US3134314A
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Data processing apparatus
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronics Co Inc
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Filing: 1962-04-06
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1982-04-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph H Greenwold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:59
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/48; G03B17/50; G03B17/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS, COMPRISING: A SUPPLY SPOOL FOR TAPE; A TAKE-UP SPOOL; A REEL DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID SUPPLY AND TAKE-UP SPOOLS FOR WINDING SAID TAPE, SAID REEL INCLUDING A SHAFT HAVING A SLOT THEREIN ADAPTED TO ALLOW TAPE TO PASS THERETHROUGH; PROCESSING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID REEL FOR PROCESSING TAPE; FIRST DRIVE MEANS COUPLED TO SAID TAKE-UP SPOOL FOR ADVANCING SAID TAPE FROM SAID SUPPLY SPOOL, THROUGH SAID SLOT IN SAID SHAFT OF SAID REEL, TO SAID TAKE-UP SPOOL; SECOND DRIVE MEANS COUPLED TO SAID REEL FOR WITHDRAWING SAID TAPE FROM SAID TAKE-UP SPOOL INTO CONTACT WITH SAID PROCESSING MEANS AND ONTO SAID REEL WHEREBY SAID TAPE IS PROCESSED; AND CONTROL MEANS COUPLED TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND DRIVE MEANS FOR SEQUENTIALLY OPERATING SAID FIRST DRIVE MEANS, STOPPING SAID FIRST DRIVE MEANS, AND OPERATING SAID SECOND DRIVE MEANS WHEN SAID SUPPLY SPOOL IS EMPTY OF SAID TAPE TO REMOVE TAPE FROM SAID TAKE-UP SPOOL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS, COMPRISING: A SUPPLY SPOOL FOR TAPE; A TAKE-UP SPOOL; A REEL DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID SUPPLY AND TAKE-UP SPOOLS FOR WINDING SAID TAPE, SAID REEL INCLUDING A SHAFT HAVING A SLOT THEREIN ADAPTED TO ALLOW TAPE TO PASS THERETHROUGH; PROCESSING MEANS COUPLED TO SAID REEL FOR PROCESSING TAPE; FIRST DRIVE MEANS COUPLED TO SAID TAKE-UP SPOOL FOR ADVANCING SAID TAPE FROM SAID SUPPLY SPOOL, THROUGH SAID SLOT IN SAID SHAFT OF SAID REEL, TO SAID TAKE-UP SPOOL; SECOND DRIVE MEANS COUPLED TO SAID REEL FOR WITHDRAWING SAID TAPE FROM SAID TAKE-UP SPOOL INTO CONTACT WITH SAID PROCESSING MEANS AND ONTO SAID REEL WHEREBY SAID TAPE IS PROCESSED; AND CONTROL MEANS COUPLED TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND DRIVE MEANS FOR SEQUENTIALLY OPERATING SAID FIRST DRIVE MEANS, STOPPING SAID FIRST DRIVE MEANS, AND OPERATING SAID SECOND DRIVE MEANS WHEN SAID SUPPLY SPOOL IS EMPTY OF SAID TAPE TO REMOVE TAPE FROM SAID TAKE-UP SPOOL.
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) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |