US3291323A
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Tape cartridge changer mechanism
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1964-07-13
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Granted: 1966-12-13
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Expires: 1984-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pastor Sheldon Lee
- 👤 Zarr Myron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:57
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/675; G11B15/68; G11B15/6885; G11B15/6895; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S414/00; Y10S414/10; Y10S414/111
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
IN COMBINATION, MEANS DEFINING FIRST AND SECOND OIPEN BOTTOMED MAGAZINES IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION, A PLATFORM MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A HORIZONTAL FIRST POSITION CLOSING THE BOTTOM OF BOTH MAGAZINES AND A SECOND POSITION BELOW SAID MAGAZINES WHEREIN IT IS INCLINED IN THE DIRECTION OF ALINEMENT OF SAID MAGAZINE AND THE PORTION THEREOF SUBTENDING SIAD FIRST MAGAZINE, AND IS LOWER THAN THAT SUBTENDING SAID FIRST MAGAZINE, AND ACTUATING MEANS FOR EFFECTING MOVEMENT OF SAID PLATFORM FROM SAID FIRST TO SAID SECOND POSITION TO AFFORD A TRANSFER PATH FOR TRAVEL OF A UNIT FROM A FIRST POSITION ON SID PLAT FORM WITHIN WITH SAID FIRST MAGAZINE TRANSVERSELY AND DOWNWARDLY ALONG SAID INCLINED PLATFORM TO A SECOND POSITION ON SAID PLATFORM BELOW SAID SECOND MAGAZINE AND FOR EFFECTING SUBSEQUENT RETURN OF SAID PLATFORM TO SAID FIRST POSITION FOR INTRODUCTION OF A UNIT THUS TRANSFERRED INTO THE LOWERMOST POSITION IN SAID SECOND MAGAZINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
IN COMBINATION, MEANS DEFINING FIRST AND SECOND OIPEN BOTTOMED MAGAZINES IN SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION, A PLATFORM MOUNTED FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A HORIZONTAL FIRST POSITION CLOSING THE BOTTOM OF BOTH MAGAZINES AND A SECOND POSITION BELOW SAID MAGAZINES WHEREIN IT IS INCLINED IN THE DIRECTION OF ALINEMENT OF SAID MAGAZINE AND THE PORTION THEREOF SUBTENDING SIAD FIRST MAGAZINE, AND IS LOWER THAN THAT SUBTENDING SAID FIRST MAGAZINE, AND ACTUATING MEANS FOR EFFECTING MOVEMENT OF SAID PLATFORM FROM SAID FIRST TO SAID SECOND POSITION TO AFFORD A TRANSFER PATH FOR TRAVEL OF A UNIT FROM A FIRST POSITION ON SID PLAT FORM WITHIN WITH SAID FIRST MAGAZINE TRANSVERSELY AND DOWNWARDLY ALONG SAID INCLINED PLATFORM TO A SECOND POSITION ON SAID PLATFORM BELOW SAID SECOND MAGAZINE AND FOR EFFECTING SUBSEQUENT RETURN OF SAID PLATFORM TO SAID FIRST POSITION FOR INTRODUCTION OF A UNIT THUS TRANSFERRED INTO THE LOWERMOST POSITION IN SAID SECOND MAGAZINE.
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) | 1969-12-12 | 1970-06-13 | 1970-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-12 | 1974-06-13 | 1974-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-12 | 1978-06-13 | 1978-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |