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US3335929A
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Plural capstan tape transport
Assignee: Winston Research Corp
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Filing: 1964-12-21
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Granted: 1967-08-15
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Expires: 1984-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Flavio S C Branco
- 👤 Wayne R Johnson
- 👤 Albert C Kirilouckas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:49
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/26; G11B15/28; G11B15/46; G11B15/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A MAGNETIC TAPE TRANSPORT INCLUDING: A HOUSING; AN ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING; A FIRST PULLEY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING AND MECHANICALLY COUPLED TO SAID MOTOR TO BE ROTATED THEREBY; FIRST AND SECOND SPACED CAPSTAN SHAFTS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND HAVING RESPECTIVE AXES EXTENDING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID FIRST PULLEY ALONG A SELECTED TRANSVERSE AXIS AND DISPOSED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SAID PULLEY; SECOND AND THIRD PULLEYS COAXIALLY AFFIXED TO RESPECTIVE ONES OF SAID CAPSTAN SHAFTS IN UNIPLANAR AND ESSENTIALLY TANGENTIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FIRST PULLEY; AND A CONTINUOUS DRIVE BELT EX-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A MAGNETIC TAPE TRANSPORT INCLUDING: A HOUSING; AN ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING; A FIRST PULLEY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING AND MECHANICALLY COUPLED TO SAID MOTOR TO BE ROTATED THEREBY; FIRST AND SECOND SPACED CAPSTAN SHAFTS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING AND HAVING RESPECTIVE AXES EXTENDING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID FIRST PULLEY ALONG A SELECTED TRANSVERSE AXIS AND DISPOSED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SAID PULLEY; SECOND AND THIRD PULLEYS COAXIALLY AFFIXED TO RESPECTIVE ONES OF SAID CAPSTAN SHAFTS IN UNIPLANAR AND ESSENTIALLY TANGENTIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FIRST PULLEY; AND A CONTINUOUS DRIVE BELT EX-
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) | 1970-08-14 | 1971-02-13 | 1971-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-14 | 1975-02-13 | 1975-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-14 | 1979-02-13 | 1979-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |