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US3140360A
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Multi-channel tape recorder and playback apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-08-17
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1979-08-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Singleton R Whitworth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:18
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/675; G11B15/68; G11B15/682; G11B15/684
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
APPARATUS FOR RECORDING, STORAGE AND PLAYBACK OF MESSAGES COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS, EACH OF SAID RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS BEING ADAPTED TO BEING OPERATED IN EITHER RECORD OR PLAYBACK OR STORAGE OPERATION INDEPENDENTLY OF THE TYPE OF OPERATION TAKING PLACE IN THE BALANCE OF SAID RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS, AUTOMATIC CONTROL MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID INDIVIDUAL RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS FOR CAUSING SAID INDIVIDUAL RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS TO AUTOMATICALLY SUCCESSIVELY RECORD MESSAGES IN AN ENDLESS REPETITIVE CYCLE AND OPERATOR-ACTUATED CONTROL MEANS FOR BOTH SELECTIVELY EXCLUDING FROM SAID AUTOMATICALLY-CONTROLLED RECORDING CYCLE ANY OR ALL OF SAID RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS AND CONCURRENTLY CAUSING THE INDIVIDUAL EXCLUDED RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS TO UNDERGO STORAGE OR PLAYBACK OPERATION, AS THE EXCLUDING OPERATOR ELECTS, SAID STORAGE AND PLAYBACK OPERATIONS IN THE EX-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
APPARATUS FOR RECORDING, STORAGE AND PLAYBACK OF MESSAGES COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS, EACH OF SAID RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS BEING ADAPTED TO BEING OPERATED IN EITHER RECORD OR PLAYBACK OR STORAGE OPERATION INDEPENDENTLY OF THE TYPE OF OPERATION TAKING PLACE IN THE BALANCE OF SAID RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS, AUTOMATIC CONTROL MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID INDIVIDUAL RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS FOR CAUSING SAID INDIVIDUAL RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS TO AUTOMATICALLY SUCCESSIVELY RECORD MESSAGES IN AN ENDLESS REPETITIVE CYCLE AND OPERATOR-ACTUATED CONTROL MEANS FOR BOTH SELECTIVELY EXCLUDING FROM SAID AUTOMATICALLY-CONTROLLED RECORDING CYCLE ANY OR ALL OF SAID RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS AND CONCURRENTLY CAUSING THE INDIVIDUAL EXCLUDED RECORD-PLAYBACK UNITS TO UNDERGO STORAGE OR PLAYBACK OPERATION, AS THE EXCLUDING OPERATOR ELECTS, SAID STORAGE AND PLAYBACK OPERATIONS IN THE EX-
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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) | 1967-07-07 | 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 |