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Tape guide for tape recording and reproducing apparatus
Assignee: HP Inc
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Filing: 1965-09-29
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1985-09-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter T Selsted
- 👤 William I Girdner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:08
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/26; G11B15/28; G11B15/29; F; F16; F16D; F16D43/00; F16D43/02; F16D43/04; F16D43/14; F16D43/18; G11B15/22; G11B15/43; G11B15/44; G11B15/46; G11B15/50; G11B15/56; G11B15/60; G11B15/605; G11B15/66; G11B15/662
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A TAPE GUIDE FOR TAPE TRANSPORT APPARATUS COMPRISING: A PAIR OF FRUSTO-CONICAL SECTIONS AND A NON-ROTATABLE CYLINDRICAL SECTION HAVING A DIAMETER SMALLER THAN THE TRUNCATE DIAMETERS OF SAID FRUSTO-CONICAL SECTIONS AND HAVING A LENGTH SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE WIDTH OF A TAPE; SAID CYLINDRICAL SECTION BEING DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID PAIR OF FRUSTO-CONICAL SECTIONS WITH THE TRUNCATE DIAMETERS ADJACENT SAID CYLINDRICAL SECTION AND WITH THE TRUNCATE SURFACES OF SAID FRUSTO-CONICAL SECTIONS FORMING OUTWARDLY EXTENDING SHOULDERS FOR ENGAGING THE LONGITUDINAL EDGES OF THE TAPE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A TAPE GUIDE FOR TAPE TRANSPORT APPARATUS COMPRISING: A PAIR OF FRUSTO-CONICAL SECTIONS AND A NON-ROTATABLE CYLINDRICAL SECTION HAVING A DIAMETER SMALLER THAN THE TRUNCATE DIAMETERS OF SAID FRUSTO-CONICAL SECTIONS AND HAVING A LENGTH SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE WIDTH OF A TAPE; SAID CYLINDRICAL SECTION BEING DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID PAIR OF FRUSTO-CONICAL SECTIONS WITH THE TRUNCATE DIAMETERS ADJACENT SAID CYLINDRICAL SECTION AND WITH THE TRUNCATE SURFACES OF SAID FRUSTO-CONICAL SECTIONS FORMING OUTWARDLY EXTENDING SHOULDERS FOR ENGAGING THE LONGITUDINAL EDGES OF THE TAPE.
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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |