US3140029A
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Tape guidance system
Assignee: Consolidated Electrodynamics Corp
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Filing: 1962-07-02
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1982-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Johannes B Groenewegen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:49
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A TAPE GUIDANCE SYSTEM COMPRISING MEANS DEFINING A SMOOTH CONTINUOUS SURFACE, THE SURFACE BEING CURVED AN AN ARC ALONG THE LONG DIMENSION THEREOF, MEANS FOR GUIDING THE TAPE INTO CONTACT WITH SAID SURFACE WITH THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE TAPE BEING IN THE DIRECTION OF THE ARCUATE LONG DIMENSION OF THE SURFACE, WHEREBY THE TAPE IS DIRECTED ALONG AN ARCUATE PATH AS IT IS FED THROUGH THE GUIDANCE APPARATUS, AND MEANS DEFINING A PLANAR SURFACE EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE ARCUATE SURFACE FOR ENGAGING ONE EDGE OF THE TAPE AS IT PASSES OVER THE ARCUATE SURFACE.
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) | 1967-07-07 | 1968-01-06 | 1968-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-07 | 1972-01-06 | 1972-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-07 | 1976-01-06 | 1976-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |