US3318547A
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Tape transport system
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1964-09-28
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Granted: 1967-05-09
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Expires: 1984-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bejach Benton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:33
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/43
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
IN A TAPE TRANSPORT SYSTEM, THE COMBINATION OF: A SUPPLY REEL; A TAKE-UP REEL; A DRIVE CAPSTAN; GUIDE MEANS TO DIRECT THE TAPE FROM THE SUPPLY REEL TO THE DRIVE CAPSTAN AND FROM THE DRIVE CAPSTAN TO THE TAKE-UP REEL; A NIP-ROLLER TO PRESS THE TAPE AGAINST THE DRIVE CAPSTAN TO DRIVE THE TAPE AND THUS DIVIDE THE TRAVELING TAPE INTO AN INGOING SECTION FROM THE SUPPLY REEL AND AN OUTGOING SECTION TO THE TAKE-UP REEL;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
IN A TAPE TRANSPORT SYSTEM, THE COMBINATION OF: A SUPPLY REEL; A TAKE-UP REEL; A DRIVE CAPSTAN; GUIDE MEANS TO DIRECT THE TAPE FROM THE SUPPLY REEL TO THE DRIVE CAPSTAN AND FROM THE DRIVE CAPSTAN TO THE TAKE-UP REEL; A NIP-ROLLER TO PRESS THE TAPE AGAINST THE DRIVE CAPSTAN TO DRIVE THE TAPE AND THUS DIVIDE THE TRAVELING TAPE INTO AN INGOING SECTION FROM THE SUPPLY REEL AND AN OUTGOING SECTION TO THE TAKE-UP REEL;
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) | 1970-05-08 | 1970-11-07 | 1971-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-08 | 1974-11-07 | 1975-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-08 | 1978-11-07 | 1979-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |