US3185401A
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Tape recorder
Assignee: Zenith Electronics LLC
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Filing: 1964-05-25
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Granted: 1965-05-25
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Expires: 1984-05-25
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
2026-11-02 12:16
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
125 words
IN A WINDING AND REELING APPARATUS EMPLOYING A TRANSPORT MECHANISM FOR MOVING AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE TAPE BETWEEN A STORAGE REEL A TAKE-UP REEL, A TAKE-UP REEL COMPRISING: AN OUTER HUB OF A FIRST PREDETERMINED DIAMETER HAVING A PORT ON THE SURFACE OF SAID HUB; AN INNER HUB OF A SECOND PREDETERMINED DIAMETER SMALLER THAN SAID FIRST DIAMETER SUPPORTED CONCENTRICALLY WITH AND FOR ROTATION RELATIVE TO SAID OUTER HUB FOR RECEIVING SAID TAPE THROUGH SAID PORT OF SAID OUTER HUB; LOCKING MEANS FOR NORMALLY PREVENTING ROTATION OF SAID OUTER HUB BUT RELEASABLE TO ALLOW ROTATION THEREOF; AND AN ACTUATING MEMBER COUPLED TO SAID LOCKING MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO THE WINDING OF A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TAPE WOUND ON SAID INNER HUB TO RELEASE SAID LOCKING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
IN A WINDING AND REELING APPARATUS EMPLOYING A TRANSPORT MECHANISM FOR MOVING AN ELONGATED FLEXIBLE TAPE BETWEEN A STORAGE REEL A TAKE-UP REEL, A TAKE-UP REEL COMPRISING: AN OUTER HUB OF A FIRST PREDETERMINED DIAMETER HAVING A PORT ON THE SURFACE OF SAID HUB; AN INNER HUB OF A SECOND PREDETERMINED DIAMETER SMALLER THAN SAID FIRST DIAMETER SUPPORTED CONCENTRICALLY WITH AND FOR ROTATION RELATIVE TO SAID OUTER HUB FOR RECEIVING SAID TAPE THROUGH SAID PORT OF SAID OUTER HUB; LOCKING MEANS FOR NORMALLY PREVENTING ROTATION OF SAID OUTER HUB BUT RELEASABLE TO ALLOW ROTATION THEREOF; AND AN ACTUATING MEMBER COUPLED TO SAID LOCKING MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO THE WINDING OF A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TAPE WOUND ON SAID INNER HUB TO RELEASE SAID LOCKING MEANS.
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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) | 1968-05-24 | 1968-11-23 | 1969-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-24 | 1972-11-23 | 1973-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-24 | 1976-11-23 | 1977-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |