US3367592A
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Tape apparatus and cartridge
Assignee: KOBERT REY SMITH
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Filing: 1966-02-11
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Granted: 1968-02-06
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Expires: 1986-02-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ii Kobert Rey Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:44
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/18; G11B15/1883; G11B23/00; G11B23/02; G11B23/04; G11B23/08; G11B23/087; G11B23/093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A TAPE APPARATUS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A CARTRIDGE CARRYING TAPE EXTENDING OVER A PINCH ROLLER AND SELECTIVELY OPERATE ON THE TAPE TO RECORD AND REPRODUCE SIGNALS THEREFROM COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING AN OPENING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID CARTRIDGE, A TRANSDUCER MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING TO COOPERATE WITH THE MAGNETIC TAPE PRESENTED THERETO BY A CARTRIDGE PLACED IN SAID OPENING, A DRIVE CAPSTAN ASSEMBLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING TO COOPERATE WITH THE CARTRIDGE PINCH ROLLER TO DRIVE THE TAPE PAST THE TRANSDUCING MEANS, MEANS CARRIED IN SAID HOUSING FOR DRIVING SAID CAPSTAN ASSEMBLY, MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND YIELDABLY URGING A CARTRIDGE INSERTED IN SAID HOUSING INTO COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CAPSTAN ASSEMBLY AND SAID TRANSDUCER WHEREBY THE CAPSTAN ASSEMBLY AND WITH THE PINCH ROLLER TO DRIVE THE TAPE PAST THE TRANSDUCING MEANS, A SLIDE ADAPTED TO BE MOVED TO SELECTED POSITIONS FOR CONTROLLING THE APPARATUS TO SELECTIVELY RECORD AND REPRODUCE FROM AND REWIND TAPE, AND MEANS COOPERATING BETWEEN SAID SLIDE AND SAID CARTRIDGE ENGAGING MEANS TO MOVE THE CARTRIDGE RESPONSIVE TO MOVEMENT OF THE SLIDE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A TAPE APPARATUS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A CARTRIDGE CARRYING TAPE EXTENDING OVER A PINCH ROLLER AND SELECTIVELY OPERATE ON THE TAPE TO RECORD AND REPRODUCE SIGNALS THEREFROM COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING AN OPENING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID CARTRIDGE, A TRANSDUCER MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING TO COOPERATE WITH THE MAGNETIC TAPE PRESENTED THERETO BY A CARTRIDGE PLACED IN SAID OPENING, A DRIVE CAPSTAN ASSEMBLY MOUNTED IN SAID HOUSING TO COOPERATE WITH THE CARTRIDGE PINCH ROLLER TO DRIVE THE TAPE PAST THE TRANSDUCING MEANS, MEANS CARRIED IN SAID HOUSING FOR DRIVING SAID CAPSTAN ASSEMBLY, MEANS FOR ENGAGING AND YIELDABLY URGING A CARTRIDGE INSERTED IN SAID HOUSING INTO COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CAPSTAN ASSEMBLY AND SAID TRANSDUCER WHEREBY THE CAPSTAN ASSEMBLY AND WITH THE PINCH ROLLER TO DRIVE THE TAPE PAST THE TRANSDUCING MEANS, A SLIDE ADAPTED TO BE MOVED TO SELECTED POSITIONS FOR CONTROLLING THE APPARATUS TO SELECTIVELY RECORD AND REPRODUCE FROM AND REWIND TAPE, AND MEANS COOPERATING BETWEEN SAID SLIDE AND SAID CARTRIDGE ENGAGING MEANS TO MOVE THE CARTRIDGE RESPONSIVE TO MOVEMENT OF THE SLIDE.
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) | 1971-02-05 | 1971-08-07 | 1972-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-05 | 1975-08-07 | 1976-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-05 | 1979-08-07 | 1980-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |