US3097779A
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Tape guiding means for magnetic tape transports
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1961-06-16
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1981-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rock Jerome Robert
- 👤 Kenji J Sameshima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:10
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A THIN FLEXIBLE STRIP OF MATERIAL HAVING FIRST AND SECOND OPPOSING SURFACE COMPRISING: A GUIDE MEMBER HAVING A SURFACE ENGAGING THE FIRST SURFACE OF THE STRIP; MEANS PROVIDING A SHOULDER EXTENDING ALONG THE SURFACE OF THE GUIDE MEMBER; AND MEANS FOR DIRECTING A FLUID STREAM AGAINST THE SECOND SURFACE OF THE STRIP AND TOWARD THE SHOULDER TO MAINTAIN AN EDGE OF THE STRIP IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SHOULDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A THIN FLEXIBLE STRIP OF MATERIAL HAVING FIRST AND SECOND OPPOSING SURFACE COMPRISING: A GUIDE MEMBER HAVING A SURFACE ENGAGING THE FIRST SURFACE OF THE STRIP; MEANS PROVIDING A SHOULDER EXTENDING ALONG THE SURFACE OF THE GUIDE MEMBER; AND MEANS FOR DIRECTING A FLUID STREAM AGAINST THE SECOND SURFACE OF THE STRIP AND TOWARD THE SHOULDER TO MAINTAIN AN EDGE OF THE STRIP IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE SHOULDER.
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) | 1966-07-15 | 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 |