US3289907A
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Tape drive assembly
Assignee: Horberg Grinding Industries Inc
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Filing: 1964-09-11
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1984-09-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Horberg William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:39
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/26; G11B15/28; G11B15/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A TAPE DRIVE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A ROTATABLE CAPSTAN HAVING A SURFACE FOR CARRYING SAID TAPE, A PINCH-ROLLER FOR PRESSING SAID TAPE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACE OF SAID CAPSTAN AND MEANS FOR ROTATABLY MOUNTING SAID PINCHROLLER IN A PREDETERMINED MANNER RELATIVE TO SAID CAPSTAN, SAID MOUNTING MEANS INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE BLOCK MEANS FOR TILTING THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID PINCH-ROLLER RELATIVE OF THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID CAPSTAN IN AT LEAST TWO TRANSVERSE DIRECTIONS, WHEREBY THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TAPE ENGAGING SURFACES AND THE PLANES OF ROTATION RESPECTIVELY OF SAID CAPSTAN AND PINCH-ROLLER MAY BE ADJUSTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A TAPE DRIVE ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A ROTATABLE CAPSTAN HAVING A SURFACE FOR CARRYING SAID TAPE, A PINCH-ROLLER FOR PRESSING SAID TAPE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SURFACE OF SAID CAPSTAN AND MEANS FOR ROTATABLY MOUNTING SAID PINCHROLLER IN A PREDETERMINED MANNER RELATIVE TO SAID CAPSTAN, SAID MOUNTING MEANS INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE BLOCK MEANS FOR TILTING THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID PINCH-ROLLER RELATIVE OF THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID CAPSTAN IN AT LEAST TWO TRANSVERSE DIRECTIONS, WHEREBY THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TAPE ENGAGING SURFACES AND THE PLANES OF ROTATION RESPECTIVELY OF SAID CAPSTAN AND PINCH-ROLLER MAY BE ADJUSTED.
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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |