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Tape handling device
Assignee: Ampex Corp
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Filing: 1963-09-16
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1983-09-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter J Cheney
- 👤 Alan G Grace
- 👤 Iwata Akiyoshi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:00
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G11B15/61; G11B15/18; G11B15/26; G11B15/28; G11B15/605; G11B5/00; G11B5/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
IN A TAPE TRANSPORT INCLUDING TENSIONING MEANS FOR THE ENDS OF SAID TAPE AND A PLURALITY OF TAPE-ENGAGING ELEMENTS SPACED ALONG THE TAPE PATH AND INDUCING BENDS THEREIN, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A PAIR OF TRANSDUCING HEADS CONSTITUTING THE FLANKING PAIR OF A GROUP OF THREE OF SAID ELEMENTS; AND A MEMBER CONSTITUTING THE CENTRAL ELEMENT OF SAID GROUP, SAID MEMBER BEING MOVABLE IN A TRANSVERSE PLANE OF SAID TAPE TO VARY THE LENGTH OF THE TAPE SEGMENTS LYING BETWEEN SAID TRANSDUCING HEADS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
IN A TAPE TRANSPORT INCLUDING TENSIONING MEANS FOR THE ENDS OF SAID TAPE AND A PLURALITY OF TAPE-ENGAGING ELEMENTS SPACED ALONG THE TAPE PATH AND INDUCING BENDS THEREIN, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A PAIR OF TRANSDUCING HEADS CONSTITUTING THE FLANKING PAIR OF A GROUP OF THREE OF SAID ELEMENTS; AND A MEMBER CONSTITUTING THE CENTRAL ELEMENT OF SAID GROUP, SAID MEMBER BEING MOVABLE IN A TRANSVERSE PLANE OF SAID TAPE TO VARY THE LENGTH OF THE TAPE SEGMENTS LYING BETWEEN SAID TRANSDUCING HEADS.
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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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |