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US3188014A
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Tape recorder
Assignee: Zenith Electronics LLC
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Filing: 1962-02-09
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Granted: 1965-06-08
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Expires: 1982-02-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo F Vergin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:24
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/675; G11B15/68; G11B15/6885
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
REELING APPARATUS FOR TRANSCRIBING A PLURALITY OF FLEXIBLE TAPES, EACH RESPECTIVELY HOUSED ON SEPARATE SUPPLY REELS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING: A BIN HAVING A MAJOR OPENING FOR ACCEPTING AND STORING SAID SUPPLY REELS: A SUPPLY-REEL FEEDING MECHANISM FOR SEQUENTIALLY FEEDING ONE STORED REEL AT A TIME FROM SAID BIN: A TRANSPORT MECHANISM HAVING A PLAYING CYCLE FOR TRANSCRIBING SAID TAPES AND HAVING A REWIND CYCLE FOR REWINDING SAID TAPES ON THEIR SUPPLY REELS: A PROGRAM MECHANISM FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SAID TRANSPORT MECHANISM AND SAID FEEDING MECHANISM; AND A SINGLE MANUALLY ACTUATED CONTROL MEMBER, EFFECTIVE DURING SAID PLAYING CYCLE, FOR INTERUPTING SAID PLAYING CYCLE AND INITIATING SAID REWIND CYCLE AND EFFECTIVE DURING REST INTERVALS OF SAID TRANSPORT MECHANISM FOR DIRECTLY ACTUATING SAID SUPPLY-REEL FEEDING MECHANISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
REELING APPARATUS FOR TRANSCRIBING A PLURALITY OF FLEXIBLE TAPES, EACH RESPECTIVELY HOUSED ON SEPARATE SUPPLY REELS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING: A BIN HAVING A MAJOR OPENING FOR ACCEPTING AND STORING SAID SUPPLY REELS: A SUPPLY-REEL FEEDING MECHANISM FOR SEQUENTIALLY FEEDING ONE STORED REEL AT A TIME FROM SAID BIN: A TRANSPORT MECHANISM HAVING A PLAYING CYCLE FOR TRANSCRIBING SAID TAPES AND HAVING A REWIND CYCLE FOR REWINDING SAID TAPES ON THEIR SUPPLY REELS: A PROGRAM MECHANISM FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION OF SAID TRANSPORT MECHANISM AND SAID FEEDING MECHANISM; AND A SINGLE MANUALLY ACTUATED CONTROL MEMBER, EFFECTIVE DURING SAID PLAYING CYCLE, FOR INTERUPTING SAID PLAYING CYCLE AND INITIATING SAID REWIND CYCLE AND EFFECTIVE DURING REST INTERVALS OF SAID TRANSPORT MECHANISM FOR DIRECTLY ACTUATING SAID SUPPLY-REEL FEEDING MECHANISM.
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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) | 1968-06-07 | 1968-12-07 | 1969-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-07 | 1972-12-07 | 1973-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-07 | 1976-12-07 | 1977-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |