US3293682A
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Reproducing tape
Assignee: Trans Lux Corp
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Filing: 1964-07-10
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1984-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Aquila C Giles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:28
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K21/00; G06K21/08; G06K21/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A LEADER END FOR A TAPE ELEMENT ADAPTED FOR CARRYING INFORMATION AND FOR BEING WOUND INTO A MULTI-TURN ROLL WHICH, WHEN UNWOUND TO DISPLAY THE INFORMATION, IS ADAPTED TO BE TRANSPORTED FOR DISPLAY THROUGH A SLOTTED GUIDE MEANS COMPRISING A LEADER STRIP OF A WIDTH APPROXIMATING THAT OF THE TAPE ROLL, THE SAID LEADER STRIP HAVING ITS LATERAL EDGES SERRATED TO FORM A SCARIFYING MEDIUM FOR CLEANING THE GUIDE MEANS PRIOR TO THE MOVEMENT OF THE REMAINING THE TAPE OF THE ROLL THERETHROUGH AND MEANS TO SECURE SAID LEADER STRIP TO ONE END OF THE TAPE ROLL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A LEADER END FOR A TAPE ELEMENT ADAPTED FOR CARRYING INFORMATION AND FOR BEING WOUND INTO A MULTI-TURN ROLL WHICH, WHEN UNWOUND TO DISPLAY THE INFORMATION, IS ADAPTED TO BE TRANSPORTED FOR DISPLAY THROUGH A SLOTTED GUIDE MEANS COMPRISING A LEADER STRIP OF A WIDTH APPROXIMATING THAT OF THE TAPE ROLL, THE SAID LEADER STRIP HAVING ITS LATERAL EDGES SERRATED TO FORM A SCARIFYING MEDIUM FOR CLEANING THE GUIDE MEANS PRIOR TO THE MOVEMENT OF THE REMAINING THE TAPE OF THE ROLL THERETHROUGH AND MEANS TO SECURE SAID LEADER STRIP TO ONE END OF THE TAPE ROLL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB829617A
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US3069815A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |