US3137767A
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Tape transport mechanism for magnetic recording and/or reproducing apparatus
Assignee: Clevite Corp
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Filing: 1959-04-13
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1979-04-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter E Axon
- 👤 Henocq Cecil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:55
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/43; G11B15/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
IN A MAGNETIC RECORDING AND/OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS HAVING A ROTARY SUPPLY REEL AND A ROTARY TAKE-UP REEL, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID REELS AT SPEEDS EFFECTIVE TO ADVANCE THE TAPE FROM THE SUPPLY REEL TO THE TAKE-UP REEL UNDER THE COMBINED ACTION OF THE REELS ONLY AT A SPEED SLIGHTLY LESS THAN THE REQUIRED SPEED, A ROTARY CAPSTAN LOCATED ALONG THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE TAPE BETWEEN THE SUPPLY AND TAKE-UP
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
IN A MAGNETIC RECORDING AND/OR REPRODUCING APPARATUS HAVING A ROTARY SUPPLY REEL AND A ROTARY TAKE-UP REEL, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID REELS AT SPEEDS EFFECTIVE TO ADVANCE THE TAPE FROM THE SUPPLY REEL TO THE TAKE-UP REEL UNDER THE COMBINED ACTION OF THE REELS ONLY AT A SPEED SLIGHTLY LESS THAN THE REQUIRED SPEED, A ROTARY CAPSTAN LOCATED ALONG THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE TAPE BETWEEN THE SUPPLY AND TAKE-UP
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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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |