US3204843A
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Mechanical apparatus
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1963-02-18
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Granted: 1965-09-07
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Expires: 1983-02-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Pendleton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:26
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
THE IMPROVEMENT OF APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF A RECORD TAPE COMPRISING A TAPE-ENGAGING SURFACE HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS THEREIN CONNECTED TO A PNEUMATIC CONTROL MEANS, EACH OF SAID OPENINGS COMPRISING A TRANSVERSE GROOVE WHOSE LENGTH EXTENDS SUBSTANTIALLY THE WIDTH OF SAID TAPE-ENGAGING SURFACE AND HAVING AN ARC EXTENDING IN THE DIRECTION OF ITS LENGTH, SAID GROOVE ALSO HAVING A SINGLE AIR-COMMUNICATING PORT IN THE CENTER THEREOF OPPOSITE THE EDGE WHICH ENGAGES THE TAPE, SAID PORT HAVING AN ELONGATED CROSS-SECTION LONGITUNDINALLY ALIGNED WITH SAID GROOVES AND HAVING A WIDTH DIMENSION EQUAL TO THAT OF SAID GROOVE AND A LENGTH DIMENSION WHICH IS LESS THAN THE LENGTH AND A GREATER THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID GROOVE, THEREBY TO ENABLE THE TAPE TO BE GRIPPED FIRST AT ITS CENTER PORTION AND THEN AT ITS EDGE PORTIONS SUCH THAT THE TAPE MAY BE SUBJECTED TO HIGH ACCELERATIONS AND DECELERATIONS WITHOUT CAUSING SKEW OR TWIST OF THE TAPE FROM ITS NORMAL PATH OF TRAVEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
THE IMPROVEMENT OF APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF A RECORD TAPE COMPRISING A TAPE-ENGAGING SURFACE HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS THEREIN CONNECTED TO A PNEUMATIC CONTROL MEANS, EACH OF SAID OPENINGS COMPRISING A TRANSVERSE GROOVE WHOSE LENGTH EXTENDS SUBSTANTIALLY THE WIDTH OF SAID TAPE-ENGAGING SURFACE AND HAVING AN ARC EXTENDING IN THE DIRECTION OF ITS LENGTH, SAID GROOVE ALSO HAVING A SINGLE AIR-COMMUNICATING PORT IN THE CENTER THEREOF OPPOSITE THE EDGE WHICH ENGAGES THE TAPE, SAID PORT HAVING AN ELONGATED CROSS-SECTION LONGITUNDINALLY ALIGNED WITH SAID GROOVES AND HAVING A WIDTH DIMENSION EQUAL TO THAT OF SAID GROOVE AND A LENGTH DIMENSION WHICH IS LESS THAN THE LENGTH AND A GREATER THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID GROOVE, THEREBY TO ENABLE THE TAPE TO BE GRIPPED FIRST AT ITS CENTER PORTION AND THEN AT ITS EDGE PORTIONS SUCH THAT THE TAPE MAY BE SUBJECTED TO HIGH ACCELERATIONS AND DECELERATIONS WITHOUT CAUSING SKEW OR TWIST OF THE TAPE FROM ITS NORMAL PATH OF TRAVEL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-06 | 1969-03-08 | 1969-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-06 | 1973-03-08 | 1973-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-06 | 1977-03-08 | 1977-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |