US3110439A
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Tape feeding mechanism
Assignee: Holley Performance Products Inc
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Filing: 1960-04-25
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Granted: 1963-11-12
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Expires: 1980-04-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Derrell A Drake
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:54
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/18; G06K13/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
TAPE FEEDING MECHANISM COMPRISING DRIVING MEANS OPERABLE TO DRAWN A NON-UNIFORM LENGTH OF TAPE TO BE PERFORATED WITH AXIALLY SPACED TRANSVERSE ROWS OF PERFORATIONS REPRESENTING GROUPS OF CODED CHARACTERS THROUGH TAPE PERFORATING MEANS, AND REINDEXING MEANS OPERABLE ON STOPPING OF THE DRIVE MEANS AFTER DRAWING ANY LENGTH OF TAPE THROUGH THE TAPE PERFORATING MEANS TO POSITION THE TAPE TO PROVIDE A PREDETERMINED SPACING BETWEEN THE PERFORATIONS REPRESENTING THE LAST CHARACTER OF ONE GROUP OF CHARACTERS AND THE PERFORATIONS REPRESENTING THE FIRST CHARACTER OF THE NEXT GROUP OF CHARACTERS, INCLUDING TAPE GUIDE MEANS FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE TAPE TO BE PERFORATED, MEANS MOUNTING SAID GUIDE MEANS FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT IN ONE DIRECTION ON OPERATION OF SAID DRIVE MEANS, AND BIAS MECHANISM ASSOCIATED WITH SAID GUIDE MEANS FOR URGING SAID GUIDE MEANS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION WHEN THE DRIVE MEANS IS NOT OPERABLE TO DRAW THE TAPE THROUGH THE PERFORATING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
TAPE FEEDING MECHANISM COMPRISING DRIVING MEANS OPERABLE TO DRAWN A NON-UNIFORM LENGTH OF TAPE TO BE PERFORATED WITH AXIALLY SPACED TRANSVERSE ROWS OF PERFORATIONS REPRESENTING GROUPS OF CODED CHARACTERS THROUGH TAPE PERFORATING MEANS, AND REINDEXING MEANS OPERABLE ON STOPPING OF THE DRIVE MEANS AFTER DRAWING ANY LENGTH OF TAPE THROUGH THE TAPE PERFORATING MEANS TO POSITION THE TAPE TO PROVIDE A PREDETERMINED SPACING BETWEEN THE PERFORATIONS REPRESENTING THE LAST CHARACTER OF ONE GROUP OF CHARACTERS AND THE PERFORATIONS REPRESENTING THE FIRST CHARACTER OF THE NEXT GROUP OF CHARACTERS, INCLUDING TAPE GUIDE MEANS FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE TAPE TO BE PERFORATED, MEANS MOUNTING SAID GUIDE MEANS FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT IN ONE DIRECTION ON OPERATION OF SAID DRIVE MEANS, AND BIAS MECHANISM ASSOCIATED WITH SAID GUIDE MEANS FOR URGING SAID GUIDE MEANS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION WHEN THE DRIVE MEANS IS NOT OPERABLE TO DRAW THE TAPE THROUGH THE PERFORATING MEANS.
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) | 1966-11-11 | 1967-05-13 | 1967-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-11 | 1971-05-13 | 1971-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-11 | 1975-05-13 | 1975-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |