US3245594A
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Mechanical apparatus
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1964-03-26
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1984-03-26
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
2026-11-02 14:41
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
IN A TAPE TRANSPORT, A ROTATABLE CYLINDRICAL CAPSTAN ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A TAPE IN DRIVING CONTACT WITH A PORTION OF ITS SURFACE, A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVES IN SAID SURFACE, A PLURALITY OF STATIONARY U-SHAPED BRAKE MEMBERS EACH HAVING A CURVATURE AT ITS CLOSED END GENERALLY CONFORMING TO THAT OF SAID CAPSTAN SURFACE, EACH OF SAID CLOSED ENDS BEING POSITIONED IN ONE OF SAID GROOVES
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
IN A TAPE TRANSPORT, A ROTATABLE CYLINDRICAL CAPSTAN ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A TAPE IN DRIVING CONTACT WITH A PORTION OF ITS SURFACE, A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVES IN SAID SURFACE, A PLURALITY OF STATIONARY U-SHAPED BRAKE MEMBERS EACH HAVING A CURVATURE AT ITS CLOSED END GENERALLY CONFORMING TO THAT OF SAID CAPSTAN SURFACE, EACH OF SAID CLOSED ENDS BEING POSITIONED IN ONE OF SAID GROOVES
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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) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |