US3136464A
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Tape recorder
Assignee: Zenith Electronics LLC
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Filing: 1961-07-10
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1981-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard G Schmid
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:23
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G11B15/66; G11B25/00; G11B25/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
WINDING AND REELING APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A FLEXIBLE TAPE INCLUDING A TRANSPORT MECHANISM FOR MOVING THE TAPE BETWEEN A STORAGE REEL AND A TAKE-UP REEL COMPRISING: A LEADER CONNECTED TO SAID TAKE-UP REEL; AN EXTRACTOR CONNECTED AS A TERMINATION TO SAID LEADER FOR COUPLING TO A TAPE ON SAID STORAGE REEL; MEANS FOR GUIDING AND POSITIONING SAID EXTRACTOR PREPARATORY TO ITS COUPLING TO SAID TAPE ON SAID STORAGE REEL; AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SAID TRANSPORT MECHANISM INCLUDING A DISPLACEABLE LOCK-OUT LEVER HAVING A FIRST OPERATING POSITION IN WHICH IT ALLOWS SAID EXTRACTOR ONLY LIMITED MOVEMENT IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID TAKE-UP REEL AND HAVING A SECOND OPERATING POSITION IN WHICH IT PERMITS UNRESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF SAID EXTRACTOR IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID TAKE-UP REEL, SAID LOCK-OUT LEVER BEING DISPOSED IN THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF SAID TAPE TO BE DISPLACED TO ITS AFORESAID SECOND POSITION IN RESPONSE TO THE INITIAL PAY-OUT MOVEMENT OF SAID TAPE FROM SAID STORAGE REEL.
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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) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |