US3229045A
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Guide means for tape-shaped carriers
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1960-10-17
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1980-10-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bakos Gyorgy
- 👤 Kokke Johannes Gerard Canisius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:50
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
IN A DEVICE FOR RECORDING AND/OR REPRODUCING RECORDS ON A TAPE-SHAPED CARRIER BEING MOVED IN THE DIRECTION OF ITS LONGITUDINAL DIMENSION AND HAVING EDGES DEFINING ITS LATERAL DIMENSION, GUIDE MEANS FOR SAID CARRIER COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF GUIDE MEMBERS FIXED IN POSITION DURING THE MOVEMENT OF THE CARRIER, EACH ENGAGING ONLY ONE END OF THE CARRIER, MEANS FOR INDIVIDUALLY ADJUSTING SAID GUIDE MEMBERS IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID LATERAL DIMENSION, SAID MEMBERS BEING SUCCESSIVELY STAGGERED ALONG THE EDGES OF THE CARRIER AND BEING SPACED FROM EACH OTHER ALONG THE SUCCESSIVE GUIDE MEMBERS ENGAGE DIFFERENT EDGES OF THE SUCCESSIVE GUIDE MEMBERS ENGAGE DIFFERENT EDGES OF THE CARRIER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
IN A DEVICE FOR RECORDING AND/OR REPRODUCING RECORDS ON A TAPE-SHAPED CARRIER BEING MOVED IN THE DIRECTION OF ITS LONGITUDINAL DIMENSION AND HAVING EDGES DEFINING ITS LATERAL DIMENSION, GUIDE MEANS FOR SAID CARRIER COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF GUIDE MEMBERS FIXED IN POSITION DURING THE MOVEMENT OF THE CARRIER, EACH ENGAGING ONLY ONE END OF THE CARRIER, MEANS FOR INDIVIDUALLY ADJUSTING SAID GUIDE MEMBERS IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID LATERAL DIMENSION, SAID MEMBERS BEING SUCCESSIVELY STAGGERED ALONG THE EDGES OF THE CARRIER AND BEING SPACED FROM EACH OTHER ALONG THE SUCCESSIVE GUIDE MEMBERS ENGAGE DIFFERENT EDGES OF THE SUCCESSIVE GUIDE MEMBERS ENGAGE DIFFERENT EDGES OF THE CARRIER.
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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |