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Tape transport apparatus
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1965-06-21
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-06-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kjos Magne Jarle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:48
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/56; G11B15/18; G11B15/26; G11B15/28; G11B15/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A TRANSPORT APPARATUS, COMPRISING: A FIRST ROTATABLE HUB; A SECOND ROTATABLE HUB; A SINGLE STRIP OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL WOUND UPON BOTH THE FIRST AND SECOND HUBS; THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL UNWINDING FROM THE FIRST HUB AND BELTING THE SECOND HUB BEFORE WINDING UPON THE SECOND HUB; AND A POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS IN OPERATIONAL CONTACT WITH THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL; THE POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS IMPARTING A PREDETERMINED LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT DIRECTLY TO THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL; THE PORTION OF THE MATERIAL BELTED AROUND THE SECOND HUB IMPARTING ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT TO THE HUB CAUSING THE MATERIAL TO WIND UPON THE SECOND HUB.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A TRANSPORT APPARATUS, COMPRISING: A FIRST ROTATABLE HUB; A SECOND ROTATABLE HUB; A SINGLE STRIP OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL WOUND UPON BOTH THE FIRST AND SECOND HUBS; THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL UNWINDING FROM THE FIRST HUB AND BELTING THE SECOND HUB BEFORE WINDING UPON THE SECOND HUB; AND A POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS IN OPERATIONAL CONTACT WITH THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL; THE POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS IMPARTING A PREDETERMINED LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT DIRECTLY TO THE FLEXIBLE MATERIAL; THE PORTION OF THE MATERIAL BELTED AROUND THE SECOND HUB IMPARTING ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT TO THE HUB CAUSING THE MATERIAL TO WIND UPON THE SECOND HUB.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |