US3134550A
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Tape cartridge selector transducing machine
Assignee: IIT Research Institute
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Filing: 1961-03-22
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1981-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Camras Marvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 10:39
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/675; G11B15/68; G11B15/682; G11B15/6835
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
IN COMBINATION, A PLURALITY OF SINGLE SPOOL CARTRIDGES EACH HAVING ONLY ONE RECORD MEDIUM RECEIVING HUB AND HAVING A RECORD MEDIUM WOUND ON THE HUB TERMINATING IN A FREE END, MEANS FOR STORING SAID SINGLE SPOOL CARTRIDGES EACH HAVING ONLY ONE RECORD MEDIUM HUB THEREON IN RESPECTIVE ASSIGNED SPACES OF A STORAGE VOLUME, SELECTOR MEANS FOR REMOVING A SELECTED ONE OF SAID CARTRIDGES FROM ITS ASSIGNED SPACE IN SAID VOLUME AND FOR DELIVERING IT TO A LOADING POSITION, AUTOMATIC THREADING TRANSDUCER MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID SELECTED ONE OF SAID CARTRIDGES AT SAID LOADING POSITION, AND SAID TRANSDUCER MEANS HAVING MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY THREADING THE FREE END OF SAID RECORD MEDIUM OF SAID SELECTED ONE OF SAID CARTRIDGES ALONG A TRANSDUCING PATH IN SAID MACHINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
IN COMBINATION, A PLURALITY OF SINGLE SPOOL CARTRIDGES EACH HAVING ONLY ONE RECORD MEDIUM RECEIVING HUB AND HAVING A RECORD MEDIUM WOUND ON THE HUB TERMINATING IN A FREE END, MEANS FOR STORING SAID SINGLE SPOOL CARTRIDGES EACH HAVING ONLY ONE RECORD MEDIUM HUB THEREON IN RESPECTIVE ASSIGNED SPACES OF A STORAGE VOLUME, SELECTOR MEANS FOR REMOVING A SELECTED ONE OF SAID CARTRIDGES FROM ITS ASSIGNED SPACE IN SAID VOLUME AND FOR DELIVERING IT TO A LOADING POSITION, AUTOMATIC THREADING TRANSDUCER MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID SELECTED ONE OF SAID CARTRIDGES AT SAID LOADING POSITION, AND SAID TRANSDUCER MEANS HAVING MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY THREADING THE FREE END OF SAID RECORD MEDIUM OF SAID SELECTED ONE OF SAID CARTRIDGES ALONG A TRANSDUCING PATH IN SAID MACHINE.
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) | 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 |