US3164331A
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Tape recorder
Assignee: Zenith Electronics LLC
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Filing: 1961-07-10
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Granted: 1965-01-05
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Expires: 1981-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maurice E Hardy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:12
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/46; G11B15/50; G11B15/02; G11B15/16; G11B15/60; G11B15/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
WINDING AND REELING APPARATUS EMPLOYING A LEADER AND AN EXTRACTOR COUPLED THERETO FOR MOVING A FLEXIBLE TAPE BETWEEN A STORAGE REEL AND A TAKE-UP REEL, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING: A TRANSPORT MECHANISM INCLUDING A CAPSTAN FOR MOVING SAID TAPE BETWEEN SAID REELS; A ROLLER HAVING A REST POSITION SPACED FROM SAID CAPSTAN BUT MOVABLE TO AN OPERATING POSITION TO EFFECT TRANSPORT OF SAID TAPE BY SAID CAPSTAN; ADDITIONAL MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID CAPSTAN AND INCLUDING SAID EXTRACTOR FOR INITIALLY THREADING SAID TAPE FROM SAID STORAGE REEL THROUGH SAID TRANSPORT MECHANISM; MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID ROLLER IN SAID REST POSITION BUT RELEASABLE TO ALLOW SAID ROLLER TO MOVE TO SAID OPERATING POSITION; AND TIME-DELAY MEANS FOR INHIBITING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID ROLLER TO SAID OPERATING POSITION UPON RELEASE OF SAID RETAINING MEANS FOR A PREDETERMINED TIME EXCEEDING THAT REQUIRED FOR SAID ADDITIONAL MEANS TO THREAD SAID EXTRACTOR PAST SAID CAPSTAN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
WINDING AND REELING APPARATUS EMPLOYING A LEADER AND AN EXTRACTOR COUPLED THERETO FOR MOVING A FLEXIBLE TAPE BETWEEN A STORAGE REEL AND A TAKE-UP REEL, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING: A TRANSPORT MECHANISM INCLUDING A CAPSTAN FOR MOVING SAID TAPE BETWEEN SAID REELS; A ROLLER HAVING A REST POSITION SPACED FROM SAID CAPSTAN BUT MOVABLE TO AN OPERATING POSITION TO EFFECT TRANSPORT OF SAID TAPE BY SAID CAPSTAN; ADDITIONAL MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID CAPSTAN AND INCLUDING SAID EXTRACTOR FOR INITIALLY THREADING SAID TAPE FROM SAID STORAGE REEL THROUGH SAID TRANSPORT MECHANISM; MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID ROLLER IN SAID REST POSITION BUT RELEASABLE TO ALLOW SAID ROLLER TO MOVE TO SAID OPERATING POSITION; AND TIME-DELAY MEANS FOR INHIBITING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID ROLLER TO SAID OPERATING POSITION UPON RELEASE OF SAID RETAINING MEANS FOR A PREDETERMINED TIME EXCEEDING THAT REQUIRED FOR SAID ADDITIONAL MEANS TO THREAD SAID EXTRACTOR PAST SAID CAPSTAN.
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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) | 1968-01-05 | 1968-07-06 | 1969-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-05 | 1972-07-06 | 1973-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-05 | 1976-07-06 | 1977-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |