US3105646A
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Tape recorder
Assignee: Zenith Electronics LLC
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Filing: 1961-07-10
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Granted: 1963-10-01
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Expires: 1981-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene J Polley
- 👤 Richard L Rost
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:26
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/675; G11B15/68; G11B15/6885
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
REELING APPARATUS FOR WINDING A FLEXIBLE TAPE RETAINED UPON A STORAGE REEL COMPRISING: A SUPPORT FOR RECEIVING SAID STORAGE REEL; A TAKE-UP REEL; A TRANSPORT MECHANISM COUPLED TO SAID REELS HAVING A MULTI-STEP OPERATING CYCLE IN THE EXECUTION OF WHICH SAID TAPE IS TRANSFERRED FROM SAID STORAGE REEL TO SAID TAKE-UP REEL AND RETURNED TO SAID STORAGE REEL; A PROGRAMMING MECHANISM FOR INITIATING AN OPERATING CYCLE OF SAID TRANSPORT AND FOR CONTROLLING SAID TRANSPORT MECHANISM IN THE EXECUTION OF ITS OPERATING CYCLE; MEANS FOR INTERCOUPLING THE TRANSPORT MECHANISM AND PROGRAMMING MECHANISM TO ESTABLISH A PREDETERMINED CORRELATION THEREBETWEEN DURING INTERVALS OF NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS BUT SUBJECT TO ESTABLISH AN IMPROPER CORRELATION IN THE FACE OF AN ABNORMAL OPERATING CONDITION OF THE APPARATUS; AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY RESTRING SAID TRANSPORT MECHANISM TO AN OPERATING CONDITION REPRESSENTING A PREDETERMINED STEP OF ITS OPERATING CYCLE AND FOR RESTORING SAID PROGRAMMING MECHANISM TO ITS CORRESPONDING OPERATING CONDITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
REELING APPARATUS FOR WINDING A FLEXIBLE TAPE RETAINED UPON A STORAGE REEL COMPRISING: A SUPPORT FOR RECEIVING SAID STORAGE REEL; A TAKE-UP REEL; A TRANSPORT MECHANISM COUPLED TO SAID REELS HAVING A MULTI-STEP OPERATING CYCLE IN THE EXECUTION OF WHICH SAID TAPE IS TRANSFERRED FROM SAID STORAGE REEL TO SAID TAKE-UP REEL AND RETURNED TO SAID STORAGE REEL; A PROGRAMMING MECHANISM FOR INITIATING AN OPERATING CYCLE OF SAID TRANSPORT AND FOR CONTROLLING SAID TRANSPORT MECHANISM IN THE EXECUTION OF ITS OPERATING CYCLE; MEANS FOR INTERCOUPLING THE TRANSPORT MECHANISM AND PROGRAMMING MECHANISM TO ESTABLISH A PREDETERMINED CORRELATION THEREBETWEEN DURING INTERVALS OF NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS BUT SUBJECT TO ESTABLISH AN IMPROPER CORRELATION IN THE FACE OF AN ABNORMAL OPERATING CONDITION OF THE APPARATUS; AND MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY RESTRING SAID TRANSPORT MECHANISM TO AN OPERATING CONDITION REPRESSENTING A PREDETERMINED STEP OF ITS OPERATING CYCLE AND FOR RESTORING SAID PROGRAMMING MECHANISM TO ITS CORRESPONDING OPERATING CONDITION.
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) | 1966-09-30 | 1967-04-01 | 1967-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-30 | 1971-04-01 | 1971-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-30 | 1975-04-01 | 1975-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |