US3341142A
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Sound reproducing apparatus
Assignee: Clarke and Smith Manufacturing Co Ltd
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Filing: 1965-06-01
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Namenyi-Katz Laszlo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:25
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/675; G11B15/18; G11B15/1883; G11B25/00; G11B25/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
APPARATUS FOR REPRODUCING SOUND RECORDED ON MAGNETIC TAPE AND COMPRISING A TAPE DECK; A CAPSTAN MOUNTED ON THE TAPE DECK FOR DRIVING THE TAPE; A PICK-UP TRANSDUCER RESPONSIVE TO MAGNETIC SIGNALS ON THE TAPE AND MOUNTED ON THE TAPE DECK; A REMOVABLE TAPE MAGAZINE COMPRISING A BODY MEMBER HAVING FIDUCIARY SURFACES LOCATING THE MAGAZINE ON THE TAPE DECK, A PAIR OF TAPE SPOOLS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BODY MEMBER, AND GUIDE MEANS FOR PRESENTING A LENGTH OF THE TAPE EXTENDING BETWEEN THE SPOOLS TO THE CAPSTAN AND THE PICK-UP TRANSDUCER, SAID GUIDE MEANS BEING MOUNTED FROM SAID BODY MEMBER AND INCLUDING A CAPSTAN IDLER ROLLER FOR CO-OPERATING RESILIENTLY IN A TAPE DRIVE POSITION WITH THE CAPSTAN WHEREBY TO URGE THE TAPE AGAINST THE CAPSTAN AND HENCE TO PROVIDE THE TAPE DRIVE; AND AN ACTUATOR MEMBER MOUNTED ON THE TAPE DECK FOR WITHDRAWING SAID IDLER ROLLER TO A TAPE DISENGAGED POSITION IN WHICH PRESSURE OF THE CAPSTAN ON THE IDLER ROLLER IS RELEASED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
APPARATUS FOR REPRODUCING SOUND RECORDED ON MAGNETIC TAPE AND COMPRISING A TAPE DECK; A CAPSTAN MOUNTED ON THE TAPE DECK FOR DRIVING THE TAPE; A PICK-UP TRANSDUCER RESPONSIVE TO MAGNETIC SIGNALS ON THE TAPE AND MOUNTED ON THE TAPE DECK; A REMOVABLE TAPE MAGAZINE COMPRISING A BODY MEMBER HAVING FIDUCIARY SURFACES LOCATING THE MAGAZINE ON THE TAPE DECK, A PAIR OF TAPE SPOOLS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BODY MEMBER, AND GUIDE MEANS FOR PRESENTING A LENGTH OF THE TAPE EXTENDING BETWEEN THE SPOOLS TO THE CAPSTAN AND THE PICK-UP TRANSDUCER, SAID GUIDE MEANS BEING MOUNTED FROM SAID BODY MEMBER AND INCLUDING A CAPSTAN IDLER ROLLER FOR CO-OPERATING RESILIENTLY IN A TAPE DRIVE POSITION WITH THE CAPSTAN WHEREBY TO URGE THE TAPE AGAINST THE CAPSTAN AND HENCE TO PROVIDE THE TAPE DRIVE; AND AN ACTUATOR MEMBER MOUNTED ON THE TAPE DECK FOR WITHDRAWING SAID IDLER ROLLER TO A TAPE DISENGAGED POSITION IN WHICH PRESSURE OF THE CAPSTAN ON THE IDLER ROLLER IS RELEASED.
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) | 1970-09-11 | 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 |