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Tape apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-15
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1985-02-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter J Waitzman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:57
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D1/00; B26D1/01; B26D1/02; B26D1/025; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2074; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6584; Y10T83/6592; Y10T83/6593
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A TAPE SLITTER ADAPTED TO SLIT A TAPE, ADVANCED FROM A SUPPLY SOURCE TO A TAKE-UP UNIT, LENGTHWISE INTO PORTIONS OF PREDETERMINED WIDTH COMPRISING: A GUIDE MEMBER HAVING A SURFACE OVER WHICH SAID TAPE IS ADVANCED IN ITS PATH FROM SAID SUPPLY SOURCE TO SAID TAKE-UP UNIT; SLITTING MEANS HAVING A CUTTING EDGE INTERPOSED IN THE PATH F THE TAPE BETWEEN SAID SUPPLY SOURCE AND SAID TAKE-UP UNIT AND PROJECTING INTO SAID GUIDE MEMBER, SAID SURFACE BEING PROVIDED WITH A CHANNEL FOR RECEIVING SAID CUTTING EDGE, SAID GUIDE MEMBER SURFACE BEING CAM-SHAPED; AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID GUIDE MEMBER FOR CAUSING MOVEMENT OF SAID GUIDE MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO SAID CUTTING EDGE AS SAID TAPE IS ADVANCED FROM SAID SUPPLY SOURCE TO SAID TAKE-UP UNIT, THEREBY CAUSING RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID TAPE ALONG SAID CUTTING EDGE AS SAID TAPE IS ADVANCED FROM SAID SUPPLY SOURCE TO SAID TAKE-UP UNIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A TAPE SLITTER ADAPTED TO SLIT A TAPE, ADVANCED FROM A SUPPLY SOURCE TO A TAKE-UP UNIT, LENGTHWISE INTO PORTIONS OF PREDETERMINED WIDTH COMPRISING: A GUIDE MEMBER HAVING A SURFACE OVER WHICH SAID TAPE IS ADVANCED IN ITS PATH FROM SAID SUPPLY SOURCE TO SAID TAKE-UP UNIT; SLITTING MEANS HAVING A CUTTING EDGE INTERPOSED IN THE PATH F THE TAPE BETWEEN SAID SUPPLY SOURCE AND SAID TAKE-UP UNIT AND PROJECTING INTO SAID GUIDE MEMBER, SAID SURFACE BEING PROVIDED WITH A CHANNEL FOR RECEIVING SAID CUTTING EDGE, SAID GUIDE MEMBER SURFACE BEING CAM-SHAPED; AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID GUIDE MEMBER FOR CAUSING MOVEMENT OF SAID GUIDE MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO SAID CUTTING EDGE AS SAID TAPE IS ADVANCED FROM SAID SUPPLY SOURCE TO SAID TAKE-UP UNIT, THEREBY CAUSING RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID TAPE ALONG SAID CUTTING EDGE AS SAID TAPE IS ADVANCED FROM SAID SUPPLY SOURCE TO SAID TAKE-UP UNIT.
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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |