR COMMUNICATION WITH SAID GROOVES, SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BEING FORMED WITH A CO-AXIAL, RECESSED PORTION TO DEFINE AN ANNULAR FLANGE CONTAINING SAID PLURALITY OF BROOVES AND AIR PASSAGES, A STATIONARY AIR FLOW DISTRIBUTING MEMBER POSITIONED WITHIN SAID RECESSED PORTION AND HAVING ON OUTER DIAMETER SMALLER THAN THE INNER DIAMETER
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF A RECORD TAPE COMPRISING A ROTATABLE CYLINDRICAL MEMBER FORMING A CAPSTAN HAVING A CIRCUMFERENTIAL SURFACE ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE RECORD TAPE, SAID CIRCUMFERENTIAL SURFACE BEING DIVIDED INTO A PLURALITY OF GROOVES EACH EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY ACROSS THE SURFACE OF SAID CAPSTAN AND BEING TRANSVERSE TO THE PATH OF TAPE TRAVEL AND PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID CAPSTAN, A PLURALITY OF AIR PASSAGES FORMED WITHIN SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER IN AIR COMMUNICATION WITH SAID GROOVES, SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BEING FORMED WITH A CO-AXIAL, RECESSED PORTION TO DEFINE AN ANNULAR FLANGE CONTAINING SAID PLURALITY OF BROOVES AND AIR PASSAGES, A STATIONARY AIR FLOW DISTRIBUTING MEMBER POSITIONED WITHIN SAID RECESSED PORTION AND HAVING ON OUTER DIAMETER SMALLER THAN THE INNER DIAMETER
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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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |