US3102698A
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Automatic stop mechanism for tape recorders and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-12-22
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Granted: 1963-09-03
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Expires: 1981-12-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Atsumi Katsuya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:00
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/02; G11B15/10; G11B15/16; G11B15/18; G11B15/22; G11B15/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
AUTOMATIC STOP MECHANISM FOR MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDERS AND THE LIKE INCLUDING A TAPE, A FEED SPOOL AND TAKE-UP SPOOL, SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A FEELER KEPT IN CONTACT WITH SAID TAPE AND URGED RESILIENTLY TO TURN IN A CERTAIN DIRECTION; A DRIVING GEAR; AN ECCENTRIC GEAR NORMALLY KEPT IN DISENGAGEMENT FROM SAID DRIVING GEAR, MEANS TO OPERATE SAID GEARS INTO MESHING ENGAGEMENT BY AND UPON PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID FEELER; BRAKE MEANS FOR BOTH SAID FEED AND TAKE-UP SPOOL; AN EMERGENCY STOP LEVER LINKED TO BOTH SAID BRAKE MEANS FOR STOPPING BOTH SAID FEED SPOOL AND A TAKE-UP SPOOL; A ROCKER PLATE ACTUATED BY SAID ECCENTRIC GEAR; LINKAGE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID ROCKER PLATE AND SAID STOP LEVER; A LOCKING MEANS FOR POSITIONING SAID STOP LEVER IN ITS BRAKING POSITION; SAID STOP LEVER BEING BROUGHT INTO ITS OPERATING POSITION UPON ROTATION OF SAID ECCENTRIC WHEEL AND THROUGH SAID ROCKER PLATE AND SAID LINKAGE FOR ACTUATION OF SAID BRAKE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
AUTOMATIC STOP MECHANISM FOR MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDERS AND THE LIKE INCLUDING A TAPE, A FEED SPOOL AND TAKE-UP SPOOL, SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A FEELER KEPT IN CONTACT WITH SAID TAPE AND URGED RESILIENTLY TO TURN IN A CERTAIN DIRECTION; A DRIVING GEAR; AN ECCENTRIC GEAR NORMALLY KEPT IN DISENGAGEMENT FROM SAID DRIVING GEAR, MEANS TO OPERATE SAID GEARS INTO MESHING ENGAGEMENT BY AND UPON PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID FEELER; BRAKE MEANS FOR BOTH SAID FEED AND TAKE-UP SPOOL; AN EMERGENCY STOP LEVER LINKED TO BOTH SAID BRAKE MEANS FOR STOPPING BOTH SAID FEED SPOOL AND A TAKE-UP SPOOL; A ROCKER PLATE ACTUATED BY SAID ECCENTRIC GEAR; LINKAGE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID ROCKER PLATE AND SAID STOP LEVER; A LOCKING MEANS FOR POSITIONING SAID STOP LEVER IN ITS BRAKING POSITION; SAID STOP LEVER BEING BROUGHT INTO ITS OPERATING POSITION UPON ROTATION OF SAID ECCENTRIC WHEEL AND THROUGH SAID ROCKER PLATE AND SAID LINKAGE FOR ACTUATION OF SAID BRAKE MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1966-09-02 | 1967-03-04 | 1967-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-02 | 1971-03-04 | 1971-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-02 | 1975-03-04 | 1975-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |