US3109573A
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Tape guide apparatus for magnetic tape transports
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1961-11-20
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Granted: 1963-11-05
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Expires: 1981-11-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenji J Sameshima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:13
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A THIN, LATERALLY FLEXIBLE STRIP OF MATERIAL AS IT IS LONGITUDINALLY DIRECTED PAST A STATIONARY REFERENCE PANEL, COMPRISING: A SUPPORT MEMBER COUPLED TO THE REFERENCE PANEL, THE SUPPORT MEMBER INCLUDING A SHOULDER AGAINST WHICH A FIRST EDGE OF THE STRIP IS LATERALLY POSITIONED, A FIRST PORTION ADJACENT TO THE SHOULDER FOR CONTACTING A SURFACE OF THE STRIP TO LATERALLY SUPPORT THE STRIP, THE FIRST PORTION HAVING A WIDTH OF WHICH IS LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF THE STRIP, AND A SECOND PORTION RECESSED FROM THE FIRST PORTION AND COUPLED TO THE PANEL TO DEFINE A RECESS BETWEEN THE FIRST PORTION AND THE PANEL; AN ARM; MEANS FOR PIVOTING THE ARM ABOUT A PIVOT POINT ABOVE THE SUPPORT MEMBER SUCH THAT THE ARM EXTENDS INTO THE RECESS TO CONTACT AND EXERT A LATERAL FORCE ON A SECOND EDGE OF THE STRIP WHICH GENTLY MAINTAINS THE FIRST EDGE OF THE STRIP IN CONTACT WITH THE SHOULDER AS THE STRIP MOVES LONGITUDINALLY OVER THE SUPPORT MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A THIN, LATERALLY FLEXIBLE STRIP OF MATERIAL AS IT IS LONGITUDINALLY DIRECTED PAST A STATIONARY REFERENCE PANEL, COMPRISING: A SUPPORT MEMBER COUPLED TO THE REFERENCE PANEL, THE SUPPORT MEMBER INCLUDING A SHOULDER AGAINST WHICH A FIRST EDGE OF THE STRIP IS LATERALLY POSITIONED, A FIRST PORTION ADJACENT TO THE SHOULDER FOR CONTACTING A SURFACE OF THE STRIP TO LATERALLY SUPPORT THE STRIP, THE FIRST PORTION HAVING A WIDTH OF WHICH IS LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF THE STRIP, AND A SECOND PORTION RECESSED FROM THE FIRST PORTION AND COUPLED TO THE PANEL TO DEFINE A RECESS BETWEEN THE FIRST PORTION AND THE PANEL; AN ARM; MEANS FOR PIVOTING THE ARM ABOUT A PIVOT POINT ABOVE THE SUPPORT MEMBER SUCH THAT THE ARM EXTENDS INTO THE RECESS TO CONTACT AND EXERT A LATERAL FORCE ON A SECOND EDGE OF THE STRIP WHICH GENTLY MAINTAINS THE FIRST EDGE OF THE STRIP IN CONTACT WITH THE SHOULDER AS THE STRIP MOVES LONGITUDINALLY OVER THE SUPPORT MEMBER.
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) | 1966-11-04 | 1967-05-06 | 1967-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-04 | 1971-05-06 | 1971-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-04 | 1975-05-06 | 1975-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |