US3269671A
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Tape cartridge with regulated tension
Assignee: Torque Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-10-15
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1983-10-15
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
2026-10-25 18:17
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/43; G11B23/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
AN ENDLESS TAPE HOLDER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A FLANGE FOR CONTACT WITH ONE SIDE OF A COIL OF TAPE, A FRUSTO CONICAL HUB IN POSITION TO BE WITHIN THE INNER CONVOLUTION OF THE COIL OF TAPE, THE HUB BEING IN TWO PARTS INCLUDING A FIRST FRUSTRUM THAT TURNS AS A UNIT WITH THE FLANGE, AND A SECOND FRUSTRUM AT THE LARGER DIAMETER END OF THE FIRST FRUSTRUM, AND MEANS MOUNTING THE SECOND FRUSTRUM FOR ROTATION INDEPENDENTLY OF THE FIRST FRUSTRUM, AND GUIDE MEANS ACROSS WHICH THE TAPE IS PULLED FROM THE INNER CONVOLUTION ALONG A COURSE THAT PULLS THE INNER CONVOLUTION INTO CONTACT WITH BOTH PARTS OF THE HUB.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
AN ENDLESS TAPE HOLDER ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A FLANGE FOR CONTACT WITH ONE SIDE OF A COIL OF TAPE, A FRUSTO CONICAL HUB IN POSITION TO BE WITHIN THE INNER CONVOLUTION OF THE COIL OF TAPE, THE HUB BEING IN TWO PARTS INCLUDING A FIRST FRUSTRUM THAT TURNS AS A UNIT WITH THE FLANGE, AND A SECOND FRUSTRUM AT THE LARGER DIAMETER END OF THE FIRST FRUSTRUM, AND MEANS MOUNTING THE SECOND FRUSTRUM FOR ROTATION INDEPENDENTLY OF THE FIRST FRUSTRUM, AND GUIDE MEANS ACROSS WHICH THE TAPE IS PULLED FROM THE INNER CONVOLUTION ALONG A COURSE THAT PULLS THE INNER CONVOLUTION INTO CONTACT WITH BOTH PARTS OF THE HUB.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 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 |