US3257084A
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Endless tape cartridge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-07
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Granted: 1966-06-21
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Expires: 1982-09-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Howard W Cole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:20
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/14; G03B21/32; G03B21/321; G03B21/323; G03B21/325
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A TAPE HOLDER FOR A SPIRAL COIL OF ENDLESS TAPE, SAID SAID HOLDER INCLUDING A SPACE IN WHICH THE SPIRAL OF TAPE IS HOUSED, AND PASSAGES FROM WHICH A PORTION OF THE ENDLESS TAPE PASSES TO APPARATUS IN WHICH THE TAPE IS USED AND THEN BACK TO THE SPIRAL COIL OF TAPE, A SUPPORT ON WHICH THE SPIRAL COIL OF TAPE RESTS AS THE SPIRAL COIL OF TAPE IS ROTATED DURING MOVEMENT OF TAPE AWAY FROM ONE SIDE OF THE SPIRAL COIL AND BACK TO THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID SPIRAL COIL, A MEMBER MOUNTED IN ANOTHER PART OF THE HOLDER FOR CONTACT WITH THE TAPE, SAID MEMBER BEING ROTATABLE AS TAPE IS WITHDRAWN AND RETURNED TO SAID SPIRAL COIL, AND AN AUTOMATIC BRAKE INCLUDING A ROTARY INERTIA
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A TAPE HOLDER FOR A SPIRAL COIL OF ENDLESS TAPE, SAID SAID HOLDER INCLUDING A SPACE IN WHICH THE SPIRAL OF TAPE IS HOUSED, AND PASSAGES FROM WHICH A PORTION OF THE ENDLESS TAPE PASSES TO APPARATUS IN WHICH THE TAPE IS USED AND THEN BACK TO THE SPIRAL COIL OF TAPE, A SUPPORT ON WHICH THE SPIRAL COIL OF TAPE RESTS AS THE SPIRAL COIL OF TAPE IS ROTATED DURING MOVEMENT OF TAPE AWAY FROM ONE SIDE OF THE SPIRAL COIL AND BACK TO THE OTHER SIDE OF SAID SPIRAL COIL, A MEMBER MOUNTED IN ANOTHER PART OF THE HOLDER FOR CONTACT WITH THE TAPE, SAID MEMBER BEING ROTATABLE AS TAPE IS WITHDRAWN AND RETURNED TO SAID SPIRAL COIL, AND AN AUTOMATIC BRAKE INCLUDING A ROTARY INERTIA
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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) | 1969-06-20 | 1969-12-20 | 1970-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-20 | 1973-12-20 | 1974-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-20 | 1977-12-20 | 1978-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |