US3298583A
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Tape transport threading mechanism having movable pressure roller
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1964-08-24
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1984-08-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas C Weathers
- 👤 Jensen Harold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:57
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/60; G03; G03B; G03B31/00; G03B31/06; G11B15/18; G11B15/1883; G11B15/26; G11B15/28; G11B15/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
IN A TAPE TANSPORT MECHANISM ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PAIR OF ROTATABLE TAPE REELING DEVICES WITH THE TAPE BEING REELABLE BETWEEN SAID DEVICES INCLUDING, A ROTATABLE CAPSTAN, AND A ROTATABLE PRESSURE ROLLER, SAID CAPSTAN AND PRESSURE ROLLER BEING DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID TAPE AND BEING MOVABLE TOWARDS EACH OTHER TO ENGAGE AND DRIVE THE TAPE THEREBETWEEN, AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER TO RELEASE THE TAPE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF TAPE GUIDES HAVING SLOTS CUT THEREIN FOR GUIDING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID TAPE, AND MEANS FOR RESILIENTLY MOUNTING THE ROTATIONAL AXIS OF SAID PRESSURE ROLLER AT AN ANGLE DIVERGENT FROM THE ROTATIONAL AXIS OF SAID CAPSTAN; AND MEANS FOR URGING SAID PRESSURE ROLLER INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CAPSTAN TO PROVIDE A DOWNWARS SLIDING MOTION OF A PORTION OF SAID PRESSURE ROLLER LONG SAID CAPSTAN THAT CAPTURES AND FORCES SAID TAPE INTO SAID TAPE GUIDE SLOTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
IN A TAPE TANSPORT MECHANISM ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PAIR OF ROTATABLE TAPE REELING DEVICES WITH THE TAPE BEING REELABLE BETWEEN SAID DEVICES INCLUDING, A ROTATABLE CAPSTAN, AND A ROTATABLE PRESSURE ROLLER, SAID CAPSTAN AND PRESSURE ROLLER BEING DISPOSED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID TAPE AND BEING MOVABLE TOWARDS EACH OTHER TO ENGAGE AND DRIVE THE TAPE THEREBETWEEN, AND AWAY FROM EACH OTHER TO RELEASE THE TAPE, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING, A PLURALITY OF TAPE GUIDES HAVING SLOTS CUT THEREIN FOR GUIDING THE MOVEMENT OF SAID TAPE, AND MEANS FOR RESILIENTLY MOUNTING THE ROTATIONAL AXIS OF SAID PRESSURE ROLLER AT AN ANGLE DIVERGENT FROM THE ROTATIONAL AXIS OF SAID CAPSTAN; AND MEANS FOR URGING SAID PRESSURE ROLLER INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CAPSTAN TO PROVIDE A DOWNWARS SLIDING MOTION OF A PORTION OF SAID PRESSURE ROLLER LONG SAID CAPSTAN THAT CAPTURES AND FORCES SAID TAPE INTO SAID TAPE GUIDE SLOTS.
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) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |