US3294334A
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Tape reel cartridge
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1963-11-22
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1983-11-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James T Boag
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:55
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/08; G11B23/087; G11B23/093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A TAPE CARTRIDGE FOR COAXIALLY MOUNTING A PLURALITY OF TAPE REELS HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL INTERNAL DIAMETERS COMPRISING CONTAINER MEANS HAVING A COVER, A PAIR OF TAPE REEL DRIVE HUBS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID REELS, A COMMON AXLE ARRANGED TO ROTATABLY SUPPORT SAID DRIVE HUBS AND THEREBY SAID REELS IN A STACKED CONCENTRIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SAID CONTAINER MEANS AND SAID COVER FOR CONVENIENT ACCESS TO SAID REELS, AND A SPRING CLUTCH ARRANGED TO OPERATIVELY CONNECT SAID DRIVE HUBS IN MUTUAL DRIVING COMMUNICATION, ONE OF SAID DRIVE HUBS INCLUDING MEANS FOR DRIVING THE SECOND OF SAID DRIVE HUBS AT A HIGHER ROTATIONAL SPEED THAN SAID ONE OF SAID DRIVE HUBS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A TAPE CARTRIDGE FOR COAXIALLY MOUNTING A PLURALITY OF TAPE REELS HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL INTERNAL DIAMETERS COMPRISING CONTAINER MEANS HAVING A COVER, A PAIR OF TAPE REEL DRIVE HUBS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID REELS, A COMMON AXLE ARRANGED TO ROTATABLY SUPPORT SAID DRIVE HUBS AND THEREBY SAID REELS IN A STACKED CONCENTRIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SAID CONTAINER MEANS AND SAID COVER FOR CONVENIENT ACCESS TO SAID REELS, AND A SPRING CLUTCH ARRANGED TO OPERATIVELY CONNECT SAID DRIVE HUBS IN MUTUAL DRIVING COMMUNICATION, ONE OF SAID DRIVE HUBS INCLUDING MEANS FOR DRIVING THE SECOND OF SAID DRIVE HUBS AT A HIGHER ROTATIONAL SPEED THAN SAID ONE OF SAID DRIVE HUBS.
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) | 1969-12-26 | 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 |