US3269670A
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Tape transporting apparatus
Assignee: Bunker Ramo Corp
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Filing: 1964-05-04
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1984-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Weaver T Brian
- 👤 Gary R Wood
- 👤 Carl R Tarver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:49
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING AND TAKING UP TAPE COMPRISING: FIRST ROTATABLE MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST REEL ADAPTED TO HAVE A WEB MATERIAL WOUND THEREON FOR UNWINDING SAID MATERIAL FROM SAID FIRST REEL AS SAID FIRST ROTATABLE MEANS ARE ROTATED; SECOND ROTATABLE MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND REEL ADAPTTED TO HAVE WEB MATERIAL WOUND THEREON AS SAID SECOND ROTATABLE MEANS ARE ROTATED; SWITCHING MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF BIASAED ARMS ADAPTED TO OPERATE AS A FUNCTION OF THE LENGTH OF WEB MATERIAL BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND REELS FOR CONTROLLING THE ROTATION OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND ROTATABLE MEANS; MODE CONTROL MEANS FOR REVERSING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND ROTATABLE MEANS; AND BRAKING MEANS INCLUDING TIME DEPENDENT MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID MODE CONTROL MEANS FOR STOPPING SAID FIRST AND SECOND ROTATING MEANS FOR A PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD AND THEN RELEASING THEM TO ROTATE IN A REVERSED DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
149 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SUPPLYING AND TAKING UP TAPE COMPRISING: FIRST ROTATABLE MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST REEL ADAPTED TO HAVE A WEB MATERIAL WOUND THEREON FOR UNWINDING SAID MATERIAL FROM SAID FIRST REEL AS SAID FIRST ROTATABLE MEANS ARE ROTATED; SECOND ROTATABLE MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND REEL ADAPTTED TO HAVE WEB MATERIAL WOUND THEREON AS SAID SECOND ROTATABLE MEANS ARE ROTATED; SWITCHING MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF BIASAED ARMS ADAPTED TO OPERATE AS A FUNCTION OF THE LENGTH OF WEB MATERIAL BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND REELS FOR CONTROLLING THE ROTATION OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND ROTATABLE MEANS; MODE CONTROL MEANS FOR REVERSING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND ROTATABLE MEANS; AND BRAKING MEANS INCLUDING TIME DEPENDENT MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID MODE CONTROL MEANS FOR STOPPING SAID FIRST AND SECOND ROTATING MEANS FOR A PREDETERMINED TIME PERIOD AND THEN RELEASING THEM TO ROTATE IN A REVERSED DIRECTION.
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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |