US3149207A
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Tape transport
Assignee: Ampex Corp
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Filing: 1960-11-29
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Granted: 1964-09-15
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Expires: 1980-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander R Maxey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:19
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/1883; G11B15/1891; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/06; G11B23/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
TAPE HANDLING APPARATUS COMPRISING: BASE MEANS, MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEANS FOR RETAINING AT LEAST ONE ENDLESS TAPE IN AN ANNULAR PACK, A SUPPORT ASSEMBLY MOUNTED FOR ROTATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID BASE MEANS, MEANS AFFIXED TO SAID ASSEMBLY FOR PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE LOOP OF TAPE EXTENDING FROM THE INNER LAYER OF THE PACK TO THE OUTER LAYER, AND A CAPSTAN ENGAGING THE TAPE AT SAID LOOP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
TAPE HANDLING APPARATUS COMPRISING: BASE MEANS, MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEANS FOR RETAINING AT LEAST ONE ENDLESS TAPE IN AN ANNULAR PACK, A SUPPORT ASSEMBLY MOUNTED FOR ROTATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID BASE MEANS, MEANS AFFIXED TO SAID ASSEMBLY FOR PROVIDING AT LEAST ONE LOOP OF TAPE EXTENDING FROM THE INNER LAYER OF THE PACK TO THE OUTER LAYER, AND A CAPSTAN ENGAGING THE TAPE AT SAID LOOP.
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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) | 1967-09-15 | 1968-03-16 | 1968-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-15 | 1972-03-16 | 1972-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-15 | 1976-03-16 | 1976-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |