US3322360A
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Endless tape cartridge
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1965-08-02
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Granted: 1967-05-30
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Expires: 1985-08-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry E Roys
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:00
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/70; E06B3/82; E06B3/822; B; B65; B65H; B65H20/00; B65H20/26; G; G11; G11B; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
IN AN ENDLESS LOOP TAPE CARTRIDGE OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A PRESSURE ROLLER OPERABLY ARRANGED TO EFFECT TRANSPORT OF MAGNETIC TAPE IN COOPERATION WITH MECHANISM INCLUDING A CAPSTAN DRIVE MEANS, THE COMBINATION OF: MEANS IN SAID CARTRIDGE TO GUIDE TAPE FROM AN ENDLESS LOOP PAST SAID PRESSURE ROLLER; AND TAPE STRIPPING MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID CARTRIDGE IN A POSITION TO BEAR AGAINST SAID PRESSURE ROLLER AND EXTEND IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF TAPE TRAVEL AND PRESSURE ROLLER ROTATION TOWARD A LOCATION ADJACENT THE AREA OF PRESSURE CONTACT OF THE TAPE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
IN AN ENDLESS LOOP TAPE CARTRIDGE OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A PRESSURE ROLLER OPERABLY ARRANGED TO EFFECT TRANSPORT OF MAGNETIC TAPE IN COOPERATION WITH MECHANISM INCLUDING A CAPSTAN DRIVE MEANS, THE COMBINATION OF: MEANS IN SAID CARTRIDGE TO GUIDE TAPE FROM AN ENDLESS LOOP PAST SAID PRESSURE ROLLER; AND TAPE STRIPPING MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID CARTRIDGE IN A POSITION TO BEAR AGAINST SAID PRESSURE ROLLER AND EXTEND IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF TAPE TRAVEL AND PRESSURE ROLLER ROTATION TOWARD A LOCATION ADJACENT THE AREA OF PRESSURE CONTACT OF THE TAPE.
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) | 1970-05-29 | 1970-11-28 | 1971-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-29 | 1974-11-28 | 1975-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-29 | 1978-11-28 | 1979-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |